The mission of the Office for Medical Student Affairs at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai is to promote medical student growth and success through initiatives and programming in career development, academic counseling, and well-being. We collaborate with students, faculty, and staff to create a supportive and holistic learning environment where students can build community and thrive academically and professionally. Through our tailored approach, students receive academic counseling, career planning and development, and wellness and personal support from matriculation to graduation and beyond.

Meet the Team

• Samantha Amazan, MPA
  Special Events Manager
• Gwendolyn Casiano-Patton
  Program Coordinator
• Michelle Eisenstadt
  Administrative Assistant
• Kelley Lassman, PhD
  Learning Specialist
• Lauren Linkowski, EdD
  Director, Programs and Resources for Academic Excellence
• Tatiana Marshall, MPA
  Student Life Coordinator
• Jillian Palmer, MA
  Associate Director, Student Success
• Valerie Parkas, MD
  Interim Senior Associate Dean
• Alex Posner
  Assistant Director, Career and Professional Development
• Vannita Simma-Chiang, MD, MBA
  Director, Specialty Advising

The Office for Medical Student Affairs is located in Suite 1A, north of the Jane B. Aron Residence Hall.