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

• Gwendolyn Casiano-Patton
  Program Coordinator
• Michelle Eisenstadt
  Administrative Assistant
• Kelley Lassman, PhD
  Learning Specialist
• Lauren Linkowski, EdD
  Assistant Dean for Student Affairs
• Tatiana Marshall, MPA
  Student Life Coordinator
• Steve Paik, MD, EdM
  Senior Associate Dean for Student Affairs
• Jillian Palmer, MA
  Associate Director, Student Success
• Alex Posner
  Assistant Director, Career and Professional Development
• Vannita Simma-Chiang, MD, MBA
  Director, Specialty Advising
• Lindsie Whyte, MS
  Associate Director for Student Life & Community Building

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