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Office of Student Affairs Overview

The Office of Student Affairs aims to support CUNY School of Medicine’s mission of student excellence, from enrollment to graduation and beyond. The OSA is a safe space for students to seek guidance and support for any needs or issues that arise during their time at CUNY Medicine.

Goals

The Office of Student Affairs aims to achieve this mission by pursuing the following goals:
  • Create an environment where our students are set up to succeed academically and ensure they have the tools to succeed as medical professionals
  • Create a welcoming and inclusive space for students.
  • Provide meaningful support to students in all areas of their academic or personal pursuits during their enrollment by providing and/or connecting them to services and resources.
  • Coordinate engaging events and ceremonies to celebrate important milestones

Meet the Team

  • Madiha B. Akhtar, PhD

    Associate Dean for Student Affairs
    Unit: Dean's Leadership Team
    Department: Office of Student Affairs

  • Dani McBeth, PhD

    Senior Advisor / Associate Medical Professor
    Unit: Administrative Offices
    Department: Office of Student Affairs

  • Kareen Odate, EdD

    Assistant Dean for Advising
    Unit: Administrative Offices
    Department: Office of Student Affairs

  • Mamoona T. Khokhar

    Clinical Professor and Medical Student Advisor
    Email: mkhokhar@med.cuny.edu
    Phone: 212-650-7084
    Office: H303D
    Unit: Administrative Offices
    Department: Office of Student Affairs

  • Lily Lam

    Clinical Professor and Medical Student Advisor
    Email: llam@med.cuny.edu
    Phone: 212-650-8485
    Office: H-303
    Unit: Administrative Offices
    Department: Office of Student Affairs

  • Ethan Newman

    Advising and Student Life Coordinator
    Email: enewman1@med.cuny.edu
    Phone: 212-650-5267
    Office: H303H
    Unit: Administrative Offices
    Department: Office of Student Affairs

  • Maxine Nwigwe

    Medical Student Advisor
    Email: mnwigwe@med.cuny.edu
    Phone: 212-650-8624
    Office: H-303
    Unit: Administrative Offices
    Department: Office of Student Affairs

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