The MD program is supported by a dedicated Student Affairs team focused on guiding students throughout their journey to becoming compassionate, skilled physicians. From enrollment to graduation, we provide personalized support to help students navigate challenges, foster growth, and thrive as they work towards becoming purpose-driven, equity-focused healthcare leaders.
We collaborate across Winston-Salem and Charlotte campuses, working hand-in-hand with the Office of Educational Excellence to ensure that the right resources and support are always within reach.
The mission of the MD Office of Student Affairs is to provide support, advocacy, and education through student-centered resources, services, and partnerships that support academic success along with personal, and professional development.
Foster student development as a health care professional by:
- Providing educational support through faculty advisors, peer tutors, and disability and learning assistance specialist.
- Coordinating career advising through a medical student’s curriculum to help them discover and match into the right field for them.
- Helping students navigate the pressures and demands of the medical school curriculum.
- Catching faltering student performance early to prevent failures.
- Supporting a learning environment that is free of mistreatment and embodies principles of integrity and mutual respect.
- Cultivating a diverse and equitable learning environment for students that promotes a culture of inclusion and retention.
- Maintaining pathways to careers in medicine and science for diverse students.
Our Team
Wende' Ferguson, PhD
Michael Deneus, EdD
Jeremy Heisey
Program Manager I, MD Office of Student Affairs
Winston-Salem and Charlotte Campuses
