What is the Students Advocacy Committee (SAC)?
SAC is the student-structured committee that discusses and finds resolutions to student issues. The committee serves as a platform for students to voice their concerns to the COM administration and work towards creating a better student experience.
Who are the SAC members?
SAC reps include three advocates from each Medical Student class, one student from the MD- PhD program, and two Graduate students. Leadership includes the Assistant Dean for Students Affairs, the learning specialist, and the director of the Office of Student Counseling.
How do advocates become part of the committee?
The advocates are elected by their classes or programs, and they are part of the SAC until they completed their education at the College of Medicine.
What are the benefits of being an advocate?
- Develop problem-solving, communication, and leadership skills.
- Participate in the resolution of medical education issues.
- Collaborate with academic leaders to improve medical student life.
- Learn from the experiences of other students.