House Advising
Longitudinal Career Advisors (House Advisors) meet with their assigned medical students biannually and students are encouraged to connect with their House Advisor any time throughout their four years. Additionally, the House Advising team creates workshops and events to facilitate student progress through various milestones as they discover their medical specialty and prepare for residency. To learn more, click on each respective year in the menu tabs for additional details.
The advising team helps students understand the need for strong skills in the following competencies:
- Patient Care (PC)
- Medical Knowledge (MK)
- Critical Appraisal and Quality Improvement (CAQI)
- Interpersonal and Communication Skills (ICS)
- Professionalism (P)
- Societal Awareness and Responsiveness (SAR)
Our Mission
The House Advisor maintains a longitudinal relationship with the University of Arizona College of Medicine - Phoenix students, guiding their professional development through coaching, advising, and mentorship, in support of academic progression, community engagement, wellness promotion, career exploration, and early match preparation.
As part of Student Affairs, House Advisors work closely with the Associate Dean of Student Affairs, Learning Specialists, Clinical Specialty Advisors, and the Student Engagement, Registrar, and Financial Aid teams. All areas work collaboratively to facilitate our students’ journey through medical school.
Clinical Specialty Advising
Clinical Specialty Advisors (CSAs) are a team of content matter experts providing focused guidance, mentorship, and specialty-specific expertise supporting your journey from early specialty interest through the Match.
Please see the Clinical Specialty Advising page under the Specialty Categories menu tab to learn more about this program and view the team of Clinical Specialty Advisor contacts.
Careers in Medicine
This AAMC program is designed to augment existing medical school advisement programs and support students in their career planning. This comprehensive tool helps students become well-prepared and well-informed by identifying their values and goals, exploring specialty and practice options, and preparing for residency. The College of Medicine - Phoenix uses this resource as the foundation for our House Advising program.