Class Officers

Class Officers serve as a liaison between the College of Medicine staff, the HSC Student Government Association and their class. Officers host social events, plan Match Day and find opportunities for their class to participate in community service.

For a full description of class officer roles and responsibilities, click here.

In addition to carrying out the primary duties assigned to their individual role, officers have the following class-specific duties:

President

• MS1 – Plan Family Day in the Fall
• MS2 – Host MS1 officer elections; arrange pre-orientation for incoming class and Mentor/Mentee picnic; participate in MS1 Anatomical Donor Lunch and White Coat Ceremony; schedule USMLE Step 1 reviews courses
• MS3 – Schedule residency dinners; delegate to classmates responsibility for specific residency dinners
• MS4 – Lead planning of Match Day activity; delegate Match Day duties to classmates

Vice President

• MS1 – Organize Anatomical Donor Memorial Service
• MS2 – Assist with pre-orientation preparation for MS1 class; Mentor/Mentee sign-up

Secretary

• MS2 – Organize, edit, and solicit sponsors for the Unofficial Student Guide for MS1 class

Treasurer

• MS2 – Budget MS1 pre-orientation
• MS4 - Budget Match Week Celebration

The faculty of the College appreciates the student perspective and actively seeks their input. The Dean's Student Advisory Group consists of the presidents and vice presidents of the four medical school classes and Student Council. The advisory group meets three times per year to discuss current issues surrounding student life and medical education.

The College of Medicine hosts numerous events applicable to students at various points along the span of medical school. Class officers are involved in organizing, executing, or assisting in the execution of these events, including the White Coat Ceremony, Anatomical Donor Luncheon and Memorial Service, Match Day, Senior Banquet, and Commencement. Learn more about these events here.