Directors of Academic Advising (DAA)
All incoming students are assigned to one of these individuals that serve as the primary source of academic advising throughout Phases 1 and 2. These individuals are practicing physicians with a special interest in student success, are not involved in assessment at any point in the curriculum. Their duties are to:
- Identify academic strategies to facilitate student success
- Provide formal academic counseling to individual students leading to their development of individualized academic goals and monitor progress towards those goals, including specialized advising to students from diverse backgrounds, pre-medical preparation levels, and disability status.
- Refer students to University counseling and success services as needed
Students are required to meet with their assigned DAA at defined points in the curriculum. They are also available by appointment via email or contacting the Office of Admissions and Student Affairs (402-559-2259).
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Olabisi Sheppard, M.D. |
Kunal Sualy, M.D., |
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| Aleisha Nabower, M.D., Department of Pediatrics |
Anita Sivaraman, M.D., Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology |
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