Mentor Program

Through all four years, students are able to interact with faculty, chaplains, and allied health professionals on a one-on-one basis. This takes place formally and informally, to foster learning and professional growth. Of particular importance to Loyola is exposing students to a variety of physician, faculty, and staff mentors through whom they can explore their own personal, professional, cultural, and ethnic identity. Through these experiences, students are nurtured to become physicians who provide individualized, patient-centered care that respects the multiple cultures of their patients.

Many other opportunities exist for faculty and students to build relationships outside the academic program. Students are invited to programs, workshops, and fairs where they can interact with faculty members through the Office of Student Affairs. Many faculty members serve as advisors to student organizations, which often leads to personal connections. And the school’s many social gatherings provide another opportunity for contact between students and faculty.