Student Affairs

The Office of Student Affairs is committed to your success. We support your success by promoting an environment of inclusion and respect, providing administrative services that guide your progress from matriculation through graduation (and beyond), assisting in your career and professional development, and coordinating programs that promote good health and wellness in all its forms. Medical school is a transformative process, and the entire student affairs team is dedicated to assist you at every step along the way.

We hope you will take the time to explore the many programs and services we have put in place to guide and support you through this amazing experience. If you ever have questions, if you need help, or if your not certain where to turn, we are available to assist you 24/7/365.

OSA Leadership Team and Units

Central Office

Yolangel Hernandez Suarez, MD, MBA
Senior Associate Dean for Student Affairs

Andres L. Rodriguez, MD
Assistant Dean for Student Services

Nathaly Shoua Desmarais, PsyD
Assistant Dean for Student Success and Well-being

Admissions and Financial Assistance

Cristina Arabatzis, MBA
Director of Admissions and Financial Assistance

Alumni Relations

Jaclyn Enriquez, MS
Alumni Relations Manager

Compliance and Support Services

Ana Sardinas BSN, RN
Director of Student Compliance and Support Services

 

Registrar

Sachay Liriano, Ph.D.
Registrar

Operations

Irene C. Delano, MBA
Director of Administrative Services

Ombudsman

Heidi von Harscher, Ph.D., FICPP
Ombudsman

Student Life and Development

Scarlett Aldana-Bosch, MBA
Director of Student Life and Development

Student Well-being and Mental Health

Melanis Rivera-Rodriguez, PsyD
Director, Student Wellbeing and Mental Health Services

Contact

Office of Student Affairs
11200 SW 8th Street, AHC2 390W2
Miami, FL 33199

Phone: 305-348-0644
Fax: 305-348-0650
Email: comosa@fiu.edu

Office Hours: 8:30am to 5pm Monday through Friday except on university holidays.

After Hours and Weekend On-Call: 305-348-0696 (for current medical students only)