Academic Enrichment Consultants
Academic Enrichment Consultants provide comprehensive individualized academic support to all students enrolled in the MD program, including developing effective learning strategies and study techniques. Students learn to evaluate their academic skills and monitor their progress toward becoming successful medical students by engaging in reflection and implementing appropriate changes to their study routines. Students may request meetings with a consultant to discuss various strategies for reaching their full potential.
Our consultants work with students on an individual or group basis, addressing learning and study strategies such as:
- Time management
- Note-taking skills
- Critical thinking/metacognition
- Test-taking skills
- Utilization of internal and external academic and counseling resources/ learning tools
Click the link to access the request form to schedule a meeting with an Academic Enrichment Consultant.
Schedule a meeting
Supplemental Peer Instruction
Supplemental Peer Instruction (SPI) is available, at no cost, to all enrolled medical students through the ACES Program. A student may be required to attend formal supplemental peer instruction sessions as part of a remediation agreement. SPI is provided by select medical students (supplemental peer instructors) in their second, third, or fourth years of medical school in both individual and small groups. Supplemental peer instructors receive formal training and financial compensation.
Click the link to access the request form to schedule a 1 to 1 meeting with a supplemental peer instructor-SPI.
Schedule a meeting
Individualized Supplemental Peer Instruction
The supplemental peer instructor works with the student to develop a personalized plan which specifically addresses a student’s needs. Students interested in obtaining these services may self-refer by completing the ACES Supplemental Peer Instruction Request Form or by contacting the assistant dean of Student Success and Well-being or program manager of the ACES Supplemental Peer Instruction Program.
To inquire about any of the HWCOM ACES services please contact: hwcomaces@fiu.edu