PA Newsletter Volume 1 Issue 1 1-27-20

JANUARY 2020 Welcome Class of 2022 What’s ……………………………………………………… inside? Dear Inaugural Class of 2022, ………………………………………. We are delighted to have you as a part of our very first inaugural class. We are striving to create an environment Tips for being that supports academic excellence, professional successful in PA School development, and your personal well-being. We want to see Rosh Review: How will you succeed in PA school. Our faculty and staff are eager to Rosh Review enhance facilitate a learning environment that is innovative, my didactic year challenging, and propels you to thrive and excel in the performance? medical profession. Upcoming Events, Financial Aid, Access We hope that your transition into PA school and the New Medicine, & More Orleans community is a smooth one. Both Xavier University of Louisiana and Ochsner offer many resources that are available to you. We welcome you to our PA program and to a city that is diverse and rich in culture. We are confident that you will find this a truly remarkable experience. Best, Director Gusman PA-C

JANUARY 2020 February 11th, 2020 Black History Month Convocation Program- 12:15 pm, Convocation Center Tips for Being Successful February 12th, 2020 in PA School Uniform delivery- 2:30 pm, Room 115 ………………………………………………………………… February 13th, 2020 1. Be an active participant in the intellectual community. End of Exams Celebration, TBD, 2. Do not isolate yourself- Seek input and collaboration 6:00 pm from faculty members and your peers. Please make sure you are 3. Attend optional review sessions. completing all surveys in a 4. Know your program requirements and timelines. 5. Bring a professional approach to your studies timely manner. Your feedback is greatly and interactions. 6. Build key skills: organization, preparedness, collegiality appreciated. 7. Be professional and responsible both inside and outside Access Medicine of the classroom. 8. Seek balance and support in your life. Please utilize this link to obtain 9. Seek out the many resources on campus. access to Access Medicine at any 10. Form bonds with your classmates to help you get location: through the tough times. http://ochsner.idm.oclc.org/login 11. Remember that this will be among the most inspiring ?url=https://accessmedicine.mhm and satisfying times in your life. edical.com 12. Time management is important. PA school is not the 2 time to cram. Study now and get ahead. 13. You will need to take more time preparing and studying for examinations. Prioritize and get organized. 14. Get enough sleep, Make time for physical exercise, and eat your veggies!

JANUARY 2020 How will Rosh Review enhance my didactic year performance? We are proud to be able to incorporate Road to Financial Aid Rosh Review into your Didactic curriculum. The use of Rosh Review We understand that the financial aid road can seem to be a long at such an early stage will enable you and time consuming journey. Here some steps and tips to help to be exposed to the highest quality of navigate your financial aid path. content to improve your comprehension and optimize recall. STEP 1: Complete your FASFA. STEP 2: Once you have completed your FASFA, please sign your This tool will serve as a reinforcement loan promissory note and complete loan counseling. for the topics that you are learning in STEP 3: The Office of Student Financial Aid will send your your Didactic year. We want you to financial aid award package, please accept your award in Banner. use this to your advantage to enhance STEP 4: After you have accepted your award, the Office of the information you learn in class. Student Financial Aid will post your awards in Banner. Rosh Review will present to you the STEP 5: Once your financial aid awards have been posted, the highest quality, highest yielding Office of Fiscal Services will begin processing your refunds. information, that will provide you Refunds will disburse approximately 14 days after your financial with the necessary edge to excel. Rosh aid awards have been posted to Banner. Review will enable our faculty to identify your strongest and weakest TIP: In order to view your account, please log into Banner; Click areas to help improve your academic on summary by term; to view your credit balance. performance. PRO TIP: Once your account displays a zero balance, refunds Rosh Review Tutorial: have been disbursed to your account. Please ensure that you have set up direct deposit with Fiscal Services. To help you navigate Rosh Review and maximize all features available to MYTH BUSTER: It will NOT take 5-6 weeks to receive your you, we will be providing a live refund disbursement. demonstration, featuring a Rosh Review specialist. Date: January 31, 2020 Time: 2-3 pm GOLDEN NUGGET: The Office of Fiscal Services is aware that the PA Program students are discouraged from working, therefore, they will do their best to process your refunds in a timely manner. 3