Academic Advisors
Academic advisors are available within the Student Experience Team to support you and your success as a medical student at UCSF. Academic advising provides a broad range of academic support, such as medical school orientation, referrals to tutoring resources, assistance with requesting leave from the curriculum, managing your schedule, scheduling your clinical clerkships, the residency application process, and much more.
Brennan Crilly
Pre- Clinical Student Advisor
- Helps students prepare for and manage the Foundations 1 component of the Bridges Curriculum.
- Provides individual academic advising and resources to students.
- Develops and manages the new student orientation.
Cassie Pitkin
Clinical Student & Career Launch Advisor
- Helps students prepare for the Foundations 2 component of the Bridges Curriculum
- Assists with scheduling Career Launch courses, such as sub-internships, and ensures students are on track to graduate on time.
- Helps students decide when to take Step 2 Clinical Knowledge and Clinical Science board exams and manage the residency application process.
We Support Your Success
The Student Experience Team includes experienced and skilled advisors available to address your questions related to the Bridges Curriculum, academic policies and procedures, navigating medical school, and identifying specific resources for your success.
Learn more about your Student Experience Team
