Orientation Information

DURING THE SUMMER

• Complete enrollment requirements, which include immunizations, physical exam, and urine drug screen.  This information must be uploaded to Castle Branch.  Enrollment requirements are due by August 5, 2024.
• If you are NOT purchasing the UCF-sponsored student health insurance plan, submit proof of health insurance.  Proof of health insurance needs to be submitted online (to Castle Branch) by August 5, 2024.
• Submit your white coat size by clicking here by June 3, 2024.
• Order final transcripts with your degree posted to be sent via post to the COM Admission Office.  If you have multiple degrees we need an official transcript from each degree-granting institution.
• If your parents or other family members would like to receive information on the MD Parent Council and other College of Medicine events, please complete this form.
• Purchase necessary equipment for your Practice of Medicine module.  Information on required equipment can be found on the Other Requirements page.

TO DO ONLINE 1-2 WEEKS BEFORE ORIENTATION

• Register your vehicle online and obtain your parking permit.
• Before orientation, there will be a need for the offices of Student Financial Services, Student Services, the Registrar, and Student Accounts to share information with you.  Much of this information can be relayed to you via the student portal, which is accessible at http://my.ucf.edu.  You will need to sign in to the student portal to ensure that the requirements listed there have been met.

M1 ORIENTATION WEEK SCHEDULE

• Students should be in residence in the Central Florida area before the start of orientation on August 12. Orientation and modules are in person.
• Students will receive access to the orientation schedule and updated information the week prior to August 12, 2024.

M2 ORIENTATION WEEK SCHEDULE

• Students should be in residence in the Central Florida area before the start of orientation on July 29. The M2 year curriculum begins on August 5. Orientation and modules will be in person.
• Students will receive access to the orientation schedule and updated information the week prior to July 29, 2024.

Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification

• A Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification course will be provided to matriculating students.  Incoming students do not need to obtain BLS certification prior to August.  Once students complete their BLS course, proof of certification must be uploaded to Castle Branch. Only courses approved by the American Heart Association will be accepted.

UCF ID Card

• Students will receive their UCF ID card during orientation. UCF College of Medicine M.D. students must have a UCF ID Card to access the library and other student services. For information about UCF ID cards please visit https://ucfcard.ucf.edu/

Parking Decals and Transportation

• In order to park on campus, an appropriate UCF parking permit must be obtained. Parking permits are available for online purchase at http://parking.ucf.edu.
• Students will be expected to attend preceptorships in the community, as well as complete clinical or research assignments with local teaching partners; in order to travel to their sites, students are required to have reliable transportation.  A valid driver’s license or state ID will also be required to complete required credentialing.

Doctor’s Bags and Suture Kits

M.D. students will be required to purchase specific medical instruments for their work in the Clinical Skills and Simulation Center.  For more information, please visit the page on Doctor’s Bags.