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Big/Little Sibs

The Big Sibs Program matches incoming M1 students with M2 students to help you get better acquainted with life as a medical student at Feinberg.  Throughout medical school, a Big Sib may serve as a mentor, friend, someone to eat lunch or study with, and hopefully someone to show you the ropes for your first year of medical school.  In addition, your Big Sib will be a member of our Feinberg Society.

Each year during Orientation Week, a night is set aside for Big Sibs Dinner, giving the M2 students the opportunity to host an M1 student for dinner.  This is a great oppportunity for M1 students to ask questions, make new friends and maybe even start a friendship that will last a lifetime.  In addition, Big Sibs participate in the Founders' Day ceremony by assisting M1 students with their white coats.

In order for the Orientation Week Committee to match you with a big sib, please complete the Big/Little Sibs Online Survey

Keep an eye on your e-mail because later in August you should recieve further information regarding your Big Sib and an e-mail from them as well.