About Us

Kerri Thom, MD, MS

Professor of Epidemiology & Public Health and Medicine
Associate Dean for Student Affairs
kthom@som.umaryland.edu

Dr. Thom serves as the primary advocate, advisor, and support leader for medical students throughout their educational journey, from orientation through graduation and residency placement. Dr. Thom oversees career counseling, wellness initiatives, professionalism standards, student organizations, and student policy guidance, while promoting a respectful inclusive learning environment.

 

 

John Allen, MD

Assistant Professor of Medicine
Assistant Dean for Student Affairs
john.allen@som.umaryland.edu

Dr. Allen serves primarily in a counseling and career advisory role. Dr. Allen prepares MSPE's,  has a strong interest in medical student advocacy and wellness and works with the student in the Rural-MD Scholars Program.

 

Marissa Flaherty, MD

Assistant Professor for Psychiatry
Assistant Dean for Student Affairs
mflaherty@som.umaryland.edu

As an Assistant Dean for Student Affairs, Dr. Flaherty serves primarily in a counseling and career advisory role. Dr. Flaherty prepares MSPE's and has a strong interest in medical student advocacy and wellness.

Elizabeth Lamos, MD

Associate Professor of Medicine
Assistant Dean for Student Affairs
elamos@som.umaryland.edu

Dr. Lamos serves primarily in a counseling and career advisory role. Dr. Lamos prepares MSPE's and is the Student Affairs liaison for the school's dual-degree and joint-degree programs and their students.

 

Tonya Webb, PhD

Associate Professor of Medicine
Assistant Dean for Student Engagement and Student Life for Student Affairs
TWebb@som.umaryland.edu

Dr. Webb leads strategic efforts to foster a vibrant, inclusive environment for medical students. She develops and implements initiatives that enhance engagement across the continuum including recruitment, retention, curriculum and culture. Dr. Webb strengthens UMB's commitment to student support by overseeing student groups and ensuring representation in co-curricular activities. 

 

Neda Frayha, MD

Assistant Professor of Medicine, Part-Time
Faculty Member, Office of Student Affairs
NFrayha@som.umaryland.edu

Dr. Frayha is the creator, producer, and host of The OSA Insider podcast, the first medical education podcast to originate from a medical school's Office of Student Affairs.

 

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Kevin Brown, MS
Assistant Dean for Undergraduate Medical Education Operations
kbrown@som.umaryland.edu
Direct Line: 410-706-7668

Caroline Bierly
Academic Services Coordinator
cbierly@som.umaryland.edu
Direct Line: 410-706-7476

Sofia Cascio, MBA
SOM Director of Student Financial Planning
scascio@som.umaryland.edu
Direct Line: 410-706-4237

Adam Esselman, MA
Senior Academic Services Specialist
aesselman@som.umaryland.edu
Direct Line: 410-706-1927

Bailey Jenkins
Academic Services Coordinator
Bailey.Jenkins@som.umaryland.edu
Direct Line: 410-706-7476

Kristen McCartin, CMP
Assistant Director of Events
kmccartin@som.umaryland.edu

Juanita Simmons, B.S.
SOM Assistant Director of Financial Assistance
juanitasimmons@som.umaryland.edu
Direct Line: 410-706-0293

Chandler Stafford
Academic Services Coordinator
cstafford@som.umaryland.edu
Direct Line: 410-706-7476

Brian Wynder
SOM Records & Registration Coordinator
bwynder@som.umaryland.edu
Office: HSF 1 – Rm 157

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