
The principal objective of the Office of Medical Student Affairs is to serve the needs of the students in the many aspects of life in the School of Medicine. A student who has a question about the experience here and who is uncertain as to an appropriate resource for an answer should check with this office. Anyone needing assistance in adapting to this environment, or advice about personal or professional matters, should visit the Associate or Assistant Deans for Medical Student Affairs. The range of issues that may be addressed is broad and additional resources will be found when needed.
The office plays a major role in the application process for postdoctoral positions, in arrangements for special funding of student projects, and in working with the Johns Hopkins Medical Student Senate and other student groups. Notices containing new or more current information on a variety of topics are posted on this website and/or sent to each student at frequent intervals.
Hours and Location
Edward D. Miller Research Building, Suite 137
Monday through Friday - 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Armstrong Medical Education Building, Suite 236
Hours - to be announced/by appointment
Walk-in Hours
Walk-in hours are available on a weekly basis.
Dr. Katherine Chretien
Tuesdays, 2pm - 4pm
MRB 137
Dr. Barry Solomon
Mondays, 2pm - 4pm
MRB 137
Dr. Shari Lawson
Wednesday, 2pm - 4pm
MRB 137
Dr. Sarah Clever
Thursday, 3pm - 5pm
MRB 137

Formal appointments are not made for walk-in hours. For your convenience, a sign-up sheet is available in the office and you will be seen in the order that your name is on the list. The walk-in hours are for students who may have a question that can be answered in an amount of time that will allow other students the opportunity to also take advantage of these hours. Please feel free to stop by or call the main office at 410-955-3416 to schedule an appointment if you have a lengthy issue to discuss.
Office of Medical Student Affairs Personnel
Katherine Chretien, M.D.
Associate Dean for Medical Student Affairs
Phone: 410-955-3416
Email: kchretien@jhmi.edu
Barry S. Solomon, M.D., M.P.H.
Assistant Dean for Medical Student Affairs
Phone: 410-955-3416
Email: bsolomon@jhmi.edu
Shari M. Lawson, M.D., M.B.A.
Assistant Dean for Medical Student Affairs
Director of Medical Student Diversity
Phone: 410-955-3416
Email: slawson2@jhmi.edu
Sarah L. Clever, M.D., M.S.
Assistant Dean for Medical Student Affairs
Phone: 410-955-3416
Email: sclever@jhmi.edu
Robin Lin Lenzo
Director, Student Services and Housing
Phone: 410-955-3419
Email: rlenzo1@jhmi.edu
Ellen Kaplan, M.Ed.
Learning Specialist and Disability Coordinator
Office Phone: 410-502-6295
Cell Phone: 443-745-5390
Email: ekapla19@jhmi.edu
Location: Armstrong Medical Education Building, Rm. 312
Lacole Powell
Budget Specialist
Phone: 410-955-1325
Email: lpowel12@jhmi.edu
Paula Little
Administrative Coordinator
Phone: 410-955-3416
Email: SOMstudentaffairs@jhmi.edu