Supplemental Instruction Program

The Supplemental Instruction (SI) Program provides students with a variety of academic support services designed to promote content mastery, active learning, and effective study strategies. The program includes Supplemental Instruction, Academic Tutoring services, Exam Prep Sessions, and Board Prep Sessions.

SI Sessions

SI Sessions are facilitated by trained peer educators known as SI Leaders who have previously demonstrated success in the course. These interactive sessions incorporate active learning activities, collaborative discussion, and course review strategies to help students engage more deeply with the material. Rather than re-lecturing course content, SI Leaders use evidence-based facilitation techniques and collaborative learning strategies to strengthen understanding, improve study skills, and build confidence with course material.

Exam Prep Sessions

SI Leaders also conduct virtual Exam Prep Sessions via Zoom prior to exams. These sessions include comprehensive content reviews and practice questions designed to help students prepare effectively for upcoming assessments.

Academic Tutoring

The Supplemental Instruction Program offers additional support through weekly Office Hours hosted by Academic Tutors. During Office Hours, students can ask questions, review course concepts, and work through practice questions in preparation for exams. These drop-in sessions are held on campus and are available to all students seeking additional academic support.

Academic Tutors also provide individual tutoring sessions for students seeking one-on-one assistance with course content, study strategies, and academic skills development. Individual tutoring sessions may be held on campus or via Zoom and are offered on the Saturday morning prior to a Monday exam. Students may schedule either 30-minute or one-hour appointments with tutors.

Board Prep Sessions

Board Prep Sessions are offered via Zoom during the spring semester for second-year students preparing for COMLEX Level 1. Led by experienced SI Leaders who have successfully completed COMLEX Level 1, these sessions provide peer-guided review and study support. All sessions are recorded and available for viewing in the MAPS IV course.

SI Services are offered for the following courses:

Year 1 Fall Courses

• Biochemistry/Fundamentals of Pharmacology
• Molecular Biology, Genetics, and Developmental Anatomy
• Cell and Tissue Biology
• Immunology
• Anatomy
• Medical Science Foundations

Year 2 Fall Courses (Exam Prep Sessions Only)

• Musculoskeletal (MSK)
• Neurology System
• Gastrointestinal Hepatology System

Year 1 Spring Courses

• Microbiology
• Respiratory System
• Cardiovascular System
• Hematology System
• Genitourinary System

Year 2 Spring Courses (Exam Prep Sessions Only)

• Endocrine System
• Reproduction System
• Psychiatry System
• Board Prep Sessions

Contact

Kelli West, M.S.
Learning Specialist and SI Coordinator
kelli.v.west@okstate.edu
https://kelliwest.youcanbook.me/

Sara Bradberry, Ed.D.
Associate Director, Office of Academic Success
sara.bradberry@okstate.edu
https://sarabradberry.youcanbook.me/