Center for Student Well-Being
We promote and foster student growth through leadership, engagement and wellness programs
Current students can log in to our Center for Student Well-Being SharePoint site for more information and resources.
Contact us
Julia A. Kolcharno, MA
Assistant Dean of Student Affairs, Geisinger College of Health Sciences
Medical Sciences Building, 2128 West
570-504-9614
jakolcharno@geisinger.edu
Joel Rosencrance, MSEd
Director of Student Well-Being, Geisinger College of Health Sciences
Medical Sciences Building, 2126 West
570-558-3407
krosencrance3@geisinger.edu
Kelsey Savka, MS
Assistant Director of Student Affairs
Medical Sciences Building, 2124 West
570-687-9682
ksavka1@geisinger.edu
Need local health services?
Visit our Student Health Services pages
Location
The 16,000-square-foot student well-being space is on the fourth floor of the west wing of the Medical Sciences Building. Offering natural light and panoramic views of downtown Scranton, the space is devoted to multiple realms of wellness, including physical, emotional and spiritual.
The space features:
- Dedicated exercise space and equipment
- Free weights, yoga, dance and other fitness classes
- Locker rooms and showers
- Lactation room
- Meditation and prayer room
- Multicultural room
- Student government space
- Collaborative meeting and study areas
- Student lounge
- Ping pong, board games and keyboard
- Kitchenette
- Food pantry
- Engagement and learning rooms
Leadership
Student councils and student groups offer students the opportunity to participate in leadership roles and engage in academic, cultural, social and wellness activities that are consistent with the development of knowledge, skills, values and attitudes expected from healthcare professionals.
- Medical Student Council
- Graduate Student Council
- Geisinger School of Nursing Division of Student Affairs
The Leadership Institute provides you with the knowledge, skills and tools to demonstrate leadership and service and prepares you for a career in medical and health-related fields.
For more information on the Leadership Institute, contact Kelsey Savka, at ksavka1@geisinger.edu.
Looking for our suicide prevention resources?
Visit our suicide prevention page
Student groups
The Center for Student Well-Being is always interested in meeting student needs. We work collaboratively with the student governments to welcome suggestions for starting new groups. Interested in connecting with us about Geisinger College of Health Sciences student groups? Reach out to Kelsey Savka, at ksavka1@geisinger.edu.
- Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society (AOA)
- Gold Humanism Honor Society (GHHS)
- Asian Pacific American Medical Student Association (APAMSA)
- Arab Student Association
- GCSOM PRIDE Club
- Latino Medical Student Association
- Muslim Student Association
- SNMA
- South Asian Society
- Medical Spanish Club
- Veteran’s Service and Organization of GCSOM
- American Sign Language (ASL) Interest Group
- Art Club
- Boards and Beyond
- Central Campus Journal Club
- Community Health Outreach and Meal Program (CHOMP)
- Christian Medical and Dental Association
- Community Garden Club
- Cooking Club
- Disability Advocacy Group
- Geisinger Peer Support
- Geisinger Tea Society
- Habitat for Humanity
- Medical Students For Choice (MSFC)
- Medical Ethics Interest Society
- Medical Students for a Sustainable Future
- National Alzheimer’s Buddies
- PERIOD@GCSOM
- Phi Delta Epsilon International Medical Fraternity
- Pre-Medical Mentoring and Advising Program (PMAP)
- REACH-HEI Club
- Veterans' Service Organization of GCSOM
- Visionary Medicine
- Youth Homeless Outreach
- The Heart Murmurs
- Addiction Medicine Student Collaborative
- American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG)
- American Medical Association Club (AMA)
- American Medical Student Association (AMSA)
- American Medical Women’s Association (AMWA)
- Anesthesiology Interest Group (AIG)
- Biomedical Research Club
- Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Interest Group
- Clinical Skills Club
- Dermatology Interest Group
- Emergency Medicine Interest Group
- ENT Interest Group
- Family Medicine Interest Group
- General Surgery Interest Group
- Geisinger Complementary and Integrative Medicine Interest Club
- Geisinger Orthopedic Women’s Network- Undergraduate medical education Program (GOWN-UP)
- GI Interest Group
- Global and Public Health Interest Group
- Immunology Interest Group
- Internal Medicine Interest Group
- Medical-Pediatrics Interest Group
- Neurology and Neurosurgery Student Interest Society
- Oncology Interest Group
- Ophthalmology Interest Group (OIG)
- Palliative Care Interest Group
- Pathology Interest Group
- Pediatric Outreach Group for Students (POGS)
- PM&R Interest Group
- Plastic Surgery Interest Group
- Primary Care Progress
- Psychiatry Student Interest Group (PsychSIGN)
- Radiology Interest Group
- Student Musculoskeletal Society
- Vascular Surgery Interest Group (VSIG)
- Women in Surgery Interest Group
- Basketball Club
- Climbing Club
- Dance Club
- GCSOM Bowling Club
- GCSOM Ice Skating Club
- GCSOM Pilates Club
- GCSOM Run Club
- Soccer Club
- Geisinger Pickleball Club
- Ice Packs Ski and Snowboard Club
- MMA Club
- Outdoor Adventure Club
- Ping Pong Club
- Volleyball Club
- Yoga Club
- Medical Student Council (MSC)
- Graduate Student Council (GSC)