Academic calendar
Fall 2026 runs Jun 15, 2026 – Dec 31, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
- Summer 2026
- Fall 2026Relevant now
- Spring 2027
Campus language
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Showing 11 of 11 terms
A
- AMWA
- American Medical Women's Association; an organization dedicated to advancing women in medicine and improving women's health.
- APSA
- American Physician Scientists Association; a student group for those interested in the MD/PhD track or research-heavy medical careers.
C
- CE
- Consejo de Estudiantes; the Student Council that represents the student body in administrative meetings.
E
- El Step
- The USMLE Step 1 or Step 2 exams; the high-stakes national boards medical students must pass for licensure.
L
- LMSA
- Latino Medical Student Association; a student organization focused on representing and supporting Hispanic and Latino medical students.
- Lote 23
- A popular outdoor food truck park located in Santurce, frequently visited by students for lunch and social gatherings due to its proximity to the San Juan campus.
M
- Match Day
- The annual event where graduating medical students find out which residency program they will attend.
P
- Ponce
- Refers to the main PHSU campus in Ponce; often used when discussing administrative matters or rotations that require travel between campuses.
S
- Santurce
- The surrounding neighborhood where students find local eateries, cafes, and 'fondas' for daily meals.
- SNMA
- Student National Medical Association; an organization focused on the needs and concerns of medical students of color.
T
- The Boards
- General term for the comprehensive medical licensing examinations.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- CAMS
- The student portal used for checking grades, financial aid, and official academic records.
- Canvas
- The Learning Management System (LMS) where professors post syllabi, lecture slides, and assignments.
- ExamSoft
- The secure testing software used for all major medical school examinations and assessments.
- LRC
- Learning Resource Center; the campus library and primary study space equipped with medical texts and digital resources.
- San Juan University Center
- The formal name of the building housing the PHSU San Juan campus facilities in Santurce.
- Santurce Parking
- A common logistical challenge; students often use private lots like Cobian's Plaza or street parking due to the urban campus setting.
- Sim Lab
- The Simulation Laboratory where students practice clinical skills using high-fidelity mannequins and medical equipment.
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- Student Kitchen & Student Lounges
- White Coat
- Shorthand for the White Coat Ceremony, a significant rite of passage for first-year medical and health science students.
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- Fall 2026 runs Jun 15, 2026 – Dec 31, 2026.
- How much campus context is included?
- 11 approved campus terms and 9 local details are included in full.
- Are all approved campus terms included?
- Yes. The complete approved glossary is available in the scrollable, searchable campus-language section.
- Where does this guide come from?
- Calendar dates, campus terms, and local details come from DormWay's approved campus reference library.