Learner Access, Support, Opportunity, and Retention Group

This community of institutional leaders, administrators, faculty, and professional staff is dedicated to fostering achievements, excellence, well-being, and readiness among applicants and learners for transitions across the continuum of medical education. It serves as a forum for exchange of ideas and scholarship in mission-critical areas — admissions, student affairs, financial aid, student records, academic support, learner progression, advising, wellness, and equitable access to opportunities — from pre-matriculation through graduation and transition to residency.

The Learner Access, Support, Opportunity, and Retention Group was established on July 1, 2026. All members of the former Group on Student Affairs (GSA) will be enrolled in the new group.

Now Available: Student Affairs Staffing Survey (PDF)
This report presents survey data for the staffing and structure of student affairs offices at medical schools. Explore the report for data on student affairs office responsibilities, reporting structure, leadership, and more. This report was published in 2026 as part of the former GSA and is being retained here as a professional development resource.