Each year an upperclassman (usually a sophomore) "adopts" an entering freshman as his/her little sib. Newly admitted students receive correspondence from their fellow big brothers/sisters during the summer prior to their entry. The program is sponsored by students with support of the admissions committee, and is designed to allow entering students to address their questions and concerns to fellow students who have already experienced "life of the medical student." Moral support from big sibs often makes the transition easier for incoming students.