PREMEDICAL PROGRAMS

KATHLEEN SCHELTENS, PH.D., DIRECTOR MADELEINE DE BEER, PH.D., ASSISTANT DIRECTOR Premedical Programs Office Kathleen C. Scheltens, Director Dr. George E. Thoma Premedical Program Science Center, Room 375 Madeleine DeBeer, Assistant Director 300 College Park Office Suite Dayton, OH 45469-2361 Phone: 937-229-3545 Jennifer Schantz, Administrative Assistant Fax: 937-229-3584 [email protected] premed.udayton.edu

PREMEDICAL PROGRAMS OFFICE

The Premedical Programs Office (PPO) serves as a clearing house for incoming information from health professional schools. Information is communicated to students by the publication of a monthly news- letter and email. The office also coordinates the submission of application materials to professional schools. The Premedical Programs Office serves more than 400 students across campus each year. The PPO exclusively supports students who seek admission to schools of medicine, dentistry, physician assis- tant, veterinary medicine, podiatry, optometry and other health professions. The most common majors serviced include biochemistry, biology, chemical engineering, chemistry, premedicine/predentistry, psychology, and health and sport science.

PREMEDICAL PROGRAMS ADVISING

The premedical advisors committee is composed of 22 full-time faculty members who function as advisors for students interested in the health professions.

Mohamed Ahoujja, Ph.D. Madhuri Kango-Singh, Ph.D. Pothitos Pitychoutis, Ph.D. Todd B. Smith, Ph.D. SC 15A SC 33 SC 223B SC 101B Department of Physics Department of Biology Department of Biology Department of Physics 937-229-2735 937-229-2531 937-229-2287 937-229-2435

Albert J. Burky, Ph.D. Carissa Krane, Ph.D. Constance Pope, Ph.D. Yvonne Sun, Ph.D. SC 223F SC 223C SC 211 SC 229A Kathleen Scheltens, Ph.D. Department of Biology Department of Biology Department of Biology Department of Biology Director, 937-229-3637 937-229-3427 937-229-2521 937-229-3023 Premedical Programs SC 375 Anne Crecelius, Ph.D. Matthew E. Lopper, Ph.D. Elizabeth Rhoads, Ph.D. Shawn M. Swavey, Ph.D. 937-229-2225 Fitz Hall SC 428B SC 222 SC 391 Department of Health and Sport Department of Chemistry Department of Biology Department of Chemistry Science 937-229-2674 937-229-1721 937-229-3145 937-229-4373 Angela Mammana, Ph.D. Julie D. Simon, Ph.D. Karolyn Hansen, Ph.D. SC 414 SC 105A Thomas Williams, Ph.D. SC 33 Department of Chemistry Department of Math SC 303D Department of Biology 937-229-2953 937-229-2147 Department of Biology 937-229-2141 937-229-2198 Mark G. Nielsen, Ph.D. Amit Singh, Ph.D. David W. Johnson, Ph.D. SC 223E SC 303C Shirley J. Wright, Ph.D. Madeleine De Beer, Ph.D. SC 178 Department of Biology Department of Biology SC 35 Assistant Director, 937-229-2587 Department of Biology Premedical Programs Department of Chemistry 937-229-2894 SC 375 937-229-2947 937-229-2857 937-229-2513 ABOUT PREMEDICAL PROGRAMS Premedical programs provide a comprehensive approach toward entry into professional schools of medicine, dentistry, physician assistant, veterinary medicine and other allied health professions. We offer degrees in both premedicine (MED) and predentistry (DEN). Our majors provide a broad- based scientific and humanities curriculum, which satisfies the typical entry requirements of postundergraduate health care training programs. Over the past 10 years, UD graduates have gained admission to health professional schools at an average rate of approximately 75 percent. The Premedical Programs Office offers a range of services and advising for students of any major with an interest in careers in health care. We offer many unique opportunities for students with an interest in medical school. Scholarships, grants, workshops, symposia and other events provide extra value for our students.

UNDERSTANDING THE MAJOR

The Bachelor of Science with a major in premedicine (MED) or pre- dentistry (DEN) is an interdisciplinary curriculum of study. It is dis- tinctively designed to provide a science-based, diverse education as a preparation for admission to any of the allied health care professional schools including medical, dental, veterinary and chiropractic. Cours- es in biology, chemistry, mathematics and physics comprise the sci- ence core of the major. A substantial complement of humanities and social sciences courses are also required. Within this framework, the curriculum is flexible and can be tailored to suit personal interests. During the first two years, students enroll in courses appropriate for entry into professional schools while they also fulfill basic University requirements. Admission to professional schools depends upon many factors in addition to the curriculum or major. Academic standing, performance on standardized examinations, practical experience relevant to the profession of interest and adherence to application procedures are all important. The Premedical Programs Office addresses these factors through a comprehensive approach to pre-health care education. Along with the administration of the DEN and MED majors, the Premedical Programs Office acts as the focal point for all matters related to admis- sion to any allied health care professional school. It is an information clearinghouse, functions as a liaison with professional schools and coordinates the application process. Students in any major planning to apply to profes- sional schools are urged to maintain a close relationship with this office.

In addition to providing counseling, Premedical Programs Offers a seminar series, joint programs with medical schools, grants for health care-related experiences and scholarships. Since admission to professional schools is highly selective, the program monitors the academic progress of MED/DEN majors and provides feedback at the end of the first and second years. Transfers to other majors, particularly to science majors, can usually be accommodated during the first two years without affecting normal progress toward graduation.

YOUR PREMED/PREDENT ADVISOR

During the first year, all MED/DEN majors are assigned a first-year advisor. After successful completion of the first year, students will be assigned a permanent advisor from the premed advisory committee. You will be required to meet with your advisor at least once each semester to review academic progress and approve course selections prior to registration for the next semester. HEALTH PROFESSIONAL SCHOOLS AT WHICH UNIVERSITY OF DAYTON GRADUATES MATRICULATED IN 2018 Carroll U Physician Assistant Program U of California San Francisco School of Dentistry Case Western Reserve U Physician Assistant Program U of Central del Caribe School of Medicine Chatham U Physcian Assistant Program U of Cincinnati School of Medicine Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine U of Dayton Physician Assistant Program Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine U of Detriot-Mercy School of Dentistry Indiana U School of Medicine U of Incarnate Word School of Osteopathic Medicine Indiana U School of Dentistry U of Illinois College of Medicine Physician Assistant Program U of Kentucky College of Medicine of Osteopathic Medicine U of Louisville College of Dentistry Marian U College of Osteopathic Medicine U of Missouri School of Medicine Physician Assistant Program U of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine Michigan State U College of Human Medicine U of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine Midwestern U Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine U of Puerto Rico School of Medicine Dominican Physician Assistant Program U of Tennesse College of Dentistry Ohio U Heritage College of Osteopahtic Medicine U of Toledo School of Medicine Ohio State U College of Dentistry West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine Ohio State U College of Medicine Wingate U Physician Assistant Program Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine Wright State U Boonshoft School of Medicine Rocky Vista U College of Osteopathic Medicine Xavier U - Masters in Health Service Administration Rush Medical College Salus U - Pennsylvania College of Optometry Temple U School of Medicine Trine U Physician Assistant Program

CO-CURRICULAR OPPORTUNITIES FOR MED/DEN MAJORS

Active Minds -- a student group that advocates for mental Multicultural Association of Premedical Students (MAPS) health awareness -- an undergraduate affiliate of the Student National Medical- As sociation (SNMA), MAPS is a student-run organization focused on Alpha Epsilon Delta (AED) -- Ohio Eta is the University of diversity issues in the healthcare professions. MAPS is open to all Dayton’s chapter of AED, the health pre-professional honor pre-health student. society. Selective membership is based on academic skills, and members enjoy a range of professional, academic, service, and Timmy Global Health -- a service club affiliated with the Timmy social activities. Global Health Organization and focused on public health issues at the local, national, and global level American Red Cross Club -- a student-led chapter of the American Red Cross University of Dayton Emergency Medical Services (UD EMS) – a student-volunteer, state-certified ambulance squad that provides Dental Interest Group (DIG) -- a pre-professional interest 24-hour emergency medical care to the UD community during the group that helps prepare students for a career in dentistry academic school year

Global Brigades -- In conjunction with the Center of Interna- tional Programs, the Premedical Programs Office sponsors an Miami Valley Job Shadow Experiences -- Rising Juniors have international medical/dental/public health brigade to Central the opportunity to shadow different departments at Miami Valley America during winter break (January). Students apply for the Hospital and Premier Health Physician Assistants brigade in previous spring and enroll in a fall one-credit mini- course to prepare for the brigade. Reach Out of Montgomery County -- Students volunteer at this health care clinic for the uninsured and underserved populations in Healing Hearts -- a health-related service club that promotes the Dayton area after completing a one credit mini-course focused health service to the local community and fosters awareness of on community health and patient intake training prior to volunteer- healthcare issues within the university community. Student co- ing. ordinators work with area Hospitals and local Hospices to place student volunteers. UD Research Laboratories -- Many students work as volunteers in science faculty labs and participate in faculty-led research proj- Pre-PA Club -- a pre-professional interest group for students in- ects. Students are encouraged to visit with science faculty to learn terested in a career as a physician assistant. This group provides about their research programs. Department websites also provide support and networking opportunities as well as coordinating PA descriptions of faculty research. shadowing experiences. THE MED/DEN CURRICULUM

SCIENCE COURSES

Science Core Requirements: Physiology (BIO 403 & 404), Evolution and Development (BIO 445), Neurobiology (BIO 415), Bioinformatics (BIO Concepts of Biology I & II (BIO 151, 151L, 152, 152L); 460), Analysis and Interpretation of Biology Data (BIO General Chemistry I & II (CHM 123, 123L, 124, 124L), 439), Biology of Infectious Diseases (BIO 466), Molecular Organic Chemistry I & II (CHM 313, 313L, 314, 314L), Biology (BIO 462), Cancer Biology (BIO 470) and Princi- Biochemistry (CHM 420, 420L or 462L); Statistical Meth- ples of Microscopy (BIO 480). Chemistry courses include ods (MTH 207 or 367 or PSY 216); General Physics I & II Biochemistry (CHM 451/452), Medicinal Chemistry (CHM (PHY 201, 201L, 202, 202L or, as an alternative, PHY 206, 207,208 with 201L, 202L); Introductory Calculus I & II 427) and Physical Chemistry (CHM 302). (MTH 116,148,149 or MTH 148,149 or MTH 168,169) 45-53 semester hours Science elective courses must be directly re- lated to the primary field of interest; therefore Science Electives: some traditional science offerings do not count Five lecture courses selected with adviser approval. Rec- toward the science elective requirement. Lab ommended choices include Cell Biology (BIO 440), Com- sections must accompany two of the electives. parative Vertebrate Anatomy (BIO 309), Developmental Biology (BIO 442), Genetics (BIO 312), Human Anatomy (BIO 475), Immunology (BIO 427) Microbiology (BIO 411), Minimum of 17 semester hours

NONSCIENCE COURSES

English Composition and Oral Communication: Philosophy and Religious Studies: Completion of CMM 100 and ENG 100 and 200, or Two courses in philosophy and/or religious studies. One 200H, and one 300- or 400-level English course PHL/REL elective must be an ethics course. Select among PHL 312, 315, REL 265, 367. Humanities Base and Historical Study: HST 103 or 198; REL 103 or 198; PHL 103 and one ap- Social and Behavioral Sciences: T proved course in historical studies or ASI 111, 112. Take SSC 200 and nine hours from anthropology, economics, political science, psychology and/or sociology. Arts Study: 12 semester hours One approved course from arts study.

GENERAL ELECTIVES

Courses taken from any program in the College, or with the University. Only general electives can be taken on the permission from the office of the dean of the College of pass-fail grading option (Option 2). 12 –18 semester hours Arts and Sciences, or from the professional schools within

A minimum of 120 credit hours are required for graduating with a B.S. in Premedicine or Predentistry.

Science and math core 45 sem. hrs. Historical study 6 sem. hrs. Science elective 17 sem. hrs. Arts 3 sem. hrs. Communication skills 9 sem. hrs. Soc/behavioral sciences 12 sem. hrs. Philosophy/religious studies 12 sem. hrs. General elective 15 or more sem. hrs.

Total = 119 semester hours plus First-Year Experience (ASI 150) = 120 semester hours SAMPLE COURSE PLAN

FIRST YEAR First Term Second Term Dept. No. Title Cr. Dept. No. Title Cr. BIO 151 Concepts in Biology 3 BIO 152 Concepts in Biology 3 BIO 151L Concepts in Biology Lab 1 BIO 152L Concepts in Biology Lab 1 CHM 123 General Chemistry 3 CHM 124 General Chemistry 3 CHM 123L General Chemistry Lab 1 CHM 124L General Chemistry Lab 1 MTH 148 Introductory Calculus 3 MTH 149 3 Humanities Commons 3 Two Humanities Commons 6 ENG 100 or 198 REL 103, PHL 103, or HST 103 ASI 150 First Year Seminar 1 (or ENG 114 if ENG 100 or 198 not taken first term) Totals 15 17

SECOND YEAR First Term Second Term Dept. No. Title Cr. Dept. No. Title Cr. CHM 313 Organic Chemistry 3 CHM 314 Organic Chemistry 3

CHM 313L Organic Chemistry Lab 1 CHM 314L Organic Chemistry Lab 1

PHY 201 General Physics 3 PHY 202 General Physics 3

PHY 201L General Physics Lab 1 PHY 202L General Physics Lab 1 ENG 200 Writing Seminar II 3 CMM 100 Oral Communication 3

------Humanities Commons 3 SSC 200 CAP Integrated Social Science 3 ------Social Science 3 Totals 14 17

THIRD YEAR First Term Second Term Dept. No. Title Cr. Dept. No. Title Cr. CHM 420 Biochemistry 3 ------Science Elective II 3 CHM 420L Biochemistry Lab 1 ------Science Elective III 3 ------Science Elective I 3 ------Arts 3 ENG --- English Elective 3 ------Practical Ethical Action 3 ------Inquiry Course/Social Social Science 3 MED 480 CAPSTONE 1 MTH 207 Statistics 3 Totals 16 13

FOURTH YEAR First Term Second Term Dept. No. Title Cr. Dept. No. Title Cr. ------Science Elective 4 3 ------Science Elective 5 3 ------L Science Elective Lab ------L Science Elective Lab 1 ------Diversity/Social Justice 3 ------Faith Traditions 3 ------Adv PHL or REL 3 ------Integrative 3 ------Adv Historial Studies 3 ------General Elective 3 ------General Elective 1 ------General Elective 1 Totals 14 14 Total = 120 FIVE-YEAR HISTORY OF MEDICAL SCHOOL ACCEPTANCES

Year MED BIO CHM CME Other Totals 57 2018 Applied 32 11 5 2 7

Accepted 25 10 3 6 44 (77%)

2017 Applied 20 10 4 2 4 40

Accepted 17 4 4 1 3 29 (73%)

2016 Applied 38 8 3 5 54

Accepted 26 5 2 1 34 (63%)

2015 Applied 28 9 3 1 2 43

Accepted 16 7 2 1 2 28(65%)

2014 Applied 29 8 5 2 44

Accepted 20 7 3 2 32(73%)

Total Applied 147 46 20 5 20 238

Accepted 104 33 14 2 14 167(70%)

FIVE-YEAR HISTORY OF DENTAL SCHOOL ACCEPTANCES

Year MED/DEN BIO Other Totals

2018 Applied 7 3 10

Accepted 7 3 10(100%)

2017 Applied 8 4 1 13

Accepted 8 3 1 12(92%)

2016 Applied 6 1 7

Accepted 5 1 6(86%)

2015 Applied 2 2 1 5

Accepted 2 1 1 4(80%)

2014 Applied 5 3 8

Accepted 5 2 7(88%) Total Applied 28 13 2 43

Accepted 27 10 2 39(91%) PREMEDICAL PROGRAMS HIGHLIGHTS 2018-19 ACADEMIC YEAR

AUGUST

18-21 New Student Orientation 22 First day of classes

21 New Student Convocation 24 Up the Orgs, Central Mall, 3:30 - 5:30 pm

SEPTEMBER 3 Labor Day -- No Classes 21 Speaker: Mr. Brian Trecek, Marquette U SOD, SC 114, 3:30 pm

7 Speaker: Ms. Jill Harman, OUHCOM, SC 114, 3:30 pm 21-23 Family Weekend

12 Last day to drop without record 25 Professional School Application Planning Workshop, SC 114, 6:30 pm 14 Speaker: Ms. Lindsey Hammett, UD PA Program, SC 114, 26 Professional School Application Planning Workshop, SC 114, 6 pm 3:30 pm 17 Fall Career Fair, UD RecPlex, 1-5 pm 28 Speaker: Mr. Daniel Goodpaster, Marian COM, SC 114, 3:30 pm

OCTOBER

3 Midterm Break begins after last class 19 Speaker: Dr. Gary Le Roy, WSU BSOM, SC 114, 3:30 pm

8 Classes resume at 8 am 26 Speaker: Ms. Georgia Paletta, OSU COM, SC 114, 3:30 pm

12 Speaker: Terry Porter, Ohio State U COD, SC 114, 3:30 pm

NOVEMBER

1 Application deadline for May 2018 graduation 20 Thanksgiving recess begins after last class

2 Speaker: Ms. Jessica Marks, UC SOM, SC 114, 3:30 pm 26 Classes resume at 8 am

12 Last day to drop classes with record of W

DECEMBER

6 Last day of classes 10-14 Final Exams

7 Feast of the Immaculate Conception observed, Christmas 14 University Housing Closes for break at 6 pm on Campus -- no classes 8-9 Study Days 15 Commencement

JANUARY

14 Classes begin at 8 am 23 Professional School Application Process Workshop, SC 114, 5 pm

21 Martin Luther King, Jr. Day -- no classes 28 Everhard, Michaelis and Szabo scholarship applications available online 22 Professional School Application Process Workshop, SC 114, 6 pm FEBRUARY

1 Last day to drop without record

MARCH

1 Evaluation Request online forms for applicants using the 8 Spring Break begins after last class composite letter process due 6 Everhard, Michaelis and Szabo scholarship applications due 15 Application deadline for August 2018 graduation

8 Evaluation Request signed forms for applicants using the 18 Classes resume at 8 am composite letter process due APRIL

1 Application deadline for December 2018 graduation 10 Professional School Application Process--Summer Plans--Work- shop, SC 114, 6:30 pm 5 Last day to drop classes with record of W 17-22 Easter Break from last class on the 17th to 4:30 pm on the 22nd

9 Professional School Application Process --Summer Plans 24 Brother Joseph W. Stander Symposium Workshop, SC 114, 6 pm MAY

3 Last day of class for spring term 6-10 Final Exams

4-5 Study Days 12 Undergraduate Commencement