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PREMEDICAL PROGRAMS KATHLEEN SCHELTENS, PH.D., DIRECTOR MADELEINE DE BEER, PH.D., ASSISTANT DIRECTOR Premedical Programs Office University of Dayton 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 Kettering College Physician Assistant Program U of Kentucky College of Medicine Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine U of Louisville College of Dentistry Marian U College of Osteopathic Medicine U of Missouri School of Medicine Marietta College 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 Ohio 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