The Summer Scholars Program –Ohio University—for seniors and postbaccs
or recent graduates
For more than twenty five years, Summer Scholars participants have been
preparing for the challenges and rewards of medical school. Twenty-five
applicants are selected each year to participate in this rigorous six-week
program designed to give you an intensive and realistic introduction to the
first-year curriculum at OU-COM.
In addition
to traditional medical school curricula taught by medical college faculty,
graduate students and upper-class medical students, the program focuses on
case-based problem solving and small-group/team work. You’ll also benefit
from special lectures, clinical experiences, and study and time management
skill sessions in addition to workshops on cultural competency and research
methods.
Although you
won’t receive academic credit for this program, you will be evaluated by
medical school faculty based on your class participation, test performance,
general attitude and an assessment of your potential for success in the medical
curriculum.
Application deadline for the program is March 1, 2009.
Program Description
During your
six-weeks at OU-COM, you will:
- be introduced to osteopathic principles and
practices and learn the basics of biomedical sciences
- become familiar with problem-based learning
using case studies, small group discussions, lectures, labs, independent
study, use of computers and pre-clinical observations
- demonstrate your readiness to enter medical
school on both an academic and personal level
- practice good interviewing skills
- build cultural competency by working as part of
a team with other pre-medical students from diverse backgrounds
- learn basic research methods
You will
also take part in individual and group sessions where you’ll learn
practical tips on admission and financial aid procedures vital to prospective
medical students. And special assistance is available to you if you’re
ready to begin the application process.
How to apply
Apply on-line,
download the application,
or call 800.345.1560 to have an application packet mailed to you. You may also
request an application via email.
Selection and
eligibility
- disadvantaged status (economic or
educational). Students will be considered educationally
disadvantaged if neither parent has completed an associates degree or
higher.
- or underrepresented minority.
Underrepresented minority is defined as racial or ethnic populations who
are underrepresented in the designated health profession discipline
relative to the number of individuals who are members of the population
involved. This definition would include Black or African American,
American Indian or Alaskan Native, Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific
Islander, Hispanic or Latino, and any Asian other than
Chinese, Filipino, Japanese, Korean, Asian Indian or Thai.
- U.S. citizenship or permanent resident status
- a minimum of one year each of college-level
chemistry, biology, and physics
Other things
we consider are:
- science GPA
- grade trends
- essay question responses
- interest in osteopathic medicine
- MCAT scores
- recommendations
from two (2) natural science faculty members from your undergraduate
school who are familiar with your academic work.
- preference is given to rising seniors, recent
college graduates and non-traditional premed students
Financial
support for each student includes:
- room and board and a modest stipend
- program materials
- travel expenses to and from the program
Ohio University College of Osteopathic Medicine
Office of Admissions
102 Grosvenor Hall
Athens, OH 45701
Telephone: 800.345.1560
Fax: 740.593.2256
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L.Wood-Hill
Director, Prehealth Professions Advising Programs
Hunter College of CUNY
695 Park Ave, E812
NY, NY 10021
FAX: 212-772-5138
http://studentservices.hunter.cuny.edu/prehealth.htm
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