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UND offers
excellent preparation for any medical school. The Pre-Med Program
offered through the College of Arts and Sciences sets guidelines
and timetables for UND students to
successfully complete the prerequisite coursework and other requirements
relating to medical schools.
This program is not a major and
does not lead to a degree from UND! Pre-Med students planning to complete an undergraduate degree at UND
must
choose a major and meet the University Graduation Requirement of 125 semester
credits. These credits are to include:
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General Education Requirements(GERs) for freshman students entering UND before Fall 2008 and transfer students entering UND before Fall 2009
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Essential Studies Requirements for freshman students entering UND in the Fall of 2008 (or later) and transfer students entering UND in the Fall of 2009 (or later) |
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36 upper divisional credits |
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Specific requirements of a major
as determined by the department responsible for that major |
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Any prerequisites for medical school(s)
as outlined by the Pre-Medicine Program |
Current or prospective UND
students are encouraged to meet with the Health Sciences Advisor, Mrs.
Kimberly Ruit, as
early in your undergraduate education as possible. Mrs. Ruit can
help in all aspects of your undergraduate preparation for medical school:
from scheduling to study skills, to MCAT preparation, to interview preparation. Together, you can plan the undergraduate curriculum that is right for you.
Competitive
Applicant Profile
No matter what medical school a
student chooses to attend, there are 6 areas that will be scrutinized by
any Admissions Committee when reviewing applications. It is therefore
very important that the student is well prepared in order to present his/her
best possible application. The table below summarizes these areas:
| Academics |
Degree needed? Most
schools require or prefer a degree.
Major? For schools
requiring a degree, any major is fine - schools just want well-rounded
and broadly educated applicants.
GPA? National average
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| MCAT Scores |
National average of students accepted into med schools in 2007 was:
BS: 10.6
PS: 10.3
VR:
9.9
WS: P |
Letters of
Recommendation |
Required, although numbers
and authors vary from school to school. |
Relevant
Life Experiences |
Essential!!!!! Especially
experiences that include contact with patients in a hospital or medical
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| State of Residency |
Most state supported schools
will only take state residents. Students must present stronger GPAs
and MCAT scores than required by the school if they plan to apply as out-of-state
residents or to private schools. |
| Legal record |
Keep your legal record and personal image squeaky clean!!
1. Background checks
a. More and more health professional schools are now doing background checks on all matriculants and/or applicants.
=> If you have been convicted of any felony or misdemeanor of a violent or sexual nature, you will be prohibited from professional health care practice in many states, so health professional schools will not accept you.
=> All other misdemeanors (underage drinking, drug possession, etc.) will also show up on background checks (even if they happened before you were 18). Having just one of these can definitely hurt your chances of acceptance into a health professional school!
b. UND's medical school will ask you to list any violations beyond a simple parking ticket on their application! You will have to disclose everything – no matter how old you were!!
The legal drinking age in North Dakota is 21. Illegal drugs are just that – illegal at any age. Stay away from alcohol and illegal drugs and any activities or instances where they may be present!! Why risk it? Is it worth ruining your future?
2. MySpace, Facebook, etc.
a. As more and more companies and schools use the internet to research potential employees and students, it is essential that you make sure comments posted by you and about you are wholesome, reflect good character, and show maturity.
=> Limit visitors to your site to friends only.
=> Regularly check and remove any unwanted postings by others
b. Be sure pictures are in good taste and not incriminating.
=> Regularly check and remove any unwanted postings or tags by others.
=> At UND, students may be written up by their RA's for university conduct violations with evidence provided by just a picture!
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Sample
Pre-Med Schedule
All medical schools have required
coursework that must be completed successfully by prospective students.
The following table suggests a schedule for the most commonly required
classes, as well as the best time for taking the MCAT for the first time.
Classes in parentheses may be required by certain schools. Recommended
science electives are also listed.
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Sophomore*** |
Junior |
Senior |
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Bio 150, 150L
Chem 121, 121L
Math 103
Engl 110 or Psych 111 or Soc 110 |
Chem 341, 341L
Elective* (Anat 204)
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Physics 211, 211L
Genetics (Bio 315)** |
Elective* (Bio 420)
Applications due |
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Bio 151, 151L
Chem 122, 122L
Math 146(?)
Engl 120 or Psych 111 or Soc 110 |
Chem 342, 342L
Elective* (Physio 301)
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Physics 212, 212L
Elective* (Microbio 302)
Biochem 301 (?)
MCAT (Spring/Summer)
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Elective* (Bio 369) |
*Recommended science electives include: Anatomy 204/204L, Biology 341 (Cell Biology), Biology 369/369L (Histology),
Microbiology 302, a course in Physiology (either Biology 442 - Physiology
of Organs and Systems or Physiology 301 - Mechanics of Human Physiology), Bio 420 (Neuroscience).
**Genetics (Bio 315) is recommended
as preparation for the MCAT and may be taken in the fall of sophomore or
junior year, depending on the student's major.
***Please note: your second year classes will differ from those listed if you plan to be a biology or chemistry major.
Remember...admission
to medical school is highly selective and competitive.
It is imperative that
you take your studies very seriously from the first day of your freshman
year!!
Bulletin
Board
Welcome New and Returning Students!
Don't forget to check in with Mrs. Ruit this year to make sure you are on track with your program! |
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Freshman Pre-Health Student Orientation Meeting
Date: August 25, 2008
Time: 7:00pm
Place: Reed Keller Lecture Hall, UND Medical School
Come meet Mrs. Ruit, the Health Sciences Advisor, and find out what you need to know to be a successful Pre-Med student!
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Pre-Med Day 2008
University of North Dakota
School of Medicine and Health Sciences
Date: TBA
| 9:30-10:00am |
Registration, juice, muffins and coffee |
| 10:00-10:10am |
Welcome |
Dr. H. David Wilson, MD
Dean UNDSMHS |
| 10:10-10:40am |
History of the Medical School; The Renewed Curriculum |
Dr. Rick Vari, Assistant Dean
Office of Medical Education, UNDSMHS |
| 10:40-11:10am |
Pre-Med Curriculum |
Kimberly Ruit
Health Sciences Advisor
UND College of Arts and Sciences |
| 11:10-11:20am |
Slide Show of Student Activities |
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| 11:20am-12:10pm |
Question and Answer Time |
UNDSMHS Medical Students |
| 12:15pm |
Lunch |
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| 1:15-2:25pm |
Life as a Physician |
Panel of Local Physicians |
| 2:15-4:00pm |
Admissions Overview and Mock Interviews |
Judy DeMers
Associate Dean Student Affairs and Admissions, UNDSMHS |
Please note:A tour of the Medical Facilities is available after the program.
Students should feel free to attend any or all events. |
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MCAT 2009 Orientation Meeting
Date, Place: TBA (October 2008)
If you are planning to take the MCAT in 2009, you should be at this meeting. Mrs. Ruit will cover the drastic changes made to the MCAT (now that it is computer based), methods of preparation for it, and info on the 2009 MCAT Review class. |
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The New MCAT is Coming Spring 2007!
The August 2006 MCAT was the last ever administered in the familiar paper-and-pencil format. Beginning in the Spring 2007, the MCAT will be administered exclusively by computer. The switch to CBT (computer based testing) will mean other changes to the MCAT as well. They include:
1. Shorter test (they are cutting approximately 1/3 of the material):
Physical Sciences section: 52 questions, 70 minutes
Biological Sciences section: 52 questions, 70 minutes
Verbal Reasoning section: 40 questions 60 minutes
Writing Sample: 2 essays, 30 minutes each
2. Shorter test day (1/2 day instead of a full day)3. Multiple testing dates (approximately 20 test dates, spread thoughout the year with some morning and afternoon testing appointments available). A list of the testing dates for 2008 is at:
http://www.aamc.org/students/mcat/2008calendar.pdf
4. Different testing site (the MCAT will no longer be available at UND). A list of testing sites for 2008 is at:
http://www.aamc.org/students/mcat/sitelisting.htm
5. Scores will be returned in 30 days instead of 60
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MCAT Registration Information
Test dates, registration deadlines and registration for the MCAT may be found on this website:
http://www.aamc.org/students/mcat/start.htm
Be sure to register as early as possible in order to get the date and place you want - the test sites will fill up quickly!
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*Details for the Kaplan MCAT Review Course Spring 2009 will be posted in September of 2008. The meetings, registration dates and Diagnostic testing will follow a timeline similar to that of the 2008 course described below:
Kaplan MCAT Review Course
Spring 2008
January 8, 2008 – May 1, 2008
Tuesday/Thursday Evenings
6:00pm – 9:00pm
Clifford Haugen Lecture Hall (Room 1360) UNDSMHS
Kaplan Course 2008 On-Line Component Orientation Meeting
October 29, 2007
7:00pm
Kaplan Course 2008 Registration Information
Current or former UND students must register on a paper registration form through Mrs. Ruit in order to pay the UND discount course fee.
Students not currently or formerly enrolled at UND may attend the course, but must register online and will be charged the full course fee of $1749 ($1849 after Oct 1).
Registration forms will be available:
At the MCAT 2008 Orientation Meeting on Wednesday, October 10, 2007, 7:30pm
At the Kaplan Review Course 2008 On-Line Component Orientation Meeting on Monday, October 29, 2007, 7:00pm
In the Arts and Sciences Office after October 1, 2007
The registration deadline for the UND discount fee is Nov 9 .
Fee for registrations between Nov 10 and Dec 1 will increase by $100.
Any registration after Dec 1 will be charged full price.
Kaplan Course 2008 Diagnostic Test
Nov 12, 2007 (8am-12:30pm)
or
Jan 10, 2008 (6-10:30pm)
You must complete this test before you may access Kaplan's Online resources for the course
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Here's an idea......
Visit the Kaplan Website Pre-Med page to sign up for some of their free services:
Kaptest Membership: Gives you access to a full range of test info, prep tools and exclusive deals.
The Pre-Med Edge: Kaplan's exclusive, e-mail newsletter containing MCAT strategies, med school admissions tips, science review and more. |
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Did you know there is a pre-med club on campus??
For more information on the Undergraduate Medical Association
contact Tom Miskavige (UMA president for 2007-2008) by e-mail at:
thomas.miskavige@und.nodak.edu |
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Pre-Med
Links
Check out
these links to sites of interest for pre-med students:
Mrs. Ruit's Office Hours for 2008-09
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August 25, 2008-
December 19, 2008 |
January 12, 2009-
March 13, 2009 |
March 23, 2009 - May 15, 2009 |
Summers
(Out of the Office) |
| Tuesdays |
9am - 2pm |
9am - 2pm |
9am - 2pm |
None |
| Wednesdays |
12 - 2pm |
None |
12 - 2pm |
None |
| Thursdays |
9am - 2pm |
9am - 2pm |
9am - 2pm |
None |
Mondays
(During Early Registration dates) |
9am - 12pm
(Nov 4-26, 2008) |
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9am - 12pm
(April 2009) |
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Pre-Health Advising is by appointment only. Appointments with Mrs. Ruit can only be made by calling 701-777-2749 during regular weekday business hours.
No e-mails for scheduling appointments please!
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