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UND offers excellent preparation for any osteopathic medical school. The Pre-Osteopathic Medicine track of the Pre-Medicine 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 osteopathic medical schools.
This program is not a major and
does not lead to a degree from UND! Pre-Osteopathic Medicine 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 osteopathic
medical school(s) as outlined by the Pre-Osteopathic Medicine track of
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 osteopathic 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 osteopathic school
a student chooses to attend, there are 5 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 90
semester hours - a few 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 is 3.20 - 3.60. |
| MCAT Scores |
Must be equal to or above national average (currently
around 9). |
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 setting, as well
as in an osteopathic office/clinic. |
| State of Residency |
North Dakota does not have a school of osteopathic
medicine, nor does the state provide funds through WICHE or PSEP to osteopathic
students. Most osteopathic schools do not have a residency requirement. |
| 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-Osteopathic Med Schedule
All osteopathic 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) |
Physics 211, 211L
Genetics (Bio 315)**
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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) |
Physics 212, 212L
Elective* (Micro 302)
Biochem 301 (?)
MCAT (Spring/Summer) |
Elective* (Bio 369) |
*Recommended science electives include: Anatomy 204/204L, Biology 341 (Cell Biology), Bio 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 osteopathic medical school is competitive.
It is imperative that
you take your studies very seriously from the first day of your freshman
year!!
Bulletin
Board
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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 24, 2009
Time: 8:00pm
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 2009
University of North Dakota
School of Medicine and Health Sciences
Date: October 24, 2009
| 9:30-10:00am |
Registration, juice, muffins and coffee |
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| 10:00-10:10am |
Welcome |
Dean UNDSMHS |
| 10:10-10:40am |
History of the Medical School; The Renewed Curriculum |
Dean 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 2010 |
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2010 MCAT Orientation Meeting
Date: October 7, 2009
Time: 7:30pm
Place: United Lecture Hall (UNDSMHS)
If you are planning to take the MCAT in 2010, you should be at this meeting. Mrs. Ruit will cover the following:
2010 MCAT test dates
2010 MCAT registration procedures and dates
How to prepare – what you can be doing now
Syllabus for the 2010 Kaplan MCAT Review Course
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2010 Kaplan MCAT Review Course Orientation Meeting
Date: TBA
Time: 7:30pm
Place: United Lecture Hall, UNDSMHS
If you are planning to take the Kaplan MCAT Review course in 2010, you should be at this meeting. Mrs. Kim Ruit and Mr. Brad Scibak (Kaplan Rep) will cover the following topics at this meeting:
Course scope and content
Course materials provided
Course Online component
Registration and payment procedures and deadlines
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2010 Kaplan MCAT Review Course
January 12, 2010 - April 29, 2010
Tuesday/Thursday Evenings
6:00pm – 9:00pm
United Lecture Hall (Room 1360) UNDSMHS
2010 Kaplan Course Registration Information:
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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 te full course fee of $1849 ($1899 after Oct 1)
2010 Kaplan Course registration forms will be available at the:
MCAT 2010 Orientation Meeting
Wednesday, October 7, 2009, 7:30pm, United Lecture Hall UNDSMHS
Kaplan Review Course 2010 On-Line Component Orientation Meeting
Monday, November 2, 2009, 7:30pm, United Lecture Hall UNDSMHS
UND College of Arts and Sciences Office
after October 7, 2009
The registration deadline for the UND discount fee is Oct 30, 2009.
Fee for registrations between Oct 30 and Dec 1 will increase by $100.
Any registration after Dec 1 will be charged the full price.
2010 Kaplan Course Diagnostic Test
Wednesday, Nov 11, 2009 (1-5:30pm)
or
Jan 14, 2010 (6-10:30pm)
You must complete this test before the beginning of the course |
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The CBT MCAT
The August 2006 MCAT was the last ever administered in the familiar paper-and-pencil format. Beginning in the Spring 2007, the MCAT has been administered exclusively by computer. The switch to CBT (computer based testing) meant other changes to the MCAT as well. They include:
1. Shorter test (they cut 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 2009 is at:
http://www.aamc.org/students/mcat/mcatschedule.htm
4. Multiple testing sites (the MCAT will no longer be available at UND). A list of testing sites for 2009 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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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??
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2009-10
Undergraduate Medical Association
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For more information on the UMA,
or
to be added to the UMA list serve,
please contact
Eric Heller (president) by e-mail at:
eric.heller@und.edu
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Pre-Osteopathic
Med Links
Check out
these links to sites of interest for pre-osteopathic students:
Mrs. Ruit's Office Hours for 2009-10
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August 24, 2009 -
December 18, 2009 |
January 11, 2010 -
March 12, 2010 |
March 22, 2010 -
May 14, 2010 |
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 3-20, 2009) |
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9am - 12pm
(April 5-29, 2010)
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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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