Research on Career

Research on Career

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  L A UR E N B I S H O P Research on Career Powerpoint
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  Introduction In this presentation,I hope to explore the options I am currently weighing for graduate school programs that I have been accepted to for this August. I hope that organizing this information will aid me in making a decision on which graduate program to attend. I will explore the requirements for medical school following the completion of my graduate program. Finally, I will provide some information about the career I hope to pursue upon the completion of medical school.
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  A C CE P T E D T O T H E F O L L O W I N G S C H O O L S F O R A P O S T - B A C C A L A U R E A T E P R E - M E D I C A L P R O G R A M S Graduate Schools
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  Mississippi College The Masterof Biology (Medical Science) • Location: Clinton, Mississippi • Purpose: “prepare students for a career in medical science research or for those students wishing to enter medical, dental optometry, physician assistant, and pharmacy schools.” • Length: 1 calendar year (Fall, Spring, and summer terms) • Credit hour requirements: 33 credit hours • Tuition: $650/hour= $21,450
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  Mississippi College Program Features •20,000 square foot medical science facility with a 4,800 square foot Human Cadaver lab • Human Gross Anatomy course with full body cadaver dissection • Students may take National Board Subject Exams (Shelf Exams), which allow students to see how they compare to current medical school students in courses taken • Take courses extremely similar to those taken by first year medical students • Learn to read basic x-rays, CAT scans, and MRIs. http://www.mc.edu/academics/departm ents/biology/graduate- programs/biology-ms/medical-sciences/
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  University of Pennsylvania Pre-HealthSpecialized Studies Certificate Program • Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania • Purpose: “designed to help you build a more competitive professional school application. The Specialized Studies Program will meet your needs if you already have a significant scientific background but seek to bolster your academic credentials and update your knowledge of more advanced topics in the sciences, such as biology or neuroscience.” • Length: 9 months (Fall and Spring terms) • Credit hour requirements: 8 course units (equals about 24-26 credit hours) • Tuition: $2,860/course unit= $22,880
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  University of Pennsylvania ProgramFeatures http://www.sas.upenn.edu/lps/postb acc/pre-health/specialized • Personalized advisors provide a committee letter for medical school applications • Linkage agreements with 8 medical schools (contingent on successful completion of the program) • Volunteer, shadowing, and research opportunities • Assistance in excellent job placement for students during ‘glide year’ during medical school application process, such as research assistant positions at hospitals, Academic associates at hospitals, and Harrison Surgical Scholars
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  American University Postbaccalaureate PremedicalCertificate • Location: Washington, D.C. • Purpose: “designed for students who have a bachelor’s degree and either lack the prerequisites required by health professional schools, or wish to strengthen their credentials. • Length: 1 calendar year (Fall, Spring, and Summer terms) • Credit hour requirements: 24 credit hours • Tuition: $1,526/credit hour= $36,624
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  American University Program Features http://www.american.edu/cas/preme d/CERT-GPMD.cfm •Composite letter of evaluation upon program completion for graduate school applications • Guidance/assistance in the medical school application process • Help students polish essay writing and interview skills • Preparation for entrance exams (MCAT) • Certificate upon completion
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  Barry University • Location:Miami, Florida • Purpose: “prepares students who wish to advance as health care professionals or biomedical scientists. The curriculum serves to strengthen a student’s application for medical, dental or other professional health education by delivering a sequence of core science courses similar to the first-year of a medical, dental, or podiatric curriculum. • Length: 18 months(Fall, Spring, and Summer, and Fall terms) • Credit hour requirements: 36 credit hours • Tuition: $990/credit hour= $35,640 Biomedical Sciences Degree (Master of Science)
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  Barry University Program Features https://www.barry.edu/biomedical- sciences/ •Comprehensive Exam at the end of the program for completion • Anatomage table, which is the most technologically advanced virtual dissection and visualization system. • Curriculum similar to first year medical school classes • Accredited through 2021 by the Southern Association for Colleges and Schools (SACS) Commission.
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  I N FO R M A T I O N A B O U T A D M I S S I O N R E Q U I R E M E N T S A N D P R O G R A M F E A T U R E S Medical School
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  Medical University ofSouth Carolina College of Medicine: Medical Doctor (MD) Program • Location: Charleston, South Carolina • Length: 4 years • Tuition: $59,685 1st year, $57,210 2nd year, $68,678 3rd year, and $65, 795 4th year= $251,368 total • All expenses included (room, board, transportation, etc.) http://academicdepartments.musc.edu/com/admissions/
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  Medical University ofSouth Carolina Admissions Criteria • MCAT: new scoring requirements will be released in June when MCAT 2015 scores are released • Completion of a baccalaureate degree- must have at least 90 credit hours complete to apply • No prerequisite courses required, but recommend 2 semesters of general biology, general chemistry, organic chemistry, and physics • 3 letters of recommendation- 2 from science professors and 1 from a non science professor Selection Process • Intellectual ability- GPA and MCAT scores • Noncognitive traits desirable in future physicians- integrity, enthusiasm, interpersonal skills, judgment, compassion. • Accomplishments- letters of recommendation, leadership, volunteer experience, shadowing/clinical exposure, etc. • Added Value- cultural experiences, research, graduate degrees, artistic/athletic achievements, overcoming adversity, etc.
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  I N FO R M A T I O N A B O U T A C A R E E R A S A S U R G E O N I N C L U D I N G S A L A R Y , H I S T O R Y , A N D R E Q U I R E M E N T S Career in Surgery
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  Surgeon • Average Salary:2012 median pay>$187,200/year • Requirements: 4 years undergraduate school, 4 years medical school, 3-8 years in internship/residency programs (depending on specialty) • History: surgery dates back to the Neolithic and Egyptian periods with trephining, which involved cutting a small hole in the head for currently unknown reasons. Now surgery has evolved as a way of treating injury, deformity, and disease. http://www.bls.gov/ooh/healthcare/physi cians-and-surgeons.htm#tab-1
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  Traits of aSurgeon • Onet lists the Interest types of a surgeon as Investigative, Realistic, and Social • My Onet test results were highest of Investigative, Artistic, and Social. • Both my test and the information about the emphasis on an investigative personality make be believe that I would enjoy a career as a surgeon. There is an emphasis on working with ideas and solving problems, which I can see myself excelling at. • Some of the work styles given for a surgeon are attention to detail, stress tolerance, concern for others, dependability, and integrity. http://www.onetonline.org/link/s ummary/29-1067.00
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  Conclusion Through this presentation,I feel as though I have gained and organized knowledge about the path that my future might take. I was able to find and organize information about the graduate programs I have been accepted to, which will help me make a decision about what program to choose. I found information on what medical schools require and entail, and also found the requirements and job description for a surgeon, a career I hope to achieve one day. I feel that through this research I was able to see that my graduate programs all have many different strengths that will prepare me for acceptance into medical school. I also was able to look at a career as a surgeon and see that I think my preparation and personality makes it a good fit for my future career.