Academic Program

Science Courses

Students are introduced to a problem-based learning model of course material in:

Organic Chemistry

Physics with Calculus

Anatomy

Physiology

Communications/Public Speaking

Verbal skills will be used in discussing relevant medical literature and new events. This will allow you to learn more about topics such as ethics and cross-cultural communication in medicine/dentistry. Students will also develop their writing skills through assignments, which include preparing a personal statement and oral presentations.

Academic Skills and Strategies

This course is dedicated to improving students opportunity for academic success through the development of listening, note taking, study skills, time management, lecture and lab preparation techniques and test-taking strategies. The skills obtained will be reinforced throughout the curriculum.

Career Planning and Assessment
All students will participate in seminars/lectures which will cover the following topics:

Individualized academic counseling
Educational/Psychological Assessment
Getting into Medical/Dental School
Financial Planning Workshop
Medical/Dental Student Panel
Small group discussions
Emerging Issues in Medicine (Medical)
The Path to Dentistry (Dental)