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PREMEDICALPROGRAMSKATHLEEN SCHELTENS, PH.D., DIRECTORMADELEINE DE BEER, PH.D., ASSISTANT DIRECTOR

Dr. George E. ThomaPremedical ProgramOffice SuitePremedical Programs OfficeUniversity of DaytonScience Center, Room 375300 College ParkDayton, OH 45469-2361Phone: 937-229-3545Fax: 937-229-3584Kathleen C. Scheltens, DirectorMadeleine DeBeer, Assistant DirectorJennifer Schantz, Administrative DICAL PROGRAMS OFFICEThe Premedical Programs Office (PPO) serves as a clearing house for incoming information from healthprofessional schools. Information is communicated to students by the publication of a monthly newsletter and email. The office also coordinates the submission of application materials to professionalschools.The Premedical Programs Office serves more than 400 students across campus each year. The PPOexclusively supports students who seek admission to schools of medicine, dentistry, physician assistant, veterinary medicine, podiatry, optometry and other health professions. The most common majorsserviced include biochemistry, biology, chemical engineering, chemistry, premedicine/predentistry,psychology, and health and sport science.PREMEDICAL PROGRAMS ADVISINGThe premedical advisors committee is composed of 22 full-time faculty members who function as advisorsfor students interested in the health professions.Kathleen Scheltens, Ph.D.Director,Premedical ProgramsSC 375937-229-2225Mohamed Ahoujja, Ph.D.SC 15ADepartment of Physics937-229-2735Madhuri Kango-Singh, Ph.D.SC 33Department of Biology937-229-2531Pothitos Pitychoutis, Ph.D.SC 223BDepartment of Biology937-229-2287Todd B. Smith, Ph.D.SC 101BDepartment of Physics937-229-2435Albert J. Burky, Ph.D.SC 223FDepartment of Biology937-229-3637Carissa Krane, Ph.D.SC 223CDepartment of Biology937-229-3427Constance Pope, Ph.D.SC 211Department of Biology937-229-2521Yvonne Sun, Ph.D.SC 229ADepartment of Biology937-229-3023Anne Crecelius, Ph.D.Fitz HallDepartment of Health and SportScience937-229-4373Matthew E. Lopper, Ph.D.SC 428BDepartment of Chemistry937-229-2674Elizabeth Rhoads, Ph.D.SC 222Department of Biology937-229-1721Shawn M. Swavey, Ph.D.SC 391Department of Chemistry937-229-3145Angela Mammana, Ph.D.SC 414Department of Chemistry937-229-2953Julie D. Simon, Ph.D.SC 105ADepartment of Math937-229-2147Mark G. Nielsen, Ph.D.SC 223EDepartment of Biology937-229-2587Amit Singh, Ph.D.SC 303CDepartment of Biology937-229-2894Karolyn Hansen, Ph.D.SC 33Department of Biology937-229-2141Madeleine De Beer, Ph.D.Assistant Director,Premedical ProgramsSC 375937-229-2513David W. Johnson, Ph.D.SC 178Department of Chemistry937-229-2947Thomas Williams, Ph.D.SC 303DDepartment of Biology937-229-2198Shirley J. Wright, Ph.D.SC 35Department of Biology937-229-2857

ABOUT PREMEDICAL PROGRAMSPremedical programs provide a comprehensive approach toward entry intoprofessional schools of medicine, dentistry, physician assistant, veterinarymedicine and other allied health professions. We offer degrees in bothpremedicine (MED) and predentistry (DEN). Our majors provide a broadbased scientific and humanities curriculum, which satisfies the typical entryrequirements of postundergraduate health care training programs. Over thepast 10 years, UD graduates have gained admission to health professionalschools at an average rate of approximately 75 percent.The Premedical Programs Office offers a range of services and advising forstudents of any major with an interest in careers in health care. We offermany unique opportunities for students with an interest in medical school.Scholarships, grants, workshops, symposia and other events provide extravalue for our students.UNDERSTANDING THE MAJORThe Bachelor of Science with a major in premedicine (MED) or predentistry (DEN) is an interdisciplinary curriculum of study. It is distinctively designed to provide a science-based, diverse education as apreparation for admission to any of the allied health care professionalschools including medical, dental, veterinary and chiropractic. Courses in biology, chemistry, mathematics and physics comprise the science core of the major. A substantial complement of humanities andsocial sciences courses are also required. Within this framework, thecurriculum is flexible and can be tailored to suit personal interests.During the first two years, students enroll in courses appropriate forentry into professional schools while they also fulfill basic University requirements.Admission to professional schools depends upon many factors in addition to the curriculum or major. Academicstanding, performance on standardized examinations, practical experience relevant to the profession of interestand adherence to application procedures are all important. The Premedical Programs Office addresses thesefactors through a comprehensive approach to pre-health care education. Along with the administration of theDEN and MED majors, the Premedical Programs Office acts as the focal point for all matters related to admission to any allied health care professional school. It is an information clearinghouse, functions as a liaison withprofessional schools and coordinates the application process. Students in any major planning to apply to professional schools are urged to maintain a close relationship withthis office.In addition to providing counseling, Premedical ProgramsOffers a seminar series, joint programs with medical schools,grants for health care-related experiences and scholarships.Since admission to professional schools is highly selective, theprogram monitors the academic progress of MED/DEN majorsand provides feedback at the end of the first and second years.Transfers to other majors, particularly to science majors, canusually be accommodated during the first two years withoutaffecting normal progress toward graduation.YOUR PREMED/PREDENT ADVISORDuring the first year, all MED/DEN majors are assigned a first-year advisor. After successful completion ofthe first year, students will be assigned a permanent advisor from the premed advisory committee. You will berequired to meet with your advisor at least once each semester to review academic progress and approve courseselections prior to registration for the next semester.

HEALTH PROFESSIONAL SCHOOLS AT WHICH UNIVERSITY OF DAYTONGRADUATES MATRICULATED IN 2018Carroll U Physician Assistant ProgramCase Western Reserve U Physician Assistant ProgramChatham U Physcian Assistant ProgramCleveland Clinic Lerner College of MedicineEdward Via College of Osteopathic MedicineIndiana U School of MedicineIndiana U School of DentistryKettering College Physician Assistant ProgramLake Erie College of Osteopathic MedicineMarian U College of Osteopathic MedicineMarietta College Physician Assistant ProgramMichigan State U College of Human MedicineMidwestern U Chicago College of Osteopathic MedicineOhio Dominican Physician Assistant ProgramOhio U Heritage College of Osteopahtic MedicineOhio State U College of DentistryOhio State U College of MedicinePhiladelphia College of Osteopathic MedicineRocky Vista U College of Osteopathic MedicineRush Medical CollegeSalus U - Pennsylvania College of OptometryTemple U School of MedicineTrine U Physician Assistant ProgramU of California San Francisco School of DentistryU of Central del Caribe School of MedicineU of Cincinnati School of MedicineU of Dayton Physician Assistant ProgramU of Detriot-Mercy School of DentistryU of Incarnate Word School of Osteopathic MedicineU of Illinois College of MedicineU of Kentucky College of MedicineU of Louisville College of DentistryU of Missouri School of MedicineU of Missouri-Kansas City School of MedicineU of Pennsylvania School of Dental MedicineU of Puerto Rico School of MedicineU of Tennesse College of DentistryU of Toledo School of MedicineWest Virginia School of Osteopathic MedicineWingate U Physician Assistant ProgramWright State U Boonshoft School of MedicineXavier U - Masters in Health Service AdministrationCO-CURRICULAR OPPORTUNITIES FOR MED/DEN MAJORSActive Minds -- a student group that advocates for mentalhealth awarenessAlpha Epsilon Delta (AED) -- Ohio Eta is the University ofDayton’s chapter of AED, the health pre-professional honorsociety. Selective membership is based on academic skills, andmembers enjoy a range of professional, academic, service, andsocial activities.American Red Cross Club -- a student-led chapter of theAmerican Red CrossDental Interest Group (DIG) -- a pre-professional interestgroup that helps prepare students for a career in dentistryGlobal Brigades -- In conjunction with the Center of International Programs, the Premedical Programs Office sponsors aninternational medical/dental/public health brigade to CentralAmerica during winter break (January). Students apply for thebrigade in previous spring and enroll in a fall one-credit minicourse to prepare for the brigade.Healing Hearts -- a health-related service club that promoteshealth service to the local community and fosters awareness ofhealthcare issues within the university community. Student coordinators work with area Hospitals and local Hospices to placestudent volunteers.Pre-PA Club -- a pre-professional interest group for students interested in a career as a physician assistant. This group providessupport and networking opportunities as well as coordinating PAshadowing experiences.Multicultural Association of Premedical Students (MAPS)-- an undergraduate affiliate of the Student National Medical Association (SNMA), MAPS is a student-run organization focused ondiversity issues in the healthcare professions. MAPS is open to allpre-health student.Timmy Global Health -- a service club affiliated with the TimmyGlobal Health Organization and focused on public health issues atthe local, national, and global levelUniversity of Dayton Emergency Medical Services (UD EMS) – astudent-volunteer, state-certified ambulance squad that provides24-hour emergency medical care to the UD community during theacademic school yearMiami Valley Job Shadow Experiences -- Rising Juniors havethe opportunity to shadow different departments at Miami ValleyHospital and Premier Health Physician AssistantsReach Out of Montgomery County -- Students volunteer at thishealth care clinic for the uninsured and underserved populations inthe Dayton area after completing a one credit mini-course focusedon community health and patient intake training prior to volunteering.UD Research Laboratories -- Many students work as volunteersin science faculty labs and participate in faculty-led research projects. Students are encouraged to visit with science faculty to learnabout their research programs. Department websites also providedescriptions of faculty research.