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Lincoln Memorial University
College of Veterinary Medicine
History of Lincoln Memorial
• Institution was chartered by the State of Tennessee in 1897 as Lincoln Memorial University.
• Now has over 10 extended sites, main site is the Harrogate site.
• Has several growing professional programs including the newest, Veterinary Medicine
Location
• Located in Harrogate, Tennessee
• Rural area of Tennessee about 50 miles from Knoxville.
• Approximately 4,000 students (undergraduate, graduate, professional)
The College of Veterinary Medicine• The first class will be in 2014.
• Implemented hands on work starting the first semester.
• Strongly tied to One Health- optimizing the health of animals, people and the environment. Selective outreach service activities, and collaborative research with the human medical community.
More Information
• LMU does not have Teaching Hospital
• BUT, Instead, LMU will place the students in ‘real world’ clinical settings
• Large Animal Teaching and Research Center- 1,000 acre facility for education, research and service. Students will work at this facility years 1-3.
Admissions
• Applications through VMCAS- October 2nd deadline• Applications due on November 30th- Normally
[email protected] http://www.lmunet.edu/cvm/Admissions
2014 Application
• You can still seek admission to LMU-CVM! Direct Admissions are open October 7, 2013 through December 31, 2013. You must indicate your official intent to apply by December 9, 2013 (12:00 p.m.)• FOR THE DIRECT ADMISSIONS FORM TO LMU-
COLLEGE OF VETERINARY MEDICINE SELECT THE IMAGE BELOW Please save the PDF to your computer before adding your information. E-mail the completed form to [email protected]
• Application online-
Admissions Requirements
• Minimum 2.8 GPA to apply • Pre-requisite courses• GRE scores- Verbal, Quantitative, and Analytic
Pre-Requisite Courses • In Quarter Units:
• 10 units Biology with lecture and lab• 4 units of Genetics lecture • 4 units of Biochemistry lecture • 8 units of ‘advanced’ biology- Anatomy, Cell Biology,
Immunology, Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Physiology, Virology• 10 units of Organic Chemistry lecture and lab• 10 units of Inorganic Chemistry lecture and lab • 4 units of Physics- no lab needed • 4 units of Statistics
Cont. Courses
• 8 units of English• 4 units speech communication• 4 units of History- World History preferred• 8 units of Social and Behavioral Sciences- Anthropology,
Economics, Philosophy, Political Science, Sociology etc.
Admissions Process • 1. Apply to LMU by completing the ‘on-line’ admissions
through VMCAS. (By October 2nd)• 2. Complete the LMU supplemental material (the rest by
November 30th)• 3. Official Transcripts • 4. GRE- Verbal, Quantitative, and Analytic • 5. PPI’s- Personal Potential Index- Electronic submissions of 4
letters through Educational Testing Services:• A. Veterinarian• B. University Faculty• C. University Faculty OR Veterinarian • D. Previous or Current employer
Selection Process• CVM will look at several things when going over the
application-
• 1. GPA, and TRENDS. • 2. Grades in individual courses• 3. College Curriculum • 4. GRE Scores • 5. Interview• 6. Animal Experience • 7. Extra Activities • 8. Letters • 9. Communication skills
Interviews
• Invited to interview based on application
• Half hour interview with an admissions committee member.
Cost• Tuition will range from $40,000 to $46,000 over the 4
years.
• Total cost of attendance- Including tuition, fees, books and supplies, insurance, room and board, personal expenses, and transportation.
• Year 1: $65,000• Year 2: $66,000• Year 3: $68,000• Year 4: $75,000
• Questions on finances: [email protected]
Contacts
• www.LMUnet.edu/cvm
• Office of Veterinary Admissions [email protected]
Dr. Robert Lester- Assistant Dean for Clinical Relations [email protected]
• Tod Schadler- Associate Dean of Student Services • [email protected]