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INTERPROFESSIONAL TRAINING
FOR THE NEXT GENERATION OF
PHYSICIANS, PHARMACISTSAND HEALTH RESEARCHERS
NORTHEAST OHIO MEDICAL UNIVERSITY
2015-2016 VIEWBOOK
Their responses range from caring for their patients to discovering a cure for life-threatening illnesses to holding national leadership roles to serving their communities. But they shared a path to pursuing their passion that led them all to Northeast Ohio Medical University (NEOMED).
Established in 1973, NEOMED is a community-based, public university that provides interprofessional training of health professionals. The University is home to a College of Medicine, College of Pharmacy and College of Graduate Studies. Degrees offered include the Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) degree, Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) degree, Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degree and Master of Science (M.S.) degree in integrated pharmaceutical medicine, M.S. degree or combined M.S. degree/residency in health-system pharmacy administration, Master of Public Health (M.P.H.) degree and a Bioethics Certifi cate.
The University incorporates an integrated approach to learning that transforms the way students work with others. At NEOMED, medicine and pharmacy students learn side-by-side and foster the teamwork that is essential for successful patient care.
Providing compassionate care to Northeast Ohio and beyond is key to NEOMED’s educational approach. The University strives to admit a diverse group of students and incorporate into its curriculum a variety of approaches to help students understand the diverse patients to whom they will administer care.
So, if your professional calling is to provide the very best care for your patients as a member of an integrated health care or research team, or to become a scientist and scholar, you have come to the right place.
Consider your path at NEOMED, and ask yourself, what ignites you?
TABLE OF CONTENTS
04 | NEOMED CAMPUS
08 | STUDENT LIFE
10 | COLLEGE OF MEDICINE
16 | COLLEGE OF PHARMACY
20 | COLLEGE OF GRADUATE STUDIES
24 | GET STARTED EARLY
25 | WHAT IGNITES NEOMED STUDENTS?
26 | AFFORDING YOUR EDUCATION
27 | PLAN YOUR VISIT
NORTHEAST OHIO MEDICAL UNIVERSITYASKS ONE QUESTION OF ITS STUDENTS, FACULTY, STAFF AND ALUMNI …
WHAT IGNITES YOU?
ACCREDITATIONNortheast Ohio Medical University, a public institution established in 1973, is fully accredited through the North Central Association (NCA). The Doctor of Medicine degree offered by the College of Medicine is accredited by the Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME), which is a joint committee of the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) and the American Medical Association (AMA). The Doctor of Pharmacy degree at Northeast Ohio Medical University is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE).
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UNIVERSITY MASCOTWho says you need a sports team to have spirit? NEOMED takes great pride in its bright blue mascot, Nate the Walking Whale!
Learn more at neomed.edu/mascot.
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NEOMED has built outstanding facilities for comprehensive teaching and instruction, groundbreaking research and discovery, personal wellness fulfi llment and dynamic student life.
EDUCATIONAll lecture halls offer state-of-the-art lecture capture systems that record the instructor and all visuals associated with the lecture, which are then available to students for study purposes.
Through the William G. Wasson, M.D., Center for Clinical Skills Training, Assessment and Scholarship, students have the opportunity to develop clinical and communication skills through simulated activities.
A 130-station Multidisciplinary Lab is fully automated and allows students from all three colleges to meet as one, learning side-by-side. The Pharmacy Practice Lab is a 35-station laboratory equipped with the most advanced instructional technology available to enhance group and individual instruction.
CAMPUS SAFETYAll commissioned offi cers of the NEOMED Police Department hold the same authority and powers of arrest as any certifi ed police offi cer in the State of Ohio. NPD strives to provide a safe environment for all members of the NEOMED community. As part of the Department of Public Safety, they work with the Department’s security offi cers to provide the following services:• proactive foot and vehicle patrols of campus by University police and security offi cers, 24 hours-a-day, 365 days-a-year
• response to all calls-for-service, medical emergencies and other unusual incidents on campus
• vehicle lockout and jumpstart assistance on campus
• 24/7 safety escorts to any location on campus
• Monitoring and maintenance of campus “blue light” emergency phones
• Timely alerts through the University’s mass emergency notifi cation system
• NEOMED Identifi cation Card services and visitor access control to secure areas of campus
NEOMED CAMPUS
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CAMPUS CHANGENEOMED has transformed its campus with several phases of
expansion in order to offer improved education and research facilities, larger accommodations designed to address growing class sizes, facilities that are available to the surrounding community and additional student life amenities.
CAMPUS GROWTH
(Double the Size!)
RESEARCH FACILITIES
RESIDENTIAL HOUSING
WELLNESS CENTER
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RESEARCHThe four story, 100,000-square-foot Research and Graduate Education Building includes state-of-the-art open biomedical laboratories to support collaborative research along with sophisticated core facilities.
Other highlights include the Dr. Zouhair and Carol Yassine Gross Anatomy Laboratory and the Oliver Ocasek Regional Medical Information Center whose staff will assist students in conducting multiple facets of research.
NEOMED CAMPUSNEOMED EDUCATION AND WELLNESS CENTERThe NEOMED Education and Wellness Center, opened in October 2014, offers NEOMED students, faculty, staff and the surrounding community the opportunity to pursue holistic wellness goals at their convenience through fi tness facilities, healthy eatery and café services, retail pharmacy and physician offi ces and more.
The Center is home to Sequoia Wellness, a 25,000-foot wellness center for campus complete with:• spacious fi tness fl oor• lap and warm-water therapy pools• multi-use basketball court• free weight areas• group exercise classes• rock climbing wall • steam rooms, saunas and whirlpool
In addition to wellness facilities, the Center houses the University’s new lecture hall, student lounge and student space, the University’s Conference & Event Center, and Bio-Med Science Academy, the rural, public STEM+M high school on NEOMED’s campus.
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THE VILLAGE AT NEOMEDThe Village at NEOMED, the University’s independently operated on-campus residential apartment community, is only steps from the main campus.
The Village features fully furnished one and two bedroom units with private study space, bathrooms and walk-in closets. Community lounges, game rooms, outdoor pavilion areas and planned activities for residents allow students to relax and connect with their peers. Adjacent parking, card access entry systems and 24/7 security provide ample peace of mind.
Learn more at www.thevillageatneomed.com.
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Holi Festival of Colors
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STUDENT LIFEIf you thought you knew what campus life was like at NEOMED, think again.
The University boasts more than 70 student organizations, ranging from student government to honor societies to interest groups to social groups. Service learning is an integral part of both curricular and extra-curricular activities. Student organizations fulfi ll their annual service requirement by participating in a number of fundraisers and events each year.
NEOMED’s newly renovated courtyard offers students a beautiful commons area to gather, study, exercise and relax in between classes.
Students can fi nd spaces for individual or group study all around campus. The Giant Eagle Commons includes individual study carrels with whiteboards, desks, overhead lighting and comfortable chairs in addition to rooms built for group collaboration.
Learn more at neomed.edu/students/studentaffairs.
Students celebrate NEOMED Giving Day
Leadership Luau
DIVERSITYThe University views diversity as a commitment to recognizing and appreciating the variety of characteristics that make individuals unique and strives to create an atmosphere that promotes and celebrates inclusivity.
In the admissions process, both academic and personal characteristics are reviewed, assessing unique characteristics which will enrich the student body, thus promoting student awareness and success.
DIVERSITY INITIATIVES: • OFFICE OF DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION• DIVERSITY COUNCIL • EMBRACING DIVERSITY SERIES • SAFESPACE INITIATIVE • MULTICULTURAL CENTER• AND MORE!
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The University is committed to preparing students for the practice of health care in a multicultural environment by increasing the diversity of the student body, faculty and staff and by enhancing policies, procedures and practices that support a collaborative environment.
Northeast Ohio Medical University is an equal opportunity/affi rmative action educator and employer.
Learn more at neomed.edu/about/diversity.
Multicultural Festival
Northeast Ohio Medical University’s Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) degree curriculum is designed to develop the characteristics that people want to see in their physicians: competence, communication, caring, curiosity, character and a commitment to community. The four-year curriculum fuses the behavioral, biological, clinical, community health and social sciences with the humanities. Students are grounded in the complex interplay of these disciplines as they pertain to patient care and health outcomes.
FIRST YEAR (M1)Students concentrate on the basic courses essential to the understanding of the science of medicine. Students will have their fi rst encounter with patients through preceptor experiences and learn how to conduct effective medical interviews in the longitudinal Doctoring course.
SECOND YEAR (M2)Students spend their second year bridging from the classroom and laboratory to clinical settings. A study of body system modules will allow you to concentrate on basic pathophysiology processes and the mechanisms underlying clinical signs and disease.
COLLEGE OF MEDICINETHIRD YEAR (M3)Students complete a traditional clerkship year that includes six core required clinical rotations in family medicine, psychiatry, obstetrics/gynecology, pediatrics, internal medicine and surgery.
FOURTH YEAR (M4)Students design their own curricula based upon personal educational and career priorities. Over the year, you will take at least six electives, each one month in length, as well as Clinical Epilogue and Capstone, which is the synthesis of four years of education.
CLINICAL FACILITIESNortheast Ohio Medical University’s clinical teaching facilities include 24 associated hospitals (providing approximately 7,000 teaching beds and staffi ng more than 2,500 clinical faculty members), a range of private and corporate pharmacies and fi ve health departments. For a complete list of clinical partners, visit www.neomed.edu/about/partners.
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Primary care is the health care given by a health care provider, usually as the initial point of consultation. These individuals (physician, pharmacist, physicians assistant or nurse) often refer the patient to other specialists that are needed.
Primary care physicians focus on comprehensive and continuous care for the patient’s physical and mental well-being. When additional treatments or diagnoses are needed, it is the primary care physician who coordinates with consulting physicians in order to improve and maintain the patient’s care and understanding of his or her illness.
WHAT IS PRIMARY CARE?
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THE PRIMARY CARE SPECIALTIES INCLUDE: • FAMILY MEDICINE• GENERAL INTERNAL MEDICINE• GENERAL PEDIATRICS AND GERIATRICS• OBSTETRICS/GYNECOLOGY (SOMETIMES CONSIDERED A PRIMARY CARE SPECIALTY)
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There are many different paths to pursuing a Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) degree through NEOMED. Use this roadmap and speak with our Offi ce of Admissions to learn which one is right for you.
WHICH PATH TO BECOMING A PHYSICIAN ADDS UP FOR YOU?
B.S./M.D. *APPLY AS A HIGH SCHOOL SENIOR
BACC./M.D. *APPLY AS A COLLEGE SOPHOMORE
DIRECT ENTRY M.D. *APPLY AS A COLLEGE SENIOR OR COLLEGE GRADUATE
POST-BACC./M.D. *APPLY AS A COLLEGE SENIOR OR COLLEGE GRADUATE
HIGH SCHOOL
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HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS
APPLY NOW
RESERVED SEAT AT NEOMED
COLLEGE
NO RESERVED SEAT AT NEOMED
4 YEARS2 YEARS2 YEARS
TIME TO APPLY!CLEVELAND STATE UNIVERSITY
-or- HIRAM COLLEGE
4 YEARS4 YEARS
ANY COLLEGE! TIME TO APPLY!
4 YEARS 2 YEARS 4 YEARS
ANY COLLEGE! CLEVELAND STATE UNIVERSITY
TIME TO APPLY!
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2 YEARS UNDERGRAD 4 YEARS
THE UNIVERSITY OF AKRON -or-
KENT STATE UNIVERSITY-or-
YOUNGSTOWN STATE UNIVERSITY
TIME TO APPLY!
ADMISSIONS ENTRY ROUTES
3.8831
105503APPLICANTS
2014 B.S./M.D.Degree Admissions
MATRICULATED
AVERAGE ACCEPTED GPA
AVERAGE ACCEPTED ACT
ACCELERATED B.S./M.D. DEGREE PROGRAMThe College of Medicine has the oldest accelerated combined degree program in the state of Ohio and one of only 18 accelerated programs in the nation. Students apply to the program during their senior year of high school and, upon admission, enjoy the benefi ts of having a reserved seat in the College of Medicine when they begin their college program. They earn a combined Bachelor of Science and Doctor of Medicine (B.S./M.D.) degree in only six or seven years.
During the undergraduate portion of the pathway, students take premedical course work at an accelerated pace of two or three years at one of three university partners: Kent State University, Youngstown State University or the University of Akron. NEOMED’s main campus is centrally located to all three universities, less than 35 miles from each.
Classes are attended full time on one of these campuses, including summers, during undergraduate education. Students have vacations between semesters, in the spring and during the winter holidays. To see the specifi c courses that each school requires
BACCALAUREATE/M.D. DEGREE PROGRAMSIn order to meet the ever-growing primary health care needs of the region, NEOMED has developed partnerships with Cleveland State University (CSU) and Hiram College to establish baccalaureate to M.D. pathway programs. The focus of these pathways is strategically aligned with the mission of all institutions, including NEOMED’s commitment to primary care, medically underserved populations and diversity in health care.
There will be fi ve seats reserved in the College of Medicine for the Hiram partnership and 35 reserved seats for the Cleveland State partnership. Students in the Cleveland State pathway will complete an undergraduate curriculum that will include courses and seminars in urban health at CSU and pursue an urban health concentration at NEOMED.
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and the requirements to get promoted to the College of Medicine after the undergraduate phase, visit www.neomed.edu/admissions/classes.
ELIGIBILITYNEOMED takes great pride in the quality of its students. The University strongly encourages participation in community and service-oriented activities, as well as exposure to the fi eld of medicine through activities such as volunteering at a hospital, shadowing a physician, participating in a research project or volunteering in a community social service agency.
Only those students who will complete high school, but have not yet earned college credit after graduating from high school, may be considered for the combined B.S./M.D. degree program. Students who earn college credits while in high school are eligible.
DEADLINEBy Nov. 16• Visit apply.neomed.edu and complete one application for all three schools• Send in supplemental materials and test scores (SAT code: 1692, ACT code: 3315)
The partnership with Hiram College has unique curricula that align with the mission of the institution.
ELIGIBILITYIn order to be eligible for these Baccalaureate/M.D. pathways, students must be currently enrolled at one of the partnered schools with sophomore standing. Academically, students must currently have a 3.20 college GPA and must have had a 3.00 high school GPA (or a 21 on their ACT).
DEADLINEBy Oct. 23:• Visit apply.neomed.edu and complete application• Send in supplemental materials and test scores
29.23.702,370APPLICANTS
2014Direct EntryAdmissions
AVERAGE ACCEPTED GPA
AVERAGE ACCEPTED MCAT
POST-BACCALAUREATE/M.D. DEGREE PROGRAMMost post-baccalaureate programs offer courses that prepare individuals for entrance to a medical school or strengthen the student’s transcript. The NEOMED-CSU Partnership offers students in the Post-Baccalaureate/M.D. program the necessary pre-medical courses and a reserved seat in the College of Medicine at NEOMED. Students will complete a Bachelor of Science degree in health sciences with an urban health concentration at CSU prior to matriculating to NEOMED. The two-year post-baccalaureate curriculum at CSU will also include urban health courses and seminars.
DIRECT ENTRY M.D. DEGREE PROGRAMTypically, 20 percent of NEOMED’s fi rst-yearstudents in the M.D. degree program areadmitted via the traditional four-year premedicine route called direct entry. Having completed necessary undergraduate work, students admitted via this route enter directly into the four-year program.
ELIGIBILITYStudents must hold a bachelor’s degree from a U.S. accredited college or university upon entry into the program. Academically, students must have a 3.25 undergraduate GPA; 3.20 GPA in biology, chemistry, physics and math; and an 8 or higher in each section of the MCAT. Suggested minimums for applicants who complete the MCAT 2015 examination include a total score of 500, with no less than a 125 in each subtest.
APPLICATION PROCESSStudents apply by completing the American Medical College Application Service (AMCAS)
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RESIDENCY MATCH RESULTSStudents continue their training in residency programs following graduation, and NEOMED students constantly secure placement in highly competitive residency programs close to home and across the nation.
COLLEGE OF MEDICINE CLASS OF 2015 RESIDENCY PLACEMENT
MATCHED IN PRIMARY CARE46%
MATCHED WITHIN OHIO50%
MATCHED AT A PARTNER HOSPITAL27%
application as early as June 1 of the year preceding anticipated enrollment in the College of Medicine. Eligible applicants will be emailed a NEOMED-specifi c supplemental application.
DEADLINESBy Nov. 1:• Complete your AMCAS application• Send in letters of recommendation and transcripts
By Dec. 1:• Complete the NEOMED supplemental application
EARLY DECISIONCompetitive applicants who consider NEOMED their fi rst choice can apply through NEOMED’S Early Decision Program (EDP). EDP applicants compete against a smaller pool of applicants and will be notifi ed of their status by Oct. 1. Applicants must submit the AMCAS application by Aug. 1 and the supplemental application by Sept. 1.
ELIGIBILITYIn order to be eligible for the Post-Baccalaureate/M.D. pathway, students must hold a bachelor’s degree from a U.S. accredited college or university upon entry into the program. Academically, students must have a 3.00 college GPA or 300 GRE score (minimum 150 in each section) or 21 MCAT total score (minimum of 7 in each section). Suggested minimums for applicants who complete the MCAT 2015 examination include a total score of 500, with no less than a 125 in each subtest.
DEADLINEBy Oct. 23:• Visit apply.neomed.edu and complete application• Send in supplemental materials and test scores
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COLLEGE OF PHARMACYThe College of Pharmacy offers an innovative and interprofessional curriculum that blends classroom and practice experiences to give graduates the knowledge, skills and professionalism that is necessary to succeed as a pharmacist. Student-centered learning is a critical component; at least 30 percent of pharmacy courses are offered through active learning exercises. The pharmacy curriculum emphasizes the University’s core values of competence, communication, caring, curiosity, character and community, and uniquely offers an education that optimizes interprofessional learning experiences. Pharmacy and medicine students learn together in a blend of classes, which results in extensive contact between the two student bodies.
The curriculum is organized to give each year a central theme that serves as a foundation for each successive year. Courses are developed and integrated to establish the annual theme to allow students to learn information in the classroom, apply that knowledge and practice pharmacy skills in experiential sites.
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EXCELLENCECOMMUNICATIONCURIOSITYINNOVATIONCOMPETENCECOMMUNITYDISCCELLENCECOMMUNICATIONCURIOSITYINNOVATIONCOMPETENCECOMMUNITYDISCOVERYCARING
TIONCURIOSITYINNOVATIONCOMPETENCECOMMUNITYDISCOVERYCARINGCHARACTERTRANSFORMYINNOVATIONCOMPETENCECOMMUNITYDISCOVERYCARINGCHARACTERTRANSFORMAT
TIONCOMPETENCECOMMUNITYDISCOVERYCARINGCHARACTERTRANSFORMATIVEEVOLVINGCOMPETENCECOMMUNITYDISCOVERYCARINGCHARACTERTRANSFORMATIVEEVOLVINGRESEARCHEDUCA
COMMUNITYDISCOVERYCARINGCHARACTERTRANSFORMATIVEEVOLVINGRESEARCHEDUCATIONPAYCARINGCHARACTERTRANSFORMATIVEEVOLVINGRESEARCHEDUCATIONPATIENTCARE
REQUIRED PRE-PROFESSIONAL COURSES SEMESTER HOURS QUARTER HOURS
BIOLOGY AND OTHER LIFE SCIENCES SEQUENCE WITH LAB 8 12
INORGANIC CHEMISTRY SEQUENCE WITH LAB 8 12
ORGANIC CHEMISTRY SEQUENCE WITH LAB 8 12
GENERAL PHYSICS SEQUENCE 6 9
BIOCHEMISTRY SEQUENCE 6 9
CALCULUS 3 4
STATISTICS 3 4
ECONOMICS 3 4
LITERATURE OR COMPOSITION 6 9
SPEECH OR COMMUNICATION 3 4
PSYCHOLOGY 3 4
GENERAL EDUCATION AND/OR ADDITIONAL SCIENCE 15 22
TOTAL 72 105
Pre-Requisite Curriculum Chart
YEAR 1 THEME: DOSAGE FORMSThe year one theme of dosage forms provides you with knowledge and experience to: 1) select appropriate dosage forms for a given situation, 2) research the availability of dosage forms and 3) compound individualized dosage forms. A series of foundational science courses during the year will provide a strong base on which to build your pharmacy knowledge. You will also be exposed to various pharmacy practice settings (chain pharmacy, independent pharmacy, hospital pharmacy, specialty settings, etc.).
YEAR 2 THEME: MEDICATION USE SYSTEMThe year two theme of medication use systems provides knowledge and insight into managing pharmacy duties and personnel, dispensing medications safely and recognizing the importance of pharmacology, biopharmaceutics and pharmacokinetics when selecting the correct dosage regimen and formulation for the patient. You will utilize this knowledge during practice site visits. You will also become certifi ed in several skills, including administering immunizations and Medication Therapy Management (MTM) services. Interaction with medicine students will continue with a comprehensive self-directed interprofessional team project.
YEAR 3 THEME: PATIENT SAFETYThe year three theme of patient safety provides students an understanding of existing federal laws and their application in the practice setting and further develops knowledge and skills needed to design the optimal therapeutic regimen for a disease or situation and to monitor and report less than optimal outcomes (adverse events, medication errors, noncompliance, etc.) based on the best available evidence. Experiences in class and in practice settings in year three will prepare you to enter full-time patient contact in year four where you will share in the care of and decisions concerning patients.
YEAR 4 THEME: PATIENT-CENTERED CAREThe year four theme of patient-centered care provides an extensive exposure to direct patient care at ambulatory care, acute care, community pharmacy and health-system pharmacy settings in which you infl uence the decision-making and outcomes of therapeutic management of disease conditions. The fourth year will end with a Pharmacy Capstone designed to assist you with the transition to becoming a licensed pharmacist and the next stages of your professional lives.
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PHARM.D. DEGREE PROGRAMThe mission of the College of Pharmacy is to prepare highly skilled pharmacists who play an indispensable role in a team-oriented approach to patient care and medication therapy management services. Our graduates will emerge as competent, curious, caring pharmacists with strong communication skills, character, commitment to the community and dedication to lifelong learning.
ELIGIBILITYAcademically, at least a 2.50 overall college GPA is required of all applicants. Applicants for admission to the Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) degree program must complete at least two years of pre-professional coursework, earning a minimum of 72 semester hours or 105 quarter hours. A bachelor’s degree is not required, but students with a degree may be considered more competitive in the application process. For more information, visit www.neomed.edu/admissions/pharmd.
APPLICATION PROCESSStudents apply by completing the Pharmacy College Application Service (PharmCAS) application as early as June 1 of the year preceding anticipated enrollment in the College of Pharmacy. PCAT scores should be sent directly to PharmCAS.
PARTNER UNIVERSITIESThe College of Pharmacy has agreements with more than 16 colleges and universities for preferential admissions and interviews and also accepts applicants from other institutions through “at large” application review. Students from the four core partner institutions (The University of Akron, Cleveland State University, Kent State University and Youngstown State University) will receive preferential admission. In addition, the program is partnered with member universities of the Northeast Ohio Council on Higher Education (NOCHE). For more information, visit www.noche.org.
DEADLINEBy Sept. 1 for Early DecisionBy Oct. 1 Partner University deadlineBy Mar. 1 for all others• Complete PharmCAS application• Submit PCAT score• Visit apply.neomed.edu and complete the supplemental application
ADMISSIONS ENTRY ROUTE
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2014 Alumni Data
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FIRST-TIME PASS RATE ON THE NAPLEX
FIRST-TIME PASS RATE ON THE IN-STATE MPJE
FIRST-TIME PASS RATE ON THE NAPLEX AT THE NATIONAL LEVEL
FIRST-TIME PASS RATE ON THE IN-STATE MPJE AT THE NATIONAL LEVEL
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COLLEGE OF PHARMACY CLASS OF 2015 RESIDENCY PLACEMENT
AT NEOMED, 62%
OF PHARMACY STUDENTS WHO APPLIED, MATCHED
NATIONALLY, 64%
OF PHARMACY STUDENT WHO APPLIED, MATCHED
NEOMED is a leader in the national emergence of post-graduate pharmacy residency education as an important aspect to delivering direct patient care.
A total of 13 students accepted residencies as part of the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP) Residency Matching Program. Plus, six additional students accepted residencies outside of the ASHP Matching Program, leading to a total of 19 students from the class of 2015.
COURSE TOPICS:
Principles of Drug ActionPharmaceutical Medicine Research MethodsStatistics (with an emphasis on biostatistics)Medical PharmacologyBiopharmaceutics and BiotechnologyDrug Regulatory AffairsIntellectual Property Issues Pertaining to Drug DevelopmentClinical Trials Design
*There are also elective courses pertaining to students’ major interests, e.g., cellular and molecular neuroscience.
entities for the benefi t of the public health. This program will provide graduate students interested in entering careers in the pharmaceutical industry and academia with an excellent, integrated pharmaceutical medicine graduate education at the master’s and doctoral degree levels.
The Master of Science (M.S.) degree option requires a total of 45 credit hours (including 10 hours of pharmaceutical medicine research and 10 hours of thesis work) culminating in a written thesis and thesis defense. The Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degree option requires a total of 90 credit hours culminating in a written dissertation and dissertation defense.
COLLEGE OF GRADUATE STUDIESThe College of Graduate Studies offers master’s and doctoral degree programs and certifi cate programs through the University and in partnership with NEOMED’s university partners.
BIOETHICS CERTIFICATE PROGRAMAs medical science and technology continues to advance, there is an increasing concern over professional and ethical responsibilities in providing optimal care to patients and their families, and addressing issues among colleagues and institutions including, but not limited to, effective utilization of scarce or limited resources, disclosure of confl icts of interest, balancing health care delivery with clinical research, and developing therapeutic relationships in light of controversial public health policies and laws. This certifi cate program is designed for health care professionals and students who have the desire to explore these pragmatic issues through the lenses of ethical theory and narrative-driven humanities.
INTEGRATED PHARMACEUTICAL MEDICINEIntegrated pharmaceutical medicine is the scientifi c discipline concerned with the discovery, development, formulation, delivery, pharmacologic and toxicologic evaluation, registration and scientifi c monitoring of drug
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MASTER OF PUBLIC HEALTHAdministered by NEOMED, the Master of Public Health (M.P.H.) degree is a consortium program with The University of Akron, Cleveland State University, Ohio University and Youngstown State University. This nontraditional program is geared toward working professionals and students who would like to broaden their role in improving community health, especially in this changing health care environment. Courses are delivered through a hybrid of teaching methods: interactive videoconferencing, online asynchronous lectures and face-to-face instruction. Core courses are taught on Saturdays to accommodate working students.
HEALTH-SYSTEM PHARMACY ADMINISTRATION PROGRAMThis program is designed for those who wish to build on their clinical competence to develop administrative, fi nancial and leadership skills related to health-system administration, which will enable them to manage complex health-system pharmacy departments at the institutional and department levels.
The combined M.S. degree/residency program requires 40 semester hours and must be completed in two years. The M.S. degree only track may be completed in two to four years. The curriculum includes courses provided through the NEOMED College of Pharmacy and courses provided in the Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.)curriculum through the Cleveland State University Monte Ahuja College of Business.
Students may complete a teaching certifi cate program offered by the NEOMED College of Pharmacy.
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COURSE TOPICS:
Public Health ConceptsBiostatistics in Public HealthEpidemiology in Public HealthSocial and Behavioral Sciences in Public HealthHealth Services Administration in Public HealthEnvironmental Health Sciences in Public HealthPublic Health Practice and IssuesGrant Writing for Public Health PracticeCapstone Project ICapstone Project II
*There are also elective courses
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ADMISSIONS ENTRY ROUTESThe application deadline for all programs in the College of Graduate Studies is May 1. Complete your application at apply.neomed.edu and send in all supplemental materials.
BIOETHICS CERTIFICATE PROGRAMThis nine credit program, which can be acquired in nine months to two years, is ideal for the busy student or health care professional who wishes to combine clinical practice with ethics consultation, education and research. Students take coursework in the areas of ethical, social and legal issues facing professionals in the health sciences.
ELIGIBILITYStudents who have successfully completed a bachelor’s degree with at least a 3.00 GPA and exhibit a strong desire to enroll in ethics and humanities coursework.
INTEGRATED PHARMACEUTICAL MEDICINE DEGREE PROGRAMThe main objective of the integrated pharmaceutical medicine degree program is to educate and develop fi rst-rate scholars and independent investigators within an integrated curriculum. Graduates of this program will have a unique perspective on the linkage of pharmaceutical sciences to medical disciplines, especially with regard to disease mechanisms and targets for therapeutic interventions.
ELIGIBILITYStudents must hold a bachelor’s degree (or higher) in the majors of chemistry, biochemistry, any of the biological sciences, or related areas, or a combination of majors such as for a pre-pharmacy or pre-medicine baccalaureate. Academically, at least a 3.00 undergraduate GPA and/or a 3.30 graduate GPA is required.
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MASTER OF PUBLIC HEALTH DEGREE PROGRAMThis program provides graduates with a foundation of public health skills and knowledge, including analytic skills, research strategies, community assessment methods, program implementation, evaluation and policy development within an ethical and culturally sensitive perspective.
ELIGIBILITYStudents must hold a bachelor’s degree from a U.S. accredited college or university upon entry into the program. Academically, students must have a 2.75 undergraduate GPA or 3.00 graduate GPA and an acceptable GRE score.
HEALTH-SYSTEM PHARMACY ADMINISTRATION DEGREE PROGRAMThe health-system pharmacy administration degree program offers two tracks: a combined Master of Science (M.S.) degree/residency or an M.S. degree only. Both tracks are designed for individuals who wish to build on their professional competence and enable them to manage complex health-system pharmacy departments at the institutional and department levels.
ELIGIBILITYStudents must have a Pharm.D. degree and either be a licensed pharmacist or be eligible for licensure. Three years of practice experience is required for M.S. degree only students. Academically, students must have a 2.75 undergraduate GPA or submit an acceptable GMAT score.
High school students who are interested in pursuing a career in health care can become involved in one or more of our educational and enrichment programs: HealthSuccess, MEDCAMP, Pathways to Pharmacy or Health Professions Affi nity Community. These highly competitive programs exist for students in the eighth through twelfth grade and seek to increase diverse representation at the colleges and within health care professions.
HealthSuccess is a nine-month program for ninth through eleventh grade students. The program is held monthly throughout the academic year and strives to better prepare prospective medicine or pharmacy students for professional education through their participation in various activities and workshops.
MEDCAMP is a three-day intensive summer experience designed for students who are completing the eighth grade and rising into the ninth grade in the fall. This program is coordinated through Area Health Education Center (AHEC).
Pathways to Pharmacy is a summer program for high school sophomores and juniors, offering work-based learning experiences, personal development workshops and math and science enrichment activities. The program
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provides an opportunity to expand student interest in the pharmacy profession and increase the number of students who graduate from high school and pursue pharmacy as a career. The program is generously sponsored by Walgreens.
The Brain Bee is a neuroscience competition for high school students, 14 to 18 years of age. In the US there are about 75 local competitions, each one involving many schools. The winners of these local competitions then compete in the US National Brain Bee. The NEOMED Brain Bee is a live Q&A competition that tests neuroscience knowledge.
Health Professions Affi nity Community (HPAC) is designed to help students ranging from elementary school through college make a difference in the health of their communities and to expose students to various health professions. Students identify health concerns and develop projects to address those health concerns with their communities. Students learn how to become social entrepreneurs by locating community assets and resources in order to build a sustainable project that will improve the health of their communities.
Learn more at neomed.edu/admissions/programs.
WHAT IGNITES NEOMED STUDENTS?
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Megan ElavskyNEOMED is like home. The community is amazing. It continues to be one of the best decisions in my life.
angel23_1988The NEW building at Northeast Ohio Medical University. It's a beautiful school.
@jennaec123Most thankful for the opportunities I've gotten at NEOMED. Truly amazing to be a part of their programs.
@AmyHDeekenMD@_NEOMED I love NEOMED because dedicated faculty inspire students to be their best. #PweekNEOMED
Charlene JacksonI just got accepted into the pharmacy program and I took a tour and loved every bit of this school. I cant wait to start this fall!!!!
Patricia Huntley-BlitzCongratulations NEOMED for developing and expanding the opportunity for higher education to the community. This will have a positive impact in many lives who want to go into the medical fi eld. This is a very comprehensive plan and well thought out for the future of NEOMED. Again congratulations!
AFFORDING YOUR EDUCATIONTUITIONTuition for coursework at the University will be paid directly to NEOMED. During times of undergraduate studies, tuition and fees will be assessed by your undergraduate university.
FINANCIAL AIDMany fi nancial aid opportunities are available. The Colleges of Medicine and Pharmacy are able to provide institutional funds to students who demonstrate high need. Students who provide parent information on the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) may be eligible for campus-based aid in the form of institutional loans and grants.
Students are also encouraged to use scholarship search engines on the Internet and to contact professional societies, organizations, foundations, unions, companies, religious organizations, sororities, fraternities, etc. about scholarship opportunities.
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COLLEGE OF MEDICINE 2015-16 TUITION FOR CLASS OF 2019In-State $34,670 Out-of-State $69,340
COLLEGE OF PHARMACY 2015-16 TUITION FOR CLASS OF 2019In-State $19,875 Out-of-State $39,750
Federal Stafford loans at higher graduate loan limits are available to medicine students. Students are also eligible for unsubsidized loans in which interest begins to accrue when the loan is disbursed. Federal GradPLUS loans are available at a higher interest rate if a student has maximized his/her Federal Stafford loan eligibility.
For more information contact the Offi ce of Financial Aid at 330.325.6286.
SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIESDid you know that there are many scholarship opportunities available only through NEOMED? Start your scholarship search by visiting www.neomed.edu/students/es/fi naid/aid today. NEOMED’s fi nancial aid fi ling deadline is March 15, 2016.
IN 2015-16 EVERY
ENROLLED STUDENT RECEIVED A SCHOLARSHIP TO REDUCE TUITION COSTS!
AT NEOMED
Northeast Ohio Medical University is located on more than 120 acres of beautifully landscaped grounds and open space in Rootstown, Ohio. Centrally located between its partner universities and affi liated clinical sites, the University is just a short drive to restaurants, shopping, entertainment and major highways.
We invite you to visit campus and learn about our programs. We host visits approximately twice a month (on Fridays) throughout the year.
PLAN YOUR VISIT
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Tours offered twice a month on Fridays
From the Ohio TurnpikeTake the Ohio Turnpike to Exit/Milepost 193. Follow St. Rt. 44 South past Ravenna and into Rootstown. NEOMED is on the right.
From the South Taking 1-77:Take I-77 north to I-76 east. Follow I-76 through Akron to exit 38A. Turn right o the exit onto St. Rt. 44 south. NEOMED is on the right.
From Central/Southwest Ohio Taking I-71:Take I-71 north to I-76 east. Follow I-76 through Akron to exit 38A. Turn right o the exit onto St. Rt. 44 south. NEOMED is on the right.
From the North Taking I-480:Take I-480 east and continue on St. Rt. 14 through Streetsboro. Take St. Rt. 44 south past Ravenna and into Rootstown. NEOMED is on the right.
From the East Taking I-76:Take I-76 west to exit 38. Turn left of the exit onto St. Rt. 44 south. NEOMED is on the right.
JOIN OUR PROSPECTIVE STUDENT PORTALProspective students can get information on upcoming events and activities and even schedule a campus visit by creating a personal prospective student account at apply.neomed.edu. Set up your account and become a part of the NEOMED community today!
OPEN HOUSESOpen houses are held multiple times per year for prospective students and feature:• Information sessions by a NEOMED representative• Student panel sessions• Campus tours• Information about The University of Akron, Cleveland State University, Kent State University and Youngstown State University
CONTACT Offi ce of Enrollment Services 330.325.6270Toll-free: 800.686.2511, ext. 6270www.neomed.edu
LOCATED IN THE CENTER OF NORTHEAST OHIO’S HEALTH CARE HUB
MORE THAN 60 HOSPITALS INCLUDING NATIONALLY RANKED
HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS SUCH AS AKRON GENERAL MEDICAL CENTER AND AKRON CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL,
THE CLEVELAND CLINIC, SUMMA HEALTH SYSTEM, AND UNIVERSITY
HOSPITALS HEALTH SYSTEM.
MORE THAN 700 BIOMEDICAL COMPANIES
MORE THAN 230,000 HEALTH
CARE AND BIOSCIENCE WORKERS
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Northeast Ohio Medical University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, disability, age, religion, or veteran/military status in its programs and activities.
