NORTHEAST OHIO MEDICAL UNIVERSITY INTERPROFESSIONAL TRAINING FOR THE NEXT GENERATION OF
PHYSICIANS, PHARMACISTS AND HEALTH RESEARCHERS 2015-2016 VIEWBOOK
NORTHEAST OHIO MEDICAL UNIVERSITYASKS ONE QUESTION OF ITS STUDENTS, FACULTY, STAFF AND ALUMNI …
WHAT IGNITES YOU? 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 Certificate. 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?
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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 ACCREDITATION Northeast 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).
UNIVERSITY MASCOT Who 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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RESEARCH FACILITIES
NEOMED CAMPUS NEOMED has built outstanding facilities for comprehensive teaching and instruction, groundbreaking research and discovery, personal wellness fulfillment and dynamic student life.
RESIDENTIAL HOUSING
EDUCATION All 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 SAFETY All commissioned officers of the NEOMED Police Department hold the same authority and powers of arrest as any certified police officer 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 officers to provide the following services: • proactive foot and vehicle patrols of campus by University police and security officers, 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 notification system • NEOMED Identification Card services and visitor access control to secure areas of campus | 04
WELLNESS CENTER
CAMPUS GROWTH (Double the Size!) CAMPUS CHANGE NEOMED 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.
RESEARCH The 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. | 05
NEOMED CAMPUS NEOMED EDUCATION AND WELLNESS CENTER The 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 fitness facilities, healthy eatery and café services, retail pharmacy and physician offices and more. The Center is home to Sequoia Wellness, a 25,000-foot wellness center for campus complete with: • spacious fitness floor • 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. | 06
THE VILLAGE AT NEOMED The 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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Students celebrate NEOMED Giving Day
Leadership Luau
STUDENT LIFE If 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 fulfill 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 find 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. | 08
Holi Festival of Colors
Multicultural Festival
DIVERSITY INITIATIVES:
DIVERSITY The 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.
• OFFICE OF DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION • DIVERSITY COUNCIL • EMBRACING DIVERSITY SERIES • SAFESPACE INITIATIVE • MULTICULTURAL CENTER • AND MORE!
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/affirmative action educator and employer. Learn more at neomed.edu/about/diversity. | 09
COLLEGE OF MEDICINE 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 first 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.
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THIRD 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 FACILITIES Northeast Ohio Medical University’s clinical teaching facilities include 24 associated hospitals (providing approximately 7,000 teaching beds and staffing more than 2,500 clinical faculty members), a range of private and corporate pharmacies and five health departments. For a complete list of clinical partners, visit www.neomed.edu/about/partners.
WHAT IS PRIMARY CARE? 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.
THE PRIMARY CARE SPECIALTIES INCLUDE:
• FAMILY MEDICINE • GENERAL INTERNAL MEDICINE • GENERAL PEDIATRICS AND GERIATRICS • OBSTETRICS/GYNECOLOGY (SOMETIMES CONSIDERED A PRIMARY CARE SPECIALTY)
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.
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PATHWAYS TO MEDICINE
WHICH PATH TO BECOMING A PHYSICIAN ADDS UP FOR YOU? There are many different paths to pursuing a Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) degree through NEOMED. Use this roadmap and speak with our OfямБce of Admissions to learn which one is right for you.
HIGH SCHOOL
B.S./M.D.
*APPLY AS A HIGH SCHOOL SENIOR
HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS APPLY NOW
BACC./M.D.
*APPLY AS A COLLEGE SOPHOMORE
DIRECT ENTRY M.D.
POST-BACC./M.D.
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*APPLY AS A COLLEGE SENIOR OR COLLEGE GRADUATE
*APPLY AS A COLLEGE SENIOR OR COLLEGE GRADUATE
RESERVED SEAT AT NEOMED
NO RESERVED SEAT AT NEOMED
COLLEGE
2 YEARS UNDERGRAD
4 YEARS
THE UNIVERSITY OF AKRON
TIME TO APPLY!
-or-
KENT STATE UNIVERSITY
-or-
YOUNGSTOWN STATE UNIVERSITY
2 YEARS
2 YEARS
CLEVELAND STATE UNIVERSITY
TIME TO APPLY!
4 YEARS
-or-
HIRAM COLLEGE
4 YEARS ANY COLLEGE!
4 YEARS ANY COLLEGE!
4 YEARS TIME TO APPLY!
2 YEARS TIME TO APPLY!
4 YEARS
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ADMISSIONS ENTRY ROUTES
2014 B.S./M.D. Degree Admissions
503 105 3.88
APPLICANTS
MATRICULATED
AVERAGE ACCEPTED GPA
31
AVERAGE ACCEPTED ACT
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ACCELERATED B.S./M.D. DEGREE PROGRAM The 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 benefits 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.
and the requirements to get promoted to the College of Medicine after the undergraduate phase, visit www.neomed.edu/admissions/classes.
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.
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.
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 specific courses that each school requires
ELIGIBILITY NEOMED 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 field 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.
DEADLINE By 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)
BACCALAUREATE/M.D. DEGREE PROGRAMS In 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.
The partnership with Hiram College has unique curricula that align with the mission of the institution.
There will be five 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.
DEADLINE By Oct. 23: • Visit apply.neomed.edu and complete application • Send in supplemental materials and test scores
ELIGIBILITY In 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).
RESIDENCY MATCH RESULTS Students 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.
2014 Direct Entry Admissions
2,370 3.70 APPLICANTS
AVERAGE ACCEPTED GPA
29.2
AVERAGE ACCEPTED MCAT
COLLEGE OF MEDICINE CLASS OF 2015 RESIDENCY PLACEMENT
46% 50% 27%
MATCHED IN PRIMARY CARE MATCHED WITHIN OHIO MATCHED AT A PARTNER HOSPITAL
POST-BACCALAUREATE/M.D. DEGREE PROGRAM Most post-baccalaureate programs offer courses that prepare individuals for entrance to a medical school or strengthen the student’s transcript. The NEOMEDCSU Partnership offers students in the PostBaccalaureate/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.
ELIGIBILITY In order to be eligible for the PostBaccalaureate/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.
DIRECT ENTRY M.D. DEGREE PROGRAM Typically, 20 percent of NEOMED’s first-year students in the M.D. degree program are admitted 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.
application as early as June 1 of the year preceding anticipated enrollment in the College of Medicine. Eligible applicants will be emailed a NEOMED-specific supplemental application.
ELIGIBILITY 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 3.25 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 PROCESS Students apply by completing the American Medical College Application Service (AMCAS)
DEADLINE By Oct. 23: • Visit apply.neomed.edu and complete application • Send in supplemental materials and test scores
DEADLINES By Nov. 1: • Complete your AMCAS application • Send in letters of recommendation and transcripts By Dec. 1: • Complete the NEOMED supplemental application EARLY DECISION Competitive applicants who consider NEOMED their first choice can apply through NEOMED’S Early Decision Program (EDP). EDP applicants compete against a smaller pool of applicants and will be notified of their status by Oct. 1. Applicants must submit the AMCAS application by Aug. 1 and the supplemental application by Sept. 1. | 15
The 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.
2014 Pharm.D. Degree Admissions
345 82 3.24 APPLICANTS
MATRICULATED
AVERAGE ACCEPTED GPA
63
AVERAGE ACCEPTED PCAT
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Pre-Requisite Curriculum Chart 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
YEAR 1 THEME: DOSAGE FORMS The 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 3 THEME: PATIENT SAFETY The 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 2 THEME: MEDICATION USE SYSTEM The 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 certified 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 4 THEME: PATIENT-CENTERED CARE The 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 influence the decisionmaking 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 PROGRAM The 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. ELIGIBILITY Academically, 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 PROCESS Students 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 UNIVERSITIES The 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. DEADLINE By Sept. 1 for Early Decision By Oct. 1 Partner University deadline By Mar. 1 for all others • Complete PharmCAS application • Submit PCAT score • Visit apply.neomed.edu and complete the supplemental application
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ADMISSIONS ENTRY ROUTE
2014 Alumni Data
100%
FIRST-TIME PASS RATE ON THE NAPLEX
100%
FIRST-TIME PASS RATE ON THE IN-STATE MPJE
95%
FIRST-TIME PASS RATE ON THE NAPLEX AT THE NATIONAL LEVEL
94%
FIRST-TIME PASS RATE ON THE IN-STATE MPJE AT THE NATIONAL LEVEL
COLLEGE OF PHARMACY CLASS OF 2015 RESIDENCY PLACEMENT
62%
AT NEOMED, OF PHARMACY STUDENTS WHO APPLIED, MATCHED
64%
NATIONALLY, OF PHARMACY STUDENT WHO APPLIED, MATCHED
NEOMED is a leader in the national emergence of postgraduate 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. | 19
COLLEGE OF GRADUATE STUDIES The College of Graduate Studies offers master’s and doctoral degree programs and certificate programs through the University and in partnership with NEOMED’s university partners. BIOETHICS CERTIFICATE PROGRAM As 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 conflicts of interest, balancing health care delivery with clinical research, and developing therapeutic relationships in light of controversial public health policies and laws. This certificate 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 MEDICINE Integrated pharmaceutical medicine is the scientific discipline concerned with the discovery, development, formulation, delivery, pharmacologic and toxicologic evaluation, registration and scientific monitoring of drug | 20
entities for the benefit 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.
COURSE TOPICS: Principles of Drug Action Pharmaceutical Medicine Research Methods Statistics (with an emphasis on biostatistics) Medical Pharmacology Biopharmaceutics and Biotechnology Drug Regulatory Affairs Intellectual Property Issues Pertaining to Drug Development Clinical Trials Design *There are also elective courses pertaining to students’ major interests, e.g., cellular and molecular neuroscience.
MASTER OF PUBLIC HEALTH Administered 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.
COURSE TOPICS: Public Health Concepts Biostatistics in Public Health Epidemiology in Public Health Social and Behavioral Sciences in Public Health Health Services Administration in Public Health Environmental Health Sciences in Public Health Public Health Practice and Issues Grant Writing for Public Health Practice Capstone Project I Capstone Project II *There are also elective courses
HEALTH-SYSTEM PHARMACY ADMINISTRATION PROGRAM This program is designed for those who wish to build on their clinical competence to develop administrative, ďŹ 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 certiďŹ cate program offered by the NEOMED College of Pharmacy.
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ADMISSIONS ENTRY ROUTES The 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 PROGRAM This 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. ELIGIBILITY Students 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 PROGRAM The main objective of the integrated pharmaceutical medicine degree program is to educate and develop first-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. ELIGIBILITY Students 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.
MASTER OF PUBLIC HEALTH DEGREE PROGRAM This 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. ELIGIBILITY 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 2.75 undergraduate GPA or 3.00 graduate GPA and an acceptable GRE score. HEALTH-SYSTEM PHARMACY ADMINISTRATION DEGREE PROGRAM The 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. ELIGIBILITY Students 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.
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GET STARTED EARLY 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 AfďŹ 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 AfďŹ 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 Elavsky
Most thankful for the opportunities I've gotten at NEOMED.Truly amazing to be a part of their programs.
NEOMED is like home.The community is amazing. It continues to be one of the best decisions in my life.
@AmyHDeekenMD @_NEOMED I love NEOMED because dedicated faculty inspire students to be their best. #PweekNEOMED
angel23_1988 The NEW building at Northeast Ohio Medical University. It's a beautiful school.
Patricia Huntley-Blitz Congratulations 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 ďŹ eld. This is a very comprehensive plan and well thought out for the future of NEOMED. Again congratulations!
Charlene Jackson I 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!!!!
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EVERY ENROLLED AT STUDENT NEOMED IN 2015 -16
AFFORDING YOUR EDUCATION
RECEIVED A SCHOLARSHIP TO REDUCE TUITION COSTS!
TUITION Tuition for coursework at the University will be paid directly Federal Stafford loans at higher graduate loan limits are to NEOMED. During times of undergraduate studies, tuition available to medicine students. Students are also eligible for and fees will be assessed by your undergraduate university. 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 COLLEGE OF MEDICINE 2015-16 TUITION FOR CLASS OF 2019 Federal Stafford loan eligibility. In-State $34,670 Out-of-State $69,340 For more information contact the Office of Financial COLLEGE OF PHARMACY Aid at 330.325.6286. 2015-16 TUITION FOR CLASS OF 2019 In-State $19,875
Out-of-State $39,750
FINANCIAL AID Many financial 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 campusbased 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. | 26
SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES Did you know that there are many scholarship opportunities available only through NEOMED? Start your scholarship search by visiting www.neomed.edu/students/es/finaid/aid today. NEOMED’s financial aid filing deadline is March 15, 2016.
PLAN YOUR VISIT 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 affiliated clinical sites, the University is just a short drive to restaurants, shopping, entertainment and major highways.
JOIN OUR PROSPECTIVE STUDENT PORTAL Prospective 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!
We invite you to visit campus and learn about our programs. We host visits approximately twice a month (on Fridays) throughout the year.
OPEN HOUSES Open 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
LOCATED IN THE CENTER OF NORTHEAST OHIO’S HEALTH CARE HUB
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MORE THAN 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.
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MORE THAN BIOMEDICAL COMPANIES
MORE THAN
230,000 HEALTH
CARE AND BIOSCIENCE WORKERS
CONTACT Office of Enrollment Services 330.325.6270 Toll-free: 800.686.2511, ext. 6270 www.neomed.edu
From the Ohio Turnpike Take 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.
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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.
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