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EVENTS AND NEWS: Click here.

PROSPECTIVE STUDENTS: see below ("Why Drew University for Medical Studies") and click HERE for detailed information, including information about the 7-year Dual Degree program.

Planning your premedical course of study at Drew: Click links below for recommended schedule of coursework for:
Biology Majors
Chemistry Majors
Biochemistry Majors
Neuroscience Majors
Other Majors

Premedical Advising: Prehealth professions advising is available to all interested Drew students from Katie Grogan, Associate Premedical Advisor. Stop by HS 145 or contact her via email to set up an appointment (kgrogan@drew.edu). Katie worked in the NYU premedical (and prelaw) advising office for several years and is now working on her doctorate in Medical Humanities at Drew. All prehealth students should also join the Drew premedical advising Moodle Group, where they will receive important information regarding workshops and premedical opportunities.

Preveterinary Advising: Dr. Tammy Windfelder provides her special expertise to prevet students (HS 131, twindfel@drew.edu).

Other Questions: Also playing lead roles in our premedical program are Professor Roger Knowles (rknowles@drew.edu, HS 128) and Professor Christina McKittrick (cmckittr@drew.edu, HS 140.

Mentorship Program in Emergency Medicine at the Morristown Memorial Hospital: This excellent 2-credit internship program is offered to Drew students every semester. For information and application materials, contact the Academic Internship Program at x3566 or stop by University Center Room 101 in the Career Center. Do plan ahead, because applications, immunization records, and two negative TB tests must be completed a month before the semester begins.

The Pre-Med Society has established a facebook account (Drew University Premed Society). Check the Drew Premedical Society Facebook site, and watch for email announcements of meetings of and programming by this student organization. Information is also posted on the PMS bulletin board across from HS 139. Questions: Society Co-Presidents Ashley Frank (aefrank@drew.edu) and Alshaimaa Salem (asalem@drew.edu).

IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR:

First-year students and others at Drew who are considering premedical studies: click HERE for information, and see also FAQs..

Drew students intending to apply for fall 2009 admission: please complete the general information form HERE so we are sure to keep you informed. See also FAQs and the application time line.

Prospective students: see below ("Why Drew University for Medical Studies") and click HERE for detailed information, including information about the 7-year Dual Degree program.

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Why Drew University for premedical studies??

Drew University offers excellent preparation for medical school, veterinary school, dental school, and the other health professions. Premedical study is popular at Drew University, although "Pre-med" is not the name of a major. Most Drew students applying to medical and other health professions programs gain acceptance to the school of their choice, as long as they have met the academic and experiential requirements. Drew offers:

Exclusive and intentional focus on undergraduate students, unlike research universities where graduate training is top priority.
Eminent scientists who in retirement have come to Drew University to mentor student research (RISE: Research Institute for Scientists Emeriti)
A faculty of active, well-regarded scientists who also offer research opportunities to all interested students.
Individual support and guidance with the medical school application process, through the Drew Health Professions program, which is run by science professors.
Strong, carefully-designed courses in the fields of science covered by medical school admissions tests and requirements.
An award-winning biology curriculum.
Sate-of-the-art science equipment and technology, all available for undergraduate use.
Internship and volunteer opportunities in medical, pharmaceutical, and research facilities throughout the NYC region.
A supportive (not competitive) student culture in which students help one another succeed.
Flexibility about studying and majoring in a wide range of science and non-science subject areas while still preparing for a career in the health professions.
Opportunities for study abroad, including month-long Drew International Seminars, several of which focus on health care and other sciences (China, Eritrea, Peru).

Frequently Asked Questions - Existing Students

Drew's Pre-Med Program: Information for Prospective Students

Prehealth Summer Research Opportunities for Students Interested in Medicine and Biomedical Sciences

Albert Einstein School of Medicine- http://www.aecom.yu.edu/home/community_programs.asp

T he Minority Student Summer Research Opportunity Program - A nine-week program designed for undergraduate students who historically have been underrepresented in medicine (African American, Latino/Hispanic, Native American Indian), and who have a strong interest in a research career in biomedical or biological sciences. The program provides experience and participation in biomedical research. Students participating in the program conduct research under the direction of a faculty member. Research assignments are made based on availability of research opportunities and according to the mutual interests of the faculty sponsors and student participants.

Summer Undergraduate Research Program (SURP) - The Summer Undergraduate Research Program offers 50 college students each summer an exceptional opportunity to conduct original research in a laboratory at one of the world's top-ranking scientific institutions. The program is designed for undergraduates with a strong background in science who are considering a research career. In addition to research, students participate in a variety of complementary scientific activities, including: small-group meetings to discuss their research with other students; weekly faculty seminars on hot research topics; a workshop on ethical issues in science and medicine, and a career planning workshop.

Summer Undergraduate Mentorship Program - A six-week program in which students observe physicians, learn about health disparities and cultural competency, and prepare for the MCAT exam.

Children's Hospital Research Foundation of Cincinnati Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF) - http://www.cincinnatichildrens.org/ed/research/undergrad/surf/default.htm clinical and basic science research opportunities for undergraduate students in the laboratories of Pediatric faculty in the College of Medicine . The ultimate goal of this program is to provide students with an excellent research foundation for making career choice in the biomedical sciences.

Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory/Watson School of Biological Sciences Summer Undergraduate Research Program - www.cshl.edu/URP A ten-week summer program where students work with senior Laboratory staff members on independent research projects, specifically in areas of Cancer Biology, Neuroscience, Plant Biology, Cellular and Molecular Biology, Genetics, Macromolecular Structure, and Bioinformatics.

Drexel University College of Medicine - http://www.drexelmed.edu/GraduateStudies/SummerResearchOpportunities/tabid/665/Default.aspx

Minority Summer Research Training Program (MSRTP) - Drexel University
College of Medicine's (Drexel Med) Minority Summer Research Training Program provides underrepresented minorities with an opportunity to enhance their understanding of health-related sciences at a nationally recognized, Carnegie Doctoral/Research - Intensive nonprofit institution. The program's primary objective is to identify and engage underrepresented minorities in the health and research professions through a ten-week summer fellowship at Drexel University .

Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF) - Each year the Drexel University College of Medicine (Drexel Med) awards Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowships (SURF) to undergraduate students interested in a career in biomedical research. The overarching purpose of the SURF program is to provide students with an opportunity to greatly enhance their analytical and technical scientific research skills, while earning a stipend to support their participation. Research interns are mentored by Drexel Med faculty, who work in various disciplines including biochemistry, molecular and cell biology, neuroscience, microbiology, immunology, pathobiology, pharmacology and physiology.

Harvard Medical School Summer Honors Undergraduate Research Program -
http://www.hms.harvard.edu/dms/diversity/shurpintro.html The Program is offered for currently-enrolled undergraduates who are considering careers in biological or biomedical research sciences, who have already had at least one summer (or equivalent term-time) of experience in a research laboratory, and who have taken at least one upper-level biology course that includes molecular biology. U.S. citizenship or permanent residency is required.

The Leadership Alliance Summer Research-Early Identification Program - http://www.theleadershipalliance.org/matriarch/MultiPiecePage.asp_Q_PageID_E_36_A_PageName_E_SummerResearchStructure The Leadership Alliance Summer Research Early Identification Program (SR-EIP), offers undergraduates, interested in pursuing a PhD or MD/PhD, the opportunity to work for eight to ten weeks under the guidance of a faculty or research mentor at a participating Alliance institution. There are twenty-two participating university sites.

Massachusetts General Hospital : Summer Research Trainee Program (SRTP) - http://www.mgh.harvard.edu/mao/summer.html An eight-week research program at MGH. The students conduct original research with MGH faculty preceptors in basic science laboratories, clinical research sites and/or health policy research settings. The program is open to underrepresented in medicine students who have completed at least three years of college and/or first and second year medical students. Exceptions are possible for sophomores with advanced laboratory experience.

Mayo Clinic Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF) - http://www.mayo.edu/mgs/surf.html The Mayo Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF) Program, sponsored by Mayo Graduate School , is a great way to build your skills as a young scientist or test your inclinations toward research.

Mount Sinai School of Medicine- Summer Research Fellowship Program (SRFP) - http://www.mssm.edu/cmca/programs/summer_research.shtml A ten-week research program. Highlights include access to over 200 cutting-edge laboratories, networking opportunities and a housing stipend.

National Institutes of Health - Undergraduate Scholarship Program for Individuals from Disadvantaged Backgrounds (UGSP) - www.ugsp.nih.gov/home.asp?m=00 This program offers competitive scholarships to students from disadvantaged backgrounds who are committed to careers in biomedical, behavioral, and social science health-related research.

NYU School of Medicine Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF) - http://www.med.nyu.edu/sackler/programs/summer.html The Sackler Institute of Graduate Biomedical Sciences of New York University's School of Medicine offers a Summer Undergraduate Research Program (SURP) for qualified sophomores and juniors who are interested in pursuing research careers as PhD or MD/PhD candidates.

Ohio University College of Osteopathic Medicine: Summer Scholars Program - http://www.oucom.ohiou.edu/SummerScholars/ A six-week medical school immersion experience. Summer Scholars will provide a realistic view as to what medical school will be like in terms of basic science content and other non-cognitive areas. Eligible students will have a guaranteed interview for a spot in the 2009 entering class. Click here to see eligibility requirements. Students are reimbursed for travel costs to and from the program; room, board and program materials are provided; and students will receive a modest living stipend. Summer Scholars participants will be taught by current medical school faculty and upper-level medical students.

Penn State College of Medicine Summer Undergraduate Research Internship Program - http://www.hmc.psu.edu/summerresearch/ A program designed for college students who are interested in pursing a career in the biological sciences. Students will work directly with a faculty mentor on a research project of their design. Students will also take part in all activities in the faculty mentor's laboratory, including attending laboratory research meetings, journal clubs and seminars. This program is intended for students who have completed their sophomore or junior year and it runs for 10 weeks.

Robert Wood Johnson Biomedical Careers Program (BCP) - http://www2.umdnj.edu/osaaweb/biomedical_careers_program/index.htm An intensive six-week summer academic enrichment program in the sciences and health care oriented activities. BCP is sponsored by RWJ Medical School (a division of the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey), Rutgers University ( New Brunswick campus), and the New Jersey Educational Opportunity Fund. Designed to increase the academic preparedness and facilitate the entry of students into medical or other health professional schools, BCP offers an academic program with three levels and six different curricula designed for students at various stages of their undergraduate education.

Rutgers University Project Learn - http://www.ihhcpar.rutgers.edu/projectlearn/ The goal of Project L/EARN is to increase the number of minority students in the fields of mental health, health and health policy research, thereby expanding the breadth of health research to include a broader range of ethnic and cultural issues, concerns and perspectives.

Sackler School of Graduate Biomedical Sciences- Tufts University- Summer Research Program for Undergraduate Minority Students - http://www.tufts.edu/sackler/programs/summer.html A ten-week summer internship for undergraduate students interested in pursuing research careers in the biomedical sciences.

Summer Medical and Dental Education Program (SMDEP) - http://www.smdep.org/ A FREE (full tuition, housing, and meals) six-week summer academic enrichment program that offers freshman and sophomore college students intensive and personalized medical and dental school preparation. The program is sponsored by Robert Wood Johnson and directed by the Association of American Medical Colleges and the American Dental Education Association. SMDEP is offered at twelve university sites.

SUNY Downstate Medical Center Summer Research Program - http://www.downstate.edu/grad/fellowship.html An eight-week research opportunity for sophomore and junior undergraduates. Minorities are encouraged to apply. This program is intended for students who are seriously planning to pursue a Ph.D. degree in biomedical sciences.

Travelers Summer Research Fellowship Program - http://www.med.cornell.edu/education/programs/tra_sum_res.html?name1=Travelers+Summer+Research+Fellowship+Program&type1=2Active The Travelers Summer Research Fellowship Program is designed to give 25 premedical students deeper insights into the field of medicine, including issues that greatly affect the health of traditionally underserved groups. Through the experiences of laboratory or clinical research, the student learns how one pursues a specific research problem under the supervision of a faculty member, thus providing an early education into basic research techniques that could be applicable to any area of medicine.

UCLA Premedical Enrichment Program (UCLA PREP) - http://www.medstudent.ucla.edu/prospective/premedical/?pgID=181 A seven-week program (June 18th through August 1st, 2008) designed to provide premedical and predental students from disadvantaged backgrounds with a means of strengthening their ability and readiness to study medicine or dentistry.

UMDNJ Gateway to Dentistry - http://dentalschool.umdnj.edu/gateway.htm
A program designed to introduce under graduate students to the wide range of career options associated with the Dental Profession. UMDNJ - New Jersey Dental School offers all prospective applicants challenging and informative hands on dental experience. This is an intensive internship based at the New Jersey Dental School in Newark , New Jersey . Gateway to Dentistry is a 2-week interactive program that affords each participant a birds-eye exposure to the various aspects of the practice of dentistry.

UMDNJ Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences Summer Research Experience for Undergraduate Students - http://www.umdnj.edu/gsbsnweb/summer-research.htm T he program provides the opportunity for undergraduates interested in Ph.D. degree programs and a career as a scientist\researcher in biomedical sciences to perform supervised research in one of the following biomedical sciences: Biochemistry & Molecular Biology, Bio Terrorism, Cancer Biology, Cell Biology, Drug Discovery , Microbiology, Molecular Medicine, Molecular Genetics, Immunology, Neuroscience, Stem Cell Biology, Biomedical Engineering.

UNC-CHhapel Hill: The North Carolina Health Careers Access Program (NC-HCAP) - nchcap.unc.edu/sep.html The SEP Program is an eight-week, honors-level academic enrichment program for disadvantaged undergraduate students (rising sophomores and juniors) who seek admissions into graduate/health professional programs.

University of Massachusetts Medical School- Summer Enrichment Program (SEP) - www.umassmed.edu/outreach/sep.aspx . The College Summer Enrichment Program (SEP) is a tuition-free four-week residential program for undergraduate sophomores and juniors interested in entering the health professions. The goals of the program are to help participants improve their qualifications and competitive standing for admission to professional, graduate and/or medical school.

University of Michigan School of Dentistry Profile for Success (PFS) - http://www.dent.umich.edu/mac/descriptions.html A six week residential summer program designed to expose undergraduates from disadvantaged backgrounds to careers in dentistry and ultimately make them a more competitive applicant to professional school. The primary objective of PFS is to prepare junior and senior level students for success on the DAT/MCAT, and increase their understanding of the career opportunities in dentistry.

University of Pittsburgh- Summer Premedical Academic Enrichment Program (SPAEP) - http://www.medschool.pitt.edu/future/future_03_office.asp The Summer Premedical Academic Enrichment Program (SPAEP) Level I helps underrepresented high school seniors and college freshmen strengthen academic skills and focus their interest in a medical career. SPAEP Level II gives undergraduate juniors and seniors a mentored research experience and exposure to the hospital environment. Level II also helps prepare you for the medical school admissions process by offering training for the MCAT and interview situations. Both programs are seven weeks in length and offer housing, meals, travel and stipends.

University of Pittsburgh Carnegie- Mellon MD/PhD Program- Summer Undergraduate Research Program for Minority Students (SURPMS) - www.mdphd.pitt.edu/sprogram_brochure.asp A 10-week summer research and professional development program for underrepresented students in the field of biomedical sciences who are interested in careers as physician scientists. The program is designed for students in their freshman, sophomore or junior years of college.

University of South Carolina Pre-medical Academic and Career Exploration Regional Series (PACERS) – http://www.sc.edu/oppa/med/pacers1.shtml This summer residential program is an intensive five-day program designed to assist upper-class pre-med students prepare for their application. Focusing on career exploration in the hospitals, personal statements, med school interviews, and the transition to medical school, this opportunity will help highly-motivated students learn how to be the most competitive applicants they can be. Students must have 60 hours of earned college credit to attend.

University of Washington BioMedical Research Apprenticeship Program (BioMed RAP) - http://biomedrap.wustl.edu/dbbs/website.nsf/ced4aeca9da0585a86257000006095ec/206c12732eafe01386257000006167b3?OpenDocument A 10-week summer research program for exceptional students interested in pursuing biomedical research careers. The program is designed to provide a rigorous, in-depth research experience to prepare participants for top-quality Ph.D. and M.D./Ph.D. programs in the biomedical sciences.

The Vanderbilt Summer Science Academy (VSSA) - https://medschool.mc.vanderbilt.edu/summer_academy/ This program offers biomedical research opportunities to undergraduates who want to pursue a career in the biomedical sciences. Although each participating programs operates independently, the academy unites students and provides them with opportunities for academic and social interaction. VSSA offers both research and clinical internship opportunities.

Weill Cornell/Rockefeller/ Sloan-Kettering Gateways to The Laboratory Summer Program- http://www.med.cornell.edu/mdphd/summerprogram/ A highly competitive program in which only 15 students are selected to embark on a 10 week intensive journey of learning about the challenging and gratifying road of becoming a physician-scientist. Applicants should have a strong and readily apparent communicable desire to pursue the combined MD-PhD degree. This is NOT an appropriate summer program for students who wish to eventually pursue a MD or MPH degree.

Yale University School of Medicine: Bio STEP (Biomedical Science Training and Enrichment Program)- info.med.yale.edu/omca/programs/biostep.htm An intensive, short-term summer research training program for undergraduates, especially students from groups underrepresented in biomedical sciences at research-intensive universities. Trainees conduct research for 10 weeks at Yale in laboratories and training sites at Yale School of Medicine and the West Haven Veterans Administration Medical Center . Each student works in the laboratory of a Yale faculty member who serves as a mentor.

Also visit these comprehensive websites:

http://www.aspiringdocs.org/

http://www.explorehealthcareers.org/