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My eld covers everything. I must be a specialist in every specialty; I must be able to talk with all physicians on their own terms. I probably do more studying than anyone else in the world. Frank H. Netter, MD
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Meeting the Demand. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . The Center for Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Accreditations and Professional Memberships . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Message from the Dean and Vice President of Health Aairs .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Frank H. Netters Life and Work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Administration, Faculty and Sta . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Curriculum Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Interprofessional Education and Team Building .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Research Opportunities. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Institutes of Excellence. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Clinical Partners. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Admissions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Financial Aid and Scholarships . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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The Frank H. Netter MD School of Medicine at Quinnipiac University is taking aim at one of the most pressing needs in the nation todaythe need for more compassionate, culturally competent and patient-centered physicians who have the ability to work in teams with other health care professionals.
Quinnipiac is in a unique position to implement an innovative approach to medical education. Students in its new medical school will have the opportunity to work side by side with students in the Universitys well-regarded School of Health Sciences and School of Nursing, learning to deliver patient-centered care as members of a team. Before physicians can attend to the health of others, they rst must be well themselves. The educational program in the School of Medicine has been designed to foster balance and allow students to thrive physically, emotionally, socially and psychologically and make the successful transition from student to physician. Quinnipiacs vision was to design a learning community where the facultys primary mission is to teach, where diversity and inclusivity are paramount and where cultural competence and social engagement are inherent. And from this vision, the Frank H. Netter MD School of Medicine welcomed its inaugural class of students in August 2013.
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"The primary focus of our faculty on student learning, coupled with our commitment to instructional excellence, are the underpinnings that create a unique, student-centered environment. This results in superbly prepared clinicians with all the skills needed to provide the highest quality care for patients."
Stephen Wikel Professor and Chair, Department of Medical Sciences, and Senior Associate Dean for Scholarship
The Frank H. Netter MD School of Medicine is housed on Quinnipiacs North Haven Campus in
This modern facility has simulation labs, examination and patient assessment rooms, high-tech classrooms, an operating room and electronic resources that enable students to access the
The 325,000-square-foot center is designed to facilitate collaborative learning for students pursuing degrees in medicine and other health professions. Students can study or socialize on the outside terrace, the lounge or in one of many study rooms.
Quinnipiac University is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges and the Board of Higher Education of the state of Connecticut. All programs in health sciences have been approved by appropriate state and national agencies or are in the process of accreditation. The School of Medicine is accredited by the Liaison Committee on Medical Education, and as a new school has preliminary accreditation status. Provisional accreditation status is anticipated in 2015 and full accreditation status in 2017. The undergraduate and the master of science in nursing program are accredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC). Both the undergraduate and doctoral nursing programs are seeking accreditation with the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE). The physician assistant program is accredited by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant, Inc. (ARC-PA).
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Perhaps no other physician has had a greater impact on medical education than Dr. Frank H. Netter. His more than 4,000 medical illustrations provide an unparalleled visual chronicle of a revolutionary period in modern medicine and continue to inspire and educate medical students the world over.
As a medical student, Netter drew visual representations of lecture notes that enabled him to understand and recall material. After graduation and a brief practice as a general surgeon, he traded his scalpel for a paintbrush and enjoyed a prolic career as a medical illustrator for pharmaceutical companies. With his exceedingly rare combination of artistic talent and perspective as a physician, Netter brought his subject matter to life with stunning precision and clarity. He illustrated cutting-edge medical advancements ranging from organ transplantation and joint replacement to the rst articial heart. The Ciba Collection of Medical Illustrations, a 13-volume set of Netters work, earned a place in libraries and clinics across the country. In 1989, he published his eponymous Atlas of Human Anatomy, which is widely used by medical students. Netters legacy transcends his lifes work. A major gift from Barbara and the late Edward Netter, Frank Netters rst cousin, pays tribute to Medicines Michelangelo in the naming of the Frank H. Netter MD School of Medicine at Quinnipiac University.
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I always tried to make [the person in the painting] look like a living patient, with the proper facial expression and so forth, to show that this is not a machine were dealing with.
Frank H. Netter, MD
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The faculty members and administrators of the Frank H. Netter MD School of Medicine are renowned educators, scholars and experts in their respective medical specialties.
Through an innovative curriculum that includes clinical experience and research opportunities, faculty members will provide a solid foundation in the medical sciences. They are committed to preparing future physicians to enrich the eld of medicine with new discoveries and to practice with empathy and compassion.
Administration
Bruce Koeppen
Dean of the School of Medicine and Vice President for Health Aairs BS, University of Illinois, Urbana; MD, University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine; MSc and PhD, University of Illinois, Urbana; postdoctoral fellow, department of physiology, Yale University School of Medicine
Sylvie Hangen
Director of Financial Aid BA, Central Connecticut State University
Assistant Dean of Health Career Pathways BA, Mercer University; MS, Emporia State University
Lisa Coplit
Yanko Michea
Anthony Ardolino
Executive Dean and Professor of Medical Sciences BA, Wesleyan University; MD, University of Connecticut School of Medicine; resident, internal medicine, and chief resident, internal medicine, St. Francis Hospital and Medical Center; certicate, Stanford University Faculty Development Program in Preventive Medicine; board certied in internal medicine
Associate Dean for Assessment and Faculty Development and Associate Professor of Medical Sciences BA, Brandeis University; MD, Boston University School of Medicine; intern and resident, Boston University Primary Care Training Program in Medicine, Boston Medical Center; chief resident, Boston University Residency Program in Medicine, Boston Medical Center and Boston Veterans Administration Medical Center; diplomate, American Board of Internal Medicine
Associate Director for Medical Technology MD, Pontical Catholic University (Chile); MS and PhD, University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston; postdoctoral fellow, the Center for Biosecurity and Public Health Informatics Research, University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston; diplomate, Institute of Psychiatry and Psychology (Chile); diplomate, Multimedia Design, Pontical Catholic University (Chile)
James Casso
Michael Ellison
Director of the Human Anatomy Laboratory BA, Central Connecticut State University
Associate Dean for Admissions and Assistant Professor of Medical Sciences BS and MS, Chicago State University; EdD, Roosevelt University of Chicago
Michael Cole
Director of Admissions for Operations BS and MSJ, Northwestern University; MA, Boston College
David Gillon
Senior Associate Dean for Administration and Finance BS, University of Connecticut; CPA
Associate Dean for Medical Student Aairs and Associate Professor of Medical Sciences BS, The College of Charleston; MD, Medical University of South Carolina; intern, resident and chief resident, child health, University of Missouri School of Medicine-Columbia; fellow, adolescent medicine, Long Island Jewish Medical Center, State University of New York, Stony Brook; board-certied, pediatrics and adolescent medicine
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Anna Spragg
Charlotta Taylor
Director of Admissions for Student Recruitment and Engagement BA and MS, Wright State University
Stephen Wikel
Magda Stayton
Associate Vice President for Health Aairs Development BA, University of California, Los Angeles; MA, Hofstra University
Professor and Chair, Department of Medical Sciences, and Senior Associate Dean for Scholarship BA, Shippensburg State College; MSc, Vanderbilt University; PhD, University of Saskatchewan (Canada); senior fellow, immunology and medical zoology, Rocky Mountain Laboratory, National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, National Institutes of Health and Infectious Diseases, National Institutes of Health
Faculty
Abayomi Akanji
Professor of Medical Sciences MBBS, medicine and surgery, and MSc, chemical pathology, University of Ibadan, Nigeria; DPhil, University of Oxford (U.K.); FRCPath, Fellow of the Royal College of Pathologists, London; FRCPI, Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians of Ireland; and FAS, Fellow Nigerian Academy of Sciences
Lisa Conti
Assistant Professor of Medical Sciences BA, University of Rhode Island; MA, University of Vermont; PhD, University of Vermont; postdoctoral fellow, neuroscience research, department of psychiatry, University of California at San Diego School of Medicine
Richard Feinn
Assistant Professor of Medical Sciences BA, Southern Connecticut State University; MS, Southern Connecticut State University; MA, Central Connecticut State University; PhD, University of Connecticut
Robert Bona
Lynn Copes
Victor Francone
Professor of Medical Sciences BS, St. Johns University; MD, State University of New York Upstate Medical College; internship and residency, internal medicine, Brown University, Rhode Island Hospital; fellowship, hematology and oncology, University of Connecticut Health Center; diplomate: internal medicine, medical oncology and hematology
Assistant Professor of Medical Sciences BA, Columbia University; MA, Arizona State University; PhD, Arizona State University; postdoctoral research scientist, George Washington University
Assistant Professor of Medical Sciences BS, MS, PhD, University of Barcelona; postdoctoral research fellow in neuroscience, University of Connecticut Health Center
Richard Gonzalez
J. Nathan Davis
Todd Cassese
Associate Professor of Medical Sciences and Director, Clinical Arts and Sciences Course AB, Harvard University; MD, University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine; intern and resident, internal medicine, University of California, San Francisco School of Medicine; chief medical resident, University of California-San Francisco; trainee, University of California-San Francisco Medical Education Area of Distinction
Associate Professor of Medical Sciences BS, University of Arkansas at Little Rock; PhD, University of Texas at Austin; postdoctoral research fellow, tumor cell biology, St. Jude Childrens Research Hospital
Assistant Professor of Medical Sciences BA, MA, Wichita State University; MSc, PhD, State University of New York at Bualo; training course, International Forensic Program
Neil Haycocks
Linda S. Ellis
Associate Professor of Medical Sciences BS, University of California, Los Angeles; MD, University of Missouri-Columbia School of Medicine; MJ in health law, Loyola University Chicago Law School; anatomic and clinical pathology internship and residency, University of Missouri-Columbia School of Medicine; pediatric pathology fellowship, Saint Louis University School of Medicine, Cardinal Glennon Childrens Medical Center; diplomate, anatomic pathology, clinical pathology and pediatric pathology, American Board of Pathology
Assistant Professor of Medical Sciences BS, Mary Washington College; PhD, University of Texas Medical Branch; MD, Virginia Commonwealth University; pathology residency, anatomical and clinical pathology, Baylor College of Medicine; hematopathology fellowship, University of Maryland Medical Center; board certication: American Board of Pathology, anatomic and clinical pathology, and hematology
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Norbert Herzog
Professor of Medical Sciences BA, University of California, Los Angeles; MSc, California State University-Northridge; PhD, University of Texas at Austin; postdoctoral fellow, Scripps Research Institute and M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
Thomas Murray
Associate Professor of Medical Sciences BS, Tulane University; MD and PhD, University of Connecticut School of Medicine; resident, pediatrics, and fellow, pediatric infectious diseases, Yale University School of Medicine; fellow, medical microbiology, Yale-New Haven Hospital
Victoria Richards
David Hill
Associate Professor of Medical Sciences and Director of Assessment BS, University of California, Irvine; MAS, University of Nevada-Las Vegas; PhD, University of Arizona; postdoctoral fellow, pharmacology, University of Wisconsin-Madison; postdoctoral researcher, pharmacology, Midwestern University
Director of Global Public Health and Professor of Medical Sciences BA, Williams College; MD, University of Rochester School of Medicine; DTM&H, London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine; intern and resident, internal medicine, Strong Memorial Hospital; fellow, medicine/ infectious diseases, University of Virginia Hospital
Christine Niekrash
Associate Professor of Medical Sciences Sc.B., Brown University; DMD, University of Connecticut School of Dental Medicine; MDSc, clinical specialty certicate, periodontology, University of Connecticut School of Dental Medicine; certicate in gerontology, Medical College of Virginia
Anna-leila Williams
Carolyn Macica
Associate Professor of Medical Sciences BA, Clark University; Physician Associate, Yale University Physician Associate Program; MPH, PhD, Yale University Graduate School of Arts and Sciences; postdoctoral fellow, cancer control research, Dartmouth Medical School Norris Cotton Cancer Center
Associate Professor of Medical Sciences BA, State University of New York at Potsdam; MS, PhD, New York Medical College; postdoctoral research fellow in neuroscience/ molecular and electrophysiology, department of pharmacology, Yale University School of Medicine
Anthony Payne
Assistant Professor of Medical Sciences BS, Winthrop University; MS, University of Florida; PhD, Wake Forest University; postdoctoral, University of Colorado Health Sciences Center; postdoctoral fellow, University of Florida
Nancy Wills
Professor of Medical Sciences BS, The Ohio State University; MA, PhD, University of Virginia; postdoctoral research fellow in physiology and biophysics, University of Texas Medical Branch and Yale University School of Medicine
Douglas McHugh
Assistant Professor of Medical Sciences BSc (honors) and PhD, University of Aberdeen (U.K.); postdoctoral fellow and assistant scientist, department of psychological and brain sciences, Indiana University
Barbara Pober
Professor of Medical Sciences BA, Yale College; MD, Yale School of Medicine; MPH, Harvard School of Public Health; internship and residency, pediatrics, Tufts New England Medical Center, Boston; fellowship, genetics, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston; diplomate, American Board of Pediatrics; American Board of Medical Genetics (clinical genetics, clinical cytogenetics)
Mark Yeckel
Professor of Medical Sciences BA, University of California, San Diego; Msc and PhD, University of Pittsburgh; postdoctoral associate, neuroscience, Baylor College of Medicine
Administrative Staff
Barbara Bergen Della Degnan Dena Farber
Concentration Capstone Coordinator Secretary, School of Medicine
Mara Saccente
Admissions Assistant
Angela Scarduzio
Program Coordinator of Health Career Pathways
Nona Guarino
Harold Kaplan, MD
Julia OConnor
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Curriculum Overview
Capstone Project
Students participate in a self-directed curriculum, in a subject area of their choosing, and perform independent scientic inquiry guided by a mentor. Students learn the techniques of scholarly inquiry through formal course work and gain expertise in a selected concentration by taking three elective courses in other schools, including the Schools of Business, Communications and Law, starting in the spring of Year 1. Students initiate the capstone project in Year 2 and conclude by presenting their work at a Student Research Day in the spring of Year 4. Students may select from the following concentrations: Global public and community health Health policy and advocacy Health management and leadership Health communication Medical education Medical humanities Rehabilitation medicine Self-designed research topic T ranslational, clinical and basic science research
The Frank H. Netter MD School of Medicine curriculum provides a solid foundation in the fundamentals of the basic sciences and clinical medicine with an emphasis on evidence-based patient care. Discussions of the social and behavioral factors that inuence patient care are an integral part of the curriculum.
During the rst two years, the curriculum is organized around integrated organ system blocks, providing students with a 360-degree view of each organ system through the lenses of three coursesFoundations of Medicine, Clinical Arts and Sciences, and Scholarly Reection and Concentration Capstone. The third year of the curriculum provides in-depth clinical education experiences through required clerkships in family medicine, internal medicine, neurology, obstetrics and gynecology, pediatrics, psychiatry and surgery. Students receive training in both ambulatory and inpatient settings. Required clinical experiences during the fourth year consist of an intensive care clerkship, an emergency medicine clerkship and an inpatient subinternship. The fourth year of the curriculum also provides time for clinical electives, completion of the concentration capstone project and participation in interviews for residency programs.
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Year One
Foundations of Medicine Course
(18 hrs./week)
Semester One
Block 1
Foundations of Science
Semester Two
Block 2
Musculoskeletal & Integument
Block 3
Neuroscience
Block 4
Block 5
Gastrointestinal, Genitourinary & Reproductive Anatomy, cell and molecular biology, histology, physiology
Biochemistry, genetics, cell and molecular biology, hematology and immunology Interviewing and communication skills, Introduction to the medical history & physical examination
Musculoskeletal system and skin history and exam, counseling sun exposure & exercise
Head, neck & neurological history and exam, mental status exam; counseling - stress reduction
Cardiovascular and pulmonary history and exam, counseling cardiac health & smoking cessation
Gastrointestinal, genitourinary & reproductive history and exam, counseling diet/nutrition, reproductive health
Recurring and integrated themes: nutrition, behavioral and social science, pharmacology and ethics.
Year Two
Foundations of Medicine Course
(18 hrs./week)
Semester One
Block 1
Fundamentals of Pathology
Semester Two
Block 3
Neurology, Psychiatry
Block 2
Block 4
Ear, Nose & Throat, Pulmonology, Cardiology Head & neck, lungs & pleura, cardiovascular
Block 5
Gastroenterology, Nephrology
Block 6
Block 7
Block 8
Integrated Systems
Great syndromes
Advanced history & exam. Patients with hematologic, allergic & immunologic diseases.
Advanced history & exam. Patients with neurologic & psychiatric diseases.
Advanced history & exam. Patients with cardiovascular, lung & ENT diseases.
Advanced history & exam. Patients with gastrointestinal, & renal diseases.
Advanced history & exam. Patients with obstetrical, reproductive, breast & urologic diseases.
Advanced history & exam. Patients with skin, soft tissue, bone, joint & endocrine diseases.
Recurring and integrated themes: nutrition, behavioral and social science, pharmacology, endocrinology and ethics.
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Educational Competencies
The Frank H. Netter MD School of Medicine curriculum provides its students with the knowledge and experiences to meet all of the following competencies. Care of Individual Patients Professionalism Knowledge and Scholarship Interpersonal and Communication Skills Practice-based Learning and Improvement Systems-based Practice Interprofessional Collaboration Citizenship and Service Medical Practice Management Concentrated and Independent Learning IntegrationEntrustable Professional Activities
This six-week program is designed to acclimate selected students to the rigorous School of Medicine environment and prepare them for a successful rst year of study. Through lectures, laboratory work and special topic seminars, students gain critical skills necessary for future health care professionals. The programs small group exercises, individualized assessment and focus on self-directed learning, as well as its interprofessional approach, enrich student learning. The program begins in June and is free to participants.
The Pathway program aims to increase the number of underrepresented students entering health professions and provide a more diverse workforce to meet the health care needs of the
The program identies and recruits students at every educational level, from middle and high school to undergraduate and post-graduate programs, who have an expressed interest and academic potential for a health professions career. The program oers academic support, mentoring and career exploration activities during the academic year and through summer science enrichment programs. Participating students gain exposure to health careers and prepare to be competitive applicants to health professions programs.
"As a by-product of immersion in a teaching culture, rather than a research culture, learners within the Frank H. Netter MD School of Medicine will develop an appreciation for the practice of medicine as an art, not as a job, or even a career, but an art that necessitates dedication, sacrice, passion and collaboration."
Victoria Richards, PhD, associate professor of medical science
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Quinnipiac is striving to become a national leader in team-based learning. The School of Medicine, the School of Health Sciences and the School of Nursing are collaborating to provide new and engaging interprofessional opportunities for students. Through these collaborations, students will learn to identify eective and ecient health care delivery options, better understand the expertise of fellow health care practitioners and enhance each others clinical skills. Interprofessional programs are incorporated throughout the School of Medicine curriculum. For example, in interdisciplinary courses on special topics oered during the rst year of study, medical students learn the role of dierent health care professionals as part of a patient-centered health care team. In other interdisciplinary events, students examine some of the challenging legal, economic and ethical issues associated with patient care in discussions with faculty and experts in those elds. As a component of the capstone curriculum electives, medical students may enroll in interprofessional courses developed by the Schools of Business, Health Sciences, Law and Nursing, and the College of Arts and Sciences. Working with faculty and students from other elds, medical students gain an understanding and respect for the expertise these professionals bring to health care. The Center for Interprofessional Healthcare Education at Quinnipiac provides guidance, resources and support for interprofessional activities throughout the University and with our clinical partners.
Research Opportunities
and faculty mentors and encourages hands-on research.
The School of Medicine provides opportunities for students to advance their knowledge of fundamental research principles, engage in scientic inquiry and analysis, and become lifelong learners. The University has created an environment that fosters interactions among students
The caliber of faculty and sta Quinnipiac was able to recruit gives me condence that there is going to be a lot of success happening here. The faculty and the student body seem very cooperative and cohesive. It seems like everyone here is on the same page and they all want us to do well.
Casey Joseph Rosenthal, Class of 2017
The newly established Institute for Primary Care, Institute for Rehabilitation Medicine and Institute for Global Public Health will support and encourage critical research, specically in these elds. Quinnipiac plans to build its rst University research building on the North Haven Campus. The facility will include open-concept research laboratories that are ideal for collaborative research projects, core facilities, instructional laboratories, a vivarium, seminar rooms and areas for informal, interprofessional interactions.
During the rst two years of the curriculum, medical students interested in research beyond their capstone projects are encouraged to participate in the Summer Research Fellowship Program. In this program, medical students and faculty members collaborate in ongoing basic, translational and clinical research with investigators at well-regarded institutions, such as the Cardiology Program and the Institute of Living Psychiatry Research Program, which are both part of the Hartford Healthcare Research Institute of Hartford Hospital. Thirty student spots are available for this 12-week program, which includes a speaker series and culminates with student research poster presentations. Students are encouraged to publish and present ndings at regional or national scientic meetings.
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Institutes of Excellence
Primary Care
To address the escalating shortage of primary care physicians, Quinnipiac has established the Institute for Primary Care. The institute will encourage physicians to enter the eld of primary care, which encompasses the full breadth of patient services including disease prevention, health maintenance, and acute and chronic care for physical and mental illness. Through the institute, faculty and students can explore issues in primary care, the changing role of primary care in todays health care environment and participate in interprofessional service projects.
Rehabilitation Medicine
emphasis on providing services for wounded veterans.
Quinnipiac has established the Institute for Rehabilitation Medicine, in which interprofessional teams will devote themselves to the study and practice of this area of medicine, with specic
Plans are in place to collaborate with local health care facilities and organizations that work with veterans. In addition to the School of Medicine, this institute will involve occupational therapy and physical therapy faculty and students, as well as other health professions, to address issues in rehabilitation. The institute will make use of the Universitys impressive advanced technology and equipment, including the Motion Analysis Lab. The collaborative work conducted at this institute will endeavor to not only improve the health and mobility of individuals in need of rehabilitation, but also improve their quality of life.
This interdisciplinary eld of study enables students to understand and promote individual and population health in communities here and throughout the world. Global public and community health themes are integrated throughout the School of Medicine curriculum. Students may study the eld in-depth by selecting it as a concentration for the Scholarly Reection and Capstone Concentration course. The newly established Institute for Global Public Health will oer research opportunities, taking advantage of Quinnipiacs international resources and growing prominence abroad. The Albert Schweitzer Institute at Quinnipiac has oered service trips to Guatemala and Nicaragua for a decade and has built relationships with international organizations and inuential leaders, including the Nobel Peace Laureate and former Costa Rican President Oscar Arias. The University is developing relationships with more universities and non-governmental organizations in Haiti, the Dominican Republic, Laos, the Philippines, Hungary, Lithuania and Ghana. Medical students Above
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may complete clinical, service and research rotations in mentored settings abroad, where they will gain exposure to a rich diversity of cultures, communities and health care from around the world.
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Clinical Partners
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Physicians give prospective School of Medicine students a tour of St. Vincents Medical Center during Second Look Weekend.
The Frank H. Netter MD School of Medicine strongly believes that immersion in clinical experiences is essential. These experiences give students the opportunity to develop relationships with patients and health care providers, with ever-increasing responsibility for patient care throughout the medical curriculum and beyond.
Students will have weekly clinical experiences in an ambulatory primary care continuity clinic beginning in Year 1; an integrated clinical experience that exposes students to the core disciplines in a patient-centered curriculum in Year 3; and advanced inpatient experiences and electives in Year 4 to prepare students to thrive in residency training. Students will work closely with physicians in more than a dozen medical specialties through clinical aliations with four Connecticut hospitals.
Students make us better. As physicians teaching students, we have to be on our toes. You remind us of why we went into medicine: to help people.
Stuart Marcus, MD, president of St. Vincents Medical Center, in a presentation to prospective School of Medicine students.
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Clockwise, from left: St. Vincents Medical Center; Dr. Kenneth Fine, chief medical ocer at Jewish Senior Services, speaking with a social worker; and an aerial view of the Jewish Senior Services campus.
Middlesex Hospital
Middletown, Conn.
Middlesex Hospital is a 275-bed, acute-care hospital that was founded in 1904. It is part of the Middlesex Health System, an independent, not-for-prot, community-based health network of inpatient, outpatient, diagnostic, emergency and rehabilitation facilities. In addition to Middlesex Hospital, and a fully integrated, state-of-the-art Cancer Center in Middletown, Middlesex Health System also has medical centers in Essex and Marlborough and serves more than 265,000 residents in Middlesex County and beyond. Middlesex Hospital has been designated as a Top 100 Hospital four times. It also was the rst hospital in Connecticut to earn the national Magnet Award for Nursing Excellence and has retained this designation since 2001.
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Clockwise, from left: Middlesex Hospital, Waterbury Hospital and MidState Medical Center.
Waterbury Hospital
Waterbury, Conn.
Waterbury Hospital is the largest private employer in the Greater Waterbury region and serves a vital role in the economic vitality of Western Connecticut. It is a private, non-prot acute care teaching hospital licensed for 367 beds and aliated with the Yale School of Medicine, the University of Connecticut School of Medicine and Connecticut Childrens Medical Center, and now is a clinical partner with Quinnipiacs Frank H. Netter MD School of Medicine. Founded in 1890 as Waterburys rst and Connecticuts fourth hospital, Waterbury Hospital is a full-service community health care institution with centers of excellence in primary care, cardiac services, behavioral health and orthopedics. The hospital received the annual Most Wired Award from the American Hospital Association, for the best use of technology on behalf of patients.
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Admissions
The Frank H. Netter MD School of Medicine seeks applicants with excellent academic credentials who are active learners and demonstrate interest in both the humanistic and scientic aspects of the profession. The School of Medicine admissions committee evaluates each applicant holistically. Students from nonscience backgrounds are welcome and strongly encouraged to apply.
The individuals we seek to admit are committed to excellence and passionate about caring for the total well-being of others. These are people who thrive and enjoy working in a team environment and value service as well as social justice.
Michael Ellison, associate dean for admissions
Academic Requirements*
requirements when applicable.
Candidates must have a bachelors degree from a regionally accredited college or university or an international equivalent degree. Two semesters of the prerequisite courses (see chart) must be completed prior to matriculation. Upper-level courses and AP credit may be used to satisfy basic
Applicants with a degree from outside the United States must complete a minimum of 32 semester hours of the prerequisites in biology, chemistry and physics from an accredited college/university in the United States or Canada. Online courses are not considered to fulll prerequisites in math and science. Course work recommended, but not required, includes biochemistry, natural sciences, human physiology, genetics and cell biology, psychology, sociology, ethics, health policy, foreign language, humanities, communications or computer literacy. General Biology General Chemistry Organic Chemistry General Physics College English College Mathematics or Statistics 2 semesters (with labs) 2 semesters (with labs) 2 semesters (with labs) 2 semesters (with labs) 2 semesters 2 semesters (college algebra or above) Above
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Application Process
GPA in biology, chemistry, physics and math (mean): . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.67 Highest degree earned: Bachelors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 (55%) Graduate.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 (27%) Post-baccalaureate.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 (18%) Majors represented (a sampling): biology, biomedical engineering, chemistry, economics, music history/theory, neuroscience, political science, psychology and Spanish States represented: California, Colorado, Connecticut, District of Columbia, Florida, Illinois, New Jersey, New York, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, New Hampshire, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Texas and Virginia
Applicants are required to apply through the American Medical College Application Service (AMCAS) at www.aamc.org. The AMCAS application cycle runs from June through December. The Association of American Medical Colleges must process and verify the completion and submission of the AMCAS application, application fee and supporting documents before the School of Medicine will review an applicant le. Candidates who meet Quinnipiacs threshold criteria will receive a secondary application electronically. From those secondary applications, candidates will be selected for on-site interviews. Please check the School of Medicine web pages (nettersom.quinnipiac.edu) for the most current admissions information.
Application Deadlines
MCAT Requirement
All applicants are required to submit valid MCAT (Medical College Admission Test) scores. Tests must be taken within three calendar years of the year a student intends to enroll in medical school. For example, for entrance in Fall 2014, tests must be taken between January 2011 and September 2013.
International Applicants
Permanent resident aliens or applicants with a Green Card in their possession may apply.
Letters of Recommendation
to submit letters.
The Oce of Medical School Admissions will accept only letters of recommendation that have been received and processed through AMCAS. The AMCAS web page has detailed instructions on how
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While all applications submitted prior to published deadlines receive full consideration, the Oce of Medical School Admissions uses a rolling admissions process and recommends that applicants submit applications well before nal deadlines.
Completed File
Applicants are solely responsible for meeting established deadlines and for monitoring the status of their AMCAS and secondary application.
Interview Process
The admissions oce makes interview invitations to applicants via email. After a date is set, applicants will receive information regarding lodging, local travel and other pertinent information. The interview day consists of interviews with faculty, clinical partners and community volunteers; meeting the director of nancial aid; an overview of the curriculum and student aairs; a campus tour; and lunch.
We want to maximize and optimize every avenue of education that we have to support Quinnipiac students learning and give them a strong and deep foundation of knowledge. I look forward to integrating their academic curriculum with their clinical experiences. I want them to appreciate early on the tremendous inuence they are going to have on the lives of the people they care for.
Frank Scifo, MD, medical director of physician operations at St. Vincents Medical Center and member of the School of Medicines admissions committee.
Acceptance Status
informed via email.
Once the School of Medicine admissions committee makes a nal decision, each applicant will be
Learn more
Your success is very important to us, and we are committed to helping you achieve your goal of becoming a physician. We are here to help you manage the application and admissions process. You also are invited to learn more about the School of Medicine on our North Haven Campus by attending one of our information sessions or by visiting our website at nettersom.quinnipiac.edu.
CONTacT Us
Mailing address: Oce of Medical School Admissions 275 Mount Carmel Ave., Hamden, CT 06518-1908 Telephone: 203-582-7766/203-582-QSOM Toll free: 855-582-7766/855-582-QSOM Online: nettersom.quinnipiac.edu
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Financial assistance is available to students through federal and private loans, scholarships and work-study programs. The Oce of Financial Aid will work with applicants to help obtain funding and guide them through the procedures to apply for scholarships, grants, federal and private student loans, and federal work-study. Personal budgeting, debt management and student loan repayment counseling also is available.
Scholarships
The Frank H. Netter MD School of Medicine is committed to selecting the best students possible to meet its mission. The school will award several need-based and merit scholarships that will target individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds; students interested in primary care, rehabilitative medicine or global public health; and exemplary students regardless of their intended medical specialty. In addition, foundation scholarships will be awarded annually through a competitive application process.
More Information
For more detailed information, including tuition and a list of scholarships, visit www.quinnipiac.edu/medical/nancial-aid For nancial aid questions, contact the Frank H. Netter MD School of Medicine Oce of Financial Aid at 203-582-5100, toll-free at 855-582-5100 or email us at naidmedicine@quinnipiac.edu.
Commitment to Diversity
Quinnipiac University as a whole, and the School of Medicine specically, are committed to attaining and maintaining a diverse and inclusive student body, faculty and sta. Quinnipiac admits students of any race, color, creed, gender, age, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, and disability status to all the rights, privileges, programs and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. Quinnipiac University does not discriminate in these areas in the administration of its educational policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other school-administered programs.
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The TD Bank Sports Center, left, and its High Point Solutions Arena.
Student Affairs
The Oce of Student Aairs at the Frank H. Netter MD School of Medicine coordinates a comprehensive program of services and activities designed to complement the educational experiences of medical students, foster personal and professional growth and engage students in the community.
Student Aairs provides medical students with academic advising, career development opportunities and assistance as they progress through the academic curriculum toward residency choice and practice opportunities. The Oce of Student Aairs also oversees student organizations and community outreach activities. Students are encouraged to join interest groups representing major medical specialties, as well as the Universitys chapter of the American Medical Student Association, the Organization of Student Representatives, the student branch of the Association of American Medical Colleges, and the Student National Medical Association. Quinnipiac University has numerous volunteer opportunities through the Oce of Community Service and the Albert Schweitzer Institute at Quinnipiac University, as well as activities organized by academic departments. In 2010 Quinnipiac was selected to the Presidents Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll. Medical students are invited to attend University-wide events and programs, such as lectures by prominent speakers, theater productions, concerts and cultural and religious celebrations. Sports fans can watch the Division I Bobcats play in the TD Bank Sports Center on the Universitys nearby York Hill Campus. The 185,000-square-foot facility has both basketball and hockey arenas.
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Clockwise from top: students hike Sleeping Giant Mountain, author and guest lecturer Wes Moore, the basketball court in the TD Bank Sports Center, the Lender School of Business Center, and Charles Gibson, former ABC News Anchor who spoke on campus.
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Quinnipiac at a Glance
Quinnipiac University in Hamden, Conn., oers more than 70 undergraduate and graduate programs to 6,200 undergraduate and more than 2,300 graduate and law students through its Schools of Business and Engineering, Communications, Education, Health Sciences, Law, Medicine, Nursing and the College of Arts and Sciences.
Quinnipiacs 250-acre Mount Carmel Campus contains academic buildings and residence halls. The nearby 250-acre York Hill Campus houses the TD Bank Sports Center, residence halls and the Rocky Top Student Center. From Rocky Tops outdoor seating, you can see the breathtaking views of the states rolling hills and coastal cities. The 104-acre North Haven Campus is home to the School of Education, School of Health Sciences, School of Nursing, the Frank H. Netter MD School of Medicine and other graduate programs. The campus has its own dining hall, a University bookstore and a library, broad lawns and ample parking in a suburban setting. Medical students may avail themselves of the services provided at the Health and Wellness Center on Bobcat Way on the Mount Carmel Campus. Students are entitled to use the tness centers and attend tness classes on all three campuses. The closest airport, Bradley International Airport (Hartford/Springeld), is about 40 minutes from campus. Amtrak, as well as Metro-North and Shore Line East commuter lines, run through the New Haven train station. Both Hamden and North Haven reect the charm and beauty of New England, with bucolic neighborhoods on tree-lined roads. Quinnipiac places the highest priority on the safety of all members of the campus community and has dedicated extensive planning and resources to a secure University environment. The University consistently ranks among the top regional universities in the North in U.S. News & World Reports Americas Best Colleges. The 2014 issue named Quinnipiac the top up-and-coming university in the North region for the second consecutive year.
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Clockwise from left: Arnold Bernhard Library on the Mount Carmel Campus; North Haven Campus; and the Rocky Top Student Center on the York Hill Campus
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Postal Address Oce of Medical School Admissions 275 Mount Carmel Avenue Hamden, CT 06518-1908 Campus Location 370 Bassett Road, North Haven, Conn. Telephone: 203-582-7766/203-582-QSOM Toll free: 855-582-7766/855-582-QSOM medicine@quinnipiac.edu nettersom.quinnipiac.edu