Frank H. Netter MD School of Medicine - Quinnipiac University

Frank H. Netter MDSchool of Medicine

“My field 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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Frank H. Netter MD School of Medicine at Quinnipiac University

Table of ContentsMeeting the Demand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

The Center for Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Accreditations and Professional Memberships . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Message from the Dean and Vice President of Health Affairs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Frank H . Netter’s Life and Work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Administration, Faculty and Staff . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Curriculum Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Interprofessional Education and Team Building . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Research Opportunities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Institutes of Excellence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Clinical Partners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Admissions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Financial Aid and Scholarships . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Student Affairs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Quinnipiac at a Glance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

About the Area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

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Meeting the DemandThe Frank H. Netter MD School of Medicine at Quinnipiac University is taking aim at one of the most pressing needs in the nation today—the 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 University’s 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 first 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.

Quinnipiac’s vision was to design a learning

community where the faculty’s 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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Center for Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences The Frank H. Netter MD School of Medicine is housed on Quinnipiac’s North Haven Campus in

the Center for Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences.

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

information they need from anywhere in the world, 24/7.

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.

Accreditations and Professional Memberships 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).

"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



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Message from the Dean and Vice President of Health AffairsBruce Koeppen, MD, PhDThe need for well-educated and highly trained physicians has never been greater. The Frank H. Netter MD School of Medicine is poised to develop physicians who will become integral members of patient-centered health care teams, working closely with other health professionals to provide comprehensive care.As you work your way through the curriculum, you will have opportunities to interact with a wide

range of students in Quinnipiac’s School of Health Sciences and School of Nursing. Our state-of-the-

art educational space has been designed to facilitate the development of the knowledge, skills and

values that will be required for our graduates to function effectively as members of a health care team.

Also, we are developing three institutes of excellence at the medical school:

• The Institute for Primary Care, which will ensure an environment that encourages and

promotes the selection of primary care as a discipline.

• The Institute for Rehabilitation Medicine, in which interprofessional teams will devote

themselves to rehabilitation medicine, with specific emphasis on providing services for

wounded veterans.

• The Institute for Global Public Health, which in concert with the Albert Schweitzer Institute

at Quinnipiac, will address global health issues.

These institutes will support and encourage academic endeavors and high-quality research that

are part of the school’s broader mission of teaching, research and service.

If you aspire to be the kind of physician this nation needs in the coming decades, you will find no

better place to accomplish your dream than here at the Frank H. Netter MD School of Medicine.

We welcome all applicants who share our vision for the future.


Frank H. Netter’s Life and WorkPerhaps 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 prolific 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

first artificial heart.

The Ciba Collection of Medical Illustrations, a

13-volume set of Netter’s 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.

Netter’s legacy transcends his life’s work. A

major gift from Barbara and the late Edward

Netter, Frank Netter’s first cousin, pays tribute

to “Medicine’s 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 we’re dealing with.”

—Frank H. Netter, MD



Bruce KoeppenDean of the School of Medicine and Vice President for Health AffairsBS, 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

Anthony ArdolinoExecutive Dean and Professor of Medical SciencesBA, Wesleyan University; MD, University of Connecticut School of Medicine; resident, internal medicine, and chief resident, internal medicine, St. Francis Hospital and Medical Center; certificate, Stanford University Faculty Development Program in Preventive Medicine; board certified in internal medicine

James CassoDirector of the Human Anatomy LaboratoryBA, Central Connecticut State University

Michael ColeDirector of Admissions for OperationsBS and MSJ, Northwestern University; MA, Boston College

Charles N. Collier Jr.Assistant Dean of Health Career PathwaysBA, Mercer University; MS, Emporia State University

Lisa CoplitAssociate Dean for Assessment and Faculty Development and Associate Professor of Medical SciencesBA, 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

Michael EllisonAssociate Dean for Admissions and Assistant Professor of Medical SciencesBS and MS, Chicago State University; EdD, Roosevelt University of Chicago

David GillonSenior Associate Dean for Administration and FinanceBS, University of Connecticut; CPA

Sylvie HangenDirector of Financial AidBA, Central Connecticut State University

Yanko MicheaAssociate Director for Medical TechnologyMD, Pontifical 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, Pontifical Catholic University (Chile)

Samuel Parrish Jr.Associate Dean for Medical Student Affairs and Associate Professor of Medical SciencesBS, 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-certified, pediatrics and adolescent medicine

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Administration

Administration and FacultyThe 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 field of medicine with new discoveries and to practice

with empathy and compassion.



Anna Spragg Director of Student AffairsBS and MS, Quinnipiac University

Magda StaytonAssociate Vice President for Health Affairs DevelopmentBA, University of California, Los Angeles; MA, Hofstra University

Charlotta TaylorDirector of Admissions for Student Recruitment and EngagementBA and MS, Wright State University

Stephen WikelProfessor 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

Abayomi AkanjiProfessor of Medical SciencesMBBS, 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

Robert BonaProfessor of Medical SciencesBS, St. John’s 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

Todd Cassese Associate Professor of Medical Sciences and Director, Clinical Arts and Sciences CourseAB, 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

Lisa ContiAssistant Professor of Medical SciencesBA, 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

Lynn CopesAssistant Professor of Medical SciencesBA, Columbia University; MA, Arizona State University; PhD, Arizona State University; postdoctoral research scientist, George Washington University

J. Nathan DavisAssociate Professor of Medical SciencesBS, University of Arkansas at Little Rock; PhD, University of Texas at Austin; postdoctoral research fellow, tumor cell biology, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital

Linda S. EllisAssociate Professor of Medical SciencesBS, 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 Children’s Medical Center; diplomate, anatomic pathology, clinical pathology and pediatric pathology, American Board of Pathology

Richard FeinnAssistant Professor of Medical SciencesBA, Southern Connecticut State University; MS, Southern Connecticut State University; MA, Central Connecticut State University; PhD, University of Connecticut

Victor FranconeAssistant Professor of Medical SciencesBS, MS, PhD, University of Barcelona; postdoctoral research fellow in neuroscience, University of Connecticut Health Center

Richard GonzalezAssistant Professor of Medical SciencesBA, MA, Wichita State University; MSc, PhD, State University of New York at Buffalo; training course, International Forensic Program

Neil HaycocksAssistant Professor of Medical SciencesBS, 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 certification: American Board of Pathology, anatomic and clinical pathology, and hematology

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Faculty



Norbert HerzogProfessor of Medical SciencesBA, 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

David HillDirector of Global Public Health and Professor of Medical SciencesBA, 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

Carolyn MacicaAssociate Professor of Medical SciencesBA, 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

Douglas McHughAssistant Professor of Medical SciencesBSc (honors) and PhD, University of Aberdeen (U.K.); postdoctoral fellow and assistant scientist, department of psychological and brain sciences, Indiana University

Thomas MurrayAssociate Professor of Medical SciencesBS, 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

Christine NiekrashAssociate Professor of Medical SciencesSc.B., Brown University; DMD, University of Connecticut School of Dental Medicine; MDSc, clinical specialty certificate, periodontology, University of Connecticut School of Dental Medicine; certificate in gerontology, Medical College of Virginia

Anthony PayneAssistant Professor of Medical SciencesBS, Winthrop University; MS, University of Florida; PhD, Wake Forest University; postdoctoral, University of Colorado Health Sciences Center; postdoctoral fellow, University of Florida

Barbara PoberProfessor of Medical SciencesBA, 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)

Victoria RichardsAssociate 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

Anna-leila WilliamsAssociate Professor of Medical SciencesBA, 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

Nancy WillsProfessor of Medical SciencesBS, 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

Mark YeckelProfessor of Medical SciencesBA, University of California, San Diego; Msc and PhD, University of Pittsburgh; postdoctoral associate, neuroscience, Baylor College of Medicine

Administrative StaffBarbara Bergen Concentration Capstone Coordinator

Della Degnan Secretary, School of Medicine

Dena Farber Faculty Development Program Coordinator

Nona Guarino Education Program & Assessment Coordinator

Harold Kaplan, MD Medical Student Home (MeSH) Director

Katherine LaMonaca Global Public Health Program Coordinator

Donna Lougal Secretary, Development and Alumni Affairs

Rita Pacheco Business Services Manager, Department of Medical Sciences

Julia O’Connor Secretary, School of Medicine

Mara Saccente Executive Assistant to the Dean

Angela Scarduzio Admissions Assistant

Gabbriel Simone Program Coordinator of Health Career Pathways

Toni Sorrentino Admissions Assistant


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 influence patient care are an integral part of the curriculum.During the first 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 courses—Foundations of Medicine,

Clinical Arts and Sciences, and Scholarly

Reflection 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.

Curriculum Overview

Capstone ProjectStudents participate in a self-directed

curriculum, in a subject area of their

choosing, and perform independent

scientific 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

• Translational, clinical and basic science research



Recurring and integrated themes: nutrition, behavioral and social science, pharmacology and ethics.

Recurring and integrated themes: nutrition, behavioral and social science, pharmacology, endocrinology and ethics.

End of Year Two: Self-Study Time

Year One

Foundations of Medicine Course

(18 hrs./week)

Clinical Arts & Sciences Course

(6 hrs./week)

Scholarly Reflection & Concentration Capstone Course

(4 hrs./week)

Biochemistry, genetics, cell and molecular biology, hematologyand immunology

Anatomy, cell andmolecular biology,histology, physiology




Interviewing andcommunication skills,Introduction to themedical history &physical examination

Musculoskeletal system and skin history and exam, counseling – sun exposure & exercise

Head, neck &neurological historyand exam, mentalstatus exam; counsel-ing - stress reduction

Cardiovascular andpulmonary history andexam, counseling -cardiac health &smoking cessation

Gastrointestinal, genitourinary & reproductive history and exam, counsel-ing – diet/nutrition, reproductive health

Introductory medicalinformatics, biostatis-tics. Evidence-basedmedicine, narrativemedicine, mentoring

Introductory medicalinformatics, biostatis-tics. Evidence-basedmedicine, narrativemedicine, mentoring

Concentration Elective # 1Capstone project development, mentoring, narrative medicine

Block 1Foundations of Science

Block 2Musculoskeletal& Integument

Block 3Neuroscience

Block 4Cardiovascular,Renal & Pulmonary

Block 5Gastrointestinal,Genitourinary& Reproductive

Semester One Semester Two

Year Two

Foundations of Medicine Course

(18 hrs./week)

Clinical Arts & Sciences Course

(6 hrs./week)

Scholarly Reflection & Concentration Capstone Course

(4 hrs./week)

Block 1Fundamentals of Pathology

Block 2Hematology, Allergy & Immunology, Transfusion

Block 3Neurology, Psychiatry

Block 4Ear, Nose & Throat, Pulmonology, Cardiology

Block 5Gastroen-terology, Nephrology

Block 6Urology, OB/GYN, Breast

Block 7Dermatology, Orthopedics, Endocrinology

Block 8Integrated Systems

Introduction to Pathology, microbiology, neoplasia, pharmacology/toxicology

Hematology, immunology, blood bank

Brain & behavior

Head & neck, lungs & pleura, cardiovascular

Gastrointes-tinal, hepatic, renal

Genito-urinal, reproduction, breast

Skin, bone, joint, soft tissue, breast, endocrine systems

Great syndromes

Advanced history & exam. Introduction to clinical deci-sion-making.

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 gastrointes-tinal, & renal diseases.

Advanced history & exam. Patients with obstetrical, reproductive, breast & uro-logic diseases.

Advanced history & exam. Patients with skin, soft tis-sue, bone, joint & endocrine diseases.

Advanced history & exam. Patients with complex illnesses.



Semester One Semester Two



The Netter Prematriculation ProgramThis six-week program is designed to acclimate selected students to the rigorous School of

Medicine environment and prepare them for a successful first year of study. Through lectures,

laboratory work and special topic seminars, students gain critical skills necessary for future health

care professionals. The program’s 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.

Health Career Pathways Program 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

communities they serve.

The program identifies 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 offers 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, sacrifice, passion and collaboration."

— Victoria Richards, PhD, associate professor of medical science

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

• Integration—Entrustable Professional Activities



Interprofessional Education and Team Building 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 effective and efficient health care delivery options, better understand the expertise of fellow

health care practitioners and enhance each other’s clinical skills.

Interprofessional programs are incorporated throughout the School of Medicine curriculum. For

example, in interdisciplinary courses on special topics offered during the first year of study, medical

students learn the role of different 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 fields.

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 fields, 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 The School of Medicine provides opportunities for students to advance their knowledge of

fundamental research principles, engage in scientific inquiry and analysis, and become lifelong

learners. The University has created an environment that fosters interactions among students

and faculty mentors and encourages hands-on research.

The newly established Institute for Primary Care, Institute for Rehabilitation Medicine and Institute

for Global Public Health will support and encourage critical research, specifically in these fields.

Quinnipiac plans to build its first 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.

Summer Research FellowshipDuring the first 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 findings at regional or

national scientific meetings.

“The caliber of faculty and staff Quinnipiac was able to recruit gives me confidence 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



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 field 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

today’s health care environment and participate in interprofessional service projects.

Rehabilitation Medicine 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 specific

emphasis on providing services for wounded veterans.

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 University’s 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.

Global Public Health This interdisciplinary field 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 field in-depth by selecting it as a concentration for the Scholarly Reflection and Capstone

Concentration course.

The newly established Institute for Global Public Health will offer research opportunities, taking

advantage of Quinnipiac’s international resources and growing prominence abroad. The Albert

Schweitzer Institute at Quinnipiac has offered service trips to Guatemala and Nicaragua for a

decade and has built relationships with international organizations and influential 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

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.

Institutes of Excellence


� Above: Physicians give prospective School of Medicine students a tour of St. Vincent’s Medical Center during Second Look Weekend.

Clinical PartnersThe 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 affiliations with four Connecticut hospitals.

St. Vincent’s Medical Center Bridgeport, Conn.St. Vincent’s Medical Center is the School of Medicine’s principal clinical partner and has

approximately 150 physicians on the school’s clinical faculty—some who chair the clinical

departments they represent. St. Vincent’s, with a medical staff of more than 500 affiliated

physicians, is a 473-bed community teaching and referral hospital with a Level II trauma center

and a 76-bed inpatient psychiatric facility in Westport, Conn. It provides a full range of inpatient

and outpatient services with regional centers of excellence in cardiology, surgery, cancer care,

orthopedics, diagnostics, behavioral health, senior health, women’s and family service, and

other areas of heath care. The medical center has been named Best Hospital in Fairfield County

and Western Connecticut for 2013-14 and is ranked high performing in six specialties by U.S.

News & World Report: gastroenterology and GI surgery; geriatrics; gynecology; neurology and

neurosurgery; pulmonology; and urology. Recently, St. Vincent’s was the recipient for the second

year in a row of the “A” Hospital Safety Score from the Leapfrog Group, and is also one of only

two hospitals in the state to receive both the Leapfrog “A” and Nursing Magnet® Recognition,

the highest national award for nursing excellence.

St. Vincent’s Medical Center is a subsidiary of St. Vincent’s Health Services, which includes

St. Vincent’s College, St. Vincent’s Special Needs Services and St. Vincent’s Medical Center

Foundation. The hospital’s affiliation with Ascension Health gives medical students access to a

nationwide network of hospitals. St. Vincent’s MultiSpecialty Group, an affiliate of St. Vincent’s

Medical Center, is a clinically integrated network of primary care and specialty care providers

in the community and in the hospital. Serving southwestern Connecticut, St. Vincent’s Health

Partners, a physician hospital organization, provides a strategy to improve patient care most

efficiently through active coordination of care and data sharing.

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. Vincent’s Medical Center, in a presentation to prospective School of Medicine students.


Jewish Senior Services The Jewish Home Fairfield, Conn. Jewish Senior Services, The Jewish Home, is one of the premiere providers of senior care in

Connecticut serving clients at two Fairfield locations and in clients’ homes throughout Fairfield

and New Haven counties. The five-star skilled nursing and short-term rehabilitation facility has

been serving the community for 40 years with an unparalleled level of quality and personalized

care. Other services provided include home care, hospice, day services, advocacy and education,

and long-term care protection. The Jewish Home is proud to partner with Quinnipiac University

for training, residency and internship programs for geriatric practitioners.

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-profit, 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 first hospital in Connecticut to earn the national Magnet Award for

Nursing Excellence and has retained this designation since 2001.

� Above: Clockwise, from left: St. Vincent’s Medical Center; Dr. Kenneth Fine, chief medical officer at Jewish Senior Services, speaking with a social worker; and an aerial view of the Jewish Senior Services campus.

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MidState Medical Center Meriden, Conn.In quarterly patient satisfaction surveys, MidState Medical Center consistently rates among

the top hospitals in Connecticut and the nation. MidState offers free and safe parking, as well

as private inpatient rooms. Services include general surgery, emergency medicine, the Weight

Management Program, MidState Medical Group Walk-in Center, MediQuick for urgent care

needs, and state-of-the-art care dedicated to cancer care, wound and hyperbaric care, family

birthing, maternal fetal medicine, sleep care, digestive health, pain management, neurosciences

and cardiac care. The medical center is a member of Hartford HealthCare, a large, diversified

health care system in Connecticut. Hospitals and Health Networks named MidState the “Most

Wired” hospital in the nation for three years in a row. The medical center’s Critical Care Unit

earned the silver-level Beacon Award from The American Association of Critical Care Nurses.

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-profit acute care

teaching hospital licensed for 367 beds and affiliated with the Yale School of Medicine, the

University of Connecticut School of Medicine and Connecticut Children’s Medical Center, and

now is a clinical partner with Quinnipiac’s Frank H. Netter MD School of Medicine. Founded in

1890 as Waterbury’s first and Connecticut’s 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.

� Above: Clockwise, from left: Middlesex Hospital, Waterbury Hospital and MidState Medical Center.

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AdmissionsThe 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 scientific 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.

Academic Requirements*Candidates must have a bachelor’s 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

requirements when applicable.

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 fulfill 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 2 semesters (with labs)

General Chemistry 2 semesters (with labs)

Organic Chemistry 2 semesters (with labs)

General Physics 2 semesters (with labs)

College English 2 semesters

College Mathematics or Statistics 2 semesters (college algebra or above)

*Academic requirements are subject to change for Fall 2015.


“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



Application ProcessApplicants 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 file. Candidates who meet Quinnipiac’s 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 DeadlinesAMCAS application deadline: December 1

Secondary application deadline: January 15 Secondary Application Fee: $85 or AMCAS Fee Assistance Program (FAP) waiver documents.

MCAT RequirementAll 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 ApplicantsPermanent resident aliens or applicants with a Green Card in their possession may apply.

Letters of RecommendationThe Office 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

to submit letters.

Class of 2017 profileAMCAS applications received: . . . . . . . . . 1,914

Applicants invited for an interview: . . . . . . 418

Class Size: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

Female: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 (50%)

Male: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 (50%)

Underrepresented in Medicine: . . . . . 9 (15%)

Age (mean): . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

MCAT (mean): . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29.5

Total GPA (mean): . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3.55

GPA in biology, chemistry, physics

and math (mean): . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3.67

Highest degree earned:

Bachelor’s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 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



Letters of Recommendation RequirementLetters are used to assess an applicant’s motivation and suitability for medical school and a career

as a physician from both an academic and character perspective. Applicants have two options to

complete the letters of recommendation requirement:

• A packet from the applicant’s undergraduate or post-baccalaureate prehealth or

premedical office, or a career services office

• Four individual letters, two of which must be from science faculty members

Completed FileApplicants are solely responsible for meeting established deadlines and for monitoring the status

of their AMCAS and secondary application.

Interview ProcessThe admissions office 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 financial aid; an overview of the curriculum and student affairs; a campus

tour; and lunch.

Acceptance StatusOnce the School of Medicine admissions committee makes a final decision, each applicant will be

informed via email.

Learn moreYour 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 uSMailing address: Office 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

While all applications submitted prior

to published deadlines receive full

consideration, the Office of Medical

School Admissions uses a rolling

admissions process and recommends

that applicants submit applications

well before final deadlines.

“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 influence they are going to have on the lives of the people they care for.”

— Frank Scifo, MD, medical director of physician operations at St. Vincent’s Medical Center and member of the School of Medicine’s admissions committee.


Financial Aid and ScholarshipsFinancial assistance is available to students through federal and private loans, scholarships and work-study programs. The Office 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.

ScholarshipsThe 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 InformationFor more detailed information, including tuition and a list of scholarships,

visit www .quinnipiac .edu/medical/financial-aid

For financial aid questions, contact the Frank H. Netter MD School of Medicine Office of Financial Aid

at 203-582-5100, toll-free at 855-582-5100 or email us at finaidmedicine@quinnipiac .edu .

Commitment to DiversityQuinnipiac University as a whole, and the School of Medicine specifically, are committed to attaining

and maintaining a diverse and inclusive student body, faculty and staff. 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.



Student AffairsThe Office of Student Affairs 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 Affairs 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 Office of Student Affairs also oversees

student organizations and community outreach

activities. Students are encouraged to join

interest groups representing major medical

specialties, as well as the University’s 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

Office 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 President’s 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 University’s nearby York Hill Campus. The

185,000-square-foot facility has both basketball

and hockey arenas.

Right � 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.

� Above: The TD Bank Sports Center, left, and its High Point Solutions Arena.


Quinnipiac at a GlanceQuinnipiac University in Hamden, Conn., offers 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.Quinnipiac’s 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 Top’s outdoor seating, you can see the

breathtaking views of the state’s 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 fitness centers and attend

fitness classes on all three campuses. The

closest airport, Bradley International Airport

(Hartford/Springfield), 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 reflect 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 Report’s America’s Best

Colleges. The 2014 issue named Quinnipiac

the top up-and-coming university in the North

region for the second consecutive year.

� Above: 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


About the AreaNew Haven, a hub of culture and entertainment,

is a short ride from the University. The city offers

an assortment of restaurants, museums and art

galleries, vibrant nightlife, an annual professional

tennis tournament and the popular International

Festival of Arts and Ideas. Visitors can enjoy

a slice of renowned New Haven pizza in the

Wooster Square district or see a performance

at the Shubert or Long Wharf theaters.

Wine aficionados will enjoy the Connecticut

Wine Trail; two vineyards are in neighboring

Wallingford. Families can explore Mystic

Seaport and the nearby aquarium, the

historic Amistad Freedom Schooner and

the Essex Steam Train and Riverboat, as well

as two major amusement parks and two ski

areas. The state offers a number of outdoor

activities: sailing on Long Island Sound, biking

trails, picnicking at Hammonasset Beach State

Park or hiking Sleeping Giant Mountain—the

majestic backdrop to Quinnipiac’s Mount

Carmel Campus.

City Mileage Driving Time

Albany, NY 140 miles 2 hrs. 30 min.

Boston, MA 130 miles 2 hrs. 15 min.

Bridgeport, CT 25 miles 25 min.

Hartford, CT 30 miles 35 min.

Meriden, CT 16 miles 20 min.

Middletown, CT 20 miles 20 min.

Newark, NJ 102 miles 2 hrs. 15 min.

New Haven, CT 8 miles 12 min.

New York City, NY 90 miles 1 hr. 45 min.

Philadelphia, PA 180 miles 3 hrs. 40 min.

Providence, RI 112 miles 1 hr. 45 min.

Waterbury, CT 30 miles 35 min

New Haven

WaterburyMeriden

Boston

Philadelphia

Bridgeport

Hartford

Newark

Albany

Middletown

New York City

Providence

Quinnipiac University

Bradley Intl. Airport

Regional Map Distances

� Above: Clockwise from top: Students bike on the Farmington Canal Trail; medical students on a boat tour of the Connecticut River during orientation; Long Island Sound beach; and the New Haven Green.

Photo credits for photography throughout the book: John Hassett, Edward Kobayashi (p. IBC), Robert Mesolella (p. 24), and Mark Stanczak

Postal AddressOffice of Medical School Admissions

275 Mount Carmel AvenueHamden, CT 06518-1908

Campus Location370 Bassett Road, North Haven, Conn.

Telephone: 203-582-7766/203-582-QSOMToll free: 855-582-7766/855-582-QSOM

[email protected]

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