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7th Annual FIU Pre-Medical
Informational Forum
Welcome to the
Hans Polonio, B.S. Biomedical Engineering FIU 2017,
Co- President Alpha Epsilon Delta
7th Annual FIU Pre-Medical Informational Forum
2015 Program FIU’s Pre-Medical Student Organizations
FIU Admissions Information
The Path to Medical School: High School & Undergraduate Education
The Medical School Application Process
Perspectives on the Medical School Application Process
The FIU Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine
Financing a Medical Education
The Medical School Experience
Medical School from a Physician’s Perspective
Health Pre-Professional Honor Society
The largest pre-health honor society in the world. Shadowing & Clinical Experience
Affiliations with Baptist Hospital
Professional School Presentations
Meet representatives from different programs
Volunteer Opportunities
Project Downtown, Relay for Life, etc.
Pre-Medical Mentoring
Networking
Alpha Epsilon Delta Alpha Epsilon Delta
Pre-Health Honor Society AEDFIU AEDatFIU
Phi Delta Epsilon
“Facta non Verba” • Opportunities available for members:
– Shadowing – Research positions – Volunteering – Study abroad in England – Tutoring in UCC and sciences – Admittance to lectures at FIU HWCOM – Attendance to many different medically
related workshops (suturing, trauma, etc.). – Service Trips
• Philanthropy – Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals – Last semester we raised over $18,000 for
our local CMNH Hospital, Miami Children’s • Contact us:
– President: Nicolas Reyes • [email protected]
– Secretary: Alexa Collazo • [email protected]
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Lectures
Seminars
Shadowing
Research
CPR Certification
Hands-On Learning
Community Service
Leadership Positions
The purpose of this organization shall
be to offer advancement in clinically
relevant education, research and
skills for pre-health students, to better
prepare us in the understanding of
the technical points of health care,
and to offer practical experience in
safe manner alongside their
constantly evolving practices.
CUREFIU CURE_FIU Clinical Understudy and Research Education
Minority Association of Premedical Students MAPS is a highly respected national organization
Be part of a large growing and supportive network of dynamic medical
leaders and aspiring medical professionals.
• Health Fairs • CPR/AED, First Aid and
Blood borne Pathogens Certifications
• Medical School Mentorship • Ivy League Medical Schools • Relay For Life • Homeless Shelter
Minority Association of Pre-Medical Students FIU.MAPS FIUMAPS FIUMAPS
Undergraduate Admissions
Christine Mendez, MPH Admissions Coordinator, FIU
• Submit online application starting July 1st
•Official high school transcripts
•Official college transcripts (Dual
Enrollment)
• SAT and/or ACT scores
• Submit $30 application fee or a College
Board/ ACT fee waiver
•Residency documentation
*Complete admissions files submitted by
November 1st will receive priority
consideration for merit based scholarships.
Applying to as a Freshman
Undergraduate Merit Scholarships
Scholarship Eligibility Award
National Merit Domestic Students. Must qualify for one of the scholarships listed above and be selected as a finalist for the scholarship program.
Full tuition, fees, room and board, up to the cost of attendance as published by the Office of Student Financials.
National Achievement Domestic Students. Must qualify for one of the scholarships listed above and be selected as a finalist for the scholarship program.
Full tuition, fees, room and board, up to the cost of attendance as published by the Office of Student Financials.
National Hispanic Domestic Students. Must qualify for one of the scholarships listed above and be selected as a finalist for the scholarship program.
Full tuition, fees, room and board, up to the cost of attendance as published by the Office of Student Financials.
Presidential 4.0 GPA 2000 SAT or 30 ACT
100% tuition and fees plus books
Ambassador 4.0 GPA 1850 SAT or 28 ACT
75% tuition and fees plus books
Transfer Academic 4.0 GPA Minimum of 60 transferrable credit hours or an AA degree
50% tuition and fees plus books
Path to Medical School
Dr. John Landrum Professor of Chemistry and Biochemistry
Director, FIU Pre-Health Professions Advising Center
The Path to Medicine
High School
(4 Years)
SAT - ACT
University
Bachelor’s Degree
(4 Years)
(2 Years with A.A.)
Medical School
Medical Degree
M.D. or D.O.
(4 Years, USMLE)
(8 Years M.D. Ph.D.)
Specialization
(3-8 Years)
Community College
Associate’s Degree
(2 Years)
Graduate School
Master’s Degree
M.S. or Ph.D.
Work
Steps to a Four Year University
Leadership Roles
Community Service
Physician Shadowing
Steps to a Four Year University
High School Academics • Maintain a challenging curriculum
• Mathematics – preferably through Calculus
• Science – Chemistry, Physics, and Biology
• Behavioral Sciences – Psychology and Sociology
• AP and IB Courses – English, Humanities, Social Sciences, U.S. History, Language, Psychology
• Develop strong verbal skills
• Acquire knowledge in the Social Sciences and Humanities
• Perform well on the ACT or SAT
Steps to a Four Year University
Transfer Students
Complete A.A. or A.S. Degree
Shadow and volunteer
Know medical school requirements
Seek advising
Anticipate additional semesters to fulfill
degree and medical school requirements
Selecting a Major
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Common Pre-Medical Majors
Choose a major that interests you and that you will enjoy!
Required Courses
General Biology I & II (1 year)
General Chemistry I & II (1 year)
Physics I & II (1 year)
Organic Chemistry I & II (1 year)
College Algebra & Trigonometry (1 year)
Calculus & Statistics (varies)
Biochemistry (1 semester)
Sociology & Social Psychology (1 year)
Recommended Courses
Physiology (1 semester)
Cellular/ Molecular Biology (1 semester)
Genetics (1 semester)
General Microbiology (1 semester)
Pre-Medical Curriculum
Qualities of a Successful Applicant
Biology
Chemistry
Physics
Math
All
Other
Medical
College
Admission
Test
Academics
• BCPM & AO GPA’s > 3.5 • Strong Performance on the MCAT Exam
The 2015 MCAT Exam
MCAT 7 ½ Hours Long 230 Questions
Biological and Biochemical
Foundations of Living Systems
Chemical and Physical
Foundations of Biological Systems
Psychological, Social, and Biological
Foundations of Behavior
Critical Analysis and Reasoning
Skills
Successful Medical School Application Evidence of Qualities Essential for a
• Critical Thinking • Quantitative Reasoning • Scientific Inquiry • Communication Skills
• Capacity for Improvement • Intellectual Curiosity • Cultural Competence • Medical Experience and
Knowledge
Intellectual Characteristics (Central Application & Letters of Recommendation)
Successful Medical School Application Evidence of Qualities Essential for a
• Leadership Qualities • Team Player, Collaborative • Strong Motivation • Desire to Help Others • Resilience
• Well-Rounded • Trustworthy • Reliable • Strong Communicator • Ethical Responsibility
Personal Characteristics (Central Application & Letters of Recommendation)
Additional Components of a
• Writing Skills (Personal Statement, Activities Descriptions)
• Strong Command of Vocabulary, Grammar, and Spelling
• Well-Organized, Clear, and Concise
• Communication Skills (Interview)
• Great Interpersonal Skills
• Ability to Clearly Articulate Thoughts
• Good Enunciation
• Faculty and Professional Letters of Recommendation
• Strong and Personal
Successful Medical School Application
Strengthening Your Application
Community Service
Clinical Experience
Research
Shadowing
Leadership
Collaboration
GPA > 3.5
MCAT Score
Physician Shadowing
Research
Essay Writing
Faculty Letters
Qualities of a Medical School Applicant
Communication Skills
Extracurricular Activities
•Application •Personal Statement
• Interview
•BCPM & AO > 3.5 •Large Course Load
•Sports/ Music •Student
Organizations •Community
Service •Hobbies
The Medical School Application AMCAS or AACOMAS Primary Application
Extracurricular Activities
Personal Statement
Letters of Recommendation University Faculty Members
Physicians (from your shadowing experiences)
Research Mentors
Secondary Applications
Transcripts of ALL credits taken after high school And Remember…
Grade Point Averages:
BCPM GPA > 3.5
AO GPA > 3.5
Strong Performance on the MCAT Exam
Student Support
Mr. Gregory Thomas Coordinator of Pre-Medical Programs,
Advisor, FIU Pre-Health Professions Advising Center
Mrs. Christina Callahan Advisor, FIU Pre-Health Professions
Advising Center
Student Support
• Pre-Medical Curriculum Guidance
• Alternative Career Options Student Advising
• Weekly Bulletin with upcoming opportunities for pre-medical students inside and outside of FIU
Support of Student
Organizations
• Review of Personal Statement
• Committee Interview
• Faculty and Committee Letter Submission
• Mock Multiple Mini Interviews
Medical School Application
Support
Opportunities at Well-Rounded
Curriculum • FIU offers intellectually challenging courses and
majors taught by experts in the discipline
Research Experiences
• Participate in original research
• Attend national and international scientific conferences
• Co-Author presentations/publications
Science Programs
• ChemPal Tutoring
• Peer Led Team Learning (PLTL)
• Quantifying Biology in the Classroom (QBIC)
Variety of Extracurricular
Activities
• Clubs and Honor Societies
• Fraternities and Sororities
• Student Government
Genetics
Forensic Chemistry
Biophysics
Molecular & Cellular
Biology
Microbiology Chemistry
Research Opportunities
The Application Process: Current Applicants
Tiffany Beguiristain, B.S. Biological Sciences FIU 2014
Gustavo Ortega, B.S. Biological Sciences FIU 2014
Leila Nojaba, B.A. Chemistry FIU 2014
Adrian L. Jones, JD Associate Dean for Student Affairs
FIU HWCOM at a glance We are South Florida’s first public medical school.
The curriculum integrates basic sciences with clinical experiences.
Students begin seeing patients within the first month of medical school. The training students receive occurs at a variety of public and private inpatient and outpatient clinical settings
Instruction includes varied educational formats, including lecture, case-based, team based, and problem based.
Green Family Foundation NeighborhoodHELPTM Program addresses social determinants of health in underserved areas of Miami Dade county.
Green Family Foundation NeighborhoodHELP™
Affiliated Neighborhoods
• The City of Hialeah
• The City of Opa-Locka
• The Community of Little Haiti (Lemon City)
• Northwest Miami
• Northeast Miami
• Miami Gardens
• North Miami Beach (Northeast Miami)
• Town of Medley
Green Family Foundation NeighborhoodHELP™
From September 2010 – July 2014:
FIU Medical, Social Work, Nursing, and Law Students
Visits to Households
Households participating in NeighborhoodHELP™
Members in the Households Decrease in the use of Emergency Room
visits as a regular place of care
File Review: AMCAS Application
Secondary Application Recommendation letters
Application File to include: AMCAS Application
Secondary Application Recommendation Letters Interviewer Evaluations
Interview scheduled
Not Accepted Accepted
Alternate List
The Admissions Process
Applications are presented to Admissions Committee
Financing a Medical Education
Marissa Miles, MA Financial Aid Director
Medical School Application Fees
• Allopathic (MD) AMCAS application fee:
• $160 + $36 each additional application
• Osteopathic (DO) AACOMAS application fee:
• $195 + $35 each additional application
Estimated Cost of Applying to 10 (Allopathic-MD) Schools
• AMCAS Fee $160
• Additional school application fees $324 (9 additional)
• MCAT $300
• MCAT Prep course $2499
• Secondary application fees $500 (10 schools, $50 average)
• Total Expenses ~$3783
Not included: travel expenses for interviews, cost of professional attire, seat deposit once admitted, etc.
Suggested budget: $5,000
“…acceptance into medical school…priceless!”
• Scholarships
• Institutional and/or Private/External
• Service commitment (National Health Service Corps, Uniform Services Health Professions Scholarship Program: Army, Navy, Air Force)
• GI Bill
• Grants
• No federal grants available; only institutional grants
• Loans
• Federal Direct Student Loans – Unsubsidized, Graduate PLUS
• Health & Human Services Loans
• Private Student Loans
Financial Aid Available to Medical Students
Resources for Medical Students
Sponsored by AAMC – Financing Your Medical Education
FIRST: Financial Information, Resources, Services and Tools
• https://www.aamc.org/services/first/
• Medloans Organizer and Calculator
• Financial Aid Fact Sheets for Applicants and Students
• Loan Repayment Options: Loan Repayment Choices, Income Based Repayment, Pay as You Earn Repayment, Postponing Loan Repayment During Residency, Loan Repayment/Forgiveness programs
The Medical School Experience
Janelis Gonzalez FIU HWCOM 1st Year Medical Student,
B.S. Biological Sciences FIU 2013
Andrew Quinn FIU HWCOM 2nd Year Medical Student,
B.S. Biological Sciences FIU 2013, B.A. Psychology FIU 2013
Annie Ho FIU HWCOM 1st Year Medical Student,
B.S. Biological Sciences FIU 2013
Christina Gauthreaux FIU HWCOM 3rdYear Medical Student,
B.S. Molecular Biology UCF 2011 B.S. Microbiology UCF 2011
Jade Michelle Hernandez FIU HWCOM 4th Year Medical Student,
B.S. Biological Sciences FIU 2009
Medical School from a Physician’s Perspective
Dr. Hanadys Ale, M.D.
Pediatric Resident, Miami Children’s Hospital
Thank you!
FIU Pre-Health Advising Group
The Office of Pre-Health Professions Advising
FIU Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine
@PreHealthFIU
@PreHealthFIU
http://prehealthadvise.fiu.edu
FIU Wertheim College of Medicine
@FIUMedicine
@FIUMedicine
http://medicine.fiu.edu