Pre-Medical Post-Baccalaureate Certificate Program. For: Application Packet

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1 Pre-Medical Post-Baccalaureate Certificate Program For: Application Packet

2 Letter of Authorization TO: Registrar Caldwell University FROM: Director, Pre-Medical Post-Baccalaureate Certificate Program This is to certify that Name of Applicant holds a bachelor s degree from, an accredited institution, Undergraduate Institution and is authorized to enroll in as a non-matriculated student in the: Semester/Year Pre-Medical Post-Baccalaureate Program Pre-Medical Post-Baccalaureate Certificate Program Director, Pre-Medical Post-Baccalaureate Certificate Program Date

3 HOW TO APPLY FOR ADMISSION A. YOUR COMPLETE APPLICATION PACKET consists of: 1 An Instruction Sheet (this page) 2 A Letter of Authorization Form. 3 Pre-Medical Post-Baccalaureate Certificate Program Application Form* 4 A written autobiographical statement including reasons for applying to the program (provided by applicant) and an updated resume 5 Transcripts (unofficial copies are acceptable) from all colleges or universities attended (send this directly to Caldwell University) 6 Please note that special program fees for selected options may apply. Refer to brochure for details. B. APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Step 1. Contact Program Director at 973/ to schedule an interview. Step 2. Bring your Completed Application Packet (item 2-7) and copies of transcripts to your scheduled interview. Step 3. After your interview, if approved, the Program Director will sign the Letter of Authorization Form. Step 4. Complete an application for admission to Caldwell University. Pay application fee. Step 5. Your admission into the program is complete and you may register for courses. Step 6. After you begin classes, schedule a follow-up advising appointment with the Program Director C. HEALTH PROFESSIONS All Prehealth students are required to register and maintain a file with the Office of Health Professions (at Caldwell University. The office provides advising and support for the application and admission process for medical, dental, and other health professions school, including maintaining files for pre-health students and a composite letter of recommendation written by the Health Professions Committee. A copy of your Program Registration Form will be used to establish your file in the office. It is your responsibility to maintain the file, and provide all necessary documentation for the Prehealth Committee Letter. * Foreign applicants who have supporting documents which are not in English must submit certified translations. Foreign applicants must have taken at least 30 credits in an institution in the U.S.

4 APPLICATION FORM* Last Name First Name Middle Initial Date Permanent Address College City State Zip Code Phone Number: Day Eve Soc. Sec. No. Date of Birth Anticipated Yr. Profession Desired of Completion of Program/Studies Type of Program: (Check one) Pre-Medical Post-Baccalaureate Program Pre-Medical Post-Baccalaureate Certificate Option** SAT Scores: (within the last 5 years) Verbal Math Date Taken National Origin U.S. Citizen? Type of Visa State of Residence (Non-citizens) Father s Occupation Mother s Occupation No. of Siblings If a language other than English is spoken at home, indicate which one: Optional: Caldwell University seeks to attract students of diverse ethnic and racial backgrounds. If you wish to register your minority status with Caldwell University, please check below. Minority Status Note: Under-represented minorities include African-American, Mainland Puerto Rican, American/Alaskan Native, Mexican American, according to The American Association of Medical Colleges (AAMC). * This serves as an initial registration form to establish a file for each student. Page 1 of 2 ** An initial minimum GPA of 3.0 is required to enroll in the certificate option of the program.

5 Caldwell University Pre-Medical Post-Baccalaureate Certificate Program Application Form Name of Applicant Activities and Interests: (use this space to tell us about your interests, work, and college experiences) Work: Organizations: Leisure Activities: Undergraduate information: Undergraduate College Awarding Bachelor s Degree * Undergraduate GPA RU Equivalent Courses Completed Grade Grade Grade Pending General Biology I Other General Chemistry Other Organic Chemistry Other Mathematics Other General Physics Other Writing (specify course) Other MCAT Scores (if completed): VR WS BS PS Year Any two advanced biology courses (please specify) Year of Graduation from College Degree/Major Have you ever attended Caldwell University? Minor (if any) If yes, what year Please indicate how you learned of this program: NOTE: All applicants must submit a written essay stating reasons for applying to the program. I CERTIFY THAT THE INFORMATION PROVIDED ON THIS APPLICATION IS COMPLETE AND ACCURATE. Signature of Applicant Date * All students are expected to provide transcripts (unofficial copies are acceptable) from all institutions attended. ** Foreign applicants who have supporting documents which are not in English must submit certified translations. 8/13 Page 2 of 2

6 Caldwell University Pre-Medical Post-Baccalaureate Certificate Program Recommended Individualized Schedule Name of Applicant Date of Enrollment Recommended FIRST YEAR SECOND YEAR 2-year Schedule Summer Fall Spring Summer Fall Spring Summer Core Requirements General Biology 101 General Biology 102 General Chemistry 111 General Chemistry 112 Gen Chem. Laboratory Organic Chemistry 203 Organic Chemistry 204 Organic Chem. Lab Pre-Calculus 130 Pre-Calculus 131 Calculus I 220 Calculus II 221 Gen Phys I 201 Gen Phys II 202 Expository Writing 101 English 201 Recommended Courses Cell Biology 210 Microbiology 315 Genetics 402 Biochemistry I 401 Immunology 316 Vert. Anat/Physiol I 207 Vert. Anat/Physiol II 208 Embryology 302 Capstone Sem. HS 342 Test Preparation Admission Test Initiate Application Other (specify) Program Director Date 8/13

7 Program Check List 1 Individualized Course Schedule* Upon acceptance into the program, each student is given a personalized schedule of required core courses to facilitate planning and tracking of academic progress. 2. Capstone Seminar This 1-credit course is offered each fall to provide a forum for discussion of current and emerging issues which impact training and practice in the healthcare profession. Recommended for all new students. 3. Healthcare Internship The healthcare internship program provides opportunity for a capstone premedical experience in laboratory or clinical research with clinical faculty. 4. Reception and Colloquium A program reception and colloquium is hosted each term in the fall and spring to provide opportunity for featured guest speakers, student seminar and research presentation, discussions with successful alumni of the program, and networking among students enrolled in the program. 6. Pre-Health Committee Letter The University provides an official committee letter of evaluation to support the student s application packet to medical/health professions schools. 7. Health Professions File All Pre-Health students are required to register and maintain a file with the Office of Health Professions at Caldwell University. The office provides advising and support for the application and admission process, including maintaining files for prehealth students and a composite premedical committee letter of evaluation. It is the student s responsibility to maintain the file and provide all necessary documentation for the Prehealth Committee Letter. 8. Health Professions Club A learning community for pre-health students which provides opportunity for networking and peer support. Foreign applicants who have supporting documents which are not in English must submit certified translations. Foreign applicants must have taken at least 30 credits in an institution in the U.S.