S.C.R.U.B.S Starting Careers and Research Using a Bachelors of Science

Announcements S.C.R.U.B.S. & Pharmacy Club Joint Workshops 1.9/30/14 Chemistry Conquered 2.10/09/14 Math Melee 3.TBA Biology Battled 4.TBA Verbal Vanquished S.C.R.U.B.S. & Biology Club GRU Open House November 8, 10:30-12:00 Athens, GA Southern University Savannah Open House [Pharmacy, P.A., Anesthesiologist Assistant] September 26, 1:00-3:00 Savannah, GA Morehouse School of Medicine First Look Program September 27, 9:30-3:30 PCOM Open House November 14, 5:30-8:00 Suwanee, GA

Announcements Collecting Dues $10 for entire school year T-shirts [Will take design ideas by last meeting in November] Membership Must attend a minimum of 2 events per semester Please subscribe on getinvolved

Professional Schools What are my future plans? (Questions to Ask Yourself) What do I want to do vs. what do I like to do? What professional school is right for me? How can I prepare for professional school?

Timeline Freshman Year Meet with you advisor Know what you want to do and like to do Keep a competitive GPA Join student organization Sophomore Year Meet with your advisor (important) Maintain GPA Start volunteering and shadowing Start researching schools Research internships/research programs Start thinking about entrance exam

Timeline Junior Year Meet advisor Maintain GPA Register/study/take the entrance exam Apply for professional school Volunteer/shadow Visit professional schools Participate in student organizations Senior Year Meet advisor Keep GPA Keep track of your applications/ requirements/deadlines for professional schools Apply for graduation Apply for financial aid Accept offer of the school you want

Dental School Course Requirements BIOL 1107K & 1108K – Principles of Biology I & II w/Lab CHEM 1211K & 1212K – Principles of Chemistry I & II w/Lab CHEM 2211K & 2212K – Organic Chemistry I & II w/Lab PHYS 2211K & 2212K– Principles of Physics I & II w/Lab BCHM 3100K – Biochemistry w/Lab ENGL 1101 & 1102 – English Composition I & II Recommended Electives BIOL 3400K – Cell Biology w/Lab BIOL 3300K – Microbiology w/Lab BIOL 3200K – Genetics w/Lab BIOL 3101K – Human Physiology w/Lab Math Statistics Math 2200 – Calculus I Math 2201 – Calculus II

Dental School Important Facts Some Schools require Baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution GPA of 2.8 or higher DAT: Average DAT score is 17 Dental Schools in Georgia: 1.Georgia Health Sciences University (formerly MCG) – College of Dental Medicine

Graduate School PhD Program Maintain a high GPA Take and score well on GRE Pick the right program -Ask around, find out which programs interest you most and also which fit you well. Demonstrate research potential -Get involved with research as an undergrad on campus -Talk to your professors

Medical School Course Requirements BIOL 1107K & 1108K – Principles of Biology I & II w/Lab CHEM 1211K & 1212K – Principles of Chemistry I & II w/Lab CHEM 2211K & 2212K – Organic Chemistry I & II w/Lab PHYS 2211K & 2212K– Principles of Physics I & II w/Lab ENGL 1101 & 1102 – English Composition I & II Math 2000 – Statistics Recommended Electives BIOL 3400K – Cell Biology w/Lab BCHM 3100K – Biochemistry w/Lab Math 2200 – Calculus I Math 2201 – Calculus II

Medical School Important Facts Most schools require Baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution GPA of 3.5 or higher. MCAT: The average matriculated MCAT score is a 34, with at least a 11 in each of the science subtests. Medical Schools In Georgia: 1.Mercer University School of Medicine 2.Morehouse University School of Medicine 3.Emory University School of Medicine 4.Georgia Health Sciences University

Optometry School Course Requirements BIOL 1107K & 1108K – Principles of Biology I & II w/Lab CHEM 1211K & 1212K – Principles of Chemistry I & II w/Lab CHEM 2211K & 2212K – Organic Chemistry I & II w/Lab PHYS 2211K & 2212K– Principles of Physics I & II w/Lab ENGL 1101 & 1102 – English Composition I & II Math 2000 – Statistics BIOL 3300K – Microbiology w/Lab Math 2200 – Calculus I Recommended Electives BIOL 3400K – Cell Biology w/Lab BIOL 3200K – Genetics w/Lab BIOL 3101K – Human Physiology w/Lab

Optometry School Important Facts Most schools require Baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution GPA of 3.3 or higher. OAT: The average accepted OAT score is a There are no Optometry Schools in Georgia

P. A. School Course Requirements BIOL 1107K & 1108K – Principles of Biology I & II w/Lab CHEM 1211K & 1212K – Principles of Chemistry I & II w/Lab CHEM 2211K – Organic Chemistry I w/Lab BCHM 3100K – Biochemistry w/Lab BIOL 2451K & 2452K Human Anatomy & Physiology I & II w/Lab BIOL 3300K – Microbiology w/Lab OR BIOL 2516K Microbiology for Allied Health w/Lab BIOL 3400K – Cell Biology w/Lab Math Statistics ENGL 1101 & 1102 – English Composition I & II Recommended Electives BIOL 3200K – Genetics w/Lab BIOL 4150 – Neurobiology BIOL 4310K – Developmental Biology w/Lab BIOL 4540 Immunology PHYS 1111K & 1112K – Intro to Physics I & II w/Lab OR PHYS 2211K & 2212K– Principles of Physics I & II w/Lab

P. A. School Important Facts Most schools require Baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution GPA of 3.0 or higher. Clinical experience of 1,000-5,000 hours P.A. Schools in Georgia 1.Georgia Health Sciences University – Master of Physician Assistant Program 2.Mercer University – Physician Assistant Program 3.Emory University School of Medicine – Physician Assistant Program 4.South University – Physician Assistant Program

Pharmacy School Course Requirements BIOL 1107K & 1108K – Principles of Biology I & II w/Lab CHEM 1211K & 1212K – Principles of Chemistry I & II w/Lab CHEM 2211K & 2212K – Organic Chemistry I & II w/Lab PHYS 2211K – Principles of Physics I w/Lab OR PHYS 1111K – Introduction to Physics I w/Lab BIOL 2451K & 2452K Human Anatomy & Physiology I & II w/Lab ECON 2100 – Economics OR ECON 2105 – Macroeconomics OR ECON 2106 – Microeconomics PSYC 1102 – The Psychological Experience ENGL 1101 & 1102 – English Composition I & II Recommended Electives Math 2200 – Calculus I COMM 1100 – Human Communication OR COMM 1110 – Public Speaking (Not currently offered at GGC)

Pharmacy School Most schools require Baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution GPA of 3.0 or higher. PCAT: The average PCAT composite percentile score is 50. The accepted class averages in recent years have been a 3.35 GPA and 72 PCAT score. Pharmacy Schools in Georgia 1.Mercer University – Southern School of Pharmacy 2.University of Georgia – College of Pharmacy 3.South University – School of Pharmacy

Veterinary School Course Requirements BIOL 1107K & 1108K – Principles of Biology I & II w/Lab CHEM 1211K & 1212K – Principles of Chemistry I & II w/Lab CHEM 2211K & 2212K – Organic Chemistry I & II w/Lab PHYS 2211K & 2212K– Principles of Physics I & II w/Lab BCHM 3100K – Biochemistry w/Lab BIOL 3200K – Genetics w/Lab BIOL 3300K – Microbiology w/Lab BIOL 3400K – Cell Biology w/Lab BIOL 2550K – Zoology w/Lab BIOL 4310K – Developmental Biology w/Lab ENGL 1101 & 1102 – English Composition I & II Recommended Electives BIOL 3700K – Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy w/Lab BIOL 4710K – Vertebrate Physiology w/Lab Math 2200 – Calculus I Math 2201 – Calculus II

Veterinary School Most schools require Baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution GPA of 3.0 or higher. GRE: score of 1,200 or greater in verbal and quantitative portion Veterinary Schools in Georgia 1.University of Georgia – The College of Veterinary Medicine

Advising Link to all academic interest advisement sheets: Please check with all individual schools you may be interested in for any additional prerequisites and requirements! Do not hesitate asking your advisor and/or other professors on campus for guidance and advice

Entrance Exams Dental School Graduate School Medical School Optometry School P. A. School Pharmacy School Veterinary School DAT GRE MCAT OAT GRE PCAT GRE and/or MCAT

Entrance Exams How to study: Books, note cards, teachers, other students, practice tests Organized study sessions for juniors and seniors Workshops provided by organizations Exam study classes

Important Sites Dental School Medical School Optometry School Pharmacy School Veterinary School adea.org aamc.org opted.org aacp.org aavmc.org

Research/Internships What sets you apart from the rest of the competition? Professional schools are highly competitive so building up your resume will help give you an edge. Seek research opportunities here on campus or even off campus if the positions are offered. Look into internship opportunities pertaining to your desired field of interest. Ask your professors/give them your research ideas Having done research and/or an internship related to your field of interest will help you set yourself apart from the competition and get you one step closer to gaining acceptance to your schools of interest.

Volunteer The Emory Clinic Volunteer Program  6 Month Commitment  Minimum 4 hour shift per week [8AM-4PM range]  Career and Education letters of reference  volunteer-services.html Grady  3 Month Commitment  Minimum 3 hour shift per week [Day and Night shifts]  Invitation to special events 

Volunteer Volunteer GGC  Service learning and community involvement  Record service hours  Getinvolved.ggc.edu Community Service  Nursing home next to the school  Looking for more opportunities  Shadowing will have to be on your terms and time  Nursing home takes 4 to 5 people at a time. Volunteer Match  Volunteer opportunities in your area  Massive database for all types of volunteering opportunities 

Questions/Comments