A Higher Degree of Study: Professional Programs at SUNY

SUNY Professional Programs Architecture Dentistry Law Medicine & Osteopathic Nurse Practitioner Occupational Therapy Optometry Pharmacy Physical Therapy Physician Assistant Veterinary Medicine

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Professional Program Projected Growth Rate Through Median Pay Architecture 13.7%$ 75,140 Dentistry 12.8% $142,230 Law 7.9% $137,920 Medicine (including Osteopathic) 15.8% $168,860 Nurse Practitioner 25.9% $101,740 Occupational Therapy 18.9% $ 74,470 Optometry 24.1% $111,210 Pharmacy 13.3% $119,830 Physical Therapy 27.1% $ 78,450 Physician Assistant 29.3% $ 97,900 Veterinary Medicine 11.7% $102,270 NYS Job Growth and Median Pay

Trends and Projections  Aging population will impact architects, doctors, occupational therapists, pharmacists and physical therapists.  Strong job prospects for medical professionals willing to work in rural, inner-city, low-income and medically underserved areas.  The role of physician assistants is expected to expand as states allow assistants to do more procedures and as insurance companies expand coverage of physician assistant services. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics A Higher Degree of Study - Professional Programs at SUNY

Trends and Projections  Demand for occupational therapy services will stem from patients with autism spectrum disorder.  Job opportunities for advanced practice registered nurses may exist from attrition.  Higher than average retirement for dentists and optometrists will leave an employment void.  Demand is projected for architects with knowledge of green (sustainable) design. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics A Higher Degree of Study - Professional Programs at SUNY

Trends and Projections  The number of pharmacy schools has grown in recent years, creating more graduates. Residency programs and certifications give students advantages.  Because of strong competition, a law graduate’s willingness to relocate and prior work experience are becoming more important.  Veterinarians can expect very strong competition, but are qualified for employment in nontraditional industry positions. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics A Higher Degree of Study - Professional Programs at SUNY

Pathways to Professional Study A Higher Degree of Study - Professional Programs at SUNY  There are numerous undergraduate paths to professional graduate study  Students should: Select a major they love, preferably one with a strong arts and sciences curriculum. Know their academic advisor from day one on campus Establish relationships; key advisors and faculty members will serve as references. Connect with clubs, organizations and volunteer opportunities.

Preparing for Law School at the Undergraduate Level  American Bar Association encourages students to pursue an area of study that interests and challenges them.  UB’s class of 2017 = 39 majors and 56 undergraduate institutions - including 15 SUNY campuses.  Suggested preparation: blend of interdisciplinary liberal arts studies, including communication, social sciences, business and economics, philosophy and logic, psychology and sociology and the art and science of law and government.  JD programs are offered at University at Buffalo. A Higher Degree of Study - Professional Programs at SUNY

Preparing for Medical School at the Undergraduate Level  Popular undergraduate majors are natural sciences.  Suggested preparation: two semesters of biology, chemistry, composition, organic chemistry, inorganic chemistry, as well as one to two semesters of physics and calculus and four to six courses of upper- level lab sciences (biochemistry, genetics, microbiology, etc.).  Bachelor’s degrees in Biological Sciences: Biology - offered at 18 SUNY campuses.  MD programs are offered at University at Buffalo, Downstate Medical Center, Stony Brook University and Upstate Medical University. A Higher Degree of Study - Professional Programs at SUNY

Pharmacy Studies A Higher Degree of Study – Pharmacy Studies at University at Buffalo

Demand – Class of 2014  Applications: ~600  Interviewed: 308  Accepted: 132

A Higher Degree of Study – Pharmacy Studies at University at Buffalo Profile - Class of 2014  Middle 50% of Scores:  Science and Math GPA:  Sum PCAT (excluding composite):  In-state: 82%  Out-of-state: 12%  Foreign citizen: 6%  2 or fewer years of college: 19%  Bachelor’s degree or higher: 63%  Average age: 22

 Prerequisite courses = minimum ‘C-’ grade  Grade Point Average (GPA) = 3.0 in math/science coursework  Pharmacy College Admissions Test (PCAT) = 300 sum of percentile ranks  Letters of Reference = 3 required, maximum of 4, from faculty/supervisors  Experience = pharmacy, volunteer, leadership, mentoring/tutoring  Personal essay  Interview A Higher Degree of Study – Pharmacy Studies at University at Buffalo Minimum Requirements: PharmCAS

Pharmacy Prerequisite Courses  Introductory Biology with Laboratories I & II  General Chemistry with Laboratories I & II  Organic Chemistry with Laboratories I & II  Anatomy  Physiology I & II  Physics  Biochemistry  Microbiology  Calculus I & II  Statistics  English Composition I & II  Social & Behavioral Sciences  General Education Requirements A Higher Degree of Study – Pharmacy Studies at University at Buffalo

Program Details  Pre-pharmacy a pre-professional academic pathway.  A minimum of two years of undergraduate pre-pharmacy coursework.  Four-year professional PharmD degree program.  Early Assurance Program: UB = 6.  PharmD curriculum: courses in basic biomedical sciences, clinical sciences, pharmaceutical sciences, and pharmacy practice.  Coursework integrated with progressive patient-centered practice experiences. A Higher Degree of Study – Pharmacy Studies at University at Buffalo

Program Details  Pharmacy program leads to licensure in any state provided that the graduate obtains licensure in the state requested.  PharmD curriculum contains courses in the following areas: Pharmaceutical, Clinical Sciences, and Biomedical Sciences. Professional Practice. Approved electives, allowing students to specialize in desired areas. Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experiences (IPPE) throughout the first three professional years. Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experiential (APPE) year consisting of required and elective/selective six-week rotations. A Higher Degree of Study – Pharmacy Studies at University at Buffalo

Notable Accomplishments  One of the oldest and most established pharmacy schools in the country and first in SUNY  First and one of the only pharmacy schools to require Pharmacogenomics  Only Pharmaceutical Sciences MS program of its kind in the country that offers focus in Pharmacometrics A Higher Degree of Study – Pharmacy Studies at University at Buffalo

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A Higher Degree of Study – Medical Studies at Stony Brook University Medical Studies

Stony Brook University Hospital  Top 50 Teaching and Research Medical Center  Level 1 Trauma Center with 597 beds and more than 5,500 employees  Largest Hospital in Suffolk County.  Only academic medical center on Long Island  Provides treatment for approx. 31,000 inpatients and provides care for 230,000 outpatient visits A Higher Degree of Study – Medical Studies at Stony Brook University

Demand - Class of 2014  Applications: 5,454  Acceptances: 369  Enrolled: 128 A Higher Degree of Study – Medical Studies at Stony Brook University

Profile - Class of 2014  NYS residents: 99  Out of state:29  MD/PhD: 7  Scholars for Medicine Freshmen Acceptance:7  Overall GPA: 3.7  Science GPA: 3.67  Average MCAT Score: 32 A Higher Degree of Study – Medical Studies at Stony Brook University

Admissions Requirements  Biology: 2 semesters with lab, one of which should include a course in cell biology or genetics  Chemistry: minimum of 4 semesters including coursework in general and organic chemistry and a course in biochemistry. A minimum of 3 semesters of lab is required.  English/Writing: 1 semester  Physics: 1 semester with lab  Social Science/Humanities: 1 semester of either psychology, sociology, logic or ethics, anthropology or philosophy  Statistics: 1 semester A Higher Degree of Study – Medical Studies at Stony Brook University

Program Details  Phase 1 – 18 months: Core studies in anatomy and physiology, cell biology, pharmacology and pathogens. Organ systems based approach to pathophysiology and therapeutics. Integrated themes -medical ethics, health maintenance and prevention, patient safety  Phase 2 – 1 year: Clerkships in internal medicine, primary care medicine, pediatrics, obstetrics and gynecology, surgery, emergency medicine, anesthesiology, neurology, psychiatry and radiology.  Phase 3 – Preparation for residency: Advanced clinical experience including primary care in an outpatient setting and hospice rotation. A Higher Degree of Study – Medical Studies at Stony Brook University

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A Higher Degree of Study – Health Related Professions Downstate Medical Center Health Related Professions Studies

A Higher Degree of Study – Health Related Professions Downstate Medical Center Physician Assistant (PA) Physical Therapy (PT) Medical Informatics (MI) Midwifery (MW) Occupational Therapy (OT)

A Higher Degree of Study – Health Related Professions Downstate Medical Center Profile of Class of 2014 PROGRAMS AVERAGE AGE GENDER AVERAGE GPA ETHNICITY CLASS SIZE Physician Assistant 27 9 Males 32 Females African American 7 Hispanic 19 White 5 Asian 4 Undeclared 41 Physical Therapy Males 10 Females African American 1 Hispanic 12 White 6 Asian 2 Undeclared 23 Medical Informatics Males 10 Females African American 3 Hispanic 1 White 8 Asian 2 Undeclared 22 Midwifery Females African American 2 Hispanic 6 White 1 Asian 13 Occupational Therapy Males 26 Females African American 4 Hispanic 21 White 4 Asian 1 Undeclared 34

A Higher Degree of Study – Health Related Professions Downstate Medical Center Program Requirements ProgramsRequirements Physician Assistant Anat & Physio 1 and ll w/lab, Gen Chemistry l & ll w/lab, Gen Biology l & ll w/lab, Microbiology w/lab, College Math, Gen Psychology, Abnormal Psychology or Dev. Psychology, English l & ll, Humanities/Soc Sciences (6 credits), Upper Division Science Course, Two (2) letters of Recommendation, 225 hours Health Related Experience, 150 hours non-clinical volunteer experience.

A Higher Degree of Study – Health Related Professions Downstate Medical Center ProgramsRequirements Physical Therapy Anat & Physio 1 and ll w/lab, Gen Chemistry l & ll w/lab, Gen. Physics l & ll w/lab, Gen Psychology, Psychology Elective, Statistics, English l, 3 Upper Division Courses, GRE, Two (2) letters of Recommendation, 50 hours Prior Health Experience. Occupational Therapy Baccalaureate Degree, Anat & Physio 1 and ll w/lab, Gen Biology l w/lab, Gen Chemistry l w/lab, or Physiol. Psych, or Beh. Neuroscience, Statistics, Sociology /Anthropology, Gen Psychology, Abnormal Psych, Dev. Psychology, Two (2) letters of Recommendation, Prior OT related is a plus. Program Requirements

A Higher Degree of Study – Health Related Professions Downstate Medical Center Program Requirements ProgramsRequirements Midwifery Baccalaureate Degree, Anat & Physiol l & ll w/lab, Gen Biology, Microbiology, Gen Chemistry, Pathophysiology, Nutrition, Sociology/Anthropology, Gen Psych, Dev Psych, Statistics, Two (2) letters of Recommendation. Medical Informatics Baccalaureate Degree, Computer Sci course, Computer Prog. Course, Two (2) letters of Recommendation.

A Higher Degree of Study – Health Related Professions Downstate Medical Center Program Details PROGRAMS DEGREE EARNED NEEDED TO COMPLETE THE PROGRAM LENGTH OF PROGRAM CERT. EXAMS AT END OF PROGRAM Physician Assistant BSMinimum 60 credits required for entry. Clinical rotation at city hospitals and clinics. Just under three (3) years full time attendance YES

A Higher Degree of Study – Health Related Professions Downstate Medical Center Program Details PROGRAM DEGREE EARNED NEEDED TO COMPLETE THE PROGRAM LENGTH OF PROGRAM CERT. EXAMS AT END OF PROGRAM Physical Therapy DPT Minimum 80 credits required for entry. Clinical rotation at city hospitals and clinics. Three (3) years. Full time attendance YES Medical Informatics MSBaccalaureate DegreeGenerally part- time attendance NO

A Higher Degree of Study – Health Related Professions Downstate Medical Center Program Details PROGRAMS DEGREE EARNED NEEDED TO COMPLETE THE PROGRAM LENGTH OF PROGRAM CERT EXAMS AT END OF PROGRAM MidwiferyMS Baccalaureate degree. Clinical rotation at city hospitals and clinics Limited full time attendance YES Occupational Therapy MSBaccalaureate degree. Clinical rotation at city hospitals and clinics Three (3) years. Full time attendance YES

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