UNIVERSITY FACULTY SENATE FORMS
Academic Program Approval
This form is a routing document for the approval of new and revised academic programs.
Proposing department should complete this form. For more information, call the Faculty Senate
Office at 831-2921.
Submitted by:
Department:
Date:
David A. Barlow, PhD
phone number:
Medical Scholars Program
302 831-4949
email address: barlow@udel.edu
11/5/14
Action:
Academic unit name change
(Example: add major/minor/concentration, delete major/minor/concentration, revise
major/minor/concentration, academic unit name change, request for permanent status, policy change, etc.)
Effective term
15F
(use format 04F, 05W)
Current degree_____BALS (MSP)________________________________________________
(Example: BA, BACH, BACJ, HBA, EDD, MA, MBA, etc.)
Proposed change leads to the degree of: ____BALS (MDSP)__________________________
(Example: BA, BACH, BACJ, HBA, EDD, MA, MBA, etc.)
Proposed name:___Medical/Dental Scholars Program_______________________________
Proposed new name for revised or new major / minor / concentration / academic unit
(if applicable)
Revising or Deleting:
Undergraduate major / Concentration:__BALS (MSP)________________________
(Example: Applied Music – Instrumental degree BMAS)
Undergraduate minor:____________________________________________________
(Example: African Studies, Business Administration, English, Leadership, etc.)
Graduate Program Policy statement change:_________________________________
(Must attach your Graduate Program Policy Statement)
Graduate Program of Study:______________________________________________
(Example: Animal Science: MS Animal Science: PHD Economics: MA Economics: PHD)
Graduate minor / concentration:___________________________________________
Note: all graduate studies proposals must include an electronic copy of the Graduate
Program Policy Document, highlighting the changes made to the original policy document.
List new courses required for the new or revised curriculum. How do they support the
overall program objectives of the major/minor/concentrations)?
(Be aware that approval of the curriculum is dependent upon these courses successfully passing through
the Course Challenge list. If there are no new courses enter “None”)
None.
Explain, when appropriate, how this new/revised curriculum supports the 10 goals of
undergraduate education: http://www.ugs.udel.edu/gened/
There are no new/revised curricular changes. Goals remain the same for pre-dental students as
those within the existing Medical Scholars Program.
Identify other units affected by the proposed changes:
(Attach permission from the affected units. If no other unit is affected, enter “None”)
While enrollment numbers and core prerequisite requirements for medical/dental schools remain
unchanged, the following units recommended/endorsed the proposed affiliation/name change
within the existing CAS Medical Scholars Program:
Delaware Institute of Dental Education and Research (DIDER)*
Dean Ismail, Kornberg School of Dentistry, Temple University*
Advisory Board, Center for Premedical/Health Professions Study (Co-Chairs, B.
Michalec & P. Walsh)*
*(ATTACHMENT A – Recommendations/Endorsements)
Describe the rationale for the proposed program change(s):
(Explain your reasons for creating, revising, or deleting the curriculum or program.)
To comport with the new affiliation agreement* between Temple University, for its Maurice H. Kornberg
School of Dentistry and the University of Delaware, for its Medical/Dental Scholars Program creating an
“Early Conditional Acceptance Baccalaureate/D.M.D Program” providing opportunities for existing UD
pre-dental students.
*(ATTACHMENT B – Affiliation Agreement)
Program Requirements:
(Show the new or revised curriculum as it should appear in the Course Catalog. If this is a revision, be
sure to indicate the changes being made to the current curriculum and include a side-by-side comparison
of the credit distribution before and after the proposed change.)
Proposed changes to the existing Online Undergraduate Catalog description for the CAS “MEDICAL
SCHOLARS PROGRAM” (MSP)*
Modifications to the existing CAS MSP Web Site listing of “PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS”*
Changes/additions to the existing CAS MSP Web Site “FAQ’s”*
Faculty Senate Approval Form “SIDE-BY-SIDE COMPARISON”*
*(ATTACHMENT C – Program Revisions/Course Catalog Description)
ROUTING AND AUTHORIZATION:
Department Chairperson
(Please do not remove supporting documentation.)
David A. Barlow
Date 11/5/14
Dean of College
(rev. 12/1/14)
Date
Chairperson, College Curriculum Committee___________________________________Date_____________________
Chairperson, Senate Com. on UG or GR Studies
Date
Chairperson, Senate Coordinating Com.
Date
Secretary, Faculty Senate
Date
Date of Senate Resolution
Date to be Effective
Registrar
Program Code
Date
Vice Provost for Academic Affairs & International Programs
Date
Provost
Date
Board of Trustee Notification
Date
Revised 10/23/2007 /khs
ATTACHMENT A
Recommendations/Endorsements
 Delaware Institute of Dental Education and Research (DIDER)
 Dean Ismail, Kornberg School of Dentistry, Temple University
 Advisory Board, Center for Premedical/Health Professions Study
(Meeting Minutes of September 25, 2014)
 Advisory Board, Center for Premedical/Health Professions Study
(Co-Chairs, B. Michalec & P. Walsh)
Delaware Institute of Dental Education and Research
(DIDER)
September 17, 2014
3:00 p.m.
Herman Holloway Health & Social Services Campus
Main Administration Building, Room 198, New Castle
and
Jesse Cooper Building, First Floor Conference Room
Dover
AGENDA
I.
Call to Order
II.
Approval of May 7, 2014 meeting minutes
III.
State Loan Repayment Program Update FY 15
- Federal Grant Award Amount
- Changes to the Program based on grant FOA
IV.
Division of Developmental Disabilities Services Clients
Requirement in Budget Epilogue
- Report due by January 1, 2015
V.
State Dental Director’s Report
VI.
Other Business
- Preceptorship Alternative to Residency Program
- Temple University and University of Delaware Early Conditional
Acceptance Baccalaureate/DMD Program Affiliation Agreement
VII.
Adjourn
Next Meeting
Wednesday, December 3, 2014 - 3:00 p.m.
Herman Holloway Health & Social Services Campus
Main Administration Building, Room 198, New Castle
and
Jesse Cooper Building, First Floor Conference Room, Dover
From: Amid Ismail
Sent: Wednesday, October 15, 2014 1:43 PM
To: Brian Hahn; Cynthia Russell
Subject: RE: UD Legal Input to Proposed Affiliation Agreement Draft
Brian,
I endorse the 4+4 formula. We need to inform DIDER that this formula will not place applicants
from other Delaware universities at a disadvantage. As far as the numbers of students accepted
from the U of Delaware and other universities, that will be determined based on the strength of
the applications.
Amid
From: Brian Hahn
Sent: Friday, October 03, 2014 4:08 PM
To: Amid Ismail; Cynthia Russell
Subject: FW: UD Legal Input to Proposed Affiliation Agreement Draft
Please see below and the attached document.
From: Barlow, David A [mailto:barlow@udel.edu]
Sent: Wednesday, October 01, 2014 12:55 PM
To: Brian Hahn
Cc: Michalec, Barret A.; Walsh, Patricia M; Brickhouse, Nancy W
Subject: UD Legal Input to Proposed Affiliation Agreement Draft
Brian,
Attached is a copy of the proposed affiliation agreement between UD-Temple that now
contains our Office of Legal Counsel input/edits shown in red. The format needs some fixing but
I decided not to correct it until your colleagues can see exactly what changes were made by UD
legal.
I see no content/policy changes to what we have been proposing other than some boiler
plating and formatting modifications made by legal. If these changes are acceptable at your end,
I would add the name of our UD Deputy Provost, Nancy W. Brickhouse to the authorization
section 9 of the draft. Note Nancy is in charge of all UD academic programs reporting directly to
the Provost who reports directly to the President. Since this affiliation involves our College of
Arts & Sciences we would also have the Dean of this College sign the agreement.
We will have to wait to officially announce the agreement until the UD Faculty Senate
approves the name change to “Medical/Dental Scholars Program” which should take place next
spring making the program officially in place for incoming freshmen and sophomores next fall.
Would it be possible to ask that you/Dean Ismail send a brief electronic endorsement that
I can use in my documentation to our Faculty Senate. Similar documentation will be sought from
our Deputy Provost and the Dean of our College of Arts & Sciences. This support combined
with the already received DIDER recommendation and the unanimous endorsement of our
Advisory Board should provide sound footing to obtain Senate approval. I anticipate no
problems but it is an academic year long process.
Note that I intend to recommend that you be invited to become a member of our Advisory
Board in your capacity as Director of Admissions at Temple Dental. Please let me know if any
questions regarding the above. Regards, Dave
David A. Barlow, PhD, Director
Center for Premedical/Health Profession Studies
University of Delaware
401 Academy Street
Newark, DE 19716
PH: 302 831-3030
FAX: 302 831-4034
Website: http//www.udel.edu/premed/
CENTER FOR PREMEDICAL AND HEALTH PROFESSION STUDIES
ADVISORY BOARD MEETING MINUTES
111 STAR Campus
University of Delaware
2PM, Thursday, September 25, 2014
1.
ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA: Dr. Erin Brannick requested an additional agenda
item, a financial planning seminar for pre-health professions students. Agenda
adopted with addition.
2.
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES (Meeting of Sept. 25th, 2013)
Dr. Michalec called the meeting to order and the minutes from the Sept. 25, 2013
meeting were approved.
3.
ATTENDEES: Dr. Michalec, Dr. Walsh, Dr. Richardson, Dr. Erin Brannick, Dr.
Brooks (Jefferson), Ms. Deborah Benvenger (PCOM), Dr. Farquhar, Dr. Elliot, Dr.
Higginson, Dr. Schmieg, Dr. Usher, Dr. Barlow, and special guest Mr. Brian Hahn
(Temple University).
4.
TEMPLE UNIVERSITY KORNBERG SCHOOL OF DENTISTRY AFFILIATION
AGREEMENT
Unanimous endorsement was granted to support this agreement as part of the
existing Medical Scholars Program in the College of Arts & Sciences.
5.
PCOM-UD PREMEDICAL POST BACCALAUREATE CERTIFICATE PROGRAM
AGREEMENT
Unanimous endorsement was granted to support this agreement between PCOM
and the newly formed “premedical post baccalaureate certificate program”.
6.
ST. GEORGE’S UNIVERSITY MOU
The Board decided to postpone supporting the proposed UD-SGU medical school
affiliation at this time. However, all members felt that the Center should not delay
in seeking an affiliation with the SGU Veterinary School which has already received
an endorsement from the Dean of CANR. CPHPS was asked to proceed with this
later portion of the proposed affiliation/MOU that would support the interest of
some animal science majors in CANR.
7.
SIDNEY KIMMEL MEDICAL COLLEGE – UD POST BAC AFFILIATION POSSIBILITY
Unanimous agreement was given to seek an agreement between our premedical
post baccalaureate certificate program (PMPB) and Jefferson. Discussions indicated
that Jefferson would likely entertain such an agreement supporting qualified UD
PMPB students.
8.
STUDY ABROAD PROGRAM PROPOSALS (IGS Registration/Internship/Course)
Canary Islands-Atlantis Project (January, 2015)
Semmelweis University in Budapest (June, 2015)
St. George’s University Summer Leadership Program (June, 2015)
9.
CENTER FOR PREMEDICAL/HEALTH PROFESSIONS 3rd YEAR EVALUATION
The Advisory Board directed the Chair to work with one of the members of the
Board to create criteria for evaluation of Center. The Board would receive the selfappraisal before initiating its own evaluation of the effectiveness of the Center in
meeting its mission over the past two to three years. The CPHPS Director asked
Board Member Dr. Don Lehman to work with the Center Director to conduct the
self-appraisal.
10.
FINANCIAL PLANNING SERIES FOR PREMEDICAL AND HEALTH PROFESSION
STUDENTS
Dr. Brannick distributed and discussed a proposal, “Life-stage Financial Planning for
Pre-health Professions” series. Dr. Brannick designed this series in collaboration
with Professor Barbara Emery, Program Coordinator, Economic Education, and Center for
Economic Education & Entrepreneurs. Ideas discussed include targeted student
populations, incorporating the series into study abroad opportunities, and having an
online format.
11.
TENTATIVE DATE FOR SPRING 2015 ADVISORY BOARD MEETING
No specific date for a spring meeting was determined. The suggestion was given to
seek a possible date in late April at which time a 3 year evaluation/appraisal of the
Center could be a part of the agenda.
12.
ADJOURNMENT/OPTIONAL STAR CAMPUS TOUR: The meeting adjourned at
3:30pm.
From: Barret Michalec [mailto:bmichal@udel.edu]
Sent: Friday, October 31, 2014 11:19 AM
To: Barlow, David A
Subject: Re: Temple-UD Endorsement?
Dear Dr. Barlow,
As Co-Chair of the Advisory Board of the Center for Premedical and Health Professions Studies
(CPHPS) at the University of Delaware, I want to explicitly state my full support and
endorsement of the Affiliation Agreement (Early Conditional Acceptance BA/DMD Program)
between Temple University's Maurice H. Kornberg School of Dentistry and The University of
Delaware's Medical Dental Scholars Program. My support is reflective of the unanimous
endorsement given to this program by the entire Advisory Board of the CPHPS. This program is
an essential step forward in terms of connecting with Temple's highly reputable School of
Dentistry, as well as expanding the scope of the Medical Scholars Program at the University of
Delaware. This Agreement is indicative of the progressive and promotive steps forward being
made by the CPHPS.
Best,
Barret Michalec
Assistant Professor
Department of Sociology & Criminal Justice.
From: Walsh, Patricia M
Sent: Friday, October 31, 2014 12:18 PM
To: Barlow, David A; Michalec, Barret A.
Subject: RE: Temple-UD Endorsement
Hello Dave,
At the CPHPS Advisory Board meeting on September 25,2014, the Advisory Board unanimously endorsed
the proposed early conditional acceptance program with the Kornberg School of Dentistry at Temple
University.
As the pre-dental advisor at UD, I also personally endorse the program and believe it will be a wonderful
opportunity for our students.
Sincerely,
Pat
Patricia M. Walsh, Ph.D.
Associate Professor
Undergraduate Program Director
Department of Biological Sciences
Co-chair CPHPS Advisory Board
Pre-dental Advisor
University of Delaware
Newark, DE 19716
(302) 831-2279
ATTACHMENT B
Affiliation Agreement
Temple University, for its Maurice H. Kornberg School of Dentistry
and
The University of Delaware, for its Medical/Dental Scholars Program
AFFILIATION AGREEMENT
BETWEEN
Temple University, for its Maurice H. Kornberg School of Dentistry
and
The University of Delaware, for its Medical/Dental Scholars Program
to create an
EARLY CONDITIONAL ACCEPTANCE BACCALAUREATE/D.M.D. PROGRAM
This Affiliation Agreement (hereinafter, “Agreement”) is made on the date indicated in Section
V. hereof by and between Temple University, a fully accredited university and constituent part of
the Commonwealth System of Higher Education located in Philadelphia Pennsylvania, on behalf
of its Maurice H. Kornberg School of Dentistry, and the University of Delaware, a tax-exempt,
not-for-profit corporation chartered under the laws of the State of Delaware with its principal
place of business in Newark, Delaware, on behalf of its Medical Scholars Program.
I.
RECITALS
A.
This is a proposal to create a unique pre-dental eight-year academic program jointly
sponsored by the University of Delaware and the Maurice H. Kornberg School of Dentistry
at Temple University (Baccalaureate/DMD) in Philadelphia. The undergraduate program
of study would be modeled after and incorporated with the Medical Scholars Program
(hereinafter “the MSP”) of the College of Arts & Sciences at the University of Delaware.
B.
At the undergraduate level, the program would be managed by the MSP, which would
change its name to Medical/Dental Scholars Program (MDSP). It would require
identical academic program requirements/parallel tracks for both medicine and dentistry. It
would be specifically designed for those high-achieving undergraduate students who are
certain that they want to become dentists and who desire early conditional acceptance into a
program of study that blends the scientific and cultural requirements of the Dental
Profession.
This program will be accomplished by providing undergraduate students pursuing
dentistry with a balanced education in liberal arts, sciences, and professional studies leading
to a Bachelor of Arts Liberal Studies (BALS) Degree. As in the MSP, the curriculum for
C.
students in the dental track not only includes the traditional courses in the life/physical
sciences required in medicine and dentistry but also the opportunity to specialize in one of
three areas related with Bioethics, Administration and Public Policy, or Translational
Research. Small group discussions, problem-based instruction, and practicum experiences
in clinical/institutional settings are special aspects of the program (ATTACHMENT).
II.
A.
B.
C.
TERMS OF AGREEMENT
COLLEGE OF ARTS & SCIENCES (PROGRAM DIRECTOR). The Dean of the
College of Arts & Sciences at the University of Delaware will appoint a Program Director
for the MDSP who will:
1.
Serve as the primary liaison between the University of Delaware and Temple
University – Kornberg School of Dentistry and co-coordinate, with Temple, joint
program events, assessment, and agreement revisions with the College of Arts &
Sciences, coordinate recruiting efforts and admission of students into the
Baccalaureate degree – phase of the program;
2.
Advise, evaluate academic progress, and maintain communication with program
participants while at the University of Delaware;
3.
Organize academic and co-curricular programming related to the MDSP at the
University of Delaware;
4.
Assist undergraduate students with completing Temple applications, registering
for DAT’s, and scheduling interviews for rising juniors prior to matriculation at
Temple University-Kornberg School of Dentistry.
KORNBERG SCHOOL OF DENTISTRY (PROGRAM COORDINATOR). The
Dean of the Temple University-Kornberg School of Dentistry will appoint a Program
Coordinator who will:
1.
Serve as the primary liaison between Temple University-Kornberg School of
Dentistry and the University of Delaware and co-coordinate with the University of
Delaware, joint program events, assessment, and agreement revisions with members
of the Temple University Admissions Office, coordinate marketing efforts and
admission of students into the D.M.D.-phase of the program;
2.
Assist undergraduate students with completing Temple applications, scheduling
interviews, and compliance with academic/admission requirements.
EARLY CONDITIONAL ACCEPTANCE (MDSP SOPHOMORE-JUNIOR
YEAR). Under the Early Conditional Acceptance Baccalaureate/D.M.D. Program
Agreement, qualified University of Delaware students at the completion of their sophomore
year will be allowed to enroll in the MDSP Dental Track as conditionally accepted
candidates for admission into the Temple University-Kornberg School of Dentistry
provided that they meet all the following requirements:
1. Enrolled full-time matriculated students at the University of Delaware;
2. Join the MDSP “Interest Group” as freshmen and actively participate in fall/spring
semester sponsored programs of the MDSP;
3. Submit an application for acceptance into the Early Conditional Acceptance Program
with Temple University during the spring semester of the sophomore year;
4. Be accepted as Dental Scholars in the MDSP program as rising juniors provided
following conditions are met:
a. Demonstrate an overall GPA of 3.5+ with junior status/60+ credits
b. Attain a science GPA of 3.5+ in the Core-Prerequisite courses
c. Obtain six positive letters of recommendation (3 science professors, 2 non-science
professors, and 1 dental preceptor)
d. Provide a well written personal statement demonstrating commitment and passion
for the pursuit of a professional dental career
e. Accomplish a minimum of 100 hours shadowing/volunteering under the
supervision of dental professionals
f. Successfully complete an on-campus Dental School interview at Temple
University following Temple’s receipt of MDSP application materials during the
fall semester of the Junior year
g. Receive a jointly signed letter of Early Conditional Acceptance from the
University of Delaware (MDSP) and Temple University (Kornberg School of
Dentistry-Admissions) during the fall of the junior year
h. Fully commit to the Kornberg School of Dentistry without consideration of all
other dental school programs of professional study
i. Submit a letter to the University of Delaware MDSP Program Director during the
fall semester of the junior year stating their intention to utilize the affiliation to
attend Temple Dental
D.
MDSP GRADUATING SENIORS. During the senior year, MDSP students will be
granted acceptance into the Kornberg School of Dentistry (within 1-year of baccalaureate degree
completion) provided the following conditions* have been met:
1. Attained a baccalaureate degree (BALS) upon the completion of 8 academic semesters/4
years;
2. Graduated with an overall GPA of 3.5 or higher
3. Attained a science GPA of 3.5 or higher in the required MDSP Core-Prerequisite courses;
4. Achieve an average DAT score of 19 or higher;
5. Maintained a record of academic honesty and free of judicial violations while at the
University of Delaware;
6. Actively participated in a significant majority of University of Delaware/Temple
University Program co-curricular activities;
7. Met Temple University-Kornberg School of Dentistry program requirements which
include:
a. Submission of the American Association of Dental Schools Application Service
(AADSAS) application designating Temple University as the sole applicant
recipient and pay a processing fee;
b. Completion of the Dental Admissions Test (DAT) exam, providing both the
University of Delaware and Temple University with official score reports and
earning a composite score with an average of 19 or higher;
c. Comply with all 1st year financial obligations related to attending Temple
University – Kornberg School of Dentistry;
d. Written notification of final acceptance/compliance with all early conditional
acceptance criteria from the Admissions Committee of Temple University –
Kornberg School of Dentistry.
*Graduating seniors who fail to obtain any of the above conditions will not be granted the automatic conditional
acceptance into the Kornberg School of Dentistry. However, they may still earn a BALS degree from the MDSP and
will be encouraged to apply to TUKSOD as well as other dental schools through AADSAS.
E.
INITIATION OF AGREEMENT/ENROLLMENT LIMITATION. The Early
Conditional Acceptance Baccalaureate/D.M.D. Program Agreement will become effective for
students entering the University of Delaware in the fall of 2014 or later. Upon initiation of this
agreement, the Kornberg School Dentistry agrees to provide at least five (5) spots in their
entering classes each academic year for qualified students.
UNDERGRADUATE – GRADUATE PROFESSIONAL PROGRAM
TRANSITION.
To facilitate the transition of University of Delaware MDSP graduates to Temple University
Kornberg School of Dentistry, in accordance with the foregoing guarantee, the parties of this
affiliation agree to the following:
F.
1.
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.
g.
h.
i.
j.
Obligations of University of Delaware
Advertising the Early Conditional Acceptance Baccalaureate/D.M.D. Program in its
promotional literature, on its website, during on-campus prospective student tours, and
during high school recruiting visits.
Reviewing applications of, admitting and enrolling students into the MDSP Dentistry
track and Early Conditional Acceptance Baccalaureate/D.M.D. Program.
Providing a Program Coordinator to oversee University of Delaware program-related
activities and to coordinate with Temple University – Kornberg School of Dentistry, as
noted above.
Maintaining an academic program of study and programming with input from
Temple University – Kornberg School of Dentistry.
Delivering the prescribed program curriculum, such that enrolled students can
complete required coursework in four years/eight semesters.
Providing formal and informal Health Professions Advisement and peer mentoring
of MDSP dental track participants, which may include, but is not limited to:
1)
Specialized academic advising by Honors Program and Science Department
faculty;
2)
Enrollment in specific courses as a cohort and, once the Program is
established, the expectation that upper-division Program students will serve as
mentors for underclassmen;
3)
Establishment of an on-campus pre-dental student society to provide
Program participants with unique academic, career, and social opportunities;
4)
Establishment of DAT exam study groups.
Awarding a baccalaureate degree to the prospective dental school student following
successful completion of all University of Delaware requirements
Developing affiliations with local dental professionals/DIDER to obtain internship
and research opportunities for program participants.
Updating Temple University – Kornberg School of Dentistry’s Admissions Office
with names and profiles of students intending to apply and interview at Temple.
Developing and implementing a program assessment plan.
2. Obligations of Temple University – Kornberg School of Dentistry
a.
Advertising the Early Conditional Acceptance Baccalaureate/D.M.D. Program in its
promotional literature and on its website.
b.
Providing opportunities for University of Delaware program participants to (1) tour
Temple University – Kornberg School of Dentistry facilities and (2) shadow dental
professionals and students in academic and clinical settings.
c.
Providing formal and informal mentoring of University of Delaware Program
participants by current dental students.
d.
Interview and select rising junior candidates recommended by the MDSP at the
University of Delaware who meet conditional requirements as rising juniors addressing
standards required for admission into Temple University – Kornberg School of
Dentistry;
e.
Awarding the D.M.D. degree to the prospective student following successful
completion of all curricular and graduation requirements of Temple University –
Kornberg School of Dentistry.
3. Joint Obligations:
a.
To consult with each other through appropriate channels prior to implementing
major changes in policy or curricula that directly affect students participating under the
terms of this Agreement and keep each other informed of any other changes of policy or
curricula that affect those students. Both University of Delaware and Temple University
– Kornberg School of Dentistry will review this Agreement annually and make any
changes upon mutual agreement, as needed. Such changes will become effective when
both University of Delaware and Temple University – Kornberg School of Dentistry,
sign the revised document.
b.
To agree to jointly develop, review, and implement advertising and promotional
efforts to communicate the Early Conditional Acceptance Baccalaureate/D.M.D. Program to
potential applicants and the general community.
c.
To designate a representative or representatives (Program Directors) who will
coordinate the Early Conditional Acceptance Baccalaureate/D.M.D. Program between the two
institutions.
d.
To exchange data and documents annually that will contribute to the maintenance
and improvement of the Early Conditional Acceptance Baccalaureate/D.M.D. Program,
enhance the transition process, and promote effective cooperation between institutions.
III. EFFECTIVE DATE, REVISION, RENEWAL AND TERMINATION
AGREEMENT
The designees for the Dean of the College of Arts & Sciences of the University of Delaware and the
Dean of Temple University – Kornberg School of Dentistry are responsible for identifying and
communicating to each other changes in the policies or requirements of their respective institutions
that affect this Agreement.
This Agreement will be in effect, as of the date of its signing, for students entering University of
Delaware in the fall of 2014 or later. It will be reviewed annually by the appropriate parties at each
institution and will be renewed automatically until superseded by new Agreements or formally
terminated. Either institution may terminate this Agreement at any time by written notice at least
one year in advance of the effective date of termination. Should this Agreement be terminated, it is
understood that the termination will not apply to students already accepted to the Baccalaureatephase of the program at University of Delaware under the terms of the Agreement.
IV.
MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
A.
Nondiscrimination. The parties agree that no person shall on the grounds of race, color,
religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, or physical disability, be excluded from
participation under the terms of this Agreement.
B.
Amendment. This Agreement may be amended by mutual written agreement of the
parties.
C.
Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in as many counterparts as is necessary
or convenient each of which shall be deemed an original but all such counterparts shall constitute
but one and the same agreement; however, the parties understand and agree that only Englishlanguage counterparts shall be in effect and control. Facsimile and electronically scanned
signatures on this Agreement shall have the same force and effect as an original signature.
D.
Confidentiality of Student Records. Each party shall maintain the confidentiality of
student records as required or permitted by applicable law
V.
AFFILIATION AUTHORIZATION. The willingness of both institutions to enter into
this Agreement in order to facilitate the transfer of students from University of Delaware to Temple
University – Kornberg School of Dentistry in the Early Conditional Acceptance Baccalaureate/D.M.D.
Program is indicated by the following signatures. The undersigned representatives of the parties,
University of Delaware and Temple University – Kornberg School of Dentistry, have executed this
Agreement on the dates indicated:
For University of Delaware:
_____________________________________________
Nancy W. Brickhouse, BA, MS, PhD
Deputy Provost for Academic Affairs
____________
Date
University of Delaware
_____________________________________________
George Watson, PhD
Dean, College of Arts and Science
University of Delaware
___________
Date
For Temple University – Kornberg School of Dentistry:
_____________________________________________
Amid I. Ismail, BDS, MPH, MBA, D.PH
Dean, The Maurice H. Kornberg School of Dentistry
3223 North Broad Street
Philadelphia, PA 19140
______________
Date
_____________________________________________
Jaison G. Kurichi
Assistant Vice President, Budget
1803 North Broad Street
615 Carnell Hall 040-08
Philadelphia, PA 19122-6104
______________
Date
ATTACHMENT C
Program Revisions/Course Catalog
Description

Catalog description for the CAS “MEDICAL/DENTAL SCHOLARS
PROGRAM” (MDSP)

CAS MDSP Web Site listing of “PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS”

CAS MDSP Web Site “FAQ’s”

CAS MSP-MDSP “SIDE-BY-SIDE COMPARISON”
Online Undergraduate Catalog Description
“Medical/Dental Scholars Program”
http://academiccatalog.udel.edu/Pub_ShowCatalogPage.aspx?CATKEY=KEY_674&AC...
Bachelors of Arts Degree in Liberal Studies (BALS) – Medical/Dental Scholars
Program
This is a unique early admissions dual track premedical/pre-dental eight-year academic
program sponsored by the University of Delaware in consort with the Sidney Kimmel Medical
College at Thomas Jefferson University and the Kornberg School of Dentistry at Temple
University. It is designed for those unique students who are certain that they want to become
either physicians or dentists and who desire a program of academic study that blends the
scientific and cultural aspects of the medical humanities.
This program in medicine or dentistry is accomplished by providing highly qualified students
with a balanced education in liberal arts, sciences, and professional studies. The commonly
shared curriculum in preparation for these two professions not only includes the traditional
courses in the life/physical sciences but also the opportunity to specialize in one of three areas
related to medicine or dentistry dealing with bioethics, administration and public policy, or
translational research. Small group discussions, problem-based instruction, and discipline
specific practicum experiences in clinical/institutional settings all experienced with strong
mentoring are special aspects of the program.
Freshmen are invited to join an “Interest Group” in their 2 nd semester designating medicine or
dentistry as their professional goal. Upon completion of their sophomore year, qualified
students from this group are selected for early conditional acceptance at either Thomas
Jefferson or Temple University. Following interviews at these respective institutions, accepted
students are declared either Medical or Dental Scholars.
For more information contact the faculty coordinator at (302) 831-4949 or consult the
Medical/Dental Scholars Program web site at www.udel.edu/Med-DentalScholars.
BACHELORS OF ARTS DEGREE IN LIBERAL STUDIES (BALS) – MEDICAL/DENTAL SCHOLARS PROGRAM
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MODIFICATIONS
“PROGRAM
REQUIREMENTS”
Medical/Dental Scholars Program Curriculum for Bachelor of Arts Degree in Liberal Studies (BALS)
Degree
I. CORE-PREREQUISITE COURSES (approx. 41 credits)
BISC 207
Introductory Biology I
BISC 208
Introductory Biology II
BISC 306
General Physiology
BISC 403
Genetic and Evolutionary Biology
CHEM 103
General Chemistry
CHEM 104
General Chemistry
CHEM 321
Organic Chemistry & Lab
CHEM 322
Organic Chemistry & Lab
CHEM 527
Introduction to Biochemistry
PHYS 201
Introductory Physics I
PHYS 202
Introductory Physics II
PSYC 100
Introduction to Psychology
BISC 305 OR BISC 401 Cell Biology OR Molecular Biology of the Cell
4
4
3
3
4
4
4
4
3
4
4
3
3
II. HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCE
(9 credits from among the following are required)
HIST 382
History of Western Medicine
HIST 449
Seminar: Science, Technology and Medicine
HDFS 201
Life Span Development
HDFS 221
Child Development II: 3 to 10
HDFS 270
Families and Development Disabilities
HDFS 329
Adolescent Development
HDFS 401
Foundations of Human Sexuality
HDFS 403
Adult Disability Issues
PSYC 325
Child Psychology
PSYC 420
Mental Illness: Historical and Cultural Perspectives
SOCI 343
Society, Politics and Healthcare
POSC 653
Politics and Healthcare
SOCI 311
Sociology of Health & Illness
SOCI 313
Mental Health & Well Being
HDFS/SOCI 349
Aging & Society
WOMS 233
Women, Biology and Medicine
WOMS 389
Topics: Women and Health Issues
WOMS 414
Women and Gender in Healthcare
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
III. MEDICAL/DENTAL PRACTICA
(select 2 of 3 practicums)
ARSC 480
Issues in Healthcare for Children and Families
ARSC 482
Issues in Public Health-Economics
SOCI 410
Health Services Practicum and Seminar
3
3
4
IV. MEDICAL/DENTAL SCHOLARS SPECIALIZATION
(a minimum of 6 credit hours in any one of the following three specialization areas are required)
1. BIOETHICS
HLTH 241 OR PHIL 241
PHIL 202 OR WOMS
203
PHIL 203
PHIL 246
PHIL 313
PHIL/ WOMS 389
PHIL 444
Ethical Aspects of Healthcare OR Ethical Issues in Health Care 3
Contemporary Moral Problems
3
Ethics
Philosophical Perspectives of Medicine
Killing and Letting Die
Topics: Women and Health Issues
Medical Ethics
3
3
3
3
3
2. ADMINISTRATION AND PUBLIC POLICY
ACCT 200
Survey of Accounting
ECON 100
Economic Issues and Policies
ECON 390
Economics of Health Care (ECON 101 is a pre-requisite)
BUAD 100
Introduction to Business
UAPP 657
Health Policy (seniors only, ECON 100 or 101 recommended)
4
3
3
3
3
3. TRANSLATIONAL RESEARCH
Students participate in projects in basic clinical research under the supervision of faculty at the
University of Delaware, A.I. DuPont Hospital for Children, Christiana Care Health Services, and at Thomas
Jefferson or Temple University. Students write and defend a senior thesis at the end of their experiences.
Research Methods:
BISC 643 OR STAT 200 Biological Data Analysis OR Basic Statistical Methods
3
BISC 451 OR UNIV 401 Senior Thesis
3
BISC 452 OR UNIV 402 Senior Thesis
3
V. UNIVERSITY REQUIREMENTS
ENGL 110
Critical Reading and Writing (minimum grade C-)
3
First Year Experience (FYE)
0-4
Discovery Learning Experience (DLE)
3
Multi-cultural Course (MCC)
3
University Breadth Requirement (minimum grade C-)
12
Up to 3 credits from each of the University Breadth Requirement categories may be
used to simultaneously satisfy the corresponding College of Arts and Sciences Breadth
Requirements
VI. COLLEGE REQUIREMENTS
Second Writing Requirement: (minimum grade C-)
This course must be taken after completion of 60 credit hours. Appropriate writing
courses are designated in the semester's course offerings. Only the specific sections
designated each academic term will satisfy the Second Writing Requirement. Please
check the UDSIS registration system to ascertain whether a particular course section
will be offered as second writing course.
3
Mathematics:
MATH 241
OR
MATH 221
3-4
Analytic Geometry/Calculus A (Biology Major Requirement)
OR
Calculus I
Foreign Language: (minimum grade D-)
Completion of the intermediate-level course (107 or 112 or 202) in an ancient or
modern language. Or, exemption (0cr. awarded).
0-12
COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES BREADTH REQUIREMENTS: (minimum grade C-)
18
(Minimum of 6 credits each in Groups A, B, and C) Up to 3 credits from each of the
University Breadth Requirements categories may be used to simultaneously satisfy the
corresponding College of Arts and Sciences Breadth Requirements.
ELECTIVES
After required courses are completed sufficient elective credits must be taken to meet the minimum
credit requirement for the degree.
BALS-MDSP REQUIRES A MINIMUM OF 60 CREDITS AT THE 300-LEVEL OR HIGHER
DEGREE CREDITS TO TOTAL A MINIMUM OF
124
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MODIFICATIONS “FAQ’s”
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Medical Scholars Program open to all students at the University of Delaware?
Yes - Currently 60% of students at the University of Delaware are from out of state and the Program reflects
this percentage.

Is this an accelerated program?
No. It is an eight-year program - four years at the University of Delaware and four years at the Sidney
Kimmel Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University or the Kornberg School of Dentistry at Temple
University.

What are the criteria for acceptance into the Interest Group of the Medical/Dental Scholars
Program (MDSP)?

approximately 1800 SATs (Reading Comprehension, Math, and Writing/Essay);

B+ in high school studies (math, science, social science and humanities, foreign language);

demonstrated commitment to health care or dental related career;
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a GPA of 3.5 in both science/non-science courses by the time the student is selected at the end of
sophomore year.
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How can I apply to the Interest Group and join the Program?
To join the Interest Group, second semester freshmen students are invited to attend an Orientation Meeting.
At this meeting you will be given a detailed description of the MDSP Program and meet the Director,
Coordinator, other faculty, and MDSP students. You will receive a packet of information with a request to
return particular forms to the MDSP Office. Upon completion and return of these forms, you will be a
member of the Interest group.

If I am a transfer student to the University of Delaware, can I be admitted into the Interest
Group?
Yes, it is possible but may result in at least one additional year of study at the University of Delaware to
complete the major associated with this program.

How many students apply to the program each year and how many are admitted?
Approximately 30-70 students enter the Interest group in the second semester of their freshman year.
Currently all qualified students may be selected from this group for the program with Thomas Jefferson at
the end of the sophomore year. The Temple program in dentistry is limited to 5 students per year.

How many students are admitted to Jefferson each year through MDSP?
Currently an average of 15 students are conditionally accepted each year through the program if they meet
the final criteria for acceptance: 3.5 GPA both in the sciences and non-sciences; an acceptable score in the
Medical College Acceptance Test (MCAT).

How many students are admitted to Temple each year through MDSP?
It is anticipated that a maximum of 5 graduating seniors in the MDSP will matriculate in the Kornberg School
of Dentistry upon successful completion/compliance with all early conditional acceptance criteria.

What happens to those graduating seniors in the MDSP who fail to comply with early
conditional acceptance criteria? Upon graduation those students who fail to obtain any of the final
acceptance/compliance criteria may still earn a BALS degree from the MDSP and will be encouraged to apply
to Jefferson/Temple as well as other medical or dental schools through either AMCAS or AADSAS.
SIDE-BY-SIDE COMPARISON
CURRENT
PROPOSE
D
Medical Scholars Program Requirements
Medical/Dental Scholars Program
(see UD catalog for additional information)
Minimum program requirements
(University of Delaware and Jefferson Medical College)
(see UD catalog for additional information)
Minimum program requirements
(University of Delaware, Thomas Jefferson
University/Temple University)

Core-Prerequisite Courses (approx. 41 credits)

Humanities and Social Sciences (9 credits)

Medical Practica (6 credits)

Medical Scholars Specialization (6 credits from one of 3
areas)

Bioethics

Administration and Public Policy

Translational Research

Scholarly Work (optional – see MSP Advisor)

College and University Requirements

Sufficient additional elective credits in order to meet
minimum requirements for the degree (124 credits)
College of Arts and Sciences Medical Studies Curriculum
for Bachelor of Arts Degree in Liberal Studies (BALS)
Degree
I. CORE-PREREQUISITE COURSES
(The following are required)
BISC 207 - Introductory Biology I
BISC 208 - Introductory Biology II
BISC 306 - General Physiology
BISC 403 - Genetic and Evolutionary Biology
CHEM 103 - General Chemistry
CHEM 104 - General Chemistry
CHEM 321 - Organic Chemistry & Lab
CHEM 322 - Organic Chemistry & Lab
CHEM 527 – Introduction to Biochemistry
PHYS 201 - Introductory Physics I
PHYS 202 - Introductory Physics II
PSYC 100 – General Psychology
Select one of the following two courses:
BISC 305 - Cell Physiology
or
BISC 401 - Molecular Biology of the Cell
II. HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCE
(9 credits from among the following are required)
HIST 382 - History of Western Medicine
HIST 449 - Seminar: Science, Technology and
Medicine
HDFS 201 - Life Span Development
HDFS 221 - Child Development

Core-Prerequisite Courses (approx. 41 credits)

Humanities and Social Sciences (9 credits)

Medical Practica (6 credits)

Medical Scholars Specialization (6 credits from one of
3 areas)

Bioethics

Administration and Public Policy

Translational Research

Scholarly Work (optional – see MDSP Advisor)

College and University Requirements

Sufficient additional elective credits in order to meet
minimum requirements for the degree (124 credits)
College of Arts and Sciences Medical/Dental Studies
Curriculum for Bachelor of Arts Degree in Liberal
Studies (BALS) Degree
I. CORE-PREREQUISITE COURSES
(The following are required)
BISC 207 - Introductory Biology I
BISC 208 - Introductory Biology II
BISC 306 - General Physiology
BISC 403 - Genetic and Evolutionary Biology
CHEM 103 - General Chemistry
CHEM 104 - General Chemistry
CHEM 321 - Organic Chemistry & Lab
CHEM 322 - Organic Chemistry & Lab
CHEM 527 – Introduction to Biochemistry
PHYS 201 - Introductory Physics I
PHYS 202 - Introductory Physics II
PSYC 100 – General Psychology
Select one of the following two courses:
BISC 305 - Cell Physiology
or
BISC 401 - Molecular Biology of the Cell
II. HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCE
(9 credits from among the following are required)
HIST 382 - History of Western Medicine
HIST 449 - Seminar: Science, Technology and
Medicine
HDFS 201 - Life Span Development
HDFS 221 - Child Development
HDFS 270 - Families and Development Disabilities
HDFS 329 - Adolescent Development
HDFS 401 - Foundations of Human Sexuality
HDFS 403 - Concepts in Gerontology
PSYC 325 - Child Psychology
PSYC 420 - Mental Illness: Historical and Cultural
Perspectives
SOCI 343 – Society, Politics and Healthcare
POSC 653 - Politics and Healthcare
SOCI 311 - Sociology of Health & Illness
SOCI 313 - Mental Health & Well Being
HDFS/SOCI 349 - Aging & Society
WOMS 233 - Women, Biology and Medicine
WOMS 389 – Topics: Women and Health Issues
WOMS 414 – Women and Gender in Healthcare
III. MEDICAL PRACTICA
(select 2 of 3 practicum's for 3 credits each...6 credits
total)
ARSC 480 - Issues in Healthcare for Children and
Families
ARSC 482 - Issues in Public Health-Economics
SOCI 410 - Health Services Practicum and Seminar
IV. MEDICAL SCHOLARS SPECIALIZATION
(a minimum of 6 credit hours in any one of the
following three specialization areas are required)
1. BIOETHICS
HLTH 241 – Ethical Aspects of Healthcare
or
PHIL 241 – Ethical Issues in Health Care
PHIL 202 - Contemporary Moral Problems
or
WOMS 203 – Contemporary Moral Problems
PHIL 203 - Ethics
PHIL 246 - Philosophical Perspectives of Medicine
PHIL 313 - Killing and Letting Die
PHIL/WOMS 389 - Topics: Women and Health Issues
PHIL 444 - Medical Ethics
2. ADMINISTRATION AND PUBLIC POLICY
ACCT 200 - Survey of Accounting
ECON 100 - Economic Issues and Policies
ECON 390 - Economics of Health Care (ECON 151 is a
pre-requisite)
BUAD 100 - Introduction to Business
UAPP 657 - Health Policy (seniors only, ECON 100 or 151
recommended)
3. TRANSLATIONAL RESEARCH
Students participate in projects in basic clinical research
under the supervision of faculty at the University of
Delaware, A.I. DuPont Hospital for Children or Christiana
Care Hospital. Students write and defend a senior thesis
at the end of their experiences.
HDFS 270 - Families and Development Disabilities
HDFS 329 - Adolescent Development
HDFS 401 - Foundations of Human Sexuality
HDFS 403 - Concepts in Gerontology
PSYC 325 - Child Psychology
PSYC 420 - Mental Illness: Historical and Cultural
Perspectives
SOCI 343 – Society, Politics and Healthcare
POSC 653 - Politics and Healthcare
SOCI 311 - Sociology of Health & Illness
SOCI 313 - Mental Health & Well Being
HDFS/SOCI 349 - Aging & Society
WOMS 233 - Women, Biology and Medicine
WOMS 389 – Topics: Women and Health Issues
WOMS 414 – Women and Gender in Healthcare
III. MEDICAL PRACTICA
(select 2 of 3 practicum's for 3 credits each...6
credits total)
ARSC 480 - Issues in Healthcare for Children and
Families
ARSC 482 - Issues in Public Health-Economics
SOCI 410 - Health Services Practicum and Seminar
IV. MEDICAL/DENTAL SCHOLARS SPECIALIZATION
(a minimum of 6 credit hours in any one of the
following three specialization areas are required)
1. BIOETHICS
HLTH 241 – Ethical Aspects of Healthcare
or
PHIL 241 – Ethical Issues in Health Care
PHIL 202 - Contemporary Moral Problems
or
WOMS 203 – Contemporary Moral Problems
PHIL 203 - Ethics
PHIL 246 - Philosophical Perspectives of Medicine
PHIL 313 - Killing and Letting Die
PHIL/WOMS 389 - Topics: Women and Health Issues
PHIL 444 - Medical Ethics
2. ADMINISTRATION AND PUBLIC POLICY
ACCT 200 - Survey of Accounting
ECON 100 - Economic Issues and Policies
ECON 390 - Economics of Health Care (ECON 151 is a
pre-requisite)
BUAD 100 - Introduction to Business
UAPP 657 - Health Policy (seniors only, ECON 100 or 151
recommended)
3. TRANSLATIONAL RESEARCH
Students perform projects in basic clinical research
under the supervision of faculty at the University of
Delaware, A.I. DuPont Hospital for Children, Christiana
Care Health Services, Thomas Jefferson, and/or Temple
University. Students write and defend a senior thesis.
Research Methods:
College of Health Sciences students:
HESC 400 - Research Methods (STAT 200 pre-requisite)
College of Arts & Sciences students:
BISC 643 - Biological Data Analysis
or
STAT 200 - Basic Statistical Methods
BISC 451 or UNIV 401 - Senior Thesis
BISC 452 or UNIV 402 - Senior Thesis
Research Methods:
College of Health Sciences students:
HESC 400 - Research Methods (STAT 200 pre-requisite)
College of Arts & Sciences students:
BISC 643 - Biological Data Analysis
or
STAT 200 - Basic Statistical Methods
BISC 451 or UNIV 401 - Senior Thesis
BISC 452 or UNIV 402 - Senior Thesis
V. UNIVERSITY REQUIREMENTS
Credit Hours
ENGL 110 Critical Reading and Writing
3
First Year Experience (FYE)
0-4
Discovery Learning Experience (DLE)
3
Multi-cultural Course (MCC)
3
Breadth Requirements
12
(Up to 3 credits from each of the University
Breadth Requirement categories may be used
to simultaneously satisfy the College of Arts and
Sciences Breadth Requirements)*1
V. UNIVERSITY REQUIREMENTS
Credit Hours
ENGL 110 Critical Reading and Writing
3
First Year Experience (FYE)
0-4
Discovery Learning Experience (DLE)
3
Multi-cultural Course (MCC)
3
Breadth Requirements
12
(Up to 3 credits from each of the University
Breadth Requirement categories may be used
to simultaneously satisfy the College of Arts and
Sciences Breadth Requirements)*1
VI. COLLEGE REQUIREMENTS
Credit Hours
Foreign Language
0-12
Second Writing Requirement
3
(Taken after completion of 60 credits)
Mathematics
MATH 241 Analytic Geometry/Calculus A
(Biology Major Requirement)
4
or
MATH 221 Calculus I
3
Breadth Requirements
18
(Minimum of 6 credits each in Groups A, B,
and C)*1 Up to 3 credits from each of the
University Breadth Requirements categories may be
used to simultaneously satisfy the College of Arts and
Sciences Breadth Requirements.
VI. COLLEGE REQUIREMENTS
Credit Hours
Foreign Language
0-12
Second Writing Requirement
3
(Taken after completion of 60 credits)
Mathematics
MATH 241 Analytic Geometry/Calculus A
(Biology Major Requirement)
4
or
MATH 221 Calculus I
3
Breadth Requirements
18
(Minimum of 6 credits each in Groups A, B,
and C)*1 Up to 3 credits from each of the
University Breadth Requirements categories may be
used to simultaneously satisfy the College of Arts and
Sciences Breadth Requirements.
BALS-MSP Degree: 124 credits (60 cr. at 300 level)*2
BALS-MDSP Degree: 124 credits (60 cr. at 300 level)*2
2
* ELECTIVES – Sufficient elective credits must be taken to
meet the minimum credit requirement for the degree.
2
* ELECTIVES – Sufficient elective credits must be taken to
meet the minimum credit requirement for the degree.