The Health
Career
Experience
and Advising
at Dartmouth
The Nathan Smith
Society
Veterinary Medicine
Dental Medicine
Public & Global Health
Speakers
• Lee Witters, Faculty Advisor, Health Professions
Program & Nathan Smith Society; Professor,
Biology/Medicine/Biochemistry
• Sarah Berger, Health Professions Program Advisor
• Jon Kull, Professor of Chemistry
• Carl Thum, Academic Skills Center
• Marietta Smith ‘12
• Michael Randall ‘12
Other Key People
• Dr. Robert Keene, DMD, Pre-Dental Advisor
• Annette Hamilton, Health Professions Program
Administrative Coordinator
A “To-Do” List
•
Join the Nathan Smith Society one of three ways:
1. Sign sheets on clipboards being passed around
2. Enroll on NSS web site
3. Blitz ‘Nathan.Smith.Society@dartmouth.edu’
Nathan Smith Society Events
Winter/Spring/Summer Terms 2011
• DHMC Shadowing Program
• Community Veterinary Shadowing
Program
• Community Dental Shadowing
Program
• Dartmouth Ears (a patient
visiting program at DHMC)
• Dartmouth TALES (visitation
with Alzheimer patient/family)
• ‘Dinner with a Doc/Vet/Dentist’
Program
• DMS “Interest Groups” & Alumni
Workshops
• Narrative Medicine Workshop
• ‘Take a Med Student to Lunch’
Program
• “Mock Admissions”
• Paying for Medical School (DMS
Financial Aid office)
• Senior Night
• DC/DMS Night
• Workshops on
Medical/Dental/Vet School
Application
• NSS Research Opportunities
Database
• MD/PhD, MD/MBA programs
A “To-Do” List
•
Join the Nathan Smith Society one of three ways:
1. Sign sheets on clipboards being passed around
2. Enroll on NSS web site
3. Blitz ‘Nathan.Smith.Society@dartmouth.edu’
•
Visit the NSS web site (www.dartmouth.edu/~nss)
and review the document entitled “Advice for
Entering Students’
–
While there,“self-enroll” on NSS Blackboard site
(instructions on NSS home page)
A “To-Do” List
•
Join the Nathan Smith Society one of three ways:
1.
2.
3.
•
Visit the NSS web site (www.dartmouth.edu/~nss)
and review the document entitled “Advice for
Entering Students’
–
•
Sign sheets on clipboards being passed around
Enroll on NSS web site
Blitz ‘nss’
While there,“self-enroll” on NSS Blackboard site
(instructions on NSS home page)
Hang onto the info sheets being passed out
–
Key points of contact and advice for curricular and
extracurricular decisions AND a D-planning document
Six “Helpful Hints”
Six “Helpful Hints”
1. Dartmouth does not have a specific pre-med or pre-health
curriculum. Major in what you enjoy and are interested in, but
bear in mind that you must be able to demonstrate scientific aptitude
and excellence. A wide experience in the humanities and social
sciences is a real asset to a health career, as well.
Not “premed”
Six “Helpful Hints”
2.
Most Dartmouth students initiate application to med/vet/dental
school at end of senior year or as alums, rather than spring of
junior year, creating one or more “gap years”.
EVERYONE SHOULD CONSIDER THIS OPTION TO SEE
WHAT IMPACT THIS WOULD HAVE ON YOUR
DARTMOUTH EXPERIENCE
(examples: course flexibility, FSP/LSA, curricular/major options,
avoiding “doubling up”, building your credentials, athletics)!
Later is
greater?
Six “Helpful Hints”
3. Choose your first year courses (and especially your fall term
courses) carefully with the advice of someone familiar with you,
the courses and with the pre-health requirements.
“Should I ease into a college science-based curriculum or not?
Biology
EnglishChemistry
Math • First Course?
Physics
Year Seminar Course?
Course?• Writing 5
Course?
• If exempted from Writing 5, a
?More
thanin literature in English,
?None of the
course
oneComparative
of above
Literature or above
Linguistics Dept (“literature” in
title a good idea). NOT any other
literature, even if taught in English
(e.g. Russian Literature)
Speakers
• Lee Witters, Faculty Advisor, Health Professions
Program & Nathan Smith Society; Professor,
Biology/Medicine/Biochemistry
• Sarah Berger, Health Professions Program Advisor
• Jon Kull, Professor of Chemistry
• Carl Thum, Academic Skills Center
• Marietta Smith ‘12
• Michael Randall ‘12
Other Key People
• Dr. Robert Keene, DMD, Pre-Dental Advisor
• Annette Hamilton, Health Professions Program
Administrative Coordinator
Math Options
General requirement: Two math courses (calculus, statistics)
Math 3
Introduction
To Calculus
Math 1/2
Calculus
With Algebra
(by invitation)
Have Math 3
Credit?
Wait??
Math 8
(Variable Calculus)
OR ABOVE
Take a Math course if needed
for beginning chemistry
sequence!
Chemistry Options
General requirement: Two terms general chemistry with lab;
Two terms organic chemistry with lab; biochemistry (some)
Chemistry 2
Quantitative
Reasoning
in Chemistry
Pre-Req
Chemistry 5
General Chemistry
(Second term is Chem 6)
Math 3
Pre-Req(or Math 3 credit
or Math 1/2)
(by invitation)
Chem 5 also available in winter term
(Chem 6 in spring & fall)
Chem 10 (by exam) “counts” for 2-term general chem requirement
ANOTHER OPTION
Biology-Chemistry 8/9
Stay tuned!
Physics Options
General requirement: Two physics courses (with labs)
Math 3
Pre-Requisite
Physics 3
General Physics I
Many pre-health
students defer
physics till later,
since it, unlike Bio 11
& Chem 5, is not a
pre-req for other
required pre-health
courses
Math 3 and 8
Pre-requisite
(or concurrent Math 8)
 Physics 13
Introductory Physics I
Physics 4
Physics 14
General Physics II
Introductory Physics II
Offered winter &
spring terms
Offered winter &
spring terms
Usually taken by intended physics/math majors or with strong
background in physics & math
Biology Options
Minimum** required: 2 Biology courses with labs
Want background
in human biology to orient
your other studies?
Uncertain about rigor of college
science courses?
Testing your interest in health
or biology?
Biology 11
The Science of Life
(no lab)
Biology 2
Human Biology
(no lab)
** More strongly recommended
2 offerings in fall:
(Biology in the News;
DNA to Diversity)
1 offering in winter:
(Cooperation & Conflict)
& 1 in spring:
(Emerging Infectious Diseases)
Lab Courses
Biology 12 (Cell Biology)
Biology 13 (Genetics)
Biology 14 (Physiology)
Biology 15 (Microevolution)
Biology 16 (Ecology)
NEW OPTION Fall/Winter 11-12!
Biology-Chemistry 8/9
Chemical Principles/Biologic Processes
• Two-term nterdisciplinary class combining principles of
both disciplines
• Taken together over two consecutive terms, this option
gives credit for Chem 5 and takes place of Bio 11, thus
serves as pre-requisite for Biology lab classes and for
Chemistry 6.
• If a student takes only the one term (8) it will count as a
distributive, but NOT towards any pre-requisites.
• Along with its interdisciplinary goal, it is also aimed at
giving students more time to learn the Chem 5 material.
• The enrollment in this class is capped at 80 students.
• Pre-requisites:
•
•
Math 3 (can be concurrent)
NO pre-matriculation credit for Chemistry 5
CHANGES COMING
Possible New Directions/Courses Needed
• Course Requirements
• Biochemistry
• Statistics
• Course Recommendations (?)
• Introductory Psychology
• Introductory Sociology
• 2015 MCAT Exam Changes
Taking More Than One…. or None …
Among Math, Chem & Bio Courses?
“Should I ease into a college science-based curriculum or not?
OTHER
MATH
CHEM 5
CHEM 2
Writing 5 (or 2)
or lst Yr
Seminar
Writing 5 (or 2)
or lst Yr
Seminar
MATH
CHEM 5
BIO 2
BIO 2
Writing 5 (or 2)
or lst Yr
Seminar
CHEM 5
PHYSICS 3
BIO 11
Writing 5 (or 2)
or lst Yr
Seminar
Writing 5 (or 2)
or lst Yr
Seminar
Writing 5 (or 2)
or lst Yr
Seminar
MATH
CHEM 5
BIO 11
Writing 5 (or 2)
or lst Yr
Seminar
MATH?
OTHER
Writing 5 (or 2)
or lst Yr
Seminar
Many combinations possible (only some shown)!
Taking More Than One…. or None …
Among Math, Chem & Bio Courses?
“Should I ease into a college science-based curriculum or not?
Take-Away Message
OTHER
MATH
MATH
MATH
Have a conversation about YOU and your specific goals,
aspirations
CHEM 5 background
BIO 2with a knowledgeable
BIO 11
CHEM 2 and scholastic
advisor before committing
to a specific
schedule
and
Writing 5class
(or 2)
Writing 5 (or 2)
Writing 5 (or 2)
Writing 5 (or 2)
or lst Yr
or lst Yr
or lst Yr
keep on talking
to knowledgeable
advisors
as you proceed
or lst Yr
Seminar
Seminar
Seminar
Seminar
through Dartmouth!
Writing 5 (or 2)
or lst Yr
Seminar
Writing 5 (or 2)
or lst Yr
Seminar
Your first year faculty advisor
MATH?
Writing 5 (or 2)
or lst Yr
Seminar
A pre-health advisor
OTHER
CHEM 5
CHEM 5
CHEM 5
(Walk-in D-plan help Monday Sept 19, 9:00 AM-4:00 PM;
Writing 5 (or 2)
125 Haldeman;
new group everyBIO
30 11
minutes) and
or lstin
Yr HPP
BIO 2
PHYSICS 3
Seminar
office (11 Parkhurst) weekly (hours to be e-mailed
&
posted on home page of Nathan Smith Society)
Many combinations possible (only some shown)!
Six “Helpful Hints”
4. Get to know your professors (as mentors & future letter writers)
USE OFFICE HOURS!
Six “Helpful Hints”
5. Learn to write well! The process of med/vet/dental school
application will emphasize your verbal reasoning skills and
ability to write well-structured and reasoned essays (MCAT;
applications to schools). In addition to working with professors,
use the Student Center for Research, Writing, and Information
Technology (RWiT) whenever you have the opportunity.
Six “Helpful Hints”
6. Participate in extracurricular activities that abut on the health
care profession and service to society; sustain your involvement,
so that your humanity, creativity and impact are evident.
Evaluating Beyond Grades,MCAT/DAT/GRE Scores and
Prior Experiences in Health
Skills & Abilities
• Active listener
• Problem solver
• Communicator
(oral, written)
• Critical thinker
• Multilingual
Personal & Professional Characteristics
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
Resiliency
Integrity/Judgment
Adaptability
Persistence
Motivation
Intellectual curiosity
Empathy
Altruistic service
Speakers
• Lee Witters, Faculty Advisor, Health Professions
Program & Nathan Smith Society; Professor,
Biology/Medicine/Biochemistry
• Sarah Berger, Health Professions Program Advisor
• Jon Kull, Professor of Chemistry
• Carl Thum, Academic Skills Center
• Marietta Smith ‘12
• Michael Randall ‘12
Other Key People
• Dr. Robert Keene, DMD, Pre-Dental Advisor
• Annette Hamilton, Health Professions Program
Administrative Coordinator
What & Where is Pre-Health
Advising at Dartmouth?
I must be at the
rear entrance
to Parkhurst!
Weekly walk-in
office hours
(posted on NSS and NSS
Blackboard sites)
Speakers
• Lee Witters, Faculty Advisor, Health Professions
Program & Nathan Smith Society; Professor,
Biology/Medicine/Biochemistry
• Sarah Berger, Health Professions Program Advisor
• Jon Kull, Professor of Chemistry
• Carl Thum, Academic Skills Center
• Marietta Smith ‘12
• Michael Randall ‘12
Other Key People
• Dr. Robert Keene, DMD, Pre-Dental Advisor
• Annette Hamilton, Health Professions Program
Administrative Coordinator
Speakers
• Lee Witters, Faculty Advisor, Health Professions Program & Nathan Smith
Society; Professor, Biology/Medicine/Biochemistry
• Sarah Berger, Health Professions Program Advisor
• Jon Kull, Professor of Chemistry
• Carl Thum, Academic Skills Center
• Marietta Smith ‘12
• Michael Randall ‘12
Other Key People
• Dr. Robert Keene, DMD, Pre-Dental Advisor
• Annette Hamilton, Health Professions Program Administrative
Coordinator
Lee Witters & Sarah Berger will be
available to assist you in choosing your fall
courses on Monday, September 19, from
9:00 AM to 4:00 PM, 125 Haldeman
(new group every 30 minutes on the hour &
half hour)
Pre-Health Students at Dartmouth
• Medicine
– Marietta Smith ’12
– Michael Randall ‘12
• Dentistry
– Dr. Robert Keene (Robert.C.Keene@dartmouth.edu)
– Allison Clark ‘12 & Alicia Kim ‘12
• Veterinary Medicine
– Michelle Evans ‘13
– Sean Kaufman ‘13
And don’t forget the web site for the Nathan Smith
Society www.dartmouth.edu/~nss
Be sure to put your name on clipboard
sign-in sheets before you leave today