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Special Programs
IIT/Rush Medical College B.S./M.D. Early Admission Program (4+4)
The IIT/Rush Medical College Program is an early admission
program open to sophomores and to students
attending other colleges or universities who transfer to
IIT at the end of their sophomore year. Students must
demonstrate high academic standards and research experience
prior to admittance. This program is not open to
international students. The MCAT is required for tracking
purposes. Students admitted to this program will
IIT/Illinois College of Optometry B.S./O.D. Early Admission Program (3+4)
The IIT/ICO program is an early admission program open
to sophomores. Students admitted to the program complete
three years at IIT taking courses leading to a B.S.
in Biology and four years at Illinois College of Optometry.
Courses taken during the first year at ICO also count as
senior year level Biology courses. Students receive the
Premedical Programs
Department Web site: www.iit.edu/~premed
IIT provides excellent preparation for students planning
to attend medical or other health-related professional
schools. Students majoring in various fields, listed below,
earn a B.S. degree and, at the same time, fulfill the prerequisites
for medical school:
• Science (biology, chemistry, molecular biochemistry
and biophysics, physics) with a minor in premedical
studies (see p. 34, 138). Many science majors will
complete most of the courses required for the
Premedical curriculum as part of their major
requirements. These students will not qualify for
a Premedical Studies Minor.
• Engineering (chemical, electrical, materials science,
mechanical) with a minor in premedical studies
(see p. 64, 85, 112, 138).
• Computer science with a minor in premedical studies
(see p. 79, 138).
Rapidly advancing technology is changing the practice of
medicine. Physicians who have a strong technical background
will be among the best prepared to utilize the new
technology. IIT’s curricula emphasize technical proficiency
as well as communication and teamwork, which help students
develop the interpersonal skills that are critical in
the health professions.
Students interested in pursuing careers in medicine,
pharmacy, dentistry, osteopathy, optometry and veterinary
science should contact the Premedical Office for
further information.
Each student works with a departmental premedical
adviser to structure a course of study to meet medical
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complete their undergraduate B.S. degree at IIT in a
major of their choosing. As part of this experience, they
will participate in a year-long research project that
bridges engineering, science, and medicine. The final four
years are spent at Rush Medical College, during which
time the student earns the M.D. degree. This program is
designed for students who intend to become research-oriented
physicians.
B.S. in Biology from IIT after completing the first year at
ICO and receive the Doctor of Optometry degree after
completing all requirements at ICO. Students must maintain
high academic standards and perform satisfactorily
on the OPT (Optometry Admissions Test).
school requirements and to prepare for the Medical
College Admission Test (MCAT) in the junior year.
The following is a list of IIT science courses that fulfill
the premedical requirements of most medical schools:
CHEM 124, CHEM 125, CHEM 237, CHEM 239,
CHEM 240, PHYS 123, PHYS 221, BIOL 107, BIOL 109,
BIOL 115, BIOL 117. To improve performance during the
first year in medical school or to prepare for the MCAT,
BIOL 214, BIOL 430, BIOL 445 and PHYS 223 are
recommended.
The Premedical Advisory Committee members monitor
academic progress, gather information about volunteer
and research opportunities, guide the student through
the medical school application process, advise in choosing
a medical school and in preparation of the AMCAS application,
collect and prepare recommendation letters, and
assist in preparation for interviews with medical school
admission committees.
Premedical Advisory Committee:
Kathryn Spink (Chair) (BCPS)
Konstintinos Arfanakis (BME)
Nick Menhart (BCPS)
Victor Perez-Luna (CHEE)
Jialing Xiang (BCPS)
Cathie D’Amico, Coordinator
116 Engineering 1
Ext. 78852
Todd Kersh, Coordinator
182 Life Sciences
Ext. 77986