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Special Programs
Premedical Programs
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:
� Applied Sciences for the Professions, with a concentration
in biology, chemistry, molecular biochemistry and biophysics,
physics or psychology (see p. 34, 39, 86).
� Engineering (chemical, environmental, electrical,
metallurgical and materials, mechanical) with a minor
in premedical studies (see p. 50, 72, 80, 105).
� Computer Science with a minor in premedical studies
(see p. 66, 105).
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 school requirements
and to prepare for the Medical College Admission Test
(MCAT) in the junior year.
Post-Baccalaureate Premedical Program
IIT prepares college graduates for application and admission
to medical school. In many cases, post-baccalaureate students
were not pre-med in college and took few, if any, premedical
science courses. In other cases, post-baccalaureate students
are not recent graduates and wish to refresh their knowledge,
improve their grade point averages, or prepare for the
Medical College Admission Test (MCAT). Post-baccalaureate
IIT Undergraduate Bulletin 1999-2001
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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, PHYS 123,
PHYS 221, BIOL 107, BIOL 109, BIOL 115, BIOL 117.
To improve MCAT scores, BIOL 403 and BIOL 404 are
recommended instead of BIOL 117. To improve performance
during the first year in medical school, BIOL 430 and BIOL
445 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:
Anna Dollar (Chair) (MMAE)
Dean Chapman (BCPS)
Martha Evens (CS)
Krishna Pagilla (CHEE)
Hamid Arastoopaur (CHEE)
Robert Roth (BCPS)
Tamara Sher (PSYC)
Miles Wernick (ECE)
Premedical Office:
116 Engineering 1
312.567.8852
Premedical Programs Home Page:
http://www.iit.edu/~premed/
students enroll on a full-time or a part-time basis in regular
courses along with other IIT students and are advised by the
IIT Premedical Advisory Committee. Students in the
program have complete access to courses, faculty advising,
student services, and campus facilities.
For more information, contact the Premedical Office.