Special Programs Premedical Programs IIT provides excellent preparation for students planning to attend medical or other health-related pr<strong>of</strong>essional 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 Pr<strong>of</strong>essions, 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 <strong>of</strong> medicine. Physicians who have a strong technical background will be among the best prepared to utilize the new technology. IIT’s curricula emphasize technical pr<strong>of</strong>iciency as well as communication and teamwork, which help students develop the interpersonal skills that are critical in the health pr<strong>of</strong>essions. 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 <strong>of</strong> 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 <strong>Copyright</strong> & <strong>Disclaimer</strong> <strong>Information</strong>: <strong>Copyright</strong> © 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007. CollegeSource®, Inc. and Career Guidance Foundation. CollegeSource® digital catalogs are derivative works owned and copyrighted by CollegeSource®, Inc. and Career Guidance Foundation. Catalog content is owned and copyrighted by the appropriate school. While CollegeSource®, Inc. and Career Guidance Foundation provides information as a service to the public, copyright is retained on all digital catalogs. <strong>Copyright</strong> & <strong>Disclaimer</strong> <strong>Information</strong>: <strong>Copyright</strong> © 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007. CollegeSource®, Inc. and Career Guidance Foundation. CollegeSource® digital catalogs are derivative works owned and copyrighted by CollegeSource®, Inc. and Career Guidance Foundation. Catalog content is owned and copyrighted by the appropriate school. While CollegeSource®, Inc. and Career Guidance Foundation provides information as a service to the public, copyright is retained on all digital catalogs. The following is a list <strong>of</strong> IIT science courses that fulfill the premedical requirements <strong>of</strong> 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 <strong>of</strong> 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 <strong>of</strong> 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.
<strong>Illinois</strong> <strong>Institute</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Technology</strong> Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC) <strong>Copyright</strong> & <strong>Disclaimer</strong> <strong>Information</strong>: <strong>Copyright</strong> © 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007. CollegeSource®, Inc. and Career Guidance Foundation. CollegeSource® digital catalogs are derivative works owned and copyrighted by CollegeSource®, Inc. and Career Guidance Foundation. Catalog content is owned and copyrighted by the appropriate school. While CollegeSource®, Inc. and Career Guidance Foundation provides information as a service to the public, copyright is retained on all digital catalogs. <strong>Copyright</strong> & <strong>Disclaimer</strong> <strong>Information</strong>: <strong>Copyright</strong> © 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007. CollegeSource®, Inc. and Career Guidance Foundation. CollegeSource® digital catalogs are derivative works owned and copyrighted by CollegeSource®, Inc. and Career Guidance Foundation. Catalog content is owned and copyrighted by the appropriate school. While CollegeSource®, Inc. and Career Guidance Foundation provides information as a service to the public, copyright is retained on all digital catalogs. Special Programs ROTC programs are available as minors in the regular IIT degree. ROTC/IIT combined scholarships in many cases allow degree programs. These programs enable men and women to winners to attend IIT free <strong>of</strong> charge. Contact the IIT become commissioned <strong>of</strong>ficers in the U.S. Air Force, Army, Admission Office or any <strong>of</strong> IIT’s ROTC departments for Marine Corps or Navy upon graduation with a bachelor’s scholarship/program information. VanderCook College <strong>of</strong> Music Full-time IIT students in good standing may take courses <strong>of</strong>fered at VanderCook College <strong>of</strong> Music without additional tuition payment. Some non-performance VanderCook courses may be used to satisfy part <strong>of</strong> the general education requirement for an IIT degree. Performance courses may be used as free electives. Admission to VanderCook courses is on a space-available basis, and students may be asked to audition or satisfy other requirements prior to acceptance into a VanderCook course. IIT students wishing to take courses at VanderCook College <strong>of</strong> Music should contact the Office <strong>of</strong> Educational Services or the Undergraduate College for further information. IIT Undergraduate Bulletin 1999-2001 113