West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine Q & A with Donna Polk, Admissions Counselor

1. When do you suggest students begin exploring medical programs? As soon as you have made the decision to pursue the medical field, you need to begin exploring programs.  This can be done in a variety of ways such as attending graduate fairs, presentations, open house events, and even contacting the program itself for a....

Research in Biomedicine

By Ty Steve, second-year MA in Biomedicine student When I finished my 45-minute presentation last December, I was able to take a deep breath and relax. The presentation was the last step in the entire research portion of the Biomedicine program. When I began the research process in the second semester of my first year,....

Tips for the Professional Health School Application Process

by Cheryl Doss Applying to professional health schools such as medical, dental, and physician assistant schools is probably the most intensive application process there is.  It is not something that can be done quickly or without careful thought.  Developing a plan to submit your application when the application cycle opens will relieve some of the....

The Medical School Interview Experience

By Jessica Simms Morris ’16 Ahhh, it’s that time of the year… medical school applications are in – you’re exhausted, and you’re completely broke.  And now, the waiting game begins (let’s be honest, it’s excruciatingly nerve-wracking). One of the most rewarding things about applying to medical school is receiving an interview.  YOU were chosen.  Out....

Be A Model

  We all are aware of ways to manage stress. Some examples are exercise, eating a healthy diet, getting plenty rest, prayer or meditation, engaging in a favorite hobby, etc.  But as the old saying goes, “It is a lot easier said than done.”  There is a tendency to push these activities aside when our....

Suter Science Seminar – Testing Short Circuits: Role of Neuropsychology in the Treatment of Pediatric Patients with Epilepsy by Dr. Jennifer Koop

By Uzair Ali, Second-year Student Dr. Jennifer Koop is a pediatric neuropsychologist and associate professor of neurology and neurosurgery at the Medical College of Wisconsin. Dr. Jennifer Koop is also the sister of faculty member Dr. Gregory Koop. Dr. Jennifer Koop presented on the role neuropsychology has in the treatment of pediatric epileptic patients are....

Studying for Success

by Alethea Gnanakan, first-year student Most students are equipped with the ambition, passion and the drive that stems from a genuine desire to serve communities through utilizing medical skill sets. The challenge on the road toward our dream is to accomplish all of our minor goals such as excelling on a test or a quiz.....

Coming Home

Two years can be seen as a short amount of time to build strong bonds, but that is just what happens in the MA in Biomedicine program.  We welcomed back a number of alumni recently at our Alumni/Student Reception held during EMU’s Centennial Homecoming and Family Weekend Celebration.  It was a wonderful time for our....