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Bachelor of Science/Doctor of Medicine
B.S./M.D. Fundamentals
The University of Akron has teamed with Northeastern Ohio Universities College of Medicine and Pharmacy (NEOUCOM) to offer this accelerated program, which allows you to earn a bachelor of science at The University of Akron and a doctor of medicine at NEOUCOM in six or seven years.
This program consists of two phases:
- Phase I - comprehensive undergraduate curriculum covering humanities, social studies and all basic premedical sciences.
- Phase II - medical school at NEOUCOM in Rootstown
- Certificate in Gerontology also available
Professional Preparation
The B.S./M.D. program trains you in the practice of medicine at the community level with a particular emphasis given to primary care and family medicine. You may choose to continue in more specialized areas within the medical profession.
Integrated Approach
In years four, five and six of the program, you will receive instruction and practical experience in such areas as internal medicine, surgery, pathology, pediatrics and obstetrics/gynecology at one or more of NEOUCOM's partner hospitals.
Our Faculty
- are innovative and interactive
- win teaching awards
- use multimedia technology to enhance classroom learning
Akron Advantage
Hands-on Research
The UA campus offers an array of research experiences.
- newly constructed, live-animal facility
- molecular biology center, including an automated DNA sequencer
- computer laboratory
Real-word Experience
At NEOUCOM, students receive instruction and practical experience in such areas as internal medicine, surgery, pathology, pediatrics and obstetrics/gynecology.
B.S./M.D. Student Organizations
Interact with other B.S./M.D. students and medical professionals through organizations such as:
- UA - Biology Club
- NEOUCOM offers a variety of student organizations, many geared to specific specialties
Sample Curriculum
Bachelor of Science/Doctor of Medicine Degree
| Summer Sessions prior to first year: | Second year: | ||
| Summer Session II: | Health Care Delivery Systems | ||
| BS/MD Orientation | Biochemistry I, II | ||
| Special Topics: CPR (eight weeks) | Animal Physiology, Lab | ||
| Principles of Chemistry I | Comp.Vertebrate Morphology, Lab | ||
| Principles of Chemistry I Lab | Analytical Geom. Calculus I | ||
| English Composition II Honors or Descriptive Computer Science |
Group electives | ||
| Free electives | |||
| Summer Session III: | 300/400 Biology course | ||
| Principles of Chemistry II |
Health Care Delivery Systems | ||
| Qualitative Analysis (Lab) | Cell Physiology, Lab | ||
| Medicine & the Humanities |
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| First year: | Analytical Geom. Calc I (if not fall) | ||
| Health Care Delivery Systems | MCAT (if not passed in August) | ||
| Principles of Biology I, II Labs | |||
| Organic Chemistry I, II Labs | Summer Sessions prior to third year: | ||
| Physics for Life Sciences I, II, Labs | Group or free electives | ||
| Physics Computations (Opt.) | |||
| Introduction to Public Speaking | 3 | Four additional credits in science can be transferred from NEOUCOM to total 130 credit hours for degree. |
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| Effective Oral Communication | 3 | ||
| Health Care Delivery Systems | Phase II of the program is taken at the NEOUCOM campus in Rootstown, Ohio. |
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| Introductory Statistics I, II (B.S./M.D.) | |||
| English Composition I Honors or English Composition II Honors or Descriptive Computer Science or Other group or elective |
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| Intro to Psych (self-paced or or regular) | |||
| English Composition II Honors | |||
| Group elective or Free electives |
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| Summer Session II: |
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| General Genetics (no lab) | |||
| Medical Seminar/Practicum I (eight weeks) | |||
| Physical Education | 1 | ||
| Summer Session III | |||
| Electives |
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| MCAT |
Career Opportunities
Degrees and Preparation
The B.S./M.D. prepares you to become a physician and continue training for specialties in the field of medicine, if you so choose.
Career Outlook
The job outlook for physicians is bright as continued expansion of the health care industry, coupled with a growing and aging population, fuels the demand for their services. Prospects may be better for primary care physicians; however, specialists will notice an increased need for their services as patients demand access to specialty care.
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