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Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (LECOM) Early Acceptance Program (EAP)

������̳ has partnered with Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (LECOM) to provide provisional early acceptance to LECOM’s College of Osteopathic Medicine. Those who continue to meet all the academic and GPA requirements while earning their undergraduate degree at ������̳ will be guaranteed acceptance into Lake Erie’s graduate medical program at its campuses in Pennsylvania, New York, and Florida.

Students accepted into the LECOM EAP will be required to complete their ������̳ Undergraduate Degree in one of the biological or physical sciences (eg. Biology, Biochemistry, Chemistry, Physics).

Minimum requirements for Phase 1 the LECOM EAP (HS Seniors & Oneonta undergrads who have not yet earned 60 credits):

• Students who do not obtain SAT Score (Math and Verbal Reasoning) of 1240 or higher on a single exam taken after 3/1/16 or an ACT Composite score greater than or equal to 26 on a single exam will either have to complete LECOM's MMS program with a 3.0 GPA or higher, or score a 500 on the MCAT for the medical program.
• A high school GPA of 3.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale.
• Students already attending ������̳ must have a cumulative overall GPA of 3.4 or higher and a science GPA of 3.2 or higher.
• Must have at least two years remaining as a full-time student at ������̳.
• Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident.
• Must not hold a bachelor’s degree or higher.

4+4 EAP Track – The student must have a provisional letter of acceptance in the EAP before starting their third year at ������̳. Upon completing four years of undergraduate study and meeting certain GPA and other requirements, they enter LECOM the following July. LECOM graduates receive a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.) degree.

The LECOM phase of this program may be completed in Erie, PA, Greensburg, PA, Elmira, NY or in Bradenton, FL. Students enrolled in the EAP may be exempt from taking the MCAT. An AACOMAS application will not be required.

LECOM is a private college with physical locations in Erie and Greensburg, Pennsylvania, Elmira, NY (new) and Bradenton, Florida. For more information, .

Purpose

The purpose of the ������̳-Utica University Early Assurance Program Accelerated Bachelor of Science Nursing Agreement (hereinafter “O-U EAP ABSN”) is to provide ������̳ Pre-Nursing students a seamless transition into (ABSN). The program also aims to address workforce development demand in the nursing field.

Eligibility

• ������̳ applicants who will be first-time, matriculated first-year students
• Current ������̳ students who have completed fewer than 90 college credits.

Framework

Students in the O-U EAP ABSN Pathway will complete their first bachelor’s degree at ������̳, followed by a second bachelor’s degree at Utica. Students are eligible to take the NCLEX-RN Licensing Exam after completion of the Utica Coursework and will have opportunities to interview for RN Positions within partner healthcare networks.

Curriculum Planning

������̳ Students are required to complete one of the following majors in conjunction with the Utica ABSN Prerequisite courses:

1. Anthropology, Health & Human Biology Concentration, B.A.
2. Biology, B.S
3. Communication Studies, B.S.
4. Philosophy, Applied Philosophy Concentration, B.A.
5. Sociology, Aging Studies Track, B.A.

Utica ABSN Prerequisite courses (courses require additional prerequisites):

1. General Prerequisites (Grade of “C” or better required)
   • Statistics
   • Life Span Development Psychology
2. Natural Science Prerequisites (overall 3.0 GPA or better required)
   • Anatomy & Physiology I + Lab
   • Anatomy & Physiology II + Lab
   • Inorganic Chemistry + Lab
   • Microbiology + Lab

Advising Support

• Students will receive advising for Major coursework via Faculty Advisor in their Major
• Students will receive advising for Pre-Nursing coursework via Pre-Health Program Director

Application Planning

Application to Utica’s 16-month ABSN Program is via Preferred Early Acceptance, with eligibility beginning at the end of the 2nd year at ������̳.

• Utica will process applications as they are received.
• Students will receive admission decision from Utica within 30 days.

Acceptance into Utica’s ABSN Program is provisional, pending successful completion of Oneonta Degree and remaining Utica ABSN prerequisite course and GPA requirements:

• cumulative GPA = 2.8 (minimum)
• science GPA = 3.0 (minimum)

Upon degree and prerequisite completion at ������̳, accepted students into Utica’s ABSN are given a seat for the cohort the following semester with a January, May, or August start date. Utica University’s ABSN Program is 16-months. Students can select from the Syracuse, NY or Latham, NY locations to pursue their degree.

Clinical experience is not required for admission to the Utica ABSN, though students are encouraged to pursue part-time or per diem Direct Patient Care experience during the summers and college breaks.

������̳ and Russell Sage College School of Health Sciences have developed a collaborative agreement to provide qualified students from ������̳ who wish to pursue a or Doctorate (OTD) in Occupational Therapy (OT) from the Russell Sage College School of Health Science preferred admission as indicated below.

Students complete four years and a bachelor's degree at ������̳ followed by two to three years of graduate study at Russell Sage College School of Health Sciences in Troy, NY.

Admission to Russell Sage’s MOT or OTD program is not guaranteed and is highly competitive.

The ������̳-Sage agreement provides for:

• Preferred acceptance (on a space available basis) into the Occupational Therapy Master’s or Doctorate degree programs at the Russell Sage College School of Health Sciences for students who have
  • a) completed a Russell Sage College School of Health Sciences application for OT and program-specific prerequisite courses
  • b) completed an acceptable series of courses at ������̳ leading to a baccalaureate degree
  • c) obtained a satisfactory recommendation from ������̳ faculty and an additional recommendation letter
• Waiver of the Russell Sage College School of Health Science application fee;
• Early acceptance;
• Access to Russell Sage College School of Health Science advisors to coordinate undergraduate electives and coursework to reduce or eliminate prerequisites in the graduate program
• Opportunity to apply early for Graduate Assistantships at Russell Sage College School of Health Science

Qualified students will:

• Submit application to SAGE prior to the June 1 deadline
• Complete prerequisite coursework prior to application to SAGE through the agreement
• Minimum overall 3.25 GPA includes:
  • completion of occupational therapy program prerequisite courses with grades of C or better (see prerequisite courses listed below)
  • prerequisite science GPA of 3.0 for Anatomy and Physiology I & Anatomy and Physiology II
• Earn a baccalaureate degree prior to entering the MOT Program
• Document completion of clinical observation hours under the supervision of an occupational therapist

To receive priority in placement in the OT Program students agree to submit the following information by June 1 of the year preceding graduation from ������̳:

1.

• The career goals essay & resume can be submitted with the online application.
• For OTD Candidates: Submission of a clear and concise personal essay supporting the applicant’s rationale to pursue the OTD as a degree with careful attention to your ideas toward a desired doctoral capstone experience. The doctoral capstone is a 14 week practicum experience in an advanced area of learning that occurs separate from your level II fieldwork experiences. Consider a topic area you may be interested in in any of the following areas of occupational therapy: clinical practice skills, research skills, administration, leadership, program and policy development, advocacy, education or theory development.
• The (clinical observation form, program prerequisite record and OT program academic standards statement) can be emailed as attachments to sgsadm@sage.edu.
  • Forms can be found at: https://www.sage.edu/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/OT-Supplemental-Forms-2021-22.pdf

2. Email the OT Department, sageot@sage.edu, and Russell Sage College School of Health Science Graduate Admissions, graduate@sage.edu, indicating application has been submitted via Articulation Agreement with indicated school.

3. Submit official transcripts from all college institutions attended.

4. Submit one letter of reference from the ������̳ faculty and an additional recommendation letter.

Within 30 Days of acceptance:

5. Make enrollment deposit of $500 (non-refundable, though to be applied toward graduate tuition).

Upon graduation from ������̳:

6. Submit official transcripts documenting completion of undergraduate degree arid OT Program prerequisite courses

7. Submit Clinical Observation Document: 20 hours of clinical observation with an occupational therapist for the MSOT, or 40 hours of clinical observation if applying for the OTD

Program Course Requirements for SAGE OT Articulation Agreement

• ANTH 1000: Introduction to Cultural Anthropology or SOC 1001: Introduction to Sociology
• Biology Course Sequence (previously BIOL 180: General Biology I & BIOL 181: General Biology II):
  • BIOL 1001: Investigative Biology Laboratory
  • BIOL 1002: Cellular Perspectives in Biology (prerequisite for BIOL 3202)
  • BIOL 1004: Organismal Perspectives in Biology
• BIOL 1008: Biological & Medical Terminology
• BIOL 3202: Human Anatomy & Physiology I (CHEM 1111 is a prerequisite for BIOL 3202)
• BIOL 3204: Human Anatomy & Physiology II
• PHYS 1030: General Physics I (Non-Calculus)
• PSYC 1000: Introductory Psychology
• PSYC 2450: Lifespan Development
• PSYC 3720: Introduction to Abnormal Psychology or PSYC 4720: Advanced Abnormal Psychology
• STAT 1010: Introduction to Statistics

������̳ & SUNY Optometry have developed an articulated 3+4 Joint Degree Program in Doctor of Optometry for qualified students applying for admission to in NY, NY. The 3+4 program requires three years & a bachelors degree at ������̳ followed by four years of graduate study at SUNY Optometry. Students should review for completion prior to applying to SUNY Optometry.​​​​​

Admission to SUNY Optometry's 3+4 program is not guaranteed and is highly competitive.

Application to the Joint Degree Program is a 2-step process:

• Step 1 is initiated either as a High School Student or at the end of the first year at ������̳
• Step 2 is initiated during fall semester of sophomore year and continues into the summer before the junior year at ������̳.

​​Additional information regarding the application process can be found in the and in more detail below:

As of 9/20/2022: Students interested in the SUNY Optometry 3+4 Joint Degree Program are required to major in either Biology or Chemistry.

Step 1: Apply to as a High School Senior (Option 1) or Undergraduate Student (Option 2):

Option 1: Apply to SUNY Optometry & ������̳ as Senior High School Student during the fall of senior year of high school

Timeline can be found on the

Beginning Fall of Senior Year of High School:

• Students must apply to ������̳ and during the fall of the senior year of high school.
• Submit to SUNY Optometry’s Office of Student Affairs:
  • Application Form
  • High School Transcripts
  • SAT/ACT scores
  • One letter of Recommendation
  • One-page essay on the topic “Why Optometry”

Applicants should note the important dates, including the SUNY Optometry application deadline of January 1.

SUNY Optometry will notify ������̳ of 3+4 Joint Degree enrolled students by May 30.

Requirements:

• Must be accepted into ������̳ as a freshman
• Must have total SATs of at least 1300 with the Math Score of at least 670, or 29 on the ACT
• Must have a high school grade average of at least 93 out of a 100
• Should be in the upper 10% of their high school class (depending on the reputation of the High School)
• Must have a definite interest in the profession of Optometry and explored it
• Must show evidence of community involvement
• Must have reasonable communication and interpersonal skills
• Must submit to an interview by a SUNY Optometry representative
• Must sign a FERPA authorization allowing release of education records to SUNY College of Optometry

Option 2: Apply to SUNY Optometry as a ������̳ Undergraduate student upon completion of the first year of college

Timeline can be found on the

Beginning end of First year at ������̳ (to be completed during your Sophomore year):

• Summer: June 15th - Oct. 15th: Electronic Application should be submitted via the (deadline: Oct. 15).
• Submit to SUNY Optometry’s Office of Student Affairs:
  • Application Form
  • College Transcripts (grades for freshman year must be reflected on transcript)
  • SAT/ACT scores
  • One letter of Recommendation
  • One-page essay on the topic “Why Optometry”
• Summer - early Fall (July - November): SUNY Interviews will be conducted (on SUNY Optometry’s campus or ������̳'s campus).
• Summer - early Fall (July - November): 2 - 3 weeks after Candidate Interview, SUNY Optometry will notify applicants their decision. Accepted students will receive a contract in which they will need to sign and submit to SUNY Optometry.
• By the end of the Fall Semester of Sophomore Year: Accepted contracts should be submitted by the applicant. SUNY Optometry will then forward contracts to program advisors at the affiliate institutions. SUNY Optometry will notify ������̳ of 3+4 Joint Degree enrolled students by end of Fall Semester of Sophomore Year.

Requirements:

• Must have an overall GPA of at least 3.3
• Must have an overall GPA of at least 3.3 in all math and science prerequisites taken with no individual grade below a “C”
• Submit SAT or ACT
• Must have a definite interest in the profession of Optometry and explored it
• Must show evidence of community involvement
• Must have reasonable communication and interpersonal skills
• Must submit to an interview by a SUNY Optometry representative
• Must sign a FERPA authorization allowing release of education records to SUNY College of Optometry

Step 2: Students accepted under Step 1, formally apply to SUNY Optometry Professional O.D. Program in the Summer between Sophomore and Junior Years

Application Process timeline (starting in Fall of Sophomore year):

• Fall of Sophomore year
  • Student provides to Pre-Health Program Coordinator confirmation of Step 1 acceptance into the 3+4 Joint Degree Program
  • Student meets with the Pre-Health Program Coordinator to discuss moving forward under Step 2 of the process
• December of Sophomore year:
  • Student request an evaluation letter compiled by the Pre-Health Professions Advisory Committee (HPAC) at ������̳
    • HPAC Interviews are only offered in the Spring, therefore 3+4 students should be prepared to interview with the HPAC in the Spring of their Sophomore year
    • Information on how to request your Final HPAC Evaluation (HPAC Letter) will be provided thorough OptomCAS
• Summer after Sophomore Year: Submit the routine application through OptomCAS required of all students between July 1 and October 1.
  • You can access the application online through OptomCAS, the centralized application system, at
    • Submit your undergraduate college transcripts to OptomCAS for verification. Submission information will be provided through OptomCAS.
    • DO NOT send your transcripts to SUNY Optometry at this point.
• Summer / Fall of Junior Year: Take the OAT Exam no later than December 30 of Junior year
  • it is recommend that you take the OAT the summer between your sophomore and junior years after completing all prerequisite science courses.
  • For details on the exam and testing locations, .
  • Have the scores sent directly to SUNY Optometry
• Fall / Winter of Junior Year: ​​Once the OptomCAS application has been sent to SUNY Optometry, and provided you have met the minimum requirements, applicants will be notified when to visit SUNY Optometry for a final interview.
• Spring of Junior Year: Students will be provided a decision by SUNY Optometry

Requirements:

• Maintain at least a 3.3 overall GPA
• Maintain at least a 3.3 overall GPA in the math and science prerequisites
  • no individual grade below a "C"
• OATs: Attain Academic Average and Total Science scores of 330 or greater
  • decision to accept subsection score below 330 will be made on a case-by-case basis
• Have submitted the required letters of recommendation (letters must be positive)
• Explore the profession extensively during the Summer by visiting several optometric practices so that you are familiar with the profession, it’s specialties, and the scope of optometric practice
• Submit to a final review at the SUNY College of Optometry during your 3rd undergraduate year
• Meet all the requirements of graduation for the undergraduate college/university attended.

The purpose of the 3+4 Accelerated BS BIOL-Pharm D with University at Buffalo School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences (UB SPPS) is to provide ������̳ Pre-Pharmacy students an accelerated pathway into UB’s SPPS, by accelerating their course of study by completing both their undergraduate degree and their Doctor of Pharmacy degree in approximately seven years of full-time study. The cooperative agreement also aims to address a critical workforce demand for pharmacists.

Framework

The 3+4 Accelerated BIOL-PharmD pathway requires completion of a minimum of 95 semester hours towards the ������̳ Biology BS Degree (details below) and 4 years of professional study at UB SPPS

Upon successful completion of the 1st year of professional study at UB SPPS, up to 25 semester hours will transfer back to ������̳ to complete the BS Biology degree.

Upon successful completion of 4 years at UB’s SPPS, students will be awarded the PharmD degree from the University at Buffalo School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences.

Eligibility

• ������̳ applicants who will be first-time, matriculated first-year students for fall 2025.
• Domestic and International Students

Curriculum Planning Process

• Students accepted into the 3+4 Accelerated PharmD w/ BIOL program must meet with a Pre-Health Advisor in ������̳’s Office of Health Careers starting at the beginning of their 1st semester, and continuing each semester while enrolled at ������̳, to review and plan Oneonta Phase coursework.
• Each student's course plan is based on their individual student academic needs to satisfy coursework requirements prior to application to UB SPPS at the end of their sophomore year at ������̳.
• Students will be required to have a 3.0 cumulative GPA and prerequisite science and math course GPA greater than 2.0 (courses noted with * below) by the end of the summer semester prior to fall admission at UB SPPS.

Application Process

Applicants to ������̳ must inform their Oneonta Admissions Counselor of their intent to pursue the 3+4 PharmD w/ BIOL Collaborative Program while enrolled at ������̳.

Upon acceptance & matriculation at ������̳, students will receive additional advising support through the Office of Health Careers and their Pre-Pharmacy Advisor (as above).

Upon successful completion of the second year of coursework at ������̳:

• Students will apply through the at the start of their junior year, no later than October 1.
• Submit two (2) required PharmCAS letters of recommendation.
• Maintain the necessary for admission and for the eventual attainment of professional licensure.
• Upon invitation, the University at Buffalo will also require a formal interview with designated interviewers as part of the PharmD admissions process. Information regarding this requirement will be provided following the receipt of all application documents.
• Selection is based on scholastic achievement, aptitude, personal qualifications, and evidence of motivation toward pharmacy. These are judged from the college record, grade point average, letters of reference and evaluation, and a personal interview. In addition to intellectual and academic competence, the School's Admissions Committee considers communication skills, leadership ability, community service, health care-related or research experience, and motivation for pursuing a career in pharmacy.
• All students enrolled in the PharmD program must submit a Criminal Background Check (CBC) from a vendor approved by UB SPPS at the student’s expense. The CBC is due within 15 days of the acceptance confirmation email.

NOTE: At the end of the first and second years at ������̳, 3+4 participants must submit an official transcript of grades to the PharmD Admissions Committee. Their performance in the program will be evaluated and they will receive a written or electronic response informing them of their status. Failure of a participant to achieve or maintain these standards will result in his or her removal from the program. Unsuccessful application or discontinuance following acceptance will not preclude direct application to the University at Buffalo through its PharmCAS application process and will not be considered in any future admissions review process.

Coursework During the Three Years at ������̳:

Year One (totals 30 semester Hours)

• *BIOL 1001: Investigative Biology Lab
• *BIOL 1002: Cellular Perspectives in BIOL (NSCI)
• *BIOL 1004: Organismal Perspectives in BIOL (NSCI)
• *CHEM 1111: Gen. Chemistry I (NSCI)
• *CHEM 1112: Gen. Chemistry II
• *COMP 1000: Composition (WCOM; CTR SUNY; IL)
• *STAT 1010: Intro. to Statistics (MAT)
• *SOC 1001: Intro. To Sociology (SOSC; GL)
• DRGN 1000: Red Dragon Seminar
• Choose 1: UHCE, ARTS, WHGA, HUMA, OCOM, DESJ, WLAN

Year Two (totals 32 Semester Hours):

• Choose 1: BIOL 2002: Genetics or BIOL 2004: Evolution or BIOL 2006: Ecology
• *BIOL 2000: Cell and Molecular Biology
• *CHEM 2212: Organic Chemistry I
• *CHEM 2222: Organic Chemistry II
• *MATH 2230: Calculus I
• *COMP 2000: Advanced Composition
• Choose 3: UHCE, ARTS, WHGA, HUMA, OCOM, DESJ, WLAN (not previously completed)

Year Three (totals 33 semester hours):

• *BIOL 3202: Human Anatomy & Physiology I (UD BIOL#1)
• *BIOL 3204: Human Anatomy & Physiology II (UD BIOL #2)
• PHYS 1030: General Physics I
• PHYS 1040: General Physics II
• *BIOL 3106: Microbiology (UD BIOL #3)
• *CHEM 3302: General Biochemistry (SUB - UD BIOL #4)
• Choose 3: UHCE, ARTS, WHGA, HUMA, OCOM, DESJ, WLAN (not previously completed)

NOTES

• The Oneonta Phase assumes no credits are transferred into Oneonta from high school or another institution. Credits earned elsewhere and transferred to ������̳ may necessitate coursework adjustments.
• Of the 7 ‘student choice’ Oneonta Gen Eds, students may choose Upper or Lower Division Courses
• The following course completed at the University at Buffalo, upon transfer to ������̳, will complete the Biology Major requirement of “Applied Biology Course”:
  • PHM 517LLB - Patient Care Essentials 1 (Credits: 3)
• The following two (2) courses completed at the University at Buffalo, upon transfer to ������̳, will complete the Biology Major “Upper Division Biology Selections” Requirement:
  • PHC 501LR - Pharmaceutical Chemistry: The Chemical Basis of Drug Action (Credits: 3)
  • PHC 531LR - Introduction to Pharmacokinetics and Pharmacodynamics 1 (Credits: 4):
• The Biology Major non-course requirement of Biology Exit Assessment Exam will be WAIVED upon successful matriculation at UB SPPS.
• Up to 30 credits in the first year of courses taken at UB SPPS will be transferred to ������̳ to meet the ������̳ 45 Upper Division Credit requirement and the 120-credit hour requirement to complete the ������̳ Bachelor of Science Degree in Biology.

������̳ & The Sage Graduate School have developed an articulated for qualified students applying for admission to the Sage Doctor of Physical Therapy Program at in Troy, NY. The 4+3 program requires four years and a bachelor's degree at ������̳ followed by three years of graduate study at Sage. Admission to Sage’s DPT program is not guaranteed and is highly competitive.

The ������̳-Sage 4 + 3 PT agreement provides for:

• Preferred acceptance into the Russell Sage College School of Health Sciences (based on space available) DPT Program for students who have completed and with completed application
• Waiver of the Russell Sage College School of Health Sciences application fee
• Early acceptance (for students who submit applications through the early decision process the summer before their senior year)
• Access to Russell Sage College School of Health Sciences advisors to coordinate undergraduate electives and coursework to reduce or eliminate prerequisites in the graduate program.
• Opportunity to apply early for Graduate Assistantships at Russell Sage College School of Health Sciences.

Qualified students will:

• Earn a baccalaureate degree prior to entering the DPT Program (undergraduate degree can be in-progress during the application cycle)
• Maintain a minimum overall 3.0 GPA that includes the completion of Doctorate in Physical Therapy (DPT) program prerequisite courses with grades of C or better and a 3.0 prerequisite science GPA.
• Apply through following the early decision procedures as posted.

Terms of the Agreement: Physical Therapy Admission

������̳ students will be given preferred admission to the Sage Colleges School of Health Sciences for the DPT degree, who demonstrates the following:

1. Earned baccalaureate degree (or in progress)
2. Minimum overall 3.0 GPA
3. Minimum science GPA of 3.0 (Anatomy & Physiology I and II with labs or approved equivalents; Physics I & II with labs; Chemistry I & II with labs, and Cell Biology with lab)
4. Completion of Physical Therapy Program prerequisite courses with grades of C or better (see prerequisite courses listed above)

To qualify for preferred admission to the DPT Program students agree to the following:

By June 1* of the year preceding graduation from ������̳

• Submit a completed PTCAS Application (www.ptcas.org) following the Early Decision Procedures, including:
  • career goals essay: clear and concise personal essay supporting the applicant’s rationale to pursue a DPT as a degree
  • resume (can be submitted with the online application).
  • Clinical Observation Document, including minimum of 40 hours of clinical observation with a Physical Therapist; preferably in at least two settings.
  • Official Transcripts
  • Two (2) letters of recommendation
    • one must be from a ������̳ faculty member, or another academic mentor
    • one additional recommendation letter
• Submit the (DPT Academic and Technical Program Standards Statement) to the PT Department.
• Email the PT Department, sagept@sage.edu indicating that their application has been submitted to PTCAS via Articulation Agreement with indicated school.

Within 30 days of acceptance:

1. Submit official transcripts from all college institutions attended to the PT Department at the address above.
2. Make enrollment deposit of $500 (non-refundable, though to be applied toward graduate tuition)

Upon graduation from ������̳:

Submit final transcripts documenting completion of undergraduate degree and PT Program prerequisite courses to the PT Department at the address above

* This date is determined by PTCAS and is subject to change each year. Please visit for the most current deadline dates.

While interviews are no longer required, we encourage students to visit our campus and meet with a representative of our program prior to submitting their application to PTCAS. Please contact Kim Wafer at waferk@sage.edu to schedule a visit or ask questions about our program.

, in partnership with ������̳, offers Early Assurance for High School Seniors to their Doctorate of Physical Therapy Program via the .

Purpose

To promote the easy transition of qualified students from ������̳ to the Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program at Upstate Medical University.

Framework

The 4+3 DPT Program will require four years of study (eight semesters) at ������̳ (Exercise Science – Health Professions Concentration Major) and 2.5 years (8 semesters) of study at Upstate.

Upon successful completion of four years at ������̳, ������̳ students will be awarded an Exercise Science – Health Professions Concentration Bachelor’s degree from ������̳.

Upon successful completion of 2.5 years (8 semesters) at Upstate in the Entry level DPT program, students will be awarded a DPT degree from SUNY Upstate Medical University.

Eligibility

• The Upstate 4+3 DPT w/ EXSC-HP program is highly competitive.
• Application is made by high school seniors in the Fall of their Senior Year of High School:
  • Students apply to ������̳ (with Exercise Science – Health Professions Concentration Major) beginning August 1 via the Common App o�� SUNY Application (Early Application Encouraged)
  • Students apply to SUNY Upstate via  beginning September 1 (Applications due no later than February 1)
  • Minimum of 8 hours observational experience with a physical therapist required during high school (may be through participation in a Health Explorers Post, New Visions Program, shadowing or volunteer work).
• Prospective students considering the 4+3 DPT program are encouraged to add themselves to .
• The Upstate 4+3 DPT is administered by Upstate Medical University.
• For additional details, please contact Upstate Medical University at (315) 464-4570.
• ������̳ students not accepted into Upstate Medical University's 4+3 program as a high school senior can apply to Upstate's DPT program through  o�� Regular Admission during their final years at ������̳.

Curriculum Process & Planning

Students accepted into the 4+3 DPT w/ EXSC-HP program are required to meet with a Pre-Health Advisor in ������̳’s Office of Health Careers each semester while enrolled at ������̳ to review and plan Oneonta Phase coursework.

Each student's course plan is based on their individual student academic needs to satisfy coursework requirements to complete their ������̳ Degree in Exercise Science – Health Professions Concentration Major, Dragon Academy Gen Eds, and Upstate’s DPT Prerequisite coursework.

Students will be required to have a 3.3 cumulative and prerequisite GPA by the end of the fall and spring semester of their senior year (a minimum grade of a “C” in each prerequisite course is required though a minimum grade of “B” is recommended). Prerequisite courses for Upstate’s DPT Program are defined by SUNY Upstate.

Sixty (60) hours of shadowing, work, or volunteer with a Physical Therapist in two different settings (minimum of six (6) hours in one setting). Official documentation of each experience is required from a physical therapist they have shadowed and must be received by Upstate’s Office of Admissions within 30 days of completing the shadowing and no later than March of their year of entry.

Students accepted under the 4+3 Early Assurance program will not be required to take the GRE (Graduate Record Exam).

Course Work During the Four Years at ������̳

Coursework plan effective for 4+3 DPT w/ EXSC-HP students matriculating at ������̳ in Fall 2025 and later.

Students in the 4+3 DPT w/ EXSC-HP are required to complete the with prerequisite specific coursework listed below. Any college credits earned in high school may necessitate adjustments to the 4-year course plan at ������̳.

4+3 DPT w/ ESXC-HP Early Assurance students who plan to take any DPT prerequisite course at a college or university other than their undergraduate institution need to get the course pre-approved by the 4+3 DPT Early Assurance Admissions Advisor at Upstate and Academic Advising at ������̳.

Upstate DPT Prerequisite Coursework to be completed at ������̳

• ANTH 1000: Introduction to Cultural Anthropology (WHGA)
• BIOL 1001:Investigative Biology Lab
• BIOL 1002: Cellular Perspectives in Biology
• BIOL 1004: Organismal Perspectives in Bio (preferred) or BIOL 1006: Ecological & Evolution Perspectives in Bio
• BIOL 2000: Cellular & Molecular Biology
• BIOL 3202: Human Anatomy and Physiology I
• BIOL 3204 Human Anatomy and Physiology II
• CHEM 1111: General Chemistry I (NSCI)
• CHEM 1121: General Chemistry II
• COMP 1000: Composition (WCOM, CRT SUNY, IL)
• PHYS 1030: General Physics I (non-calculus)
• PHYS 1040: General Physics II (non-calculus)
• PSYC 1000: Introductory Psychology (SOSC)
• PSYC 2450: Lifespan Development
• SOC 1001: Intro to Sociology (SOSC; CL)
• STAT 1010: Introduction to Statistics (MAT)

, in partnership with  ������̳, offers  to their  Doctorate of Physical Therapy Program via the Upstate 3+3 DPT agreement.

Purpose

To promote the easy transition of qualified students from ������̳ to the 3+3 Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program at Upstate Medical University.

Framework

The 3+3 DPT Program will require three years of study (six semesters) at ������̳ (Biology Major) and 2.5 years (8 semesters) of study at Upstate.

Upon successful completion of three years at ������̳ and the first year at Upstate, ������̳ students will be awarded a Bachelor’s degree in Biology from ������̳.

Upon successful completion of 2.5 years (8 semesters) at Upstate in the Entry level DPT program, students will be awarded a DPT degree from SUNY Upstate Medical University.

Eligibility

• The Upstate 3+3 DPT program is highly competitive.
• Application is made by high school seniors in the Fall of their Senior Year of High School:
  • Students apply to ������̳ (with Biology Major) beginning August 1 via the  o��  (Early Application Encouraged)
  • Students apply to SUNY Upstate via the  beginning September 1 (Applications due no later than February 1)
  • Minimum of 8 hours observational experience with a physical therapist required during high school (may be through participation in a Health Explorers Post, New Visions Program, shadowing or volunteer work).
• Prospective students considering the 3+3 DPT program are encouraged to add themselves to Upstate’s DPT  .
• The Upstate 3+3 DPT is administered by .
• For additional details, please contact  at (315) 464-4570.
• ������̳ students not accepted into Upstate Medical University's 3+3 program as a high school senior can apply to Upstate's DPT program through the  o��  during their final years at ������̳.

Curriculum Process & Planning

Students accepted into the 3+3 DPT program must meet with a Pre-Health Advisor in ������̳’s Office of Health Careers each semester while enrolled at ������̳ to review and plan Oneonta Phase coursework.

Each student's course plan is based on their individual student academic needs to satisfy coursework requirements prior to transfer to Upstate Medical University at the end of their junior year at ������̳.

Students will be required to have a 3.3 cumulative and prerequisite GPA by the end of the fall and spring semester of their junior year (a minimum grade of a “C” in each prerequisite course is required though a minimum grade of “B” is recommended).  for Upstate’s DPT Program are defined by SUNY Upstate.

Sixty (60) hours of shadowing, work, or volunteer with a Physical Therapist in two different settings (minimum of six (6) hours in one setting). Official documentation of each experience is required from a physical therapist they have shadowed and must be received by Upstate’s Office of Admissions within 30 days of completing the shadowing and no later than March of their year of entry.

Students accepted under the 3+3 Early Assurance program will not be required to take the GRE (Graduate Record Exam).

Course Work During the Three Years at ������̳

Coursework plan effective for 3+3 DPT students matriculating at ������̳ in Fall 2024 and later

Students in the 3+3 DPT are required to complete the Biology Major with specific coursework listed below during the first 3 years at ������̳. Any college credits earned in high school may necessitate adjustments to the 3-year course plan at ������̳, to total a minimum of 90 hours of undergraduate coursework to be completed prior to transferring to SUNY Upstate to begin the 1st year of the Physical Therapy Doctorate Coursework.

General Education Courses are noted with corresponding area. Students have flexibility in both the timing of the semester and order in which they complete their Gen Ed courses.

While there is limited flexibility in the sequencing of coursework, students are expected to meet with a Pre-Health Advisor to discuss semester-by-semester course planning and any deviations from the below plan.

3+3 DPT Early Assurance students who plan to take any DPT prerequisite course at a college or university other than their undergraduate institution need to get the course pre-approved by the 3+3 DPT Early Assurance Admissions Advisor at Upstate and Academic Advising at ������̳.

Students in the 3+3 DPT are NOT expected to complete the Biology Major during their 3-years at ������̳ as the first year of Doctoral Coursework at SUNY Upstate will be transferred back to ������̳ to meet any remaining Biology Major and ������̳ Degree Requirements.

Oneonta Phase Coursework (*Upstate DPT Prerequisites)

Year One (totals 30 semester hours)

• *BIOL 1001: Investigative Biology Laboratory
• *BIOL 1002: Cellular Perspectives in Biology (NSCI)
• *BIOL 1004: Organismal Perspectives in Biology (NSCI)
• *CHEM 1111: General Chemistry I (NSCI)
• *CHEM 1121: General Chemistry II
• *COMP 1000: Composition (WCOM/CTR/IL)
• *PSYC 1000: Introductory Psychology (SOSC)
• *SOC 1001: Introduction to Sociology (SOSC/GL)
• *STAT 1010: Introduction to Statistics (MAT)
• DRGN 1000: Red Dragon Seminar

Year Two (totals 31 semester hours)

• *BIOL 2000: Cell & Molecular Biology
• Choose 1 from:
  • BIOL 2002: Genetics
  • BIOL 2004: Evolution
  • BIOL 2006: Ecology
• *BIOL 3202: Human Anatomy & Physiology I (Upper Division BIOL Selection)
• *BIOL 3204: Human Anatomy & Physiology II (Upper Division BIOL Selection)
• *PSYC 2450: Lifespan Development
• Choose 4 Student Choice Gen Eds: UHCE, ARTS WHGA, HUMA, OCOM, DESJ; WLAN

Year Three (totals 29-32 semester hours)

• *PHYS 1030: General Physics I
• *PHYS 1040: General Physics II
• CHEM 2212: Organic Chemistry I or CHEM 2262: Essential Organic Chemistry
• Upper Division BIOL Selection
• Applied Biology Course
• Upper Division Elective
• Choose 3 Student Choice Gen Eds (not previously completed): UHCE, ARTS, WHGA, HUMA, OCOM, DESJ; WLAN

NOTES:

• For Student Choice Gen Eds, at least 2 should be Upper Division.
• The Oneonta Phase assumes no credits are brought into Oneonta from high school. Credits earned in High school and accepted at ������̳ may necessitate coursework adjustments.
• The Biology Major non-course requirement of Biology Exit Assessment Exam will be WAIVED upon successful transfer to SUNY Upstate.
• Up to 30 credits in the first year of courses taken at SUNY Upstate will be transferred back to ������̳ to meet the ������̳ 45 Upper Division Credit requirement and the 120-credit hour requirement to complete the ������̳ Bachelor of Science Degree in Biology.
• The following first year SUNY Upstate DPT Courses will complete the Oneonta Biology Major Upper Division Biology Selections Requirement: PHYT 601: Gross Anatomy (5 sh), PHYT 605: Clinical Neuroscience (5 sh), PHYT 625: Musculoskeletal 1 (4 sh).

������̳, in partnership with , offers to the Doctorate of Physical Therapy Program via the Upstate 3+3 DPT articulation agreement.

3+3 in DPT + Biology: Under the Early Assurance Program, qualified students apply to both ������̳ and SUNY Upstate Medical University during the fall of their senior year of High School. Students must apply to both ������̳ and Upstate Medical University AND be accepted to both ������̳ and Upstate Medical University as High School Seniors to be part of the 3+3 DPT | Biology Program.

• The 3+3 DPT program is highly competitive
• Application is made by high school seniors in the Fall of their Senior Year of High School:
  • Students apply to ������̳ (Biology Major) via the or
  • Students apply to SUNY Upstate via the beginning September 1 (Applications are due by February 1)
    • Upstate does not require a minimum SAT Score or ACT score for applicants during the 2023-2024 admissions cycle.
    • SUNY Upstate Student Admissions encourages prospective students considering the 3+3 DPT program to add themselves to their .
    • High School Students are required to shadow a Physical Therapist for a minimum of eight (8) hours to be considered for the 3+3 DPT Program.
• Students are required to apply to and be accepted to BOTH ������̳ and Upstate Medical University's DPT Program during their senior year of high school.
• The 3+3 DPT program leads to a B.S. degree in Biology from ������̳ and a Ph.D. in Physical Therapy (DPT) degree from Upstate Medical University in a total of six years.
• The Upstate 3+3 DPT is administered by .
• For additional details, please contact at (315) 464-4570.

������̳ students not accepted into Upstate Medical University's 3+3 program as a high school senior can apply to Upstate's DPT program through the or during their final years at ������̳.

for the DPT Program are defined by SUNY Upstate.

Students accepted into the 3+3 DPT program must meet with the Office of Health Careers at ������̳ each semester at ������̳ to review and plan coursework for their time at Oneonta. Each student's course plan is based on their individual student academic needs to satisfy coursework requirements prior to transfer to Upstate Medical University at the end of their junior year at ������̳.

Students transfer to SUNY Upstate after three years at ������̳. The first year at Upstate counts for both the fourth year of undergraduate and the first year of graduate study. After completing their first year at SUNY Upstate, students receive a bachelor's degree from ������̳. Upon successful completion of two more years of graduate work, students will be awarded a DPT degree from SUNY Upstate Medical University.

Students accepted under the Early Assurance program will not be required to take the GRE (Graduate Record Exam). Admitted Early Assurance students must complete all with a grade of "C" or higher ("B" or higher preferred) and will be required to have a 3.3 cumulative and prerequisite GPA by the end of the fall semester junior year.

Students will need to continue working or volunteering in a physical therapy setting while enrolled at ������̳ and are required to complete an additional 60 hours of shadowing in 2 settings, with a minimum of 6 hours in one of the settings.

Course Work During the Three Years at ������̳

Coursework plan effective for 3+3 DPT students on track to matriculate at SUNY Upstate in 2023, 2024 and 2025.

Students in the 3+3 DPT are required to complete the Biology Major with specific coursework listed below during the first 3 years at ������̳.​​ Any college credits earned in high school may necessitate adjustments to the 3-year course plan at ������̳, to total a minimum of 90 hours of undergraduate coursework to be completed prior to transferring to SUNY Upstate to begin the 1st year of the Physical Therapy Doctorate Coursework.

General Education Courses are noted with corresponding area. Students have flexibility in both the timing of the semester and the order in which they complete their Gen Ed courses.

While there is limited flexibility in the sequencing of coursework, and any deviations from the below plan students in the 3+3 DPT are expected to meet regularly with their Pre-Health Advisor (at least once per semester) to review their 3-year course plan based on their ������̳ academic record progress.​​​​​​

Students in the 3+3 DPT are NOT expected to complete the Biology Major during their 3-years at ������̳ as the first year of Doctoral Coursework at SUNY Upstate will be transferred back to ������̳ to meet any remaining Biology Major and ������̳ Degree Requirements. Students will receive their ������̳ Degree upon successful completion of the 1st year of Doctoral Coursework at SUNY Upstate.

Year One (totals 30 semester hours)

• BIOL 133 / 1001: Investigative Biology Laboratory
• BIOL 130 / 1002: Cellular Perspectives in Biology (NS3/NSCI)
• BIOL 131 / 1004: Organismal Perspectives in Biology (NS3/NSCI)
• CHEM 111 / 1111: General Chemistry I (NS3/NSCI)
• CHEM 112 / 1121: General Chemistry II
• COMP 100 / 1000: Composition (BC3/WCOM)
• SOC 101 / 1001​​​​: Introduction to Sociology (SS3/SOSC)
• PSYC 100 / 1000: Introductory Psychology (SS3/SOSC)
• Oral Communication Skills Course (OCS Elective/OCOM)
• General Education Selection

Year Two (totals 31 semester hours)

• BIOL 201 / 2000: Cell & Molecular Biology
• Choose 1 from:
  • BIOL 212 / 2002: Genetics
  • BIOL 216 / 2004: Evolution
  • BIOL 282 / 2006: Ecology
• BIOL 205 / 2200 / 3202: Human Anatomy & Physiology I (Adv. Biology Selection)
• BIOL 206 / 2002 / 3204: Human Anatomy & Physiology II (Adv. Biology Selection)
• PSYC 246 / 2450: Lifespan Development
• STAT 101 / 1010: Introduction to Statistics (M3/MAT)
• General Education Selections (up to 3 courses)

Year Three (totals 31 semester hours)

• BIOL 362 / 3106: Microbiology (Adv. BIOL Selection)
• CHEM 221 / 2212: Organic Chemistry I or CHEM 226 / 2262: Essential Organic Chemistry
• PHYS 103 / 1030: General Physics I (Non-Calculus)
• PHYS 104 / 1040: General Physics II (Non-Calculus)
• Applied Biology Course (minimum 3 s.h. credits)
• Upper Division Electives (Up to 4 courses)

NOTES:

• The Biology Major non-course requirement of Exit Program Assessment will be WAIVED upon successful transfer to SUNY Upstate.
• The first year of courses taken at SUNY Upstate will be transferred back to ������̳ to meet the 120-credit hour requirement to graduate from ������̳ with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Biology.
• The following SUNY Upstate Courses will be transferred back to ������̳ to complete the Biology Degree Requirements for Advanced Biology 3000/4000-level coursework: PHYT 601, 605, 611, 612.

The Center for Physician Assistant Studies () offers highly qualified students at ������̳ the opportunity to apply for to CPAS during their junior (3rd) year.

Note: ������̳ transfer students are NOT eligible for the EAP but can apply regular decision.

To be eligible to apply for acceptance into the Early Assurance Program (EAP) a student must:

• maintain for each semester at ������̳: minimum Science GPA & Overall GPA of 3.2 or higher
• be of junior standing (in 3rd year at ������̳);
• have a cumulative GPA of 3.20 or above (*minimum 3.20 in all chemistry courses);
• have completed General Biology I and II or Organismal Perspectives in Biology, Cellular Perspectives in Biology, and Investigative Biology Laboratory
• have completed General Chemistry I and II;
• have completed Human Anatomy and Physiology I and II;
• have completed Elementary Organic Chemistry or Organic Chemistry I; and
• have made substantial progress towards completing Health Care Experience hours.

If accepted, students are assured of admission to the program upon:

1. completion of the prerequisite courses
2. attaining the required healthcare experience
3. completion of the undergraduate degree with a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 3.20.

Early Assurance admission allows accepted students to focus on achieving a strong knowledge base in the sciences, completing prerequisite courses, and obtaining the required health-related experience. Accepted EAP students must carry full course loads during their remaining semesters at Oneonta and fulfill the remaining prerequisite courses.

The is waived for students accepted through the EAP.

Requirements for Admission to the Center for Physician Assistant Studies, Albany Medical College:

1. Baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited institution
2. 1,000 hours of responsible health care experience by time of enrollment
3. Application through the
4. with $60 fee
5. Accepted applicants must meet Technical Standards for Physician Assistant Student

The following prerequisite courses must be completed with grades of “C” or better:

• CHEM 111/1111 & 112/1112 (General Chemistry I & II with Labs)
• CHEM 226/2262 (Organic Chemistry, Biochemistry, or other Advanced Chemistry)
• BIOL 180, 181 or BIOL 130/1002, 131/1004, 133/1001
  • General Biology I & II with Labs or
  • Organismal Perspectives in Biology, Cellular Perspectives in Biology, and Investigative Biology Laboratory
• BIOL 205/2200/3202 & 206/2202/3204 (Human Anatomy and Physiology I & II with Labs)
• BIOL 362/3106 (Microbiology with Lab)
• STAT 101/1010 (Statistics)
• PSYC 100/1000 (Psychology)
• COMP 100/1000 (English Composition or other writing intensive course)​​​

Applicants should be confident of their interest in pursuing a career path in medicine as a physician assistant, and that admission to the Albany Medical College’s PA program is the path they would choose toward that goal.

As a part of the application process, applicants must articulate in writing why they want to be a physician assistant and how they have pursued completion of healthcare hours. Any discrepancies in academic credentials should be discussed. In addition, they must outline their goals and objectives for the remaining undergraduate year, including time between graduation and the start of the PA Program. The plan for meeting these goals must include specific academic coursework, extracurricular activities and healthcare-related experience. Specifically, they must indicate how the proposed activities for the senior year will enhance their capabilities as a future physician assistant. Each accepted student is committed to continuing vigorous intellectual activity as demonstrated by the breath of education as well as depth in some field of concentrated study.

EAP: The following schedule will apply if the student is a 2nd semester Junior in the Spring of 3rd year at ������̳:

Application & Admission Processing timeline begins FALL of 3rd year at ������̳:

• Fall: ������̳ Students emails the Coordinator of Pre-Health Professions their "Intent to Apply to Albany Med via the EAP" and schedules a meeting to discuss the expectations of the EAP, the application process, candidate's credentials, and suitability of the EAP for the candidate's educational and healthcare training goals.
• Fall/Winter: Student begins crafting essay and contacts references to request recommendation
• January: & declares EAP by emailing paprogram@amc.edu
• Early April: requests letters of recommendation from 3 references, finalizes essay
• Late April: Students creates applicant account with CASPA (portal opens in late April)
• Between April 26 - May 31 , credentials, & supporting online documents uploaded & complete (for VERIFIED CASPA to be received by June 15 at Albany Med). NOTE: It can take CASPA 2-4 weeks to verify & transmit your application to Albany Med; your VERIFIED CASPA application must be received by Albany Med by the June 15 deadline, therefore it is recommended to submit your CASPA no later than May 31); 30 days after submitting CASPA: CASPA processed and received by Center
• May 1: Deadline for submitting supplemental application, career plan, & essay to Albany Medical Center PA Program

Application Actions and Deadlines

• May 1​​​​: DEADLINE for Albany Medical Center PA Program to receive documents: ​​​​​​ & career plan
• August 31: EAP Applicants Interviewed at Albany Medical Center
• September 15: Notification to applicant of Admission Committee decision
• October 15: Commitment signed & deposit paid from accepted applicant
• June 1 (end of senior year): Tuition Deposit to secure seat for January (Albany Med PA Program begins in January)

​​​​​​EAP: The following schedule will apply if the student is a 2nd semester Junior in the Fall of 3rd year at ������̳:

Application & Admission Processing timeline begins SPRING of 2nd year at ������̳:

• Early Spring Semester of 2nd year at ������̳: ������̳ Students emails the Coordinator of Pre-Health Professions their "Intent to Apply to Albany Med via the EAP" and schedules a meeting to discuss the expectations of the EAP, the application process, candidate's credentials, and suitability of the EAP for the candidate's educational and healthcare training goals.
• April: & declares EAP by emailing paprogram@amc.edu
• Spring/Summer: Student begins crafting essay and contacts references to request recommendation
• Early May: requests letters of recommendation from 3 references, finalizes essay
• May: Students creates applicant account with CASPA (portal opens in late April)
• Between May 31 - July 31 , credentials, & supporting online documents uploaded & complete (for VERIFIED CASPA to be received by September 15 at Albany Med). NOTE: It can take CASPA 2-4 weeks to verify & transmit your application to Albany Med; your VERIFIED CASPA application must be received by Albany Med by the September 15 deadline, therefore it is recommended to submit your CASPA no later than July 31); 30 days after submitting CASPA: CASPA processed and received by Center.
• September 1 (beginning of 3rd year at ������̳): Deadline for submitting supplemental application, career plan, & essay to Albany Medical Center PA Program

Application Actions and Deadlines

• September 1: DEADLINE for Albany Medical Center PA Program to receive documents: ​​​​​​ & career plan
• September 15: deadline for Verified CASPA to be received by Albany Medical Center PA Program
• October 31: Applicants Interviewed by Albany Medical Center PA Program
• November 15: Notification to applicant of Admission Committee decision
• December 15 (end of Junior Year): Commitment signed & deposit paid from accepted applicant
• June 1 (Middle of Senior Year): Tuition Deposit to secure seat for January (December graduation from ������̳; Start Albany Med PA Program in January)

Acceptance and Continuation in the Program:

An offer of admission by CPAS requires a reciprocal commitment by the student that is binding unless there is a compelling reason to withdraw from the EAP. It is understood that the student will not apply to other physician assistant programs once accepted to Albany Medical Center (AMC) under the early assurance program. In return, the CPAS will reserve a place in the class to be admitted in January following completion of the student’s undergraduate degree. (i.e.: May graduates will matriculate into the Albany Med PA Program the following January). Upon acceptance, a tuition deposit of $500 will be required. This deposit will be returned to the student if continuation of the EAP is denied by the CPAS. It will be forfeited if the student subsequently declines to enroll.

Continuation in the EAP will require evidence of general academic progress consistent with past performance, and of significant progress toward achievement of individually specified goals. Students are expected to maintain a minimum grade-point average each term of 3.20 both in overall coursework and in the sciences. Grades in prerequisite courses must be “C” or better. Failure to meet academic standards will constitute grounds for dismissal from the EAP. A center advisor will meet with the EAP students at least once each semester to discuss their progress and any problems that may develop. Ongoing communications between ������̳ and AMC representatives will ensure that both school’s requirements and individual student objectives are being met.

Admission to AMC can be denied should events occur that would cause the Admissions Committee to question a student’s suitability to pursue a career in medicine. These include, but are not limited to, felony conviction, academic dishonesty, or unprofessional conduct in a healthcare setting.