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Professional school acceptance rates soar for COSAM students
Students in the College of Sciences and Mathematics at Auburn University are consistently accepted to medical school at a rate that is more than 30 percent higher than the national average. Additionally, acceptance rates of Auburn students to optometry and dental schools are at 85 to 100 percent almost every year. The reason for these long-standing statistics has much to do with Beverley Childress, pre-health professions director for the College of Sciences and Mathematics. For more than 19 years, Childress has mentored, guided and established programs for Auburn students who have a desire for a career in health care.
A solid foundation - where it all begins:
Long before a student is ready to apply for health professional school, the College of Sciences and Mathematics offers tools to assist undergraduates along the way. Guidance begins during a student's freshman year with the Pre-Health Orientation Course. The course, along with mandatory academic advising, equips students with information for maneuvering through their undergraduate degree programs in a timely manner; they receive relevant advice about free tutoring and other academic support programs if struggling with a class or grades. In addition to general resources, the class features guest speakers such as dental, medical and other admissions deans, who inform students about how to become competitive applicants. Doctors, dentists and health care providers also talk to the classes, giving students behind-the-scenes information about the day-to-day lives of various health care professionals.
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Register now for the 6th annual Marie W. Wooten Memorial Run
The 6th annual Marie W. Wooten Memorial Run will be held on Saturday, Aug. 27, on Roosevelt Concourse near Parker Hall. Participants may choose from a 1-mile run, 5k or 10k. Each pre-registered participant will receive a T-shirt (available while supplies last). Online registration ends Aug. 6 at 5 p.m. Proceeds will benefit the Marie W. Wooten Scholarship in the College of Sciences and Mathematics. The event continues to honor former Dean Marie Wooten’s memory while propelling her vision for the college. To register, visit the website. For more information, contact Brook Moates at brook@auburn.edu or 334-844-2931.
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Summer Bridge program under way
Summer Bridge is a four-week, residential program for highly motivated, college bound students sponsored by COSAM’s Office of Diversity and Multicultural Affairs. Founded in 1997, the program’s goal is to create a learning community of students who develop the academic and social skills necessary for achieving academic excellence from freshman year through graduation.
During the program, participants toured the Rosa Parks Museum, part of Troy University’s Montgomery campus. The museum holds a 55,000 square-foot library and research center.
Along with educational field trips to area museums, hospitals and manufacturing plants, students also tour Auburn University’s Harrison School of Pharmacy and College of Veterinary Medicine. Students participate in chemistry and math classes and attend presentations by COSAM academic advisors, Student Counseling Services and other organizations.
For more information on the Summer Bridge program, visit the website.
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