The Cell & Molecular Physiology Department has two different MS degree tracks:
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Research-intensive track in Cell and Molecular Physiology (MS CaMP)
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Special MS track in Medical Physiology (MSMP)
The following table summarizes the differences between these degrees:
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PROGRAM |
MSMP |
MS CAMP |
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Objective |
Demonstrate academic ability by succeeding in a curriculum with challenges similar to year 1 of medical school |
Train in Physiological research |
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Students’ areas of improvement |
Academics Volunteering (medical and community) Medical shadowing |
Research |
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Goals after degree |
Acceptance into Medical School |
Acceptance into Medical school PhD, Patent Law , PA Research Staff (Laboratory Technician, Manager, etc.), Industry work |
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Alumni Statistics |
99% accepted, in, or graduated from medical school |
46% MD or in medical school 15% University Faculty 8% PA, 8% Research Staff 15% Industry, 8% Patent Law |
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Academic training |
Curriculum very similar to M1 |
Graduate MS curriculum |
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Medical shadowing available? |
Yes |
No |
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Community volunteering available? |
Yes |
No |
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Medical volunteering available? |
Yes |
No |
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Guaranteed interview at Stritch School of Medicine? |
Yes (with GPA> 3.6 and 509 MCAT score) |
No |
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Professional development available? |
Yes |
No |
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MCAT practice exams available |
Yes |
No |
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Thesis requirement |
No |
Yes |
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Possibility of attendance to scientific meetings, abstract presentations and/or paper publications |
No |
Yes |