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Brody School of Medicine at Introduction
The School of Medicine at East Carolina University, located in the Health Sciences Center in Greenville, was founded in 1977. Educational facilities are located on a 100-acre Health Science Center Campus. The school has a 3-fold mission: training physicians for primary care, recruiting and educating minority students, and community service.
Brody School of Medicine at Academics
4-year semitraditional. First year: In addition to the introductory basic sciences of anatomy, biochemistry, and physiology, courses in microbiology, genetics, psychosocial basis of medical practice, medical ethics, and a primary care preceptorship are offered. The 2-year clinical skills course begins early in the first semester. Second year: In addition to the advanced basic sciences of immunology, pathology, and pharmacology, courses are offered in substance abuse, human sexuality, clinical pathophysiology, and social issues in medicine. Primary care preceptorships and the clinical skills course continue throughout the second year. Third year: There are 6 major clinical rotations that last 8 weeks each, and together include at least 10 weeks of ambulatory experience. Fourth year: There are 36 weeks of clinical and basic science selectives. Of these, 2 months must be spent in primary care, and 1 month each in a surgical selective and an internal medicine selective.
Brody School of Medicine at Unique Programs
Minority admissions:An active recruitment program is coordinated by the Academic Support and Enrichment Center (ASEC). Other degree programs: MD-PhD programs can be arranged on an individual basis.
Brody School of Medicine at Admissions
Only the basic premedical science courses and 1 year of English are required. A second year of English and humanities/social science courses are recommended. Strong preference for admission is given to qualified residents of North Carolina. The school seeks qualified students from a variety of backgrounds who have diverse personalities. Thus in the selection process the intellectual, personal, and social characteristics of each applicant are considered. These features are reflected in data such as: college record, MCAT scores, and letters of recommendation/evaluation.This information is supplemented by the impression gained from 2 personal interviews, conducted at the medical school campus by 2 members of the Admissions Committee. Transfer and advanced standing: Considered only if vacant positions exist.
Brody School of Medicine at Students
Letter grades are used in evaluating students. Both steps of the USMLE must be taken and students must pass Part I prior to promotion into the third year. Teaching: The Brody Medical Science Building contains lecture halls, classrooms, conference rooms, and well-equipped laboratories as well as an auditorium and library. The primary affiliated clinical teaching institution is the 725-bed Pitt County Memorial Hospital. Other: The Regional Cancer Center, Heart Center, Radiation Therapy Center, Eastern Carolina Family Practice Center, Biotechnology Building, Life Sciences Building, and various other clinical and technological facilities are all located on the medical school campus. Library: The Health Sciences Library has 300,000 volumes and receives more than 1800 periodicals. Housing: Ample private housing is available in the area.
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