The Health Career Experience and Advising at Dartmouth

1. The Health Career Experience and Advising at Dartmouth The Nathan Smith Society

2. Other Key People • Dr. Robert Keene, DMD, Pre-Dental Advisor • Annette Hamilton, Health Professions Administrative Coordinator, Career Services • Andrew Welch and Joseph Schwartzman, DMS Admissions Office Speakers • Lee Witters, Faculty Advisor, Nathan Smith Society and Professor of Biology/Medicine/Biochemistry • Kimberly Whitney Sauerwein, Health Professions Advisor and Assistant Director, Career Services • Jon Kull, Professor of Chemistry • Carl Thum, Academic Skills Center • Ian Dumont ‘09 ,Nathan Smith Society Executive Committee • Priyanka Ghosh ‘09, Nathan Smith Society Executive Committee

3. A “To-Do” List • Join the Nathan Smith Society one of three ways • Sign sheets on clipboards being passed around • Enroll on NSS web site • Blitz ‘nss’ • Visit the NSS web site (www.dartmouth.edu/~nss) and review the document entitled‘Advice for Entering Students’. • While there,“self-enroll” on NSS Blackboard site (instructions on NSS home page) • Hang onto the info sheets being passed out • Key points of contact and advice for curricular and extracurricular decisions

4. Not “premed” Six “Helpful Hints” 1. Dartmouth does not have a specific pre-med or pre-health curriculum.Major in what you enjoy and are interested in, but bear in mind that you must be able to demonstrate scientific aptitude and excellence. A wide experience in the humanities and social sciences is a real asset to a health career, as well.

5. Six “Helpful Hints” • Most Dartmouth students initiate application to med/vet/dental school at end of senior year or as alums, rather than spring of junior year, creating one or more “gap years”. EVERYONE SHOULD CONSIDER THIS OPTION TO SEE WHAT IMPACT THIS WOULD HAVE ON YOUR DARTMOUTH EXPERIENCE (examples: course flexibility, FSP/LSA, curricular/major options, avoiding “doubling up”, building your credentials)! Later is greater?

6. Six “Helpful Hints” 3. Choose your first year courses (and especially your fall term courses) carefully with the advice of someone familiar with you, the courses and with the pre-health requirements. “Easing” into a college science-based curriculum is okay! Chemistry Course? Biology Course? Math Course? Physics Course? ?More than one of above ?None of the above

7. Other Key People • Dr. Robert Keene, DMD, Pre-Dental Advisor • Annette Hamilton, Health Professions Administrative Coordinator, Career Services • Andrew Welch and Joseph Schwartzman, DMS Admissions Office Speakers • Lee Witters, Faculty Advisor, Nathan Smith Society and Professor of Biology/Medicine/Biochemistry • Kimberly Whitney Sauerwein, Health Professions Advisor and Assistant Director, Career Services • Jon Kull, Professor of Chemistry • Carl Thum, Academic Skills Center • Ian Dumont ‘09 ,Nathan Smith Society Executive Committee • Priyanka Ghosh ‘09, Nathan Smith Society Executive Committee

8. Math Options Have Math 3 Credit? Wait?? Math 3 Introduction To Calculus General requirement: Two math courses (calculus, statistics) Math 1/2 Calculus With Algebra (by invitation) Math 8 (Variable Calculus) OR ABOVE Take a Math course if needed for beginning chemistry sequence!

9. Chemistry Options General requirement: Two terms general chemistry with lab; Two terms organic chemistry with lab; biochemistry (some) Chemistry 2 Quantitative Reasoning in Chemistry (by invitation) Chemistry 5 General Chemistry (Second term is Chem 6) Math 3 (or Math 3 credit or Math 1/2) Pre-Req Pre-Req Chem 5 also available in winter term (Chem 6 only in spring) Chem 10 (by exam) “counts” for 2-term general chem requirement

10. Physics Options Many pre-health students defer physics till later, since it, unlike Bio 11 & Chem 5, is not a pre-req for other required pre-health courses Math 3 and 8 Pre-requisite (or concurrent Math 8) Math 3 Pre-Requisite General requirement: Two physics courses (with labs)  Physics 3 General Physics I Physics 13 Introductory Physics I Physics 4 General Physics II Offered winter & spring terms Physics 14 Introductory Physics II Offered winter & spring terms Usually taken by intended physics/math majors or with strong background in physics & math

11. Want background in human biology to orient your other studies? Uncertain about rigor of college science courses? Testing your interest in health or biology? Lab Courses Biology 12 (Cell Biology) Biology 13 (Genetics) Biology 14 (Physiology) Biology 15 (Microevolution) Biology 16 (Ecology) Biology Options 2 offerings in fall: (DNA & Diversity) (Cooperation & Conflict) 1 offering in winter: (Last Universal Common Ancestor) & in spring: (Emerging Infectious Diseases) Minimum** required: 2 Biology courses with labs Biology 11 The Science of Life (no lab) Biology 2 Human Biology (no lab) Pre-Req ** More strongly recommended

12. Taking More Than One…. or None …Among Math, Chem & Bio Courses? OTHER MATH MATH MATH “Easing” into a college science-based curriculum is okay! CHEM 5 BIO 2 BIO 11 CHEM 2 Writing 5 (or 2) or lst Yr Seminar Writing 5 (or 2) or lst Yr Seminar Writing 5 (or 2) or lst Yr Seminar Writing 5 (or 2) or lst Yr Seminar Writing 5 (or 2) or lst Yr Seminar MATH? Writing 5 (or 2) or lst Yr Seminar Writing 5 (or 2) or lst Yr Seminar OTHER CHEM 5 CHEM 5 CHEM 5 BIO 2 BIO 11 Writing 5 (or 2) or lst Yr Seminar PHYSICS 3 Many combinations possible (only some shown)!

13. Taking More Than One…. or None …Among Math, Chem & Bio Courses? OTHER MATH MATH MATH Take-Away Message Have a conversation about YOU and your specific goals, aspirations and scholastic background with a knowledgeable advisor before committing to a specific class schedule and keep on talking to knowledgeable advisors as you proceed through Dartmouth! Your first year faculty advisor A first year dean One of the two pre-health advisors (walk-in office hours posted on home page of Nathan Smith Society) “Easing” into a college science-based curriculum is okay! CHEM 5 BIO 2 BIO 11 CHEM 2 Writing 5 (or 2) or lst Yr Seminar Writing 5 (or 2) or lst Yr Seminar Writing 5 (or 2) or lst Yr Seminar Writing 5 (or 2) or lst Yr Seminar Writing 5 (or 2) or lst Yr Seminar MATH? Writing 5 (or 2) or lst Yr Seminar Writing 5 (or 2) or lst Yr Seminar OTHER CHEM 5 CHEM 5 CHEM 5 BIO 2 BIO 11 Writing 5 (or 2) or lst Yr Seminar PHYSICS 3 Many combinations possible (only some shown)!

14. Six “Helpful Hints” 4. Get to know your professors (as mentors & future letter writers) USE OFFICE HOURS!

15. Six “Helpful Hints” 5. Learn to write well! The process of med/vet/dental school application will emphasize your verbal reasoning skills and ability to write well-structured and reasoned essays (MCAT; applications to schools). In addition to working with professors, use the Student Center for Research, Writing, and Information Technology (RWiT) whenever you have the opportunity.

16. Six “Helpful Hints” 6. Participate in extracurricular activities that abut on the health care profession and service to society; sustain your involvement, so that your humanity, creativity and impact are evident.

17. Other Key People • Dr. Robert Keene, DMD, Pre-Dental Advisor • Annette Hamilton, Health Professions Administrative Coordinator, Career Services • Andrew Welch and Joseph Schwartzman, DMS Admissions Office Speakers • Lee Witters, Faculty Advisor, Nathan Smith Society and Professor of Biology/Medicine/Biochemistry • Kimberly Whitney Sauerwein, Health Professions Advisor and Assistant Director, Career Services • Jon Kull, Professor of Chemistry • Carl Thum, Academic Skills Center • Ian Dumont ‘09 ,Nathan Smith Society Executive Committee • Priyanka Ghosh ‘09, Nathan Smith Society Executive Committee

18. Kim Sauerwein and Lee Witters will be available to assist you in choosing your fall courses on Monday, September 22, from Noon to 5:00 PM, 9B Parkhurst Hall (new group every 30 minutes) Lee Witters to be available in his office, 322 Remsen (DMS) (link to map on NSS home page (www.dartmouth.edu/~nss)) Saturday, 9 AM-noon Tuesday, 8:30-10 AM

19. Other Key People • Dr. Robert Keene, DMD, Pre-Dental Advisor • Annette Hamilton, Health Professions Administrative Coordinator, Career Services • Andrew Welch and Joseph Schwartzman, DMS Admissions Office Speakers • Lee Witters, Faculty Advisor, Nathan Smith Society and Professor of Biology/Medicine/Biochemistry • Kimberly Whitney Sauerwein, Health Professions Advisor and Assistant Director, Career Services • Jon Kull, Professor of Chemistry • Carl Thum, Academic Skills Center • Ian Dumont ‘09 ,Nathan Smith Society Executive Committee • Priyanka Ghosh ‘09, Nathan Smith Society Executive Committee

20. Pre-Health Orientation Three Important Pieces of Advice From: Carl P. Thum, Ph.D. Director, Academic Skills Center

21. 1: Treat all Dartmouth science courses with great respect High School Science ≠ College Science • More Demanding • Ten Week Term

22. 2. Don’t rely on your high school learning strategies (or lack thereof)

23. 3. Learn new skills/strategies that will help you do well at Dartmouth

24. How to Contact Academic Skills Center Three Ways: 301 Collis http://www/dartmouth.edu/~acskills Blitz ‘ASC’

25. We help Dartmouth succeed academically • Academic Skills and Advising • Time Management • Learning Strategies • Tutor Clearinghouse/Study Groups • Website, Handouts • Videos

26. Learning At Dartmouth • Introduction to learning strategies and key resources

27. Learning @ Dartmouth Syllabus • Topic • Course Introduction & Strategic Learning • Time Management & Goal Setting • Listening and Notetaking • College Reading Strategies • College Reading Strategies II • D-Plan; First Year Opportunities • Staying Healthy & Stress Management • Writing College Papers, Essays • Research Strategies • Who are the Dartmouth Faculty? • Developing Cultural Resiliency and Versatility at Dartmouth • Off-campus Programs • Sophomore, Junior, & Senior Years at Dartmouth: An Overview • Planning for your future • Making the Most of Dartmouth

28. First Year Students Only • Fall Term Only • 14 Sessions; Tues and Thurs, 4-5 pm • Enroll at the ASC starting Tues, September 23 • Earn one…

29. PE Credit!

30. Speakers • Lee Witters, Faculty Advisor, Nathan Smith Premedical Society and Professor of Biology/Medicine/Biochemistry • Kim Sauerwein, Health Professions Advisor and Associate Director, Career Services • Jon Kull, Professor of Chemistry • Carl Thum, Academic Skills Center • Conor Hackett, Tucker Foundation • Ian Dumont ‘09 ,Nathan Smith Society Executive Committee • Priyanka Ghosh ‘09, Nathan Smith Society Executive Committee • Samantha Haw ‘10 & Diane Cheney ‘09, NSS Executive Committee (Pre-Veterinary interest) • Eleni Stavrou ‘10, NSS Executive Committee (Pre-Dental Interest)

31. Kim Sauerwein and Lee Witters will be available to assist you in choosing your fall courses on Monday, September 22, from Noon to 5:00 PM, 9B Parkhurst Hall (new group every 30 minutes) Lee Witters to be available in his office, 322 Remsen (DMS) (link to map on NSS home page (www.dartmouth.edu/~nss)) Saturday, 9 AM-noon Tuesday, 8:30-10 AM