Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What are the acceptance rates for students in your program?
A: Below are the statistics for the past five years for applicants to all programs. Statistics are for students applying through the Health Professions Committee for the current graduating classes. We support our graduates indefinitely beyond graduation. Therefore, multiple percentages reflect updates for additional applicants + re-applicants to the present time. The "medicine" category combines both allopathic and osteopathic medicine.
| Field | Class of 05 |
Class of 06 |
Class of 07 |
Class of 08 |
Class of 09 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biotechnology | - |
- |
- |
- |
- |
| Chiropractic | 1/1=100% |
2/2=100% |
2/2 = 100% |
2/2= 100% |
2/2= 100% |
| Cytotechnology | - |
- |
- |
- |
- |
| Dental hygiene | - |
- |
- |
- |
- |
| Dentistry | 2/2=100% |
1/1=100% |
0/1 =0% 1/1 = 100% |
2/5= 40% |
1/1= 100% |
| Diagnostic imaging | - |
- |
- |
- |
- |
| Genetic counseling | - |
- |
- |
- |
- |
| Medical technology | - |
- |
1/1 = 100% |
- |
- |
| Medicine | 7/7= 100% 9/9=100% |
10/11=91% 12/13= 93% |
9/14 = 64% 12/14 = 86% |
10/12= 83% |
13/13= 100% |
| Naturopathic Medicine | 1/1=100% |
- |
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| Nuclear medicine | - |
- |
- |
- |
- |
| Nursing | - |
1/1=100% |
2/2 = 100% |
1/1= 100% |
- |
| Occupational therapy | 1/1=100% |
1/1=100% |
4/4 = 100% |
1/1= 100% |
- |
| Optometry | 1/1=100% |
1/1=100% |
1/1 = 100% |
- |
4/4= 100% |
| Pathologist's Assistant | - |
1/1=100% |
- |
- |
- |
| Paramedic | - |
- |
- |
- |
- |
| Pharmacy | 2/3= 67% 3/3= 100% |
1/2= 50% 2/2= 100% |
3/3= 100% |
1/1=100% |
2/2= 100% |
| Physical therapy | 1/1=100% |
3/3=100% |
3/3 = 100% |
1/1= 100% |
2/2= 100% |
| Physical therapy assistant | - |
- |
- |
- |
|
| Physician assistant | 1/1= 100% |
5/5=100% 6/6= 100% |
- |
- |
1/2= 50% |
| Podiatry | 1/1=100% |
- |
1/1 = 100% |
3/3= 100% |
- |
| Public health | - |
1/1=100% 2/2= 100% |
- |
2/2= 100% |
- |
| Veterinary medicine | 4/6=67% 6/6= 100% |
3/3=100% 4/4= 100% |
0/1 = 0% |
1/2= 50% |
- |
Q: Which schools have accepted your students?
A:
- Allopathic Medicine - Albert Einstein, Case Western Reserve University, Dartmouth (M.D./Ph.D), Drexel University, Duke University, Eastern Virginia, Georgetown University, George Washington University, Howard University, Jefferson Medical College, Johns Hopkins University, Marshall University, Mayo Medical School, Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine, Ross University, St. Georges University, Temple University, Tulane University, Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, University of Kentucky, University of Maryland, University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, University of Pennsylvania, University of Pittsburgh, University of Alabama at Birmingham (M.D./Ph.D. program), University of Rochester, University of Santo Thomas, University of South Dakota, University of Virginia
- Chiropractic - D'Youville College, Life University School of Chiropractic, Logan College of Chiropractic, New York College of Chiropractic Medicine, Palmer College of Chiropractic, University of Bridgeport
- Cytotechnology - Jefferson College of Health Professions
- Dental Hygiene - University of Pittsburgh
- Dentistry - Boston University, Case Western University, Temple University, University of Maryland, University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, University of Pennsylvania, University of Pittsburgh
- Diagnostic Imaging - Jefferson College of Health Professions
- Genetic Counseling - Beaver College
- Nuclear Medicine - Wilkes Barre Hospital
- Nursing - Case Western Reserve University Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing, Jefferson College of Health Professions, Johns Hopkins University, Lancaster General College of Nursing and Health Sciences, Mount Aloysius, Reading Area Community College
- Occupational Therapy - Chatham College, Duquesne University, Gannon University, Jefferson College of Health Professions, Mount Aloysius, St. Franicis University, Tufts Univeristy, University of Illinois at Chicago, University of Pittsburgh, Virginia Commonwealth University/Medical College of Virginia, Washington University in St. Louis
- Optometry - New England College of Optometry, Pennsylvania College of Optometry at Salus University
- Osteopathic Medicine - Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine, Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine, Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine of the A.T. Still University of Health Sciences, Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine, NOVA Southeastern University College of Osteopathic Medicine, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, Rocky Vista University College of Osteopathic Medicine, University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine, University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey School of Osteopathic Medicine, West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine
- Pathologists' Assistant - Indiana University School of Medicine
- Pharmacy - Duquesne University, Lake Erie College of Pharmacy, Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, Philadelphia College of Pharmacy and Sciences, University of Pittsburgh, Wilkes College
- Physical Therapy - Arcadia University, Chatham College, Columbia University, Drexel University, Franklin Pierce College, Jefferson School of Health Professions, Slippery Rock University, St. Francis University, Temple University, University of Pittsburgh, University of Rhode Island, Washington University in St. Louis, Widener University
- Physical Therapy Assistant - Union College
- Physician Assistant - Arcadia Univerisity, A.T. Still University Arizona School of Health Sciences, Chatham College, DeSales University, Drexel University, George Washington University, Lock Haven University, Penn College, St. Francis University,
- Podiatric Medicine - California College of Podiatric Medicine, Ohio College of Podiatric Medicine, Temple University College of Podiatric Medicine
- Public Health - Jefferson College of Health Professions, St. Louis University, Tulane University, University of Pittsburgh
- Veterinary Medicine - Cornell University, Iowa State University, Kansas State University, Massey University Veterinary School in New Zealand, Michigan State University, Murdoch University in Australia, Ohio State Univeristy, Purdue University, Ross University, The Royal Veterinary College, Tufts University, University College Dublin, University of Edinburgh, University of Glasgow, University of Illinios, University of London, University of Pennsylvania, Virginia-Maryland Regional, Western University of Health Sciences.
Q: Do you guarantee acceptance?
A: No. However, we do guarantee that we will keep abreast of your progress, give you guidance, and advocate appropriately for you as long as it takes, even after you graduate. It is important to mention that our special relationship with our affiliates often gives students an edge in the application process.
Q: Do pre-medical students have to major in Biology?
A: No. Medical schools and other health professions schools do NOT require students to major in biology! Although students must take the prerequisite courses required for professional school, they should feel free to choose or design a Program of Emphasis in any academic area.
Q: Do pre-medical students have to do research?
A: It depends. Some research-oriented schools want their applicants to have research experience. The Health Professions Committee strongly encourages all of our students who enjoy laboratory work to consider getting some research experience, as there are excellent opportunities for combined degrees in medicine (M.D./Ph.D. and D.O./Ph.D.) and for pursuing Ph.D.s in many other health fields, such as nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, and public health. In addition, research experience gives students the flexibility to apply to graduate school if their plans change.
Q: What is the difference between an M.D. and a D.O.?
A: M.D. and D.O. are the two main types of physicians. There is also a third type of physician emerging in the health care system, an N.D. The table provides a broad overview for comparison.
| M.D. | D.O. | N.D. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meaning of the credential | Medical Doctor | Doctor of Osteopathy | Naturopathic Doctor (Note: also denotes "Doctor of Nursing") |
| Type of medical practice | Allopathic | Osteopathic | Naturopathic |
| Treatment Forte | Accidents and acute illnesses | Accidents and acute illnesses | Wellness and chronic disease management |
| Practice modalities | Drugs and surgery | Drugs, surgery, and osteopathic manipulation | Minor surgery, naturopathic manipulation, and natural modalities, including herbs, massage, diet, acupuncture, and homeopathy |
| Education | 4 years of medical school followed by residency | 4 years of medical school followed by internship year and residency | 4 years of medical school or by correspondence course |
| Scope of practice | Licensure nationwide | Licensure nationwide | Licensure in 13 states and Puerto Rico for medical school trained N.D.s only |
| Level of prestige | Highest | Significant | Emerging |
| Websites for premeds | http://www.aamc.org | http://www.aacom.org | http://www.aanmc.org |
Q: Where does Juniata stand on alternative medicine
A: Complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) is used extensively by patients in the United States, and integrative medicine (CAM + conventional medicine) is gaining momentum as a model for health care. Interested Juniata premedical students are encouraged to explore and critically evaluate this development. Dr. Kirchhof-Glazier is knowledgeable about these developments as a result of spending a sabbatical semester at the University of Bridgeport College of Naturopathic Medicine and Acupuncture Institute. She has published an article about her experiences in the March 2003 edition of The Advisor, the journal of the National Association of Advisors for the Health Professions. In general, the Health Professions Committee neither supports nor disparages CAM but instead focuses on educating students about the spectrum of career options in health care and assisting individuals to find the niche that best fits their interests, career goals, and personal philosophy.
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