a higher degree of study: professional programs at suny

A Higher Degree of Study: Professional Programs at SUNY

SUNY Professional Programs

Architecture

Dentistry

Law

Medicine & Osteopathic

Nurse Practitioner

Occupational Therapy

Optometry

Pharmacy

Physical Therapy

Physician Assistant

Veterinary Medicine

Ranking Among “100 Best Jobs”#1 Dentist

#2 Nurse Practitioner

#4 Physician

#6 Physical Therapist

#10 Physician Assistant

#13 Occupational Therapist

#27 Pharmacist

#53 Lawyer

#56 Veterinarian

#81 Architect

A Higher Degree of Study - Professional Programs at SUNY


ProfessionalProgram

Projected Growth Rate Through 2022

2014 Median Pay

Architecture 13.7% $ 75,140 Dentistry 12.8% $142,230 Law 7.9% $137,920 Medicine (including Osteopathic) 15.8% $168,860 Nurse Practitioner 25.9% $101,740 Occupational Therapy 18.9% $ 74,470 Optometry 24.1% $111,210 Pharmacy 13.3% $119,830 Physical Therapy 27.1% $ 78,450 Physician Assistant 29.3% $ 97,900 Veterinary Medicine 11.7% $102,270

NYS Job Growth and Median Pay

Trends and Projections

Aging population will impact architects, doctors, occupational therapists, pharmacists and physical therapists.

Strong job prospects for medical professionals willing to work in rural, inner-city, low-income and medically underserved areas.

The role of physician assistants is expected to expand as states allow assistants to do more procedures and as insurance companies expand coverage of physician assistant services.

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics


Trends and Projections

Demand for occupational therapy services will stem from patients with autism spectrum disorder.

Job opportunities for advanced practice registered nurses may exist from attrition.

Higher than average retirement for dentists and optometrists will leave an employment void.

Demand is projected for architects with knowledge of green (sustainable) design.



Trends and Projections The number of pharmacy schools has grown in

recent years, creating more graduates. Residency programs and certifications give students advantages.

Because of strong competition, a law graduate’s willingness to relocate and prior work experience are becoming more important.

Veterinarians can expect very strong competition, but are qualified for employment in nontraditional industry positions.



Pathways to Professional Study


There are numerous undergraduate paths to professional graduate study

Students should:Select a major they love, preferably one with a strong

arts and sciences curriculum.Know their academic advisor from day one on campusEstablish relationships; key advisors and faculty members

will serve as references.Connect with clubs, organizations and volunteer

opportunities.

Preparing for Law School at theUndergraduate Level

American Bar Association encourages students to pursue an area of study that interests and challenges them.

UB’s class of 2017 = 39 majors and 56 undergraduate institutions - including 15 SUNY campuses.

Suggested preparation: blend of interdisciplinary liberal arts studies, including communication, social sciences, business and economics, philosophy and logic, psychology and sociology and the art and science of law and government.

JD programs are offered at University at Buffalo.


Preparing for Medical School at theUndergraduate Level

Popular undergraduate majors are natural sciences.

Suggested preparation: two semesters of biology, chemistry, composition, organic chemistry, inorganic chemistry, as well as one to two semesters of physics and calculus and four to six courses of upper-level lab sciences (biochemistry, genetics, microbiology, etc.).

Bachelor’s degrees in Biological Sciences: Biology - offered at 18 SUNY campuses.

MD programs are offered at University at Buffalo, Downstate Medical Center, Stony Brook University and Upstate Medical University.


Pharmacy Studies

A Higher Degree of Study – Pharmacy Studies at University at Buffalo


Demand – Class of 2014

Applications: ~600Interviewed: 308Accepted: 132


Profile - Class of 2014

Middle 50% of Scores: Science and Math GPA: 3.0-3.6 Sum PCAT (excluding composite): 324-408

In-state: 82%Out-of-state: 12%Foreign citizen: 6%2 or fewer years of college: 19%Bachelor’s degree or higher: 63%Average age: 22

Prerequisite courses = minimum ‘C-’ grade Grade Point Average (GPA) = 3.0 in math/science coursework Pharmacy College Admissions Test (PCAT) = 300 sum of

percentile ranks Letters of Reference = 3 required, maximum of 4, from

faculty/supervisors Experience = pharmacy, volunteer, leadership,

mentoring/tutoring Personal essay Interview


Minimum Requirements: PharmCAS

Pharmacy Prerequisite Courses

Introductory Biology with Laboratories I & II General Chemistry with Laboratories I & II Organic Chemistry with Laboratories I & II Anatomy Physiology I & II Physics Biochemistry Microbiology Calculus I & II Statistics English Composition I & II Social & Behavioral Sciences General Education Requirements


Program Details Pre-pharmacy a pre-professional academic pathway. A minimum of two years of undergraduate pre-pharmacy

coursework. Four-year professional PharmD degree program. Early Assurance Program: EA @ UB 2 + 4 = 6. PharmD curriculum: courses in basic biomedical sciences,

clinical sciences, pharmaceutical sciences, and pharmacy practice.

Coursework integrated with progressive patient-centered practice experiences.


Program Details Pharmacy program leads to licensure in any state provided

that the graduate obtains licensure in the state requested. PharmD curriculum contains courses in the following areas:

Pharmaceutical, Clinical Sciences, and Biomedical Sciences.Professional Practice.Approved electives, allowing students to specialize in

desired areas. Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experiences (IPPE)

throughout the first three professional years.Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experiential (APPE)

year consisting of required and elective/selective six-week rotations.


Notable Accomplishments One of the oldest and most established pharmacy schools in

the country and first in SUNY First and one of the only pharmacy schools to require

Pharmacogenomics Only Pharmaceutical Sciences MS program of its kind in the

country that offers focus in Pharmacometrics


School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Scienceshttp://pharmacy.buffalo.edu/admissions


A Higher Degree of Study – Medical Studies at Stony Brook University

Medical Studies

Stony Brook University Hospital Top 50 Teaching and Research Medical Center Level 1 Trauma Center with 597 beds and more than 5,500

employees Largest Hospital in Suffolk County. Only academic medical center on Long Island Provides treatment for approx. 31,000

inpatients and provides care for 230,000 outpatient visits


Demand - Class of 2014

Applications: 5,454 Acceptances: 369 Enrolled: 128


Profile - Class of 2014

NYS residents: 99 Out of state: 29 MD/PhD: 7 Scholars for

Medicine Freshmen Acceptance: 7

Overall GPA: 3.7 Science GPA: 3.67 Average MCAT Score: 32


Admissions Requirements

Biology: 2 semesters with lab, one of which should include a course in cell biology or genetics

Chemistry: minimum of 4 semesters including coursework in general and organic chemistry and a course in biochemistry. A minimum of 3 semesters of lab is required.

English/Writing: 1 semester Physics: 1 semester with lab Social Science/Humanities: 1 semester of either psychology,

sociology, logic or ethics, anthropology or philosophy Statistics: 1 semester


Program Details

Phase 1 – 18 months: Core studies in anatomy and physiology, cell biology, pharmacology and pathogens. Organ systems based approach to pathophysiology and therapeutics. Integrated themes -medical ethics, health maintenance and prevention, patient safety

Phase 2 – 1 year: Clerkships in internal medicine, primary care medicine, pediatrics, obstetrics and gynecology, surgery, emergency medicine, anesthesiology, neurology, psychiatry and radiology.

Phase 3 – Preparation for residency: Advanced clinical experience including primary care in an outpatient setting and hospice rotation.


www.stonybrook.edu/admissions /stonybrooku

@stonybrooku stonybrooku

A Higher Degree of Study – Health Related Professions Downstate Medical Center

Health Related Professions Studies


Physician Assistant (PA)

Physical Therapy (PT)

Medical Informatics (MI) Midwifery (MW) Occupational

Therapy (OT)


Profile of Class of 2014PROGRAMS AVERAGE

AGEGENDER AVERAGE

GPAETHNICITY CLASS

SIZE

Physician Assistant

27 9 Males32 Females

3.42 6 African American 7 Hispanic19 White 5 Asian 4 Undeclared

41

Physical Therapy



23

Medical Informatics



22

Midwifery 34.5 13 Females 3.279 4 African American 2 Hispanic 6 White 1 Asian

13


27.5 8 Males26 Females


34


Program Requirements

Programs Requirements

Physician Assistant

Anat & Physio 1 and ll w/lab, Gen Chemistry l & ll w/lab, Gen Biology l & ll w/lab, Microbiology w/lab, College Math, Gen Psychology, Abnormal Psychology or Dev. Psychology, English l & ll, Humanities/Soc Sciences (6 credits), Upper Division Science Course, Two (2) letters of Recommendation, 225 hours Health Related Experience, 150 hours non-clinical volunteer experience.



Physical Therapy

Anat & Physio 1 and ll w/lab, Gen Chemistry l & ll w/lab, Gen. Physics l & ll w/lab, Gen Psychology, Psychology Elective, Statistics, English l, 3 Upper Division Courses, GRE, Two (2) letters of Recommendation, 50 hours Prior Health Experience.


Baccalaureate Degree, Anat & Physio 1 and ll w/lab, Gen Biology l w/lab, Gen Chemistry l w/lab, or Physiol. Psych, or Beh. Neuroscience, Statistics, Sociology /Anthropology, Gen Psychology, Abnormal Psych, Dev. Psychology, Two (2) letters of Recommendation, Prior OT related is a plus.





Midwifery Baccalaureate Degree, Anat & Physiol l & ll w/lab, Gen Biology, Microbiology, Gen Chemistry, Pathophysiology, Nutrition, Sociology/Anthropology, Gen Psych, Dev Psych, Statistics, Two (2) letters of Recommendation.

Medical Informatics

Baccalaureate Degree, Computer Sci course, Computer Prog. Course, Two (2) letters of Recommendation.


Program DetailsPROGRAMS DEGREE

EARNEDNEEDED TO COMPLETE

THE PROGRAMLENGTH OF PROGRAM

CERT. EXAMS AT END OF PROGRAM

Physician Assistant

BS Minimum 60 credits required for entry. Clinical rotation at city hospitals and clinics.

Just under three (3) years full time attendance

YES


Program DetailsPROGRAM DEGREE

EARNEDNEEDED TO

COMPLETE THE PROGRAM

LENGTH OF PROGRAM

CERT. EXAMS AT END OF PROGRAM

Physical Therapy

DPT Minimum 80 credits required for entry. Clinical rotation at city hospitals and clinics.

Three (3) years. Full time attendance

YES

Medical Informatics

MS Baccalaureate Degree Generally part-time attendance

NO


Program DetailsPROGRAMS DEGREE

EARNEDNEEDED TO

COMPLETE THE PROGRAM

LENGTH OF PROGRAM

CERT EXAMS AT END OF PROGRAM

Midwifery MS Baccalaureate degree. Clinical rotation at city hospitals and clinics

Limited full time attendance

YES


MS Baccalaureate degree. Clinical rotation at city hospitals and clinics

Three (3) years. Full time attendance

YES


College of Health Related Professionshttp://sls.downstate.edu/admissions/chrp/index.html

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