Creighton University School of MedicineService to Humanity

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throughout Creighton

Medical School’s 100+

years of existence. The

principle of “women and

men for others” is alive and

well at Creighton. I invite

you to learn more about our unique program of

medical study.

There is change and excitement on the Creighton

campus! As we promote our medical facilities, and

enlarge our campus, we continue to build a solid

foundation of service-oriented education in our stu-

dents. Not only do our gradu-

ates win coveted residencies

after graduation, our students

win awards and grants for their

service projects while in medical

school. This continues the Jesuit

tradition of a values-centered

education that has endured

Creighton’s “willed future” is bright

Cam Enarson, M.D.Dean, School of MedicineVice President for Health Sciences

St. Joseph Hospital’s second home, circa 1890.

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As a private medical school, the CreightonUniversity School of Medicine matriculates out-standing students from every region of the coun-try. There is no one state or geographical area,which is given a preference.

A recent class includes students from thirty statesand two foreign countries. This diverse geographiccomposition of your class gives both depth andbreadth to your professional school training.

At Creighton the faculty is more concernedabout “who you are”-academic preparation and astrong, personal commitment to service to oth-ers-rather than “where you are from.”

Each new freshman class reflects the Committeeon Admissions’ commitment to assemble a groupof competent and caring first year medical students.

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Throughout your four years at Creighton UniversitySchool of Medicine, you will be encouraged andsupported by administration, faculty, and peers.

Most importantly at Creighton School of Medicine,you compete against standards, not each other.Our students quickly form friendships that enhancemutual support. Through an organized support sys-tem, sophomores help freshmen, juniors helpsophomores, and seniors help juniors.

The system extends beyond graduation through anorganized nationwide network of more than 3800alumni volunteers who assist our seniors in theirsearch for residency placements.

This mutual support and respect is both the reason forand the result of the “Creighton Family” tradition whichis pervasive throughout this university and its alumni.Once here, you may find this spirit will never leave you.

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Creighton medical graduates do well in securing residencies in vir-tually every medical specialty, ranging from anesthesiology to urolo-gy. They secure residencies at prestigious medical centers in suchcompetitive fields as dermatology, emergency medicine, obstetrics,ophthalmology, orthopedic surgery, otolaryngology, and radiology.

Year after year, Creighton medical graduatesare offered residency training in excellent med-ical centers from coast to coast. Institutionsfrom Stanford to Mayo to MassachusettsGeneral select Creighton graduates for rea-sons that include Creighton’s comprehensiveclinical training, rigorous academics, excellentscores on the National Medical LicensingExaminations, student support systems, andCreighton’s national reputation.

Every year Creighton invites its medical graduatesfrom previous years to help obtain residencies forits current graduates. Eighty-five percent of theschool’s medical alumni support the network thatcontributes to high residency acceptance rates.

creighton graduatess p e c i a l t y o f c h o i c e

Leading medical centers

and hospitals throughout

the country respect

Creighton’s medical

clinical training.

Recent match results

may be found

on our Web site.

clinical training

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Match Day at Creighton University

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A highly interdisciplinary curriculum, implemented in 1996, willassure our graduates’ success well into the twenty first century.The educational program is designed to provide a smooth transitioninto medical school and later into residency.

• Early clinical experience is a prominent part of the curriculumthrough all four years beginning with the physical diagnosisinstruction and participation in the Clinical Assessment Center in the first year.

• The curriculum integrates ethical and societal issues into all fouryears of study.

• Instructional methodology utilizes case-based, small group ses-sions and computer-assisted instruction in each year.

• Required clinical rotations are completed in the third year, leaving thefourth year for a sub-internship, critical care rotations, and electives.

Competency based evaluation is used in all four years of the education-al program and the students are graded on a Pass/No Pass/Honorssystem. Consult the Creighton School of Medicine Web site athttp://medicine.creighton.edu for additional information.

tested curriculum assures success

ence in the second year continues the students’clinical training through to graduation. The largenumber of Omaha area hospitals and communityclinics enable Creighton medical students toexperience a wide variety and diversity of clinicalinstruction sites. Theexceptional clinicaltraining thatCreighton medicalgraduates receiveplays a major rolein their success inattaining residen-cies in highlycompetitive fields atprestigious medicalcenters throughout theUnited States.

Rigorous Education Helps Creighton Graduates Score Well on Medical Licensing ExaminationsCreighton medical students score well on thebasic science and clinical sections of the UnitedStates Medical Licensing Examination, owinglargely to the challenging academic programs, clini-cal opportunities, and educational support systemsat the School of Medicine.

The examinations are administered in Creighton’sown computer-based testing center, one of only eightsuch medical school based facilities in the nation.

Creighton medical school graduates have longenjoyed a national reputation for their comprehen-sive clinical education. Your clinical training beginsimmediately in the first year as part of the HumanDevelopment and Medicine course. Here you willcomplete patient histories and physicals under theguidance of a faculty tutor in the ClinicalAssessment Center. The longitudinal clinic experi-

extensive clinical training

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daVinci™ Surgical Robot

Students may present

their research at the

Midwest Student Biomedical

Research Forum, a regional

conference sponsored by

Creighton University

as well as in other

national forums.

research

clinical & research opportunitiesCreighton University School of Medicineis an international leader in research onseveral major debilitating diseasesincluding hereditary cancer and osteo-porosis. Through a major Universitycommitment to its “Centers ofExcellence” in medicine, the school ispushing hard to develop comparablefront-runners in infectious diseases, dia-betes, and molecular biology. An excit-ing new generation of research projectsis underway.

Creighton medical students are offeredthe opportunity to pursue Universityfunded research projects at the end ofthe first year. The joint M.D./Ph.D. pro-gram is also available to a limited num-ber of students.

Also available at the end of the first year is the opportunity to par-ticipate in the funded Family Practice Preceptorship Program.

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Computer representation of Lrp5, the gene linked to bone density.

You will have access to the most advanced medical technol-ogy and resources as a student at Creighton UniversitySchool of Medicine, where all major teaching facilities arelocated in one medical center area on the University campus.

Creighton University Medical Center is the primary teach-ing hospital. Completed in 1977, the medical center con-tains 404 patient beds and is a Class I trauma center. InDecember 2002, Modern Healthcare named CreightonUniversity Medical Center to its 100 Top Hospitals list. Themedical center was honored as one of the sixteen winnersnamed in the Major Teaching Hospital cat-egory for its quality of care, efficiency ofoperations, and sustainability of overall per-formance.

Creighton students also participate in clini-cal instruction at Immanuel Medical Center,the newly constructed Children’s Hospital,Omaha Veterans Medical Center, BerganMercy Medical Center, and at other areahospitals and clinics including rural facilities.

teaching facilities

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The Hixson-Lied Science Building.

The Jesuit presence

at Creighton University

creates an atmosphere

of service to humanity,

one of the chief goals

of a Jesuit education.

tradition

a jesuit presenceSince its founding in 1878, Creighton has been operated bymembers of the Society of Jesus, a Catholic order of men notedfor leadership in education since the middle ages. The Jesuitsoperate 28 colleges and universities in the United States, four ofwhich have medical schools.

The Jesuit presence at Creighton creates an atmosphere of ser-vice to humanity, one of the chief goals of a Jesuit education.Toward this goal, Creighton’s Center for Health Policy and Ethicswas established. Faculty from the Center are integrally involvedthroughout the curriculum. Their expertise helps faculty and stu-dents focus on personal value systems that help physicians makewise health care decisions.

As a medical student, you will be provided with a strong founda-tion in ethical and moral issues confronting medicine today.

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Marcia Shadle-Cusic — Chaplin, Office of Student Affairs, School of Medicine.

The Institute for Latin American Concern (ILAC) – found-ed at Creighton – is a real world demonstration of the“service to humanity” values that are espoused here.Every summer dozens of Creighton health science stu-dents and faculty provide hands-on health care andfriendship to citizens of the Dominican Republic. Closerto home, Creighton students lend their time, talent, andenergy to The American Cancer Society, The AmericanHeart Association, Make-A-Wish Foundation, Habitat forHumanity, The Sienna/Francis House for the homeless,Omaha Public Schools tutoring program, Girls, Inc., TheNational Multiple Sclerosis Society, and many other orga-nizations. Students foundedand obtained national grantsto fund the Magis Clinic forthe under served in urbanOmaha. Project Cure, found-ed by students, allows firstyear students to spend a sum-mer of service in India or Peru.

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Students volunteer near and far.

“. . .We believe in the

intrinsic value of the

human being. . .This

includes all persons

and excludes any

form of racism

and discrimination.”

our credo

diversity a l o n g s t a n d i n g c o m m i t m e n t

Thanks to Creighton University’s Jesuit heritage, the School ofMedicine has long had a strong commitment to the education offinancially and educationally disadvantaged students. Ever since theSchool of Medicine was established in 1892, the medical schoolhas been a pioneer in training under-represented minority and finan-cially and educationally disadvantaged students.

Today, Creighton University’s mission and credo continue this longtradition of promoting learning, service, and appreciation for diversity.

The Office of Health Sciences-Multicultural andCommunity Affairs provides health careers semi-nars, academic and financial counseling, and pre-health advising. The staff has recently been aug-mented by the appointment of an Associate VicePresident for Multicultural and Community Affairs.

The School of Medicine is eager to recruit, assist,and retain qualified minority students to ensure theiracademic and professional development.

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In 1975 the Creighton University School of Medicine was anational leader in planning and implementing a nationalPostbaccalaureate Program. This program provided an extrayear of intensive coursework following college to disadvan-taged students seeking entrance to medicalschool. Today, over 230 practicing physiciansand dentists have successfully completed theCreighton program and their professional educa-tion. A number of minority physicians who are innational leadership positions came from theCreighton University Postbaccalaureate Program.

A new revived Postbaccalaureate Program beganin the summer of 2000. The program is designedto aid financially and educationally disadvantagedstudents in their preparation and admission tomedical school. Successful graduates of ourPostbaccalaureate Program are currently enrolledin our School of Medicine. For further informationon the program and details of applications proce-dures, please consult our Web site.

postbaccalaureate program

The 2004-2005 postbaccalaureate students.

organizations provideo p p o r t u n i t y f o r i n v o l v e m e n t

Participation in extracurricular activities providesbalance. Creighton medical students soon realizethe importance of becoming involved in non-aca-demic pursuits as a healthy counter-balance tothe demands of their rigorous academic studies.Through clubs, organizations, and extensive vol-unteer opportunities, medical students associatewith each other outside of an academic setting.

On-campus opportunities for medical studentinvolvement include the Wellness Council, whichsponsors a student published WellnessChronicle (available on our Web site), that pro-vides practical tips on issues such as exercise,nutrition, mental health, relationships, spirituality,and offers various activities such as fitness fairs,

ice skating parties, movie nights, and miniature golf activities. TheCreighton Medical Student Government also provides leadershipopportunities. It also promotes a cohesive and supportive medicalstudent body.

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The School of Medicine is conveniently located onthe University campus, a short walk away on themall from the V.J. and Angela Skutt StudentCenter and the newly expanded Kiewit PhysicalFitness Center. Some medical students live in uni-versity-owned professional student apartment tow-ers adjacent to campus,some in attractive apartmentsjust one block away from theCreighton University MedicalCenter, and the othersthroughout the city. The aver-age commute time in Omahais only 20 minutes so it ispossible to live in a variety oflocations in the city, yet retainconvenient access to cam-pus. A student parking lot isacross the street from themedical school.

You will enjoy the

Kiewit Fitness Center’s

swimming pool, weight

room, and exercise

equipment.

fitness

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campus life

Kiewit Fitness Center

“You can feel a newspirit in Omaha. Something is happening here. It’s a good place to raise a family. People in Omahaare friendly. Schoolsare excellent.”

new spiritOmaha offers low cost of living amenitiesLiving costs are crucial and free time is preciousto the medical student. Omaha is an in-betweencity - not too big, not too small - boasting as many

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or more amenities than larger cities, but retaining asmall town’s friendliness. Medical students espe-cially appreciate Omaha’s relatively low cost of liv-ing - as much as 12 percent below the national

average for a wide range of goods and ser-vices.

Also important to the medical student’sbudget is the availability of good afford-able housing within walking distance or inquiet residential areas throughout the city.Low-cost rental rates are a direct by-prod-uct of Omaha’s home prices being amongthe lowest of metropolitan areas studied.

AccessibilityOmaha is readily accessible by flights fromboth coasts. The city is less than a day’sdrive to Chicago, Denver, Minneapolis,Kansas City, and St. Louis.

The Qwest Center, located in the heart of downtown Omaha, is home to Creighton University’smen’s basketball team.

HousingStudents choose from apartments on campus operated bythe university or nearby off-campus housing in lovely oldneighborhoods. Campus shuttle service is available to andfrom adjacent neighborhoods. Apartment rents are a bar-gain compared with those of many cities.

SafetyOmaha’s crime rate is below the national average for citiesof its size. Creighton’s enclosed campus is a safe environmentfor students.

Family FriendlyOmaha has been nationally ranked as a family friendly city.Public and private schools are excellent. Creighton has a childcare center on campus.

Housing Economy/Cost of LivingOmaha has one of the nation’s lowest unemployment rates.Spouses readily find jobs.The cost of living is below the nationalaverage.

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Omaha skyline

Omaha’s Old Market

Kingdoms of the Seas Aquariumat Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo

The admission policy of the

Creighton University School of Medicine

is available on our Web site at:

http://medicine.creighton.edu/

medschool/admissions/

admission policy

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Application for AdmissionApplication is made on-line through the AmericanMedical College Application Service (AMCAS).(www.aamc.org). Creighton requires filing of a “sec-ondary” supplemental application (available on our Website), along with recommendations and an interview.Applications must be filed between June 1 andDecember 1 of the year preceding the year in which theapplicant desires to enter.

CostTuition for the 2005-2006 academic year is $37,519. Costof living expenses, as estimated for a single freshman:

Tuition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $37,519Fees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $,00806Room and Board, plus Personal Expenses . . . $16,680Books and supplies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $02,955Travel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $01,000Total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $58,960

Map and DirectionsThe Creighton University campus is located on thenorthwest edge of downtown Omaha, NE. Directions tothe campus can be found on the Creighton UniversityUndergraduate Admissions Web site:

http://admissions.creighton.edu/pages/visitpages/visit_gettocu.html

Creighton UniversityMedical Center

Creighton UniversityMedical Center

Creighton University is a Catholic and Jesuit compre-hensive university committed to excellence in its select-ed undergraduate, graduate and professional programs.

As Catholic, Creighton is dedicated to the pursuit oftruth in all its forms, and is guided by the living tradi-tion of the Catholic Church.

As Jesuit, Creighton participates in the tradition of theSociety of Jesus which provides an integrating visionof the world that arises out of a knowledge and love ofJesus Christ.

As comprehensive, Creighton’s education embraces sev-eral colleges and professional schools and is directed tothe intellectual, social, spiritual, physical and recreationalaspects of students’ lives, and to the promotion of justice.

Creighton exists for students and learning. Membersof the Creighton community are challenged to reflecton transcendent values, including their relationshipwith God, in an atmosphere of freedom of inquiry,belief, and religious worship. Service to others, theimportance of family life, the inalienable worth of each

individual, and appreciation of ethnic and culturaldiversity are core values of Creighton.

Creighton faculty members conduct research to enhanceteaching, to contribute to the betterment of society, and todiscover knowledge. Faculty and staff stimulate criticaland creative thinking, and provide ethical perspectives fordealing with an increasingly complex world.

School of Medicine Vision StatementWe will be a School of Medicine respected by ourpeers for excellence inteaching, research, andclinical care. We will bedistinguished forpreparing graduateswho achieve excellencein their chosen fieldsand who demonstrateextraordinary compas-sion and commitment tothe service of others.

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The mall on Creighton University’s campus.

Photographs by Charles Kay

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