Drexel University College of Medicine

A Brief History
Two historic medical schools came together in making the Drexel University College of Medicine what it is today. The women’s Medical College of Pennsylvania and the Hahnemann Medical College. The legacies of these two medical schools brought about their proud successor, the College of Medicine, upholding enduring values of commitment to education, excellence in the science and the field, dedicated mentorship, and the spirit of innovation. The Homeopathic Medical College of Pennsylvania – today is known as Hahnemann – was established in 1848, to provide standardized training in the emerging study of homeopathy, (an orthodox medical science and practice). With students of all backgrounds being welcomed, by the late 1920s, the homeopathic focus was gone, however, the focus on excellence on student preparation remained. Surely but gradually Hahnemann became a national academic medical center and a leading provider of specialized caring, for instance, the cardiovascular disease domain was one of the leading ones at Hahnemann. The second college, Woman’s Medical College, founded in 1850 as the Female Medical College of Pennsylvania, was at the time, the first medical school for women. Its hallmark aim was to provide women with educational opportunities, which was very rare. Impressive female clinicians and scientists were produced through training, who practiced all over the world forming a unique corps, serving as faculty and leaders in medicine. Around 1970, after 120 years, the school became co-ed under the name Medical College of Pennsylvania or MCP. MCP continued to flourish and produce leading women in medicine. In 1996, these schools combined under the new name, Allegheny University of the Health Sciences. First MCP and then Hahnemann University, as well as their hospitals, were acquired and in 1998 and a nonprofit – MCP Hahnemann University – was created to take over the merged medical schools. In 2002, Drexel University assumed the management of this new academic entity. This medical school became the Drexel University College of Medicine.An Overview – Why you would want to be associated with Drexel University College of Medicine
Outreach
not just in the Philadelphia region but also beyond, the people are being taken care of by the College of Medicine and its partnerships with many community organizations to help improve the health and well-being. The core of a Drexel education is their civic-minded approach to learning and its emphasis on real-life problem-solving. At Drexel, the students and faculty both volunteer at local clinics to address health issues. Managing educational programs and running outreach projects through university technology and resources. Some of the things you as a student can learn are service leadership, communication through the chance to collaborate with local agencies, etc.Projects: national and international
you’ll want to apply to Drexel because of the learning opportunities and encouragement towards projects that are provided. From free, student-run health clinics to volunteer opportunities at Philadelphia public schools, their faculty and students take an active role in several community outreach projects. So, not only will these opportunities be presented to you but you would get a direct link to serving the community. The Drexel work doesn’t have any borders; their community extends beyond Philadelphia. With the increasing need to address global health issues, several medical students participate in international rotations helping them to extend their services as well as experience.Educational Programs
at the Drexel University College of Medicine, unique educational programs are offered in the hopes to enhance health care knowledge in Philadelphia while encouraging people to get involved in medicine and public health. While training medical and graduate students, the College of Medicine offers several educational programs to the public. This includes high school students, returning physicians, women in academic medicine and emergency responders. At Drexel, MD students are supported in their interest in understanding global trends and health practices at home and abroad. Also, the MD students’ pursuit of compassionate care and safe global health learning is encouraged and supported. They believe that medical education is about a global impact as well as keeping in mind one’s community. Drexel aims at spreading medical education like on other institutes, apart from degree programs for high school students, etc., their main goal includes providing initial and basic knowledge and skills to anyone interested in becoming a pre-hospital care provider or EMT. They also aid current first response professionals in need of recertification or continuing education and offer other health care providers first responder education. Amongst these, courses include Emergency Medical Responder (EMR), Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) and Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT).Patient Care
Drexel’s patient care has moved to a whole new avenue. Their patient care services transitioned to Tower Health Medical Group – providing a full range of medical care, from screenings to prevention, with the latest medical care and clinical services available – a leading health system in the US, dedicated to advancing health and transforming the lives of the people it serves. You don’t want to miss out on this experience.The Caring Together Program
, along with all that the focus on education, Drexel gives tremendous importance to the service of community and so fulfilling this core and to make a real difference, this program came into being in 1991, when Barbara Schindler, MD, had an idea to help women and their children in overcoming substance abuse and starting a new life without drugs and alcohol. The program is structured in a multi-phase, multi-disciplinary way to treat the addiction and any other issues which may have caused or resulted from using. Each stage with its own set of requirements giving a different sub-strategy and stage of tools to identify problems and their solutions. The program is supervised by the Department of Psychiatry at Drexel University College of Medicine. Not only substance abuse but this program helps women who face challenges after leaving jail or prison. A team comprising of, health care professionals, including physicians, nurses, social service specialists and addiction and mental health professionals work towards a common aim of meeting each woman’s needs. Everything is planned for these women to help integrate them in the society as healthy members, from housing, income, addiction, physical health, mental health, education, childcare, and employment concerns and needs. This all is possible because of the case managers and peer specialists that meet with these women and give them time and attention. Once discharged the team at Drexel hospitals follows up for sustained growth in these individuals. This kind of experience and exposure in dealing with different aspects of the rehab stages is educational for the students.Application process – MD
Programs
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- MD Program
- Graduate School
- Postdoctoral Affairs
- Dual Degree Programs
- Women’s Health & Leadership
- Continuing Education
- Residencies & Fellowships
Competencies for Applicants –
SCIENTIFIC COMPETENCIES | PERSONAL COMPETENCIES |
Apply quantitative reasoning and appropriate mathematics to describe or explain phenomena in the natural world. | Ethical responsibility to self and others |
Demonstrate understanding of the process of scientific inquiry, and explain how scientific knowledge is discovered and validated | Reliability and dependability |
Demonstrate knowledge of basic physical principles and their applications to the understanding of living systems. | Service orientation |
Demonstrate knowledge of basic principles of chemistry and some of their applications to the understanding of living systems. | Social skills |
Demonstrate knowledge of how biomolecules contribute to the structure and function of cells. | Capacity for improvement |
Show understanding of how molecular and cell assemblies, organs, and organisms develop structure and carry out their functions. | Resilience and adaptability |
Explain how organisms sense and control their internal environment and how they respond to external change. | Cultural competence |
Demonstrate an understanding of how the organizing principle of evolution by natural selection explains the diversity of life on earth. | Oral communication |
Teamwork |
AMCAS
American Medical College Application Service (AMCAS) of the Association of American Medical Colleges. This application must be filled through the AMCAS website. They start accepting applicants by June 1st.Citizenship
The applicant must be a U.S citizen, a copy of the green card is required while applyingSecondary Application
After the college receives the materials from AMCAS, a secondary application is to be filled by the applicants, and an application fee of $100 is to be paid through credit card. The College of Medicine’s deadline for receipt of your secondary application, fee and all supporting materials is January 1st.Computer-Based Assessment – CASPER
Helps in assistance with the selection process. CASPer is an online test that assesses for non-cognitive skills and interpersonal characteristics believed to be needed for the MD program.Letter of Recommendation
Must be sent from science, and non-science professors.MCAT
– the MCAT scores are required, the college will accept scores from two years before the application process.Deadline for Supporting Materials
Jan 1stEarly Decision Applicants
Competitive applicants interested only in Drexel University College of Medicine are encouraged to apply through the AMCAS Early Decision Program. The deadline for early decision is August 30Timetable for Application and Acceptance
Standard Application Procedure
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- Filing of AMCAS application – June 1 to December 1
- Receipt by the medical school of applicant’s supporting materials – January 1
- The decision to applicants – October 15 until the class is filled
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Early Decision Program (EDP)
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- Filing of AMCAS application – June 1 to August 1
- Receipt by the medical school of applicant’s supporting materials – August 30
- The decision to EDP applicants – October 1
Application Review
Complete Application
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- AMCAS application,
- The completed supplemental application and $100 fee (or AMCAS waiver),
- Letter(s) of recommendation,
- MCAT score, and a completed
- CASPer test.
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Review Based On – Interview
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- GPA
- MCATs
- Recommendations
- Essays
- Personal characteristics
- Evidence of service and extracurricular activities
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Interview
Applicants selected will receive an email from the Office of Admissions. After uploading your photo and completing the competency grid, applicants may then schedule their interviews through the online scheduling system. Interviews take place from September through April.Background Checks
All students accepted must complete criminal history, child abuse background check, FBI fingerprinting and PATCH forms before enrollment. This gets updated before the third-year clinical rotations.Office of Disability Services
“No individual with a disability shall, based on that disability alone, be excluded from participation in College of Medicine programs or activities. The College of Medicine will provide reasonable accommodation to a qualified individual with a disability.”College of Medicine Tuition and Fees
Full-Time Tuition and fee rates
PROGRAM | TUITION | GENERAL FEE | ACTIVITY FEE | |
CONT. STUDENTS | NEW STUDENTS | |||
Doctor of Medicine Program (Includes MD years in MD/Ph.D. program) | $29,053 | $838 | $838 | N/A |
MD/Ph.D. (Ph.D. years) | $13,232 | $62 | $194 | $83 |
Ph.D. (All programs) | $13,232 | $62 | $194 | $83 |
MS (All programs) | $14,459 | $62 | $194 | $83 |
Master of Medical Science (for MD students) | $7,384 | $62 | $194 | $83 |
Master’s of Forensic Science Criminalistics Program | $10,170 | $62 | $194 | $83 |
Drexel Pathways to Medical School (DPMS) | $15,217 | $62 | $194 | $83 |
Master’s of Forensic Science Program | $12,342 | $62 | $194 | $83 |
Master’s of Histotechnology Program | $6,826 | $62 | $194 | $83 |
Interdepartmental Medical Sciences | $14,314 | $62 | $194 | $83 |
Interdisciplinary Health Sciences | $14,314 | $62 | $194 | $83 |
Laboratory Animal Sciences (including online program) | $12,863 | $62 | $194 | $83 |
Master’s in Biomedical Studies | $14,314 | $62 | $194 | $83 |
Master’s of Medical Science | $14,314 | $62 | $194 | $83 |
Pathology Assistant | $9,327 | $62 | $194 | $83 |
Part-Time Tuition and Fee Rates
PROGRAM | TUITION | GENERAL FEE | ACTIVITY FEE | |
CONT. STUDENTS | NEW STUDENTS | |||
MD/Ph.D. | $1,470 | $36 | $106 | $69 |
Ph.D. (All programs) | $1,470 | $36 | $106 | $69 |
MS Programs Biochemistry Microbiology and Immunology Neurosciences Pharmacology and Physiology Biotechnology Cancer Biology Drug Discovery and Development | $1,540 | $36 | $106 | $69 |
Masters Programs Molecular Medicine Immunology Infectious Disease Biomedicine and Business Biomedicine and Digital Media Biomedicine and Entrepreneurship Biomedicine and Law | $1,586 | $36 | $106 | $69 |
Master of Medical Science (for MD students) | $817 | $36 | $106 | $69 |
Medical & Healthcare Simulation | $1,165 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Forensic Science Criminalistics Program | $1,012 | $36 | $106 | $69 |
Drexel Pathways to Medical School (DPMS) | $1,493 | $36 | $106 | $69 |
Forensic Science | $1,012 | $36 | $106 | $69 |
Histotechnology | $646 | $36 | $106 | $69 |
Interdepartmental Medical Sciences | $1,540 | $36 | $106 | $69 |
Interdisciplinary Health Sciences | $1,515 | $36 | $106 | $69 |
Laboratory Animal Sciences (including online program) | $1,431 | $36 | $106 | $69 |
Master’s of Biomedical Studies | $1,540 | $36 | $106 | $69 |
Master’s of Clinical Research for Health Professionals | $1,165 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Quantitative Principles for Clinical Research (QPCR) | $1,165 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Master’s of Medical Science | $1,515 | $36 | $106 | $69 |
Pathology Assistant | $707 | $36 | $106 | $69 |
Evening Post-Baccalaureate Pre-Med Program (including online program) | $974 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Certificate in Drug Discovery and Development | $1,165 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Certificate of Study in Clinical Research | $1,165 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Master’s in Clinical Research Organization and Management | $1,165 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Campus Life at Drexel University College of Medicine
Student life at the College of Medicine is quiet happening extending well beyond the classroom. There are student groups and social events – students are encouraged to take part in these to refine their community skills and to strengthen the Drexel community as a whole while staying healthy and discovering the city of Philadelphia. This brings about a sense of comradery in the students at Drexel, which is so special to have.Medical Student Affairs
offers guidance to all students in administrative assistance to get them started on a day to day activities with a healthy attitude. The student affairs office is always there to create a helpful environment at the campus. With a friendly staff to aid the students throughout their years of Medical School. The service unit provides The career development center, Financial planning office, Academic support services, Diversity office and Wellbeing (counseling). Diverse student body, faculty, and staff are an essential tool for fulfilling the College of Medicine’s mission and goals. At Drexel it is believed that diversity enhances the academic experience beyond the classroom, creating better doctors and health care professionals.Activities and Clubs
there are over 65 recognized student groups at Drexel each year. On-campus, these organizations include, community outreach groups, medical student associations, fitness programs, medical student cultural and lifestyle clubs, literary and musical organizations.Housing and Dining
as part of the Drexel experience it is aimed to make the life of students as comfortable as possible with smooth transitions. Students retire to apartments and houses in East Falls or Center City Philadelphia.East Falls Housing – Secondary Campus
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- Approximately 15 minutes from Center City
- A handful of apartment complexes located just off campus
- Several single and multi-family houses to rent
- Beautiful Fairmount Park
- Biking, hiking, jogging trails (in the park)
- Public transportation, including Drexel University’s free shuttle
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Central City Housing – Main Campus
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- Accommodation at Stiles Hall, located one block north of the academic buildings in Center City
- One-, two- or three-bedroom apartment
- Shared bathroom, kitchen and living room (With 1-2 people)
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Going Out?
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- From high-rises to walk-ups
- Liberty Bell,
- Independence Hall
- Delight in the world-famous Philadelphia Orchestra or Pennsylvania Ballet
- Philadelphia Museum of Art,
- Science and cultural museums
- The nation’s oldest zoo.
- Hundreds of restaurants
- Theaters
- Concert halls
- Clubs
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On-Campus Dining
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- Café at Queen Lane
- Jazzman’s Café in the lobby of New College Building
- Jazzman’s Café on the second floor of New College Building