OMG!!!! My email at school would be down at this point. N-E ways, I am jealous. I was lookin at some of the other class threads and they have a lot more participation. I wish some more of our class mates would come up here so that we could chat. Okay, so maybe I am too anxious. I will just have to wait until june 16. Darn.
June 15th according to the email
The email made my day. I've spent the past few hours trying to coordinate financial aid, moving my junk, moving my piano, that health form etc. etc.
Here's a copy of the email so you can have a look.
Lys
MEHARRY MEDICAL COLLEGE
MINI ACADEMIC PROGRAM FOR SUCCESS (MAPS 2008)
FOR INCOMING FRESHMEN MEDICAL STUDENTS
Again, let me congratulate you on your admittance to Meharry Medical College. To prepare you for the upcoming school year, below is a summary of your initial program. This information is being sent to you so that you can make your travel plans. Additional detailed information and instructions will follow in a mailing to you.
Program begins: June 15, 2008
Program ends: July 25, 2008
The Mini Academic Program for Success (MAPS) of Meharry Medical College is an intensive six-week academic program, REQUIRED for all incoming first year medical students. MAPS is designed to provide freshmen students with a head start on first year basic science core courses of medical school curriculum. The main goals of the MAPS Program are to: (1) introduce incoming students to the rigors of professional school in a supportive but realistic environment; (2) identify potential academic challenges, strengths and weaknesses of students prior to the beginning of the fall semester, and (3) design individualized intervention strategies based on student performance on examinations, with the aim of maximizing student retention and progression in medical and dental schools. The MAPS Program offers 3 mini courses. They are:
Biochemistry/Cell Biology (BCB/MCBG): The BCB mini course of MAPS continues into the fall semester as Molecular Cell Biology and Genetics (MCBG) course. The main objective of the mini course is to introduce students to basic concepts in medical biochemistry, cell biology, and human genetics relevant to human life processes. The medical biochemistry and genetics topics will be presented with clinical correlations, and they will provide students with excellent integrative tools to comprehend the inheritance patterns, the molecular and biochemical basis of human diseases. The basic cell biology component of BCB, will focus not only on microscopic structure but also on structure-function relationships at the cell and tissue levels, and it will incorporate many important fundamental concepts in anatomy, embryology, neurobiology, pathology, and biochemistry.
Introduction to Clinical Anatomy (ICA/GAE). The ICA mini course of MAPS is intended to provide students with a fundamental knowledge and understanding of the basic concepts of Human Anatomical Sciences and Radiology, in preparation for the more advanced Gross Anatomy and Embryology (GAE) course offered in the fall semester.
Foundations in Clinical Medicine (FICM/PPM). The FICM summer mini course, which continues into the fall semester as Principles and Practice of Medicine (PPM), is designed to introduce students to the profession of medicine. The course will focus on; (1) the responsibilities and competencies required of a medical student and a physician; (2) the skills necessary to succeed in the practice of clinical medicine, and (3) the ethical and legal considerations relating to medical student/physician interactions with patients.
Student Tablet PCs:
For those of you who are not aware, this year Meharry will provide Tablet PCs to each of its incoming Freshmen in the Fall semester.
Important dates to remember:
Sat/Sun, June 14, 2008: Students arrive at Nashville.
Sunday, June 15, 2008: MAPS Program Orientation begins at 4:00 pm in LRC
Monday, June 16, 2008: MAPS Program continues with orientation and registration.
Friday, July 4, 2008: Holiday.
Friday, July 25, 2008: Last day of MAPS program.
Sat/Sun, August 2/3, 2008: Students arrive back at Nashville.
Monday, August 4, 2008: Fall semester classes begin.
If you have any questions, please contact Allen Mosley or Deborah Davis at the Admissions Office (615) 327-6223
