THE HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONAL AS A STUDENT
The Independent Studies Pre-clinical program was designed for students who are trained and involved in the healthcare or education profession. Nurse Practitioners, Physician Assistants, Physical Therapists, Dentists, Podiatrists, Chiropractors, and specifically trained College Science Professors, and others have many of the attributes we believe important to independent studies, including:
· Knowledge and experience in a Healthcare Profession
· Knowledge and experience in appropriate Science college education
· Outstanding academic background for medical school
· Maturity
· Access to local healthcare facilities for clinical experience during pre clinical training
· *Significant on campus time each semester--Requirement
· Able to work part time in areas where their input is critical to their local healthcare
The Independent Studies program is identical to the on campus pre clinical program
and they flow in parallel, allowing academic mixing of the groups. However, there is a "part-time" independent studies program that extends pre clinical training time, relieving some of the intensity of medical education. The time-tested curriculum is delivered using "State of the Art" Virtual campus software & Lecture Capture , teaching solid basic concepts, incorporating laboratories, lectures, streaming video, chats and assignments.
Clinical training is conducted primarily in teaching hospitals in the USA and elsewhere.