A review of the utilization of pre-medicine program resources and possible program changes at Iowa State University

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2017-04-01
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Schnieders, Eric
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Honors Projects and Posters
University Honors Program

The Honors project is potentially the most valuable component of an Honors education. Typically Honors students choose to do their projects in their area of study, but some will pick a topic of interest unrelated to their major.

The Honors Program requires that the project be presented at a poster presentation event. Poster presentations are held each semester. Most students present during their senior year, but may do so earlier if their honors project has been completed.

This site presents project descriptions and selected posters for Honors projects completed since the Fall 2015 semester.

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Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology
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Current Iowa State students and Iowa State alumni took a survey asking them to indicate if and how they utilized the resources offered by the pre-medicine program. The survey also asked them to rate proposed changes to the program by the author, provide their own ideas as to how to change the program, and collected some demographic information. This included Iowa residency status, cumulative GPA, major, and where alumni attended medical school. All data generated was analyzed to produce a comprehensive report on the utilization of the pre-medicine program. Results indicate that pre-med resources are being utilized but could be advertised more effectively. Both alumni and students mentioned a need for more assistance learning how to apply to medical school and clarification on what being pre-med at Iowa State means. The fact it is a program to be utilized not a specific major. Alumni favored the creation of a shadowing program at Iowa State and even mentioned that connections with alumni would be favorable as well. Overall, results indicate that the resources currently offered by the pre-medicine program are helping students but leaving many dissatisfied.

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