A review of the utilization of pre-medicine program resources and possible program changes at Iowa State University
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The Department of Biochemistry, Biophysics, and Molecular Biology was founded to give students an understanding of life principles through the understanding of chemical and physical principles. Among these principles are frontiers of biotechnology such as metabolic networking, the structure of hormones and proteins, genomics, and the like.
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The Department of Biochemistry and Biophysics was founded in 1959, and was administered by the College of Sciences and Humanities (later, College of Liberal Arts & Sciences). In 1979 it became co-administered by the Department of Agriculture (later, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences). In 1998 its name changed to the Department of Biochemistry, Biophysics, and Molecular Biology.
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1959–present
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- Department of Biochemistry and Biophysics (1959–1998)
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- College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (parent college)
- College of Liberal Arts and Sciences (parent college)
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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.
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Abstract
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.