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Admissions

Summary Questions

1. Is the student able to observe demonstrations and participate in experiments in the basic and clinical sciences?
2. Is the student able to analyze, synthesize, extrapolate, solve problems and reach diagnostic and therapeutic judgments
3. Does the student have sufficient use of the senses of vision and hearing and the somatic sensation necessary to perform a physical examination? Can the candidate perform palpation, auscultation, and percussion?
4. Can the student reasonably be expected to relate well to others and to establish sensitive, professional relationships with patients, colleagues and clinical and administrative staff?
5. Can the student reasonably be expected to communicate the results of the examination to the patient and to his colleagues with accuracy, clarity and efficiency?
6. Can the student reasonably be expected to learn and perform routine laboratory tests and diagnostic procedures?
7. Can the student reasonably be expected to perform with precise, quick and appropriate actions in emergency situations?
8. Can the student reasonably be expected to display good judgment and assume responsibility in the assessment and treatment of patients?
9. Can the student reasonably be expected to accept criticism and respond by appropriate modifications of behavior?
10. Can the student reasonably be expected to possess the perseverance, diligence, and consistency to complete the medical school curriculum and enter the independent practice of medicine?

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