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Medical school is a major investment; the institution you choose should provide
nothing less than across-the-board excellence. Which schools really have what it takes?
Academics
What are the basic sciences requirements
of the curriculum?
% The best programs offer a rigorous
Clinical
Do the students train in a fully integrated
clinical environment?
% Learning to practice as part of a diverse
curriculum steeped in basic sciences like
biochemistry, biology and physiology. care team prepares students to work in a
variety of healthcare environments.
Does the school offer full cadaver
dissection or only pro-section or virtual
dissection? During clinical training do they work
alongside MDs and other allopathic
providers?
% Anatomy is a crucial part of any program,
and is best learned through dissecting
full human cadavers in a state-of-the-art
lab facility.
Does the school provide the opportunity
to get dual degrees?
Location
Is the school located in an area with
a large and diverse patient base?
% Providers who serve different types
of patients have the opportunity
to broaden their knowledge base and
expand their practice by treating
a wider range of conditions.
How close is it to major hospitals and
health care facilities?
% Integrative practices increasingly include
a range of medical specialists. Training
with a variety of professionals expands
career opportunities after graduation.
Do the programs provide the
opportunity to train in academic
medical centers?
% Major hospitals provide a large
number of high quality healthcare jobs,
which means greater employment
opportunities for graduates.
What types of career opportunities
exist in the area after graduation?
% Earning multiple degrees at the same
institution saves you time and money.
Multiple health specialties expand your
career options, increase your earning
potential and make you more valuable
to your patients.
% Major hospitals and academic medical
settings expose students to a wide range
of patients, providers and conditions.
They provide crucial experience and
perspective.
% Look for schools located in or near a
community where integrative medicine is
respected and practiced, and where
there is a growing need for providers.
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