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Judith Thorn
Associate Professor of Biology; Chair of Neuroscience
2 East South Street
Galesburg, IL 61401-4999
E-mail: jthorn@knox.edu
More than 1,000+ alumni are working in medicine and the health sciences -- including nursing, therapy, dentistry, and veterinary medicine, as well as physicians in all specialties.
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Steven Bachta, M.D. '03 Physician, Pediatric Hospitalist Seattle Children's Hospital, Seattle, Washington The process of being admitted into medical school is extremely stressful, requiring a high GPA and exceptional MCAT scores. Having the early admission program relieved much of that 'pre-med' academic pressure for Steven and allowed him to explore interests outside the classroom, like working in the sports training room and playing tennis.
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Valerie Cwik, M.D. '77 Medical Director and Executive Vice President of Research Muscular Dystrophy Association, Tucson, Arizona The educational foundation that Valerie received at Knox, including critical thinking and writing skills, served her well at Rush Medical College in Chicago and set the stage for her research in neuromuscular disease and as the chief spokesperson for the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA).
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Kandy Sayrs, D.D.S. '82 Dentist Galesburg, Illinois A Galesburg native drawn to the medical field, Kandy knew about Knox's reputation of high acceptance rates into medical and dental schools before she applied. And while she knew she would be challenged by her professors, she also found in them a supportive family of professionals. Dentistry
Medical Education
Medical Research
Mental Health
Optometry/Opthamology
Other Health Science Fields
Pharmaceutical
Public Health/Health Services
Veterinary Medicine
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Shaunak Mulani '12 Medical School Student George Washington University, Washington, D.C. Through the Knox-George Washington University Early Selection Program, Shaunak was offered admission to the school during his sophomore year. This gave him the freedom to pursue other interests, like Rotaract Club, varsity tennis, Student Senate, Pre-Health Club, SAAC (Student Athlete Advisory Committee), and Knox Ambassadors.
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Knox's new Creating Opportunities and Access in Science and Technology (COAST) initiative will offer academic and financial support to students planning on careers in biology, chemistry, and biochemistry.
Capping off Earth Month, members of the Knox College and Galesburg community gather for a Day of Service and an Earth Day Festival featuring, music, art, and information focused on the environment.
Panelists share their experiences in the world of sustainable business, and they discuss the promise of 'green jobs' at a discussion hosted by the Bastian Center for Career and Pre-Professional Development.
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