Health Professions and Medical Sciences News
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August 3, 2017
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Biomedical sciences a pathway to medical careers
The biomedical sciences program is designed to give students a pathway for pursing clinical doctoral degrees in medicine, dentistry, pharmacy and physical therapy, as well as graduate degrees in nursing, physician assistant, occupational therapy and medical research. -
August 3, 2017
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Students on path to become physicians
The first wave of alumni from RIT’s College of Health Sciences and Technology are becoming physicians. -
May 17, 2017
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Nutrition management grad moves closer to goal
Nina Hullett, who will earn her BS degree in nutrition management, is on the path to becoming a registered dietitian. -
May 17, 2017
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Army vet first to receive exercise science degree
With a leap of faith, Rachael (Gardner) Aho transferred to RIT before the exercise science BS degree was officially in place. In her senior year, Aho became the first student to enroll in the program. -
May 12, 2017
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Lea Vacca Michel earns the 2017 Edwina Award
Lea Vacca Michel, associate professor in the School of Chemistry and Materials Science, received the 2017 Edwina Award at the Women’s Career Achievement Dinner on April 24 for her significant contributions to enhance gender diversity and inclusiveness at RIT. -
March 16, 2017
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RIT to offer BS in exercise science
RIT’s College of Health Sciences and Technology is offering a BS degree in exercise science, with its first freshman class beginning in the fall semester. -
March 7, 2017
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Professor to serve on panel for hip dysplasia
Professor Hamad Ghazle has been nominated by the Society of Diagnostic Medical Sonography to serve on an expert panel developing criteria on pediatric hip dysplasia for the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. -
November 4, 2016
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Student designs dress out of paper
Meet Heather Williams, a third-year medical illustration major who designed and created an 18th century French court gown made out of paper for the CIAS Foundations Beaux Arts Ball. -
September 27, 2016
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Diagnostic medical sonography program accredited
RIT’s diagnostic medical sonography program has been accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs. -
September 8, 2016
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Ultrasound program named one of the best in nation
The College Choice of the Best Ultrasound Technician Schools ranked RIT among the top 25 schools that offer four-year programs in ultrasound. -
June 2, 2016
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Professor honored by Rochester Academy of Medicine
Heidi Miller, director of the physician assistant BS/MS program, has been recognized with a Distinguished Service Award from the Rochester Academy of Medicine. -
April 14, 2016
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PA student among first to earn BS/MS degree
Meet Alexandra Williams, a fifth-year student in the physician assistant program who is part of the first graduating class to receive a BS/MS degree in the program’s history.
