Dr. Haseltine is optimistic that a gender-based approach to medicine can open up new scientific territories that can improve the health of both men and women. Four students who were among the first cohort to complete the program are now first-year students in the College of Medicine, and five more have been accepted to begin school in the fall. To enter the EME program, students must have a minimum 3.0 GPA, both in science and general subjects. The EME program has several unique features. A curriculum taught by SUNY Downstate faculty introduces students to the anatomy and physiology of organ systems.
Students learn to sharpen their study skills and work collaboratively.
Recognizing that some students who work and raise families face special problems, Dr. Socorro Duprey, director of student counseling, is available to offer advice on how to find time to study and cope with stress. A highlight of the program is the early doctoring experience. Although they can only observe, many students report that this is a major factor in their decision to become doctors. Coming to Downstate turned out to be one of the best decisions I ever made.