MCPHS TOUR – Flashcards
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Admissions
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Introduction Admission questions Assigned a counselor to answer Q's/review application
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Institution History
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Founded in 1823 White Building built in 1917 2nd oldest pharmacy school in the nation (UOS Philly ~ 1821) Oldest institution of higher education in Boston
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White Hall
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Classrooms & function space Once the University's library Plays, casinos nights, and fundraisers
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White Smaller Classrooms
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Usually about 30 students Math, Expo, American Culture
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Pharmacy History Cabinet
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Some pieces are from the President's personal pharmacy shows the history of the University and healthcare
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Spiritual Space/Reflection Room
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School works very hard to accommodate all students
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On Bridge
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"building within a building" Matricaria was built in 2005 Entrance used to be schools old parking lot Point out Massart through window
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Quiet Study Spaces/Group Study Rooms
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Cubicles with power and light source Available 24 hours every day Group study rooms (6-8 students) used for tutoring by upperclassmen (Student who receives and A in the course and recommended by the professor) Tutors are booked online Rooms equipped with a white board and flat screen TV
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Tech Center
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Tech Center & Help Desk hotline is available 24/7 for technological needs Over 100 computers between the tech center and library VMware can be dowloaded on personal computers to access MCPHS domain to print and access account More comps, printers, and study spaces throughout the school University uses OneDrive which gives each student a Microsoft business account (word, excel, powerpoint etc.) Used to be residence halls
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SFS/Registrar
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Open all week to 4:30 Financial Aid, bills, loans (due dates & different payment methods) Registrar creates schedules and maintains transcripts Enrollment verification for things like insurance and scholarships
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Kiosk Computers
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24 hour access
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Library
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COF interlibrary loans Quiet study spaces/Group study rooms $100 printing points - rollover fall to spring Books located in back of library and most are online Orgs, Micro, Bio books available to rent out for a few hours to study Open 24/7
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Colleges of the Fenway
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Cross registration (~2,000 courses) Intramural Sports Sharing campus facilities
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Stoklosa
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Reed is its twin 350 seats Large lecture size - office hours and S.I. Computers and white board table projected onto three screens in front Microphones used HD video camera pointed on whiteboard table (models and chemical equations) Clickers are sometimes used to track attendance and participation Crossed majors for first couple years (Bio, Chemistry, Organic) Recorded lectures (Echo 360) for studying, viewed anytime
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Atrium/Campus Life
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Activities Period Tuesday and Thursday (Most students don't have class) One Thursday a month, cardinal day, CAB Ice Cream Socials, Carnival Day, Volunteer/Internship fair, free food and prizes TV screens show school events and club meetings and other campus events Each flag represents a country where our students come from (49 states, 62 countries)
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Bio Lab
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Micro-bio and Bio lab are in here 4 students per bench, 10 benches 2 lab instructors and 1-2 upperclassmen assist Dissect an eyeball, work with a sheep's brain Anatomy lab is downstairs SCHOOL OF ARTS AND SCIENCES
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PreMed
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4 year program that prepares students for entry for medical school or other graduate schools
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Public Health
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4 year program prepares students for treating communities through policy making or community health
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Medical and Molecular Biology
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4 year program that prepares students to work in a lab or research setting - preparation for medical or other graduate schools (forensics)
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Nuclear Medicine Technology Lab/Program
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3 year accelerated - uses radioactive pharmaceuticals to diagnose and treat disease
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Arts and Sciences Offices
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Most/if not all students will have a professor in the school of arts and sciences Required to hold open office hours throughout the semester Flexible with students schedules
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Cardinal Booth
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Discounted movie tickets, aquarium tickets, and games Pick up your T pass here Harvest Ball, Apple picking, New York trip, Clam BQ Periodically the university will purchase lump tickets to Red Sox, Celtics, and Bruins (Eventbrite) (Cheap)
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Crossroads Cafe
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Open during the day for students to grab a snack or breakfast or lunch Bagels, Sandwiches, Sushi, Soup, and Fruit Fenway Cash, dining points, card, or cash
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Student Lounge
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Recently renovated Open 24/hours sStudy/hangout place for students Super Bowl, Flu Clinic, RA Events Printers
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Fennell 113/114
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More smaller classrooms Distance Education - Dental Hygiene students will have class with the same major on the Worcester Campus through video communication Same class at same time
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Public Safety
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24/7 available Must wear lanyards and ID's (Red vs Black) Offer escorts home if they are not already busy Get into the building though the Fennell entrance late at night with ID's
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Dental Hygiene Clinic
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Dental Hygiene - 3 year (32 month) accelerated, prepares you to sit for Dental Hygiene Board Exam 2nd & 3rd years use it for real patient interaction PreDental/Dental Hygiene - 37 months (10 semesters) allows students to complete the prerequisites for dental school and be prepared for the board exam 21 months on Boston, last 16 on Boston or Worcester Working office (community and students can get cleaning, whitening, and X-rays) Discounted prices for students
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Lockers
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For commuters only Available right before school starts in fall
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Stepanian hall
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2 projector monitors & microphone HD video camera on whiteboard Used by clubs and SGA for guest speakers Movie nights
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Chemistry Lab/Program
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4 year program that prepares students to work in the pharmaceutical industry & to apply to other graduate schools For an additional year, students can earn their masters All first years will have Chemistry lab regardless of their program 16 students and 1 instructor per pod (5 pods) 1 Head instructor Can see on Longwood into lab 2-4 hours every week, labs based off of lecture topics Gen Chemistry works with water as much as possible, not harsh chemicals
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Pharmacy Lab
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Set up like a real pharmacy with its own license but does not legally dispense 3rd years act as Pharmacy Technician and 5th years act as Pharmacist (data entry and counseling) Compounding Lab in back - make pharmaceutical preparations like medicated dummies, capsules, and tablets Model Hospital Pharmacy Lab - learn to do things like prepare IV bags for hospital patients
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Pharm D program
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0-6 Program - Maintain good grades and pass tests in 2nd year, you stay in the program, no re-applying Prepares students to become a pharmacist in a wide range of fields (community, hospital, industry, and counseling)
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Pharmaceutical Sciences Program
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Research-based that leads students towards clinical research and regulatory affairs
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Diagnostic Medical Sonography (DMS) Lab
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2 DMS pathways***** Students can be scanned by their peers on open lab days - professors nor students can diagnose Uses state of the art technology, large donations from Siemens Technology
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Disability Support Services
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Assists students with mobility, psychological, learning, visual, and medical disabilities Makes accommodations to maximize their educational opportunities
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CASE
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Oversees academic advising, mentoring, and counseling MAC team (faculty mentor, academic advisor, student success coach) Mentor - career setup and direction Advisor - managing classes, cross registration, minor Coach - time management and study skills Tutoring (online)
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ITM
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First year students take this course where they learn more about their major Learn more about what the University has to offer Professor and upperclassmen (Peer Mentor - usually one that is in your major)
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Writing Center
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4th floor Edit papers Drop in and appointment Help you understand mistakes and changes - won't just edit it for you and send it back
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Math and Physics Center
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4th floor by appointment only Offers help
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Counseling Services
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Supports students transition to college Drop in hours and by appointment
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Anatomy & Physiology Lab
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PA Program - accelerated, fulfills requirements for most graduate programs (4+2), but specifically for Bostons 3+3 Learn about each system of the body and how each system works Depending on the system, sometimes you use computerized systems to dissect the body or organ from different animals
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Mass Art
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Over a million square feet of studio, classroom, and workshop space MCPHS students take advantage of courses like photography and graphic design
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Mass Art Dining
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Variety of food options (salad bar, pizza, sad which, grill, changing) Accommodates allergies (meet with Chartwells) Peet's Coffee (takes meal points)
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Bookstore
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School supplies, textbooks, and MCPHS hear
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END OF TOUR
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End tour for those that do not want to see the residence halls
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Griffin
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Lecture hall in basement Nursing lab on 3rd floor PA and nursing offices located here CPCD 5th floor (resumes, cover letters, and internships) Computers and printers on main floor Multi-purpose function on top floor
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Nursing Program
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3 year accelerated Prepares students to take licensing exam (NCLEX) Clinical rotations in several different areas of nursing (geriatrics and pediatrics)
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Brigham Circle
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TGI Fridays Citizens Bank Bank of America Stop and Shop JP Licks
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WIT
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National ranked institution offering architecture, computer sciences, and engineering
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Green Line
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Food and shopping on Newbury, Prudential, and Haymarket Every 10-15 minutes Bus comes every 7 minutes
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Fitness Center
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Shared by Wentworth, MassArt, and MCPHS Treadmill, elliptical, free weights Showers and lockers available Group classes and personal training available
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C-Store
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Buy groceries and supplies Use meal plan or Fenway cash Cases of water, cereal, ice cream
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Treehouse
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MCPHS and Massart Suite style (room bathroom room) Full meal plan 4-12 floors Spoon Cafe (smoothie bar) open during lunch and dinner Health Services on 2nd floor (same day appointments and separate elevator) 3rd floor - washers and dryers, kitchen, study rooms, mini gym Singles, doubles, and triples Loung on each floor and each floor is colored after a crayon Wellness floor for students line in an environment promoting a healthy and active lifestyle RA on each floor Mailboxes and packages on first floor
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Rogers Hall (WIT)
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Apartment Style Laundry in basement and mailboxes near entrance cable tv and wireless internet RA on each floor Expected to cook half the time so half meal plan Lounge in basement
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Evans Way Park
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Park to relax and get away from studying Activities fair takes place here - meet and sign up for University clubs and organizations
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Isabella Stuart Gardner Museum
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Free admission to MCPHS students Largest art theft in history took place here where 12 paintings were stolen worth a total of 500 million dollars Names Isabella - get in for free
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Boston Latin School
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Charter school Oldest school in America (1635)
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Fennell
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Traditional style (double, triple and quad) Shared bathroom (guys odd) Mailboxes on 7th floor Laundry on 4th floor Xfinity on Campus and wireless internet Climate controlled, furniture included, and full meal plan One RA per floor
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Matricaria
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Apartment Style 2-3 bedrooms (mostly doubles) with kitchen, bathroom, and living area Mailboxes and laundry located in building TV and wireless internet Expected to cook half the time - half meal plan End of each floor - common area 2 RA's per floor
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END OF TOUR II
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