Georgetown Summer Medical Institute
Section: Georgetown Summer Medical Institute
Offering outstanding medical course-based experiences for undergraduate and post-bacc students
Our Mission
"Guided by the University's Jesuit tradition of cura personalis, of caring for the whole person, Georgetown University School of Medicine will educate, in an integrated way, knowledgeable, skillful, ethical, and compassionate physicians and biomedical scientists, dedicated to the care of others and the health needs of our society"
Georgetown University School of Medicine has been a leader in medical education for over 150 years, and is committed to offering excellent opportunities for academic advancement. We are pleased to offer this program for college undergraduates and post-bacc graduates through the Georgetown Summer Medical Institute (GSMI).
The GSMI provides a unique opportunity for immersion in the medical environment at GUSOM. The summer 2008 Program offerings include Gross Anatomy, Microscopic Anatomy (Medical Histology), Human Physiology and Biochemistry (all are based on our medical school courses), and the Program package includes one of those courses, as well as our Physician and Society seminar series and Medical School Admission Workshops to round out the experience. This Program, combined with the excellent, informative and supportive environment at GUSOM will provide excellent preparation and insight for individuals exploring the calling of medicine as a career.
Our Courses
Human Gross Anatomy (6/16-7/25) is an intensive 6 week, 4 credit course that covers all aspects of human anatomy through lectures, followed by practical application using full cadaveric dissection performed by students. In addition, imaging techniques including CT scans and x-rays are used to introduce the student to the physician's perspective.
The Course Director, Carlos Suarez-Quian, PhD, is an award winning Professor of Cell Biology who has taught anatomy to medical and graduate students for 20 years.
Medical Histology (Microscopic Anatomy) (6/16-7/11) is a four-week course based on the first year course given to medical students. The course begins with (1) a description of histological techniques, followed by (2) a study of the ultrastructure (fine structure) of the cell, followed by (3) a study of the basic tissue types (i.e. epithelial, muscle, nervous, connective tissue, cartilage and bone), and finally (4) a study of the various organ systems (i.e. endocrine, digestive, cardiovascular, hematologic, lymphoid, integument, respiratory system, urinary system, and male and female reproductive systems).
Structural-functional and clinical correlations will be described. The lectures will be supplemented with extensive slide review sessions in order to study the characteristic light and ultrastructural features of cells, tissues and organ systems. In addition, microscopic laboratory reviews are provided to teach students how to view histological sections using microscopes.
The course is co-directed and taught by Professor Peter Andrews (top) and Daniel Djakiew (bottom). Together, Drs. Djakiew and Andrews have directed the highly acclaimed Medical Course in Histology at GUSOM for over 15 years.
Biochemistry (6/16-7/25) is a rigorous 6 week, 3 credit course which provides the student with a comprehensive background in macromolecular structure and function, metabolism and molecular biology. The Course Director, Elliot Crooke, PhD, award-winning Professor and Chair of Biochemistry and Molecular & Cellular Biology, has taught medical and graduate students for over 12 years, and is Course Director of the Biochemistry course given to 1st year medical students.
Human Physiology (6/16-7/25) is a concentrated, 6 week, 4 credit comprehensive course that provides the student with a high level of understanding of the physiological basis of medicine. The essential concepts of physiology and mechanisms of body function are presented at various levels of organization, ranging from cellular and molecular to tissue and organ system levels. Emphasis is placed on understanding the integrated regulation of various body processes among the major systems.
The Course Director, Susan E. Mulroney, PhD ,is an award winning educator and researcher who has taught medical and graduate student physiology courses since 1994. She is Director of the Human Physiology course given to 1st year medical students as well as Director of the well-known Special Master's Program in Physiology.
Physician and Society (6/16-7/25) is a seminar series that explores the cultural, social, economic and ethical factors that affect the practice of medicine in the 21st century. This is a must for future medical school applicants. There is no additional charge for this course for students enrolled in a credit-bearing GSMI course: although no credits are recorded, this is a Pass/Fail course and appears on the GU transcript. The Course Director, Eileen Moore, M.D. is Assistant Professor of Medicine and Director of the Community Service and Advocacy Program.
Medical School Admissions Workshops - Georgetown University is the home of the original Special Master's Program (SMP), a one-year M.S. curriculum designed for students interested in pursuing admission to medical school. Based on the expertise of the SMP, this series of Medical School Admissions Workshops will cover such topics as preparation for medical school as an undergraduate student, successful medical school interviewing, keys to a solid AMCAS application, and further preparation for medical school after graduation from college. Several workshops will be held during the Summer Institute session. Dr. Adam Myers, Director of GSMI and former director of the Special Master's Program, will direct this course. He is an award-winning teacher and is recognized for his innovative and successful graduate programs; currently, he is Associate Dean for Graduate Education. There is no additional charge for this series for students enrolled in a credit-bearing course in GSMI. No credits are recorded for the Medical School Admissions Workshops and it will not appear on the GU transcript.
Our Environment
The environment at GSMI is integrated seamlessly into the School of Medicine and University, with students having access to the medical classrooms, library, and faculty.
Our Faculty
All GSMI courses are taught by dedicated, internationally recognized professors from GUSOM.
Our City
Georgetown University and the School of Medicine are located in a beautiful and historic part of the Nation's Capital. In addition to the myriad of cultural opportunities available to the visitor, Washington, DC is also a center for health policy reform, and advances in medical research and biotechnology. Guest lecturers in the Physician and Society course are experts in these fields, and provide cutting-edge knowledge of current healthcare issues.
Admissions Criteria
Applications will be accepted from persons who are entering at least their junior year of college, or are college graduates. The completed application form, transcripts, and non-refundable $50 application fee should be received by June 5, 2008. Call to inquire about late application. Full tuition payment due on or before first day of class. It is preferred that applicants have completed courses in Biology, General and Organic Chemistry, and have an overall GPA of 3.0.
2008 GSMI Application (Link to .pdf)
International Students
Georgetown University does not provide immigration documents for international students in this program. A non-U.S. citizen who is in the United States in a valid U.S. immigration status which allows academic study may legally participate in this program.
Tuition and Credits
Tuition is $3,980 for the 6 week (4 credit) Human Gross Anatomy, Microanatomy (4 weeks), and Physiology courses, and $2,985 for the 6 week (3 credit) Biochemistry and 4 week (3 credit) Microscopic Anatomy (Medical Histology) course. Tuition includes the use of course textbooks and lab fees (for Anatomy). Enrollment in the Physician and Society and Medical School Admissions Workshops are included for undergraduate and post-bacc students, at no charge.
The Full Experience
Information regarding on-campus housing for the GSMI program will be made available shortly.
E-mail gsmi@georgetown.edu