University of Buffalo Medical School M.D. Ph.D. program class of 2010

    The Niagara University Chemistry department prepared me with the tools necessary to achieve my goal of getting into medical school. The unique ability to conduct cutting edge research with faculty members at an undergraduate stage is provided by the Chemistry department here at Niagara. In addition, the "open-door" policy implemented by all of the faculty members is a tradition that is not usually followed by most universities. The one-on-one attention that students receive at the school are invaluable. The faculty members are experts in their respective fields and live their days at Niagara passing on this wisdom to students. Research in organic synthesis, computational chemistry, and electrochemistry have been successfully conducted at our school.

    The school provided me with the preparation for medical school. Through the guidance and instruction of my professors, I was able to score in the 97% percentile on both the Physical and Biological Sciences sections on the MCAT. This, in conjunction with my writing skills that were enhanced through scientific writing at the school (I scored in the top section of the writing section on the MCAT also), were critical to my success with the medical school application process. I was invited to a very large number of interviews at some of the top medical (MDPhD) programs in the country, and also was accepted to top medical programs.

    I love the program so much that my brother is now attending. I truly believe that there is continued excellence lying ahead for this program. It just keeps on getting better. If I could do the whole college process all over again, no doubt I would choose Niagara. The learning experience here has changed my life and has sparked an increased desire to learn and succeed.