<p>Bucknell Biology & Pre Med
I read info regarding your August tour of Bucknell-and in particular your review of the science facilities. I am truly sorry that you thought the science facilities were not up to the standard you expected. That being said, I can assure you that Bucknell is a great place for a PreMed student. I am a senior at Bucknell who has had a wonderful experience as a Biology major and who has been able to participate in the excellent programs for Premeds. The advising system for PreMeds and the courses in the Bio Department have been superb the four years of my matriculation. In January of my sophomore year–Bucknell’s Career Development Center set me up duing January to shadow a physician–a Bucknell grad. Overall, I have been able to shadow four doctors during my time at Bucknell. This past summer before my senior year I was offered a 10-week internship at the Yale School of Medicine and was awarded a grant completely funded by Bucknell. I was able to perform cancer research at Yale and it was a great experience. I can tell you that I competed for the position with Yale, Harvard, Princeton, and Stanford students. Being from Bucknell’s Biology Department was NOT a limitation–instead it was an advantage. My Bucknell science lab training with cutting edge research implements–I think–gave me the edge. Because Bucknell is the largest liberal arts school in the country, course offerings in the Biology Department are numerous–and ALL course are taught by full professors. Additionally, there are MANY research offerings on campus-as well as-a system in place to help Bucknellians gain access to research positions through the Career Development Office. Placement of Bucknell graduates in medical school is high-and the PreMed adviser does a super job of assisting students through the maze of applying. I know that your perception of the science facilities was not up to your standard. However, as a graduating Bucknell senior–my hope is that you will give Bucknell–and its science programs–and your hope of maybe someday applying to medical school–another look. I think that if you were able to visit the campus while school was in session–your perception might change. I want to wish you the best of luck in your college search–have a great senior year!</p>
<p>Great opinions, impressions and reviews. What are your plans for the future?</p>
<p>I am hopeful to get some interviews and go to med school. I’m open to any field but I’m especially interested in orthopaedic surgery or pediatric hematology/oncology.</p>