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Saint Francis Medical Center College of Nursing is a small, private, Catholic, single-purpose institution. The College, founded and operated by The Sisters of the Third Order of St. Francis, is enriched by the Sisters' heritage who has a mission of caring and commitment to quality health care. The College is located in Peoria, Illinois, on the campus of OSF Saint Francis Medical Center, extensive, tertiary health care and teaching institution. The College provides nursing education programs at the undergraduate and graduate levels. The upper-division baccalaureate program prepares men and women for the practice of professional nursing. This program builds upon and incorporates knowledge from the liberal arts and sciences. The graduate program builds upon prior nursing knowledge and experiences and prepares the nurse for advanced nursing roles. The College offers opportunities for the personal and professional development of the student. The primary commitment of the College is to undergraduate and graduate nursing education. The College encourages the faculty and students' participation in scholarly activities that contribute to learning, nursing, and health care. The College serves the community by providing competent entry-level and advanced practitioners responsive to society's changing health needs and the health care system. The College serves the community through participation in health-related activities and organizations. The philosophy of Saint Francis Medical Center College of Nursing, developed by the faculty, is congruent with the Corporate Philosophy and Corporate Mission Statement of The Sisters of the Third Order of St. Francis. It is in accord with Catholic philosophy and follows Saint Francis of Assisi's ideals, who had a great love for God and humankind, incredibly the sick and the poor. We believe God creates each person with a mortal body and an immortal soul whose ultimate aim is eternal salvation. We believe each person born with intellect and free will, has personal dignity and natural rights with associated responsibilities to God, humankind, and society. The individual, a member of society, is an adaptive being who is continually interacting with the environment while striving toward self-actualization throughout the life cycle. We believe society is a multicultural system composed of interdependent individuals, families, groups, and communities. Society is responsible for providing a health care system that is responsive to changing knowledge, technology, and human resources, and is accessible to its members. The faculty believe health is a dynamic state in which the individual adapts to one's internal and external environments. There is a state of physical, emotional, intellectual, social, and spiritual well-being. We believe that health encompasses both wellness and illness. Inherent in the individual's rights is the right to attain optimal health and access to health care. Saint Francis Medical Center College of Nursing is dedicated to providing students with technology to help them reach a higher plateau of learning. To accomplish this, we analyze current trends and implement those that will benefit our students. The financial assistance offered by Saint Francis Medical Center College of Nursing is not like any other. We do not just help you fill out forms. We can connect you to a wide variety of resources. What makes our Student Finance Office different is the individual attention we can give every student. This past year, some financial aid was received by 91 percent of our graduate students and 87 percent of the undergrads. Unlike larger institutions, we do not just give you forms to fill out. Because of our deep roots in the community, we help our students access a wide variety of outside resources, from public and private agencies, as well as generous individuals, clubs, and organizations. At this current economic crisis, we know more and more students are experiencing financial troubles ... but that means we need to be very creative and use every possible resource. We are deeply committed to helping students get into school, stay in school, and achieve their dreams. Come and see us! We are here to help you with the process of financing your education. A variety of scholarships, grants, and loans are available from many community organizations, civic and religious groups, foundations, and government agencies. The College of Nursing participates in the Federal Pell Grant, Federal Family Loan Programs, the Illinois Student Assistance Commission Monetary Award Program (MAP), the Veterans Educational Benefits Program (V.A.), and various tuition assistance programs employers. Masters nursing education prepares the advanced practice nurse who functions autonomously in a variety of roles and integrates theory, research, and practice for the improvement of client care and the advancement of the nursing profession. We believe the Judeo-Christian tenets underlying the nursing education at Saint Francis Medical Center College of Nursing promote values essential for developing a personal and professional philosophy of God and humankind. These values, inculcated throughout the curriculum, guide the learner to evolve into an ethical and accountable professional nurse. View full university

The land that is now the site of The University of Texas Health Science Center at Tyler has a rich history of commitment and dedication to patient care and community health. From its early beginnings in 1943 as the 1,000-bed Camp Fannin Army hospital site during World War II through decades of fighting against pulmonary diseases like tuberculosis, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, and asbestosis, UT Health Science Center has served the citizens of Texas with distinction. Great strides have been made in subsequent years, advancing healthcare through biomedical research one discovery at a time in scientific areas including lung injury and repair, infectious lung diseases, and cancer, to name just a few ongoing research projects. Today, the biomedical research conducted at UT Health Science Center is nationally recognized and competitively funded by private foundations, non-profit organizations, the Centers for Disease Control, and the gold standard of research support – the National Institutions of Health. As UT Health Science Center continues to make its dreams a reality, the tradition of excellence and public service that began with a barracks hospital 75 years ago remains a core commitment today. With exceptional patient care, comprehensive education, and innovative research, The University of Texas Health Science Center at Tyler and UT Health East Texas combine to serve as the university medical center for Northeast Texas and beyond. A shield defends our communities in Northeast Texas. It protects our health today and safeguards our health and wellness for the future. It stands stalwart between the people we care about and the illnesses, epidemics, and hazards that threaten them. That shield is The University of Texas Health Science Center at Tyler. Our academic mission is a shield forged of three parts – graduate medical education, graduate education, and biomedical and clinical research. Three integral, interconnected components joined unlike anywhere else in Northeast Texas. As the region's only university medical center, UT Health Science Center is home to some of the latest developments in patient care and community health, medical and health education, and biomedical and clinical research. Only about five percent of hospitals qualify as university medical centers. However, this small group of elite institutions is our nation's primary conduit between first-rate patient care, education, research, and the communities we serve. There is a physician shortage in rural counties throughout Northeast Texas. That is why the UT Health Science Center trains the next generation of doctors. Both locally and globally, new and familiar diseases continue to threaten countless lives. That is why UT Health Science Center conducts biomedical and clinical research and trains much-needed future scientists to understand and combat these diseases and infections. Complex problems require sophisticated, modern solutions. That is why UT Health Science Center trains graduate biotechnology students to lead the innovation revolution at the forefront of modern science. Northeast Texas is the sickest and most rural region in the state with profoundly unfavorable health disparities. That is why UT Health Science Center trains public health graduate students to establish systematic, long-term health education and wellness initiatives to promote health for those who need these programs the most. This comprehensive approach makes UT Health Science Center the first and best hope to fortify the long-term health and wellness of Northeast Texas. The challenges we face are significant, but our resolve is more significant at the UT Health Science Center. Every day at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Tyler, we look to our mission and vision to guide our education, research, and patient care initiatives. In partnership with communities across our region, we are improving individuals' and communities' health. We will be a great institution, unified in common purpose, to benefit human health and improve life quality.h other universities, industries, and businesses. The office coordinates externally funded research projects that support research development, post-award management, and technology commercialization. It represents the UT System's interests, the university president, and the university community in their relationships with external funding agencies and sponsors. View full university

The land that is now the site of The University of Texas Health Science Center at Tyler has a rich history of commitment and dedication to patient care and community health. From its early beginnings in 1943 as the 1,000-bed Camp Fannin Army hospital site during World War II through decades of fighting against pulmonary diseases like tuberculosis, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, and asbestosis, UT Health Science Center has served the citizens of Texas with distinction. Great strides have been made in subsequent years, advancing healthcare through biomedical research one discovery at a time in scientific areas including lung injury and repair, infectious lung diseases, and cancer, to name just a few ongoing research projects. Today, the biomedical research conducted at UT Health Science Center is nationally recognized and competitively funded by private foundations, non-profit organizations, the Centers for Disease Control, and the gold standard of research support – the National Institutions of Health. As UT Health Science Center continues to make its dreams a reality, the tradition of excellence and public service that began with a barracks hospital 75 years ago remains a core commitment today. With exceptional patient care, comprehensive education, and innovative research, The University of Texas Health Science Center at Tyler and UT Health East Texas combine to serve as the university medical center for Northeast Texas and beyond. A shield defends our communities in Northeast Texas. It protects our health today and safeguards our health and wellness for the future. It stands stalwart between the people we care about and the illnesses, epidemics, and hazards that threaten them. That shield is The University of Texas Health Science Center at Tyler. Our academic mission is a shield forged of three parts – graduate medical education, graduate education, and biomedical and clinical research. Three integral, interconnected components joined unlike anywhere else in Northeast Texas. As the region's only university medical center, UT Health Science Center is home to some of the latest developments in patient care and community health, medical and health education, and biomedical and clinical research. Only about five percent of hospitals qualify as university medical centers. However, this small group of elite institutions is our nation's primary conduit between first-rate patient care, education, research, and the communities we serve. There is a physician shortage in rural counties throughout Northeast Texas. That is why the UT Health Science Center trains the next generation of doctors. Both locally and globally, new and familiar diseases continue to threaten countless lives. That is why UT Health Science Center conducts biomedical and clinical research and trains much-needed future scientists to understand and combat these diseases and infections. Complex problems require sophisticated, modern solutions. That is why UT Health Science Center trains graduate biotechnology students to lead the innovation revolution at the forefront of modern science. Northeast Texas is the sickest and most rural region in the state with profoundly unfavorable health disparities. That is why UT Health Science Center trains public health graduate students to establish systematic, long-term health education and wellness initiatives to promote health for those who need these programs the most. This comprehensive approach makes UT Health Science Center the first and best hope to fortify the long-term health and wellness of Northeast Texas. The challenges we face are significant, but our resolve is more significant at the UT Health Science Center. Every day at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Tyler, we look to our mission and vision to guide our education, research, and patient care initiatives. In partnership with communities across our region, we are improving individuals' and communities' health. We will be a great institution, unified in common purpose, to benefit human health and improve life quality.h other universities, industries, and businesses. The office coordinates externally funded research projects that support research development, post-award management, and technology commercialization. It represents the UT System's interests, the university president, and the university community in their relationships with external funding agencies and sponsors. View full university

We serve patients in San Antonio and South Texas. Our health care professionals serve in more than 100 affiliated hospitals, clinics, and health care facilities across San Antonio, Laredo, and the Rio Grande Valley. More than 3,000 students, researchers, and post-doctoral students worldwide come to UT Health San Antonio to study, research, and discover breakthroughs. The mission of The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, now called UT Health San Antonio, is to make lives better through excellence in education, research, health care, and community engagement. Strategies for achieving this mission are: Educating a diverse student body to become excellent health care providers and scientists. Engaging in research to understand health and disease. Commercializing discoveries, as appropriate, to benefit the public. Providing compassionate and culturally proficient health care. Engaging our community to improve health. Influencing thoughtful advances in health policy. Our vision is "To be a world-class academic health center transforming health and health care for a diverse society." Educating the next generation of health care professionals in five schools. Nearly 70-degree specialties. Pre- and post-baccalaureate certificate programs. UT Health San Antonio prepares its health care professionals to serve South Texas and the world. At The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, now called UT Health San Antonio, our mission is to serve the needs of the citizens of Texas, the nation, and the world through programs designed to advance education, research, and clinical care. These programs of excellence have propelled this institution to become the chief catalyst of San Antonio's $37 billion-a-year biosciences and healthcare industry. Ours is a story of discovery, vision, and commitment. We engage our minds and talents and give from our hearts to help and heal. We touch the lives of thousands to serve those in need, close to home, and worldwide. And, through it all, our strength is born through a shared commitment to make lives better. The mission of UT Health San Antonio is to make lives better through excellence in education, research, health care, and community engagement. The purpose of UT Health San Antonio is to provide the best in health careers education, biomedical research, patient care, and community service to San Antonio and the South Texas/Border Region. Through undergraduate, graduate, and postgraduate programs, the faculty is committed to educating health professionals who will provide excellent patient care and research that can be applied to treat and prevent disease. UT Health San Antonio is the premier academic research center of the seventh-largest city in the country. The interdisciplinary basic and clinical research across the institution's five schools (Medicine, Dentistry, Nursing, Health Professions, and Graduate) is the chief catalyst of the city's $37 billion health care and biosciences sector. The Long School of Medicine ranked one of the top three in the United States for Hispanic students by the Hispanic Business magazine. It has a strong and supportive faculty and numerous opportunities for building clinical and research skills. Our medical research institutes and nationally recognized cancer treatment programs combine education and research to provide some of the country's most innovative care. Established in 1969, the School of Nursing has been educating students to become future nurses and leaders in the field through innovative teaching, quality research, compassionate care, and community service for our South Texas community and the world. The School of Dentistry educates oral health care providers and scientists, engages in biomedical and clinical research to improve the public's oral health, provides state-of-the-art patient care, enhances community awareness of oral health issues and practices, and addresses health disparities among the population. The Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences offers opportunities ranging from undergraduate research programs to our Integrated Biomedical Sciences Graduate Program. The South Texas Research Facility gives researchers a state-of-the-art place to work. The School of Health Professions prepares outstanding healthcare professionals and leaders in seven academic disciplines: Emergency Health Sciences, Medical Laboratory Sciences, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Physician Assistant Studies, Respiratory Care, and Speech-Language Pathology. Our research, service, and patient care endeavors further support our mission to make lives better. The UT Health Science Center San Antonio is part of a multi-university collaboration to offer a Ph.D. in translational science. This field melds basic and clinical research that can then be translated into practical patient care. We partner with the UT Health Science Center Houston School of Public Health to offer a dual-degree M.D. and master's of public health for our medical school students. View full university

Established in 1972 by The University of Texas System Board of Regents, The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth) are Houston's Health University and Texas' resource for health care education, innovation, scientific discovery, and excellence in patient care. The most comprehensive academic health center in the U.T. System and the U.S. Gulf Coast region, UTHealth is home to biomedical informatics, biomedical sciences, dentistry, nursing, and public health and the John P. and Kathrine G. McGovern Medical School. UTHealth includes The University of Texas Harris County Psychiatric Center and the growing clinical practices of U.T. Physicians, UT Dentists, and U.T. Health Services. The university's primary teaching hospitals are Memorial Hermann-Texas Medical Center, Children's Memorial Hermann Hospital, and Harris Health Lyndon B. Johnson Hospital. Excellence above all in the quest to be an acknowledged leader in the collaboration to treat, cure, and prevent the most common diseases of our time through education, research, and clinical practice. As a comprehensive health science university, the mission of The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston is to educate health science professionals, discover and translate advances in the biomedical and social sciences, and model the best practices in clinical care and public health. We pursue this mission to advance the quality of human life by enhancing the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease and injury and promoting individual health and community well-being. UTHealth is a graduate-level university and academic health center in Houston that reaches across the state and worldwide. Working together, our six schools, institutes, centers, clinics, and hospital partners are uniquely positioned to educate tomorrow's healthcare providers from many perspectives and disciplines. Our educational programs connect research, prevention, and patient care in innovative ways that lead to powerful discoveries. Because we are many diverse components woven into one university, UTHealth delivers a commitment to improving human health. We educate the largest number of healthcare professionals in Texas - more than 5,000 each year - and create innovative solutions that create the best hope for a healthier future. The mission of Student Financial Services is to provide our customers the financial resources necessary to attend The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth), The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center School of Health Professions (UTMDACC), and The University of Texas Health Science Center at Tyler (UTHealth Northeast) promptly and professionally. The Office of International Affairs (OIA) is the internal institutional resource that facilitates and oversees the lawful immigration status of foreign nationals non- U.S. citizens or U.S. permanent residents who join the academic, research, and clinical endeavors of The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, while ensuring institutional compliance with state, local, and federal laws and regulations. Alive with energy and rich in diversity, Houston is a dynamic mix of imagination, talent, and first-class attractions that makes it a world-class city. Home to a vibrant economy, beautiful surroundings, and a population full of optimism and spirit, it's no wonder that Houston is a popular international destination. The Denton A. Cooley, MD and Ralph C. Cooley, DDS University Life Center serves as a multi-purpose venue for UTHealth faculty, students, and staff, the institutions of the Texas Medical Center, and the Houston community at large. The center is available for university gatherings, professional conferences, continuing education courses, distance learning programs, and other special events. The Cooley Center offers state-of-the-art technology, including wireless connectivity, advanced video and sound systems, teleconferencing and distance learning capabilities, and on-site technical support. Other features include a warming kitchen for catering services, convenient parking, a covered outdoor patio, and an open landscaped courtyard. The SIC scholarship will be awarded to individuals who have stellar academics and academic achievements. Academics at UTHealth include one's performance and participation in the classroom and one's activity in mentoring and teaching others and research and the drive to learn new things. The Scholarship Committee of the Student InterCouncil (SIC) will accept applications from eligible students from all six schools of UTHealth. Recipient(s) will be selected and represent their school, and this scholarship for one full academic year. The committee will support each student's academic goals by providing a scholarship for $1,000.00 for the academic year in which they are chosen. The Student InterCouncil honors his memory by awarding an individual who demonstrates the qualities, passion, drive, selflessness, and love for humanity with the Toshi Nikaidoh Service Award. A scholarship for $1,000.00 will be awarded in the academic year in which the recipient is selected. The Student InterCouncil at the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth) is your institutional student governance organization. We are responsible for planning mixers, allocating money to fund projects proposed by registered student organizations, awarding a scholarship to deserving UTHealth students, giving feedback to the administration, and, most of all, serving as representatives for the students here at UTHealth. The SIC is comprised of 24 student representatives -- three from each of our six schools, three international students, and three students from underrepresented groups. View full university

The mission of the University of Tennessee Health Science Center is to improve the health and well-being of Tennesseans and the global community by fostering integrated collaborative and inclusive education, research, scientific discovery, clinical care, and public service. UTHSC values excellence, caring, respect, health equity, integrity, diversity, and knowledge. As the flagship statewide, public, academic health system, the mission of the University of Tennessee Health Science Center is to bring the benefits of the health sciences to the achievement and maintenance of human health, with a focus on the citizens of Tennessee and the region, by pursuing an integrated program of education, research, clinical care, and public service. Employing more than 6,000 people on its faculty, staff, and not-for-profit corporation faculty practice groups, UTHSC contributes more than $4 billion to Tennessee's economy. As the largest academic health science center in the southeastern United States, we are delighted you have decided to visit us. As you know, UTHSC is a special place. We have six (6) colleges offering undergraduate, graduate, certificate, and professional options. We hope that one of them is right for you. The University of Tennessee System, through its multiple campuses and institutes, serves the people of Tennessee and beyond through the discovery, communication, and application of knowledge. The System is committed to providing undergraduate, graduate, and professional education programs in a diverse learning environment that prepares students to be global society leaders. The UT System's delivery of education, discovery, outreach, and public service contributes to all Tennesseans' economic, social, and environmental well-being. UTHSC Online offers convenience and accessibility as students pursue their educational goals around their busy schedules. Online graduate programs are offered in dentistry, health professions, graduate health sciences, and nursing. The Financial Aid Office strives for high student satisfaction by promptly providing information and resources while maintaining compliance with all federal, state, and institutional policies. As a current or prospective UTHSC student, you have many rights and responsibilities. We want to highlight some of the critical rights and responsibilities relevant to current policies and procedures. Advancing research and economic development is at the core of the University of Tennessee Health Science Center's mission. Research funding has directly contributed to UTHSC's long record of necessary science accomplishments, applied clinical and translational research, and public health, allowing us to continue our contributions to the health of the Memphis-area community. Through collaborative relationships with health care partnerships like St. Jude Children's Research Hospital and Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare, we are well-positioned to pave the way for innovative patient-centered research and development with a clinical and translational focus. The University of Tennessee Health Science Center's Memphis campus comprises six colleges – Allied Health Sciences, Dentistry, Graduate Health Sciences, Medicine, Nursing, and Pharmacy. Clinically, UTHSC faculty practice groups contribute more than $300 million annually to the statewide mission. These practice groups serve as the core faculty for all of our partner teaching hospitals. The University of Tennessee Health Science Center recognizes the value of having an inclusive environment in which individuals from a variety of socio-economic backgrounds, races and ethnicities, physical and mental abilities, ages, creeds, cultures, and prior work/life experiences can learn and work together in an environment that values differences. To foster this environment, UTHSC has developed a series of guidelines for selecting students for its academic programs. Diversity provides essential benefits for the educational enterprise, enriching experiences in the classroom and clinical settings and facilitating students' preparation for the different types of environments they may be asked to serve – rural/ urban, affluent/underserved multi-cultural/traditional, etc. Thus, the campus actively encourages applications from individuals who bring unique perspectives to its programs. Admission criteria for academic programs will continue to emphasize academic excellence. However, additional non-academic factors will also be considered and some additional consideration given to applications from qualified individuals from groups that are underrepresented in the health care professions or from counties in Tennessee that are traditionally underserved by the health care professions, from veterans, from other non-traditional students and from students who represent the first in their families to pursue higher education. UTHSC holds a yearly Campus Food Drive and United Way Campaign to help others and strengthen our community. Health Career Programs (HCP) prepares the next generation of individuals to become culturally competent and relevant healthcare professionals and educators. The Clinica Esperanza is a primary care clinic run by UTHSC College of Medicine students, residents, and faculty that offers free services to underserved, uninsured Latino adults. The Rachel Kay Stevens Therapy Center is a student-run pro bono clinic founded to serve the underinsured or uninsured children of the Mid-South from birth to 18 years. In 1911, the University of Tennessee launched its Memphis campus, dedicating it solely to health science education and research. Seed programs in medicine, dentistry, and pharmacy quickly flourished, and within a few short years, new programs were initiated in health professions, graduate health sciences, and nursing. Each of those programs grew to become a college in its own right. In 1963, the UT Graduate School of Medicine in Knoxville, based at the UT Medical Center, became part of the UT Health Science Center. In 1974, the UT College of Medicine in Chattanooga, based at Erlanger Health System, joined the UTHSC System. In 2014, Saint Thomas Health in Nashville began collaborating with UTHSC to create a Nashville campus. View full university

An internationally prominent faculty, state-of-the-art facilities, and new technology combine to make the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center a leader in education, research, and patient care. One of only four comprehensive academic health centers in the nation with seven professional colleges – Allied Health, Dentistry, Medicine, Nursing, Pharmacy, Public Health, and Graduate Studies – the OU Health Sciences Center serves approximately 4,000 students in more than 70 undergraduate and graduate degree programs on campuses in Oklahoma City and Tulsa. Students and residents receive clinical training at on-site institutions, including the OU Medical Center, The Children's Hospital, and Veterans Affairs Medical Center. Also, affiliate training programs are maintained at hospitals and clinics throughout the state. The OUHSC strategic plan for research targets and builds upon existing research and clinical strengths to achieve a healthier future and a strong Oklahoma economy. The critical areas of research targeted are cancer, diabetes, neuroscience/vision, and infectious diseases/immunology. The OUHSC already had a solid core of basic and clinical researchers in these four areas, plus the state's most massive biomedical infrastructure. Through recruitment, the OUHSC continues to grow its ranks of top researchers. The Stephenson Cancer Center is the largest public-private biosciences initiative in state history and is Oklahoma's only comprehensive academic cancer center. The Cancer Center has become a nationally recognized leader in research and patient care, and Oklahomans no longer need to travel out of state to receive all-inclusive state-of-the-art care. The new 210,000-square-foot building is designed to meet the medical, emotional, and practical needs of patients and their families. Harold Hamm Diabetes Center is one of the top diabetes centers globally for adults and children with type 1 and types two diabetes and home to one of the world's largest groups of diabetes researchers. With operations at the center's facilities on OU's Oklahoma City and Tulsa campuses, as well as affiliated sites across the region, the center engages in novel research aimed at progress toward a cure for diabetes and its complications, providing improved patient care, and preventing the spread of diabetes through education and early detection. Research at the OU Health Sciences Center has led to the development of several Oklahoma companies, including Caisson Biotech, which just entered into a development and license agreement with Novo Nordisk, representing a total deal value of potentially $100 million, as well as Althaus, Biolytx, Inoveon, Nantiox, Pure Protein, and Selexys, located in the University Research Park. Other companies at the Research Park, such as Urocor, Charleston, and Genzyme, have closely associated with active research programs at the OU Health Sciences Center. The research enterprise at the OU Health Sciences Center also provides training for undergraduate and graduate students who will continue economic growth in the state. The Office of Student Financial Aid provides comprehensive information and services regarding opportunities to finance the cost of education at The University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center. We understand that financial assistance is key to helping you pursue your educational and career goals. The Financial Aid staff is dedicated to making the financial aid process as straightforward as possible. Financial Aid Counselors are available to meet with you concerning your options. Our office's financial assistance includes scholarships, grants, loans, student employment, and veteran's services. All students are encouraged to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), even if the need for federal aid is unknown. View full university

UConn Health is a vibrant, integrated academic medical center entering an era of unprecedented growth in all three areas of its mission: academics, research, and clinical care. A commitment to human health and well-being has been of utmost importance to UConn Health since the founding of the University of Connecticut schools of Medicine and Dental Medicine in 1961. Based on a strong foundation of groundbreaking research, first-rate education, and quality clinical care, we have expanded our medical missions over the decades. In just over 50 years, UConn Health has evolved to encompass more research endeavors, provide more ways to access our superior care and innovate practical medicine and our methods of educating tomorrow's practitioners. Quality and awards are excellent, but they do not tell the most crucial part of the story. Making a difference in our patients' lives is, to us, what we are here to do. Hear first-hand from our patients and their families and friends about their experiences with UConn Health. UConn Health is dedicated to helping people achieve and maintain healthy lives and restoring wellness/health to maximum attainable levels. In this quest, we will continuously enable students, professionals, and agencies to promote Connecticut's citizens' health. We will consistently pursue excellence and innovation in health professionals' education, the discovery, dissemination, and utilization of new knowledge, the provision of patient care, and the promotion of wellness. UConn Health will be nationally recognized for improving the health of Connecticut's citizens through innovative integration of research, education, and clinical care. To achieve this, UConn Health will: Be admired nationally for the quality of health professionals we train. Be viewed as a model for integrating the latest knowledge into the provision of health care and disease prevention and transferring what we have learned into the community. Establish our research as relevant, contributory, and transforming. Ensure our signature programs' national reputation based upon translational clinical research so that patients from a broad geographic area will seek out UConn Health for prevention, diagnosis, and treatment. Have a strong reputation in our region for utilizing the most effective care practices and maintaining the highest levels of patient safety and satisfaction, leading patients to consistently choose UConn Health medical and dental clinical services over other providers. Attract the best students to our schools and the most skilled faculty and staff to our organization. Be an indispensable partner to the State in health care policy development. Make significant contributions to the improvement of the health of Connecticut citizens, particularly in underserved communities. Be financially strong. Because UConn Health is home to the UConn School of Medicine and UConn School of Dental Medicine, patients receive the advantages of the latest innovations and research in health care. UConn physicians and caregivers are leaders in their fields, including emerging areas of personalized medicine, and many have received national and international acclaim. The future of health care is being shaped at UConn Health. Our scientists are working feverishly to unravel the mystery of disease while designing new therapies and treatments. Because of our School of Medicine and School of Dental Medicine, our patients can receive the advantages of the latest innovations and research in health care. And our students have the opportunity to work with engaging faculty in a collaborative and supportive environment. Our comprehensive research enterprise is fueling cutting-edge research in the primary, behavioral, and biomedical sciences, leaving no stone unturned as we make discoveries and translate them into advances in patient care and cures. Our reach extends beyond the walls of their laboratories for collaborations with physician-scientists across the globe. We make discoveries and create new technologies that stamp out disease and improve the quality of lives while bolstering the bioscience industry and Connecticut's economy. Since UConn Health's inception, our faculty have been committed to high-quality research programs as part of the institution's fabric. The future of medicine starts here. Through Bioscience, Connecticut, the original research building on the UConn Health campus will be renovated to include space for start-up bioscience businesses. Also, Bioscience, Connecticut, is bringing about a new collaboration between the State, UConn, UConn Health, Yale University, and the prestigious Jackson Laboratory. The project enables Connecticut to assume global leadership in genomics and personalized medicine by developing new medical treatments tailored to each patient's unique genetic makeup. UConn John Dempsey Hospital has been rated by the independent hospital watchdog The Leapfrog Group. The Hospital Safety Score is the gold standard rating for patient safety, compiled under the guidance of the nation's leading patient safety experts and administered by The Leapfrog Group, the first and only hospital safety rating to be peer-reviewed in the Journal of Patient Safety. The Hospital Safety Score is free to the public and designed to give consumers the information they can use to protect themselves and their families when facing a hospital stay. UConn Health is vigilant in its commitment to measurable quality inpatient care. According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Service's Hospital Compare website, UConn Health is among the best in Connecticut for heart attack care, pneumonia care, Emergency Department, and surgical care. View full university

Interlochen was founded in 1928 and is located in beautiful northwest lower Michigan. Each year, thousands of artists and arts patrons come to Interlochen to experience world-class educational and cultural opportunities. Students study music, theatre, visual arts, film, creative writing, and dance, guided by an outstanding faculty and guest artists, and inspired by our campus's scenic beauty. Interlochen Center for the Arts engages and inspires people worldwide through excellence in educational, artistic, and cultural programs, enhancing the quality of life through the arts' universal language. As academic counselors, we realize that each student's educational experiences and personal uniqueness are distinctive, so the advice is specifically tailored for the individual. The counselor's primary responsibility is to guide the student's journey through his/her years at Interlochen. There are many parts to this responsibility. Although registering a student for classes is commonly thought of as a counselor's sole responsibility, we realize that our role is more than registration. For young artists, nothing is better than living and learning alongside others who share a creative passion. Students have countless opportunities to perform and share their work with others. In turn, they enjoy and learn from their peers' work, who are some of the most dedicated young artists in the world. With support and encouragement from friends, faculty, and well-known guest artists, Academy students find time for self-discovery and growth. They find a place where they can be themselves. The campus is a safe, residential setting where students learn independence and self-reliance sooner than their peers attending other schools - a real advantage when preparing for college. Despite their busy schedules, students still find time to have fun and develop friendships that last a lifetime. Deep conversations over dinner in Stone Cafeteria, impromptu jam sessions, weekly "coffeehouses" performances, walk through the woods, enjoying a guest artist performance, and organized off-campus trips - these are some of the ways students can relax and enjoy the company of their friends and fellow artists. Comprehensive college-preparatory classes prepare students for future success—in any field. Students attend class from 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. each day, merging accelerated academic instruction with intensive artistic studies. Arts and academic instructors collaborate to provide a holistic approach to learning where maths, science, history, and literature complement a student's creativity. The academic faculty use students' strengths as creative learners to develop a greater appreciation for academic subjects. The process opens students' eyes to the sciences and humanities while preparing them for the rigors of the world's most competitive colleges and universities. View full school

UNT Health Science Center is one of the nation’s premier graduate academic medical centers, with five schools specializing in patient-centered education, research, and health care. One university, built on values, defining and producing the providers of the future. Our mission is to “create solutions for a healthier community.” UNT Health Science Center is providing a healthier future for a changing world with discoveries through research. Our internationally-known faculty researchers explore new approaches to treating disease, including Aging and Alzheimer’s Disease, Primary Care and Prevention, and Investigative Genetics. The mission of the UNTHSC Division of Research & Innovation is to assist all components of the Health Science Center in identifying research opportunities, securing support, overseeing research, and ensuring research, funding policies, and compliance. Our four areas, including Compliance, Laboratory Animal Medicine, Office of Sponsored Programs, and Research Development and Commercialization, support and serve all UNTHSC faculty, staff, and students. The Financial Aid Office knows that paying for graduate or professional school can be overwhelming for students. Our goal is to provide you, our students, with financial assistance and advice to help you manage the costs associated with your educational pursuits. The International Services Office (ISO) provides immigration and cultural programming services to the diverse UNT Health Science Center campus. The office assists students, scholars, and employment-based visa holders to navigate complex immigration regulations. Through individual consultations, workshops, and written information, the ISO helps over 200 foreign nationals maintain compliance with their visa requirements. This office provides orientation for all international students, scholars, and employees to transition to life in the United States as smooth as possible. Additionally, the ISO hopes to enrich the UNT Health Science Center experience by engaging the campus community through various intercultural programs and events year-round. The UNT Health Science Center is required to comply with immigration regulations. The ISO serves as the UNT Health Science Center’s liaison with government and immigration officials to keep the campus in compliance. The ISO is committed to helping its students, scholars, and employees remain in compliance and have an extraordinary experience while our campus community members. The Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine accepted its first students in 1970. In 1975, TCOM came under the umbrella of North Texas State University, which later evolved into the UNT System that now includes campuses in Denton and Dallas. With the establishment of the Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences in 1993, TCOM expanded into a graduate university with multiple colleges and changed its name to the University of North Texas Health Science Center. View full university

UT Southwestern, one of the premier academic medical centers in the nation, integrates pioneering biomedical research with exceptional clinical care and education. The institution’s faculty includes many distinguished members, including six who have been awarded Nobel Prizes since 1985. The faculty of almost 2,800 is responsible for groundbreaking medical advances and is committed to translating science-driven research quickly to new clinical treatments. UT Southwestern physicians provide medical care in about 70 specialties to more than 105,000 hospitalized patients and oversee approximately 2.4 million outpatient visits a year. Our mission is “Promoting health and a healthy society that enables the achievement of full human potential.” As one of the premier academic medical centers in the nation, The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center™ trains the physicians, medical scientists, and health care professionals of the future. Two UT Southwestern graduates – one from the Medical School and one from the Graduate School – have won Nobel Prizes. UT Southwestern achieves excellence in education because its faculty is second to none. Our faculty has included six Nobel laureates and numerous members of the prestigious National Academy of Sciences, the National Academy of Medicine (formerly the Institute of Medicine), and the American Academy of Arts and Sciences. The UT Southwestern Medical Center Office of Admissions, a team within Student and Alumni Affairs, is delighted that you are considering one of our academic programs. Applications must be made through the Texas Medical and Dental Schools Application Service (TMDSAS). Admission to UT Southwestern Medical School is determined by an Admission Committee appointed by the Dean of the Medical School, comprising faculty members from basic science and clinical departments. A personal interview is required and is initiated by an invitation from the Admissions Committee. The Office of Financial Aid at UT Southwestern Medical Center administers scholarships, grants, federal and institutional student loans for the Medical School, Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, and the School of Health Professions. To be eligible for financial assistance, students must be accepted for admission or enrolled in good standing and making satisfactory academic progress. Student life at UT Southwestern Medical Center is exciting and busy, and there are a variety of resources available to help students settle in and stay on track. In this website area, you will find resources and information about UT Southwestern for prospective and current students. Part of UT Southwestern’s mission is to provide lifelong learning opportunities for health care professionals. Continuing medical education (CME) courses offered through UT Southwestern’s Office of Continuing Medical Education helps us keep physicians, Ph.D.s, and allied health professionals at the leading edge of medicine. Each year, thousands of healthcare professionals participate in UT Southwestern’s CME Office activities, such as seminars, workshops, teleconferences, and self-directed learning offerings, among others. View full university

The Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences (OSU-CHS) was founded in 1972 as the Oklahoma College of Osteopathic Medicine and Surgery. In 1988, Oklahoma College of Osteopathic Medicine and Surgery merged into the OSU System and embraced a new name – the OSU College of Osteopathic Medicine. In 1997, OSU-CHS was established as an academic health center to extend OSU's reach and expand OSU's health sciences capabilities. Today, OSU-CHS is a premier academic health center comprised of the College of Osteopathic Medicine, the School of Biomedical Sciences, the School of Forensic Sciences, the School of Health Care Administration, and the School of Allied Health. The Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences educates and trains osteopathic physicians, scientists, and health care professionals, emphasizing providing health care for rural and underserved areas of Oklahoma. Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences will be recognized for: Fulfilling the health care needs of rural and underserved Oklahoma. Producing graduates who are dedicated, effective, and compassionate community leaders. Advancing the frontier of medical research. Providing excellent care and health-related community service. Being a leader and innovator in education. Being the medical and graduate school of choice. We educate osteopathic physicians, scientists, allied health professionals, and health care administrators. We offer graduate and professional degrees, with over 1,000 students enrolled in academic programs. OSU Center for Health Sciences operates an extensive clinic system in Tulsa, employing over 90 full-time clinicians. Through our teaching hospital and clinics' network, we serve as a significant provider of health care in Oklahoma. From rural health outreach to high school education programs, we partner with surrounding communities to promote health, wellness, and education. We foster a vibrant research culture that promotes innovation and encourages multidisciplinary collaboration. Researchers at OSU Center for Health Sciences are on the leading edge of developing and enhancing knowledge in various fields of study — from medicine to biomedical sciences to forensic sciences and vertebrae paleontology. Research is an integral part of the mission for the OSU Center for Health Sciences and adds significantly to the academic environment. Our faculty and staff work with students on providing hands-on research experiences and mentorship in an innovative learning environment. High school is the perfect time to explore your interests and discover the path to achieve your goals. If you enjoy helping people, are interested in science, and want to make a real difference in the lives of Oklahomans, you could enjoy a career as a physician. Many students decide they want to go to medical school while earning their undergraduate degree, but you can start preparing before you even get to college. We provide events and programs that can help you start your path to medical school. View full university

The Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center New Orleans has teaching, research, and health care functions state-wide, through its six professional schools and eight Centers of Excellence, as well as the more than one hundred hospitals and other health science-related institutions throughout the State, Region, Nation, and the World, with which they maintain affiliations. The Student Financial Aid Office administers grants, loans, scholarships, and part-time employment. Students interested in receiving financial aid should contact this Office well in advance of their expected enrollment. Each student's need for aid will be evaluated on the Health Sciences Center's information supplied by the Financial Aid Policy. Representatives of the Office are available for consultation with all candidates for admission and with students. Although the primary responsibility for financing an education rests with the student and the student's immediate family, it is recognized that many students require additional assistance in order to meet their educational costs. Awards from aid programs funded by the Federal or State government are administered according to laws and regulations governing those programs. Priority is given to students with the greatest documented need the appropriate deadline receives whose completed applications. The mission of the Office of International Services is to offer the highest level of professional guidance and immigration-related services to international students and scholars who come to LSUHSC-NO to fulfill their educational and professional goals. Student housing at LSU Health Sciences Center—New Orleans is more than just a place to stay. It is where our students can live, study, learn, and grow while enjoying the advantage of a dynamic and diverse university setting right at their doorstep. Elevated crosswalks increase safety and protect students from the weather while keeping them near classrooms and labs. Both student housing facilities are designed for the individual student to enjoy a safe home while living on campus. Students of the LSU Health Sciences Center in New Orleans are eligible to reside in LSUHSC housing facilities. Also, post-doctoral fellows and affiliates (i.e., visiting faculty, visiting researchers, and visiting students) will be allowed on-campus housing at Stanislaus Hall provided that capacity exists after fulfilling student demand and that they are here for training or educational purposes. View full university

The American Center for Education (ACE) is the higher education provider in Singapore established through collaboration with the University of Wisconsin – River Falls, USA. ACE offers a very promising higher education pathway to its students. ACE helps them to acquire the knowledge, skills, and confidence they need to succeed in today's challenging world market for talent.ACE is located in Singapore. The Republic of Singapore offers a favorable social environment and a rich diversity of cultures in a global city that is renowned worldwide for its efficiency, safety, and cleanliness. Our 'Culture' includes the values, beliefs, and attitudes that guide and shape the behaviors and activities of everyone at ACE.ACE has a 'culture of learning' inspired by UWRF.ACE provides a healthy learning environment for our students. Our management team will serve as role models for our values. The pastoral counseling services that we provide to our students will create a culture and climate of care, trust, and friendliness. The grant from the scholarship scheme is used to offset part of the course fees. The scholarship selection would be made according to specific criteria, and the students would have to guarantee to maintain a certain standard of attendance and grades. If any student fails to meet these requirements, the scholarship might be canceled, or the grant amount might be adjusted. The scholarship grant shall not be more than 80% of the total course fee. The grant amount is subjected to adjustment according to the student' attendance and grades. The students who wish to apply for the scholarship shall submit the application form to the MT before starting the course. The approval of the scholarship grant amount will be reflected in the Scholarship Agreement while the student contract still reflects the standard course fees. The Scholarship Agreement will include the necessary attendance and grade requirements to be followed by the student. The scholars shall maintain a standard average grade of at least a B to meet the academic requirement, and the class/activities attendance shall be at least 95%. Our IELTS course will prepare our students to pass the Academic version of the IELTS test. According to the description provided by the official website of the International English Language Testing System (IELTS), IELTS is "the world's proven English language test. IELTS was one of the pioneers of four skills English language testing over 17 years ago and continues to set the standard for English language testing today. Close to 6000 organizations and more than one million test takers worldwide trust and recognize IELTS as a secure, valid and reliable indicator of true-to-life ability to communicate in English for education, immigration, and professional accreditation. British Council jointly manages IELTS, IDP: IELTS Australia, and the University of Cambridge ESOL Examinations (Cambridge ESOL) through more than 500 locations in 120 countries. … IELTS is the International English Language Testing System which tests English proficiency across the globe. Conducting one million tests globally, IELTS is the world's most popular English testing system. IELTS is accepted by more than 6000 organizations worldwide. These include universities, immigration departments, government agencies, professional bodies, and multinational companies. … British Council jointly owns IELTS, IDP: IELTS Australia and the University of Cambridge ESOL Examinations (Cambridge ESOL) and offered through more than 500 locations in 120 countries. International teams of writers contribute to IELTS test materials. Ongoing research ensures that IELTS remains fair and unbiased. Test writers from different English-speaking countries develop IELTS content, so it reflects real-life situations. … IELTS has two versions – Academic and General Training. The Academic test is for those who want to study at a tertiary level in an English-speaking country. … All candidates take the same Listening and Speaking tests but different Reading and Writing tests." The American Center for Education (ACE) offers a package of courses designed to prepare students for the Singapore-Cambridge General Certificate of Education Ordinary Level (GCE O-Level) examinations. The O-Level academic qualification is offered to students by examination boards in Singapore and several other commonwealth countries, including the United Kingdom. Here in Singapore, the University of Cambridge International Examinations (CIE), the Singapore Examinations and Assessment Board (SEAB) and the Singapore Ministry of Education (MOE) jointly conduct the Singapore-Cambridge GCE O-Level examinations. Singaporean students usually sit for their O-Level examinations upon completion of Secondary 4, when they are sixteen years old. The passing of the O-Level examinations opens the way for students to choose one of two local educational options in Singapore. One option is to apply for enrollment in one of the polytechnics or technical schools, where students may pursue their studies towards qualifications in vocational trades. Another option is to apply for enrollment in a two-year junior college. Upon completion of which the students can sit for their A-Levels after passing their A-Levels, students can apply for admission to a university here in Singapore. Finally, students may also choose to study abroad after completing their O-Levels. The American Center for Education (ACE) offers several programs for Singaporean and international students who wish to continue their studies at the college or university level in the United States of America. Your successful completion of the O-Level examinations will be the first step you take in your higher educational journey. ACE will help ensure that you will be well-positioned to achieve your long-term educational goals and career dreams. View full university

Trinity International University-Florida are regional sites of Trinity International University, Deerfield, Illinois. The Miami-Dade location was established in 1993 following a close relationship with Miami Christian College. The Florida sites offer undergraduate and graduate degree programs represented by three schools of the university – Trinity College, Trinity Evangelical Divinity School, and Trinity Graduate School. Trinity has a rich legacy that reaches back to the end of the 19th century beginning as a Bible Institute. It is the result of the merger of two Scandinavian immigrant church groups, who began schools to train their ministers and missionaries. The two groups were the Norwegian-Danish Free Church Association and the Swedish Evangelical Free Church of America. Since 1897, Trinity has flourished through many transitions. The latest transition occurred in January 1995 when Trinity College and Trinity Evangelical Divinity School in Deerfield, Illinois and Trinity College in Miami, Florida united to become Trinity International University. The entire university is international and committed to serving the global church. Trinity offers students an international vision in a world that is increasingly independent and enrolls students from over forty countries on all our campuses. Trinity’s special mission is to do that which the great Western universities have ceased to do — provide excellence in academics as well as preparation for ministry and professions — all within the context of a Christian worldview and a Christian community. At Trinity International University-Florida we are committed to the same vision with which we were founded in 1897 and determined to follow in the footsteps of the great universities that were founded on the cornerstone belief that all wisdom lies in Jesus Christ. Our task, if we are to be salt in the world of our day, is to build institutions where we can think like Christians and learn to live as Christians in a culture in which both have become equally hard. Whether preparing to be pastors or missionaries or attorneys, teachers, counselors, scientists, corporate leaders, homemakers or public servants, whatever our calling under God, we need excellence in education, grounded in the lordship of Jesus Christ. That is the goal and task of Trinity International University. Trinity educates men and women to engage in God’s redemptive work in the world by cultivating academic excellence, Christian faithfulness, and lifelong learning. At the heart of Trinity’s mission lies its commitment to engage the culture for Jesus Christ. Trinity’s purpose is to enable its graduates—in all schools and in every discipline—to think and live like Christians in the twenty-first century. We believe that God calls his people into many kinds of the services Trinity’s calling is to prepare them to serve for his glory. We offer the rigorous academics Trinity International University is known for, at a location and pace that is convenient for your busy life. Whether you want to finish your Bachelor’s degree, or are eager to begin a Master’s degree, TIU Florida has a program that will enrich your life, career, and walk with God. Students in the EXCEL undergraduate program attend class one evening or Saturday per week for 5-7 weeks. This schedule helps you plan your education around your work, family, and ministry commitments. Focusing on only one class at a time helps to ensure your success. The Undergraduate EXCEL programs of Trinity College offer unique opportunities for learners to enhance their professional goals through accelerated education. Seven majors are offered in the EXCEL undergraduate program. Each major serves as strong preparation for career development and graduate school studies. TIU-Florida uses a rolling registration process that allows students to enroll throughout the calendar year. Classes are offered through a cohort model that fosters the community and learning within small groups of students who take all of their general education and/or core courses together. TIU-Florida is affordable enough that students from every economic background can have access to a high-quality Christian education. We can help you find ways to fund your education. A college education is an investment in your future. For those who qualify, Trinity International University-Florida offers and accepts several financial options to help you reach your educational objectives. Choosing the right university to attend is an important decision for anyone in search of an excellent education. This decision can be especially significant for Christian students who are eager to find a university where strong, biblical faith and high-quality education are valued equally. TIU-Florida is such a university, where you will be involved in a dynamic, multicultural learning community that offers the personal attention of a small, Christian liberal arts college. If you’re searching for an advanced degree program, TIU-Florida has the added benefit of a world-renowned graduate and divinity school. With convenient of the class schedules for working adults, and campus locations in Broward and Miami-Dade counties, you can receive an exceptional education and still manage your work and family responsibilities. View full university

The journey of Jinnah Postgraduate Medical Centre (JPMC) started in 1930 in Medical Corps Hospital, meant for medical aid to military personnel exclusively. In 1942 it was renamed the British General Hospital and remained as such till 1947 a 100 bedded hospital with all necessary basic facilities. JPMC declares its mission to Improve Education and healthcare in Pakistan by imparting quality education and care. Promotion of research and generation of knowledge and skill development. Provide quality healthcare to all irrespective of ability to pay. Explore avenues for resource generation. The opening ceremony was a grand affair. The first class of students was inducted on 1st June 1959. In 1963, the amalgamation of BMSI and all units of JCH led to the creation of JPMC with the combined administration headed by a Director. JPMC, thus established, comprised of a cluster of buildings spread over 148 acres. It can now proudly claim to be the biggest and the best equipped public sector hospital in Pakistan, employing highly qualified staff in numerous specialties, ready to render quality health care services to the ailing. In the process, JPMC also imparts high-quality training to medical graduates, nurses, and technicians and undertakes meaningful research in clinical and basic medical sciences. It is a matter of pride and joy for me to be the custodian of the oldest Postgraduate Medical Education and Research Centre of the country at the launch of the first comprehensive website of Jinnah Postgraduate Medical Centre (JPMC). It is no surprise that the community this hospital has served has rallied around JPMC and supported it in many aspects of its operations and service delivery, formally and informally. Consequently, JPMC has proved itself to be an excellent model of public/private partnership in higher medical Education, research, and health services delivery. JPMC is a flag bearer for higher medical Education and research in the country. JPMC has also trained and continues to train the largest number of postgraduate trainee doctors producing highly competent specialists in nearly all disciplines of Medicine and Surgery. Faced with recurring mass violence in the city, JPMC has again led the way by single-handedly and effectively dealing with victims of recurrent mass casualties. JPMC’s Blood Bank is self-sufficient and can provide fully screened, voluntarily donated blood and blood products at short notice. The three surgical units and surgical subspecialties, such as Otorhinolaryngology, Ophthalmology, Urology, Neurosurgery, Thoracic Surgery, Plastic Surgery, and Orthopaedic surgery are some of the pioneer departments of the country. Similarly, the Medical Units, Medical ICU, and medical subspecialties such as Neurology, Nephrology, Oncology, Dermatology, Psychiatry, Gastroenterology, National Poison Control Centre, and Endocrinology have all been developed through the efforts of generations of physicians working in JPMC. The Gynaecology & Obstetrics Department of JPMC performs the highest number of deliveries per year of any of the large hospitals in the city. The work environment of this department belies its existence in a public sector hospital in many areas. This has been made possible through the generous participation and donation of numerous individuals, NGOs, and foreign aid agencies. We are indeed proud of our ‘state-of-the-art’ Radiology Department, which is equipped with a wide range of cutting edge diagnostic and therapeutic radiology equipment and relevant expertise. The department now boasts of a newly installed Cyberknife, the only one in the country, to treat early cancers with radiation. With the installation of CyberKnife, JPMC offers the entire range of radiotherapy services in various other facilities like the Oncology/Radiotherapy Department and the Atomic Energy Medical Centre. JPMC also has the distinction of having established the first Nursing College of this country and the oldest Nursing School, which has trained successive generations of highly skilled and dedicated nurses. Training and Education in various other disciplines, such as Physical Medicine, Occupational Therapy, Medical Technology, and various Para-medical training courses, were also pioneered in this Institution. Meanwhile, there is a constant endeavor to improve and upgrade all our services, following the emerging knowledge in Healthcare delivery, Education, Training, and Research. View full university

The American Education IELTS Learning Center was founded on the belief that every student can learn. Over the past eight years, our IELTS staff has helped more than 400 students improve their study habits, comprehension, and IELTS test-taking skills. As a result, these students have earned better test scores and grades and grown in self-esteem and confidence. We love celebrating those victories with our students. In a recent survey, 89% of the parents who participated would recommend the American Education IELTS Learning Center - Doha - Qatar to a friend. The comprehensive IELTS Reading Module will help you practice and develop the skills and strategies you need to achieve the IELTS Reading Test's best possible score. You will improve your vocabulary and language skills while you learn: The different question types of the Reading Test Strategies for reading and locating the correct answers quickly IELTS Reading activities A Language Focus section to develop your grammar and vocabulary Extensive feedback with: Hints and strategies for understanding a passage Explanations of correct and incorrect answers Location of answers in a passage A complete practice test with answers Study strategies for the IELTS Reading Test Countdown to IELTS - Practical advice to help you prepare in the weeks and days before the IELTS Test A Reading Workbook (pdf) to practice answering reading test questions under test conditions The IELTS Writing Module will help you practice and develop the skills and strategies you need to achieve the IELTS Writing Test's best possible score. You will improve your vocabulary and language skills while you learn: About the writing assessment criteria How to write useful Task 1 and Task 2 answers Requires you to describe a table or diagram. In this part of the module, you will learn how to: Understand the different features and the purpose of graphs and tables Identify significant information to use in your answer Write an organized report describing a graph or table Describe a process (how something works) or a sequence of events Requires you to write a letter for a particular purpose (seeking information, making a complaint/request, providing the information). In this part of the module, you will learn how to: Achieve all the requirements of the task Structure your letter Use a suitable tone Use appropriate phrases Requires you to write a short essay presenting an argument on a particular topic. In this part of the module, you will learn how to: Recognize the different types of essay questions in the IELTS Test Write a persuasive essay (introduction, body, and conclusion) for each type of question Use more complex language to write a persuasive essay Tutoring is suitable for General Training and Academic candidates; all sessions are 2 hours, five days a week, and 1 Month course. The comprehensive IELTS Reading Module will help you practice and develop the skills and strategies you need to achieve the IELTS Reading Test's best possible score. You will improve your vocabulary and language skills while you learn: The different question types of the Reading Test Strategies for reading and locating the correct answers quickly The Reading Module offers you: IELTS Reading activities A Language Focus section to develop your grammar and vocabulary Extensive feedback with: Hints and strategies for understanding a passage Explanations of correct and incorrect answers Location of answers in a passage A complete practice test with answers Study strategies for the IELTS Reading Test Countdown to IELTS - Practical advice to help you prepare in the weeks and days before the IELTS Test A Reading Workbook (pdf) to practice answering reading test questions under test conditions Reading strategies to gain information, build vocabulary, and increase speed Introduction to the Reading Test The different Question Types Skimming, scanning, and reading intensively for detail Strategy for Overview Questions: Matching Paragraph Headings, Multiple Choice Paragraph Headings, and Multiple Choice Passage Headings Strategy for Specific Information Questions: Multiple Choice, Information Location, True/False/Not Given Strategy for Summary Completion Questions Identifying Viewpoints Strategy for Viewpoint Questions Language Focus Synonyms, Nouns, Punctuation, etc The IELTS Writing Module will help you practice and develop the skills and strategies you need to achieve the IELTS Writing Test's best possible score. You will improve your vocabulary and language skills while you learn: About the writing assessment criteria How to write useful Task 1 and Task 2 answers Requires you to describe a table or diagram. In this part of the module, you will learn how to: Understand the different features and the purpose of graphs and tables Identify significant information to use in your answer Write an organized report describing a graph or table Describe a process (how something works) or a sequence of events Requires you to write a letter for a particular purpose (seeking information, making a complaint/request, providing the information). In this part of the module, you will learn how to: Achieve all the requirements of the task Structure your letter Use a suitable tone Use appropriate phrases Requires you to write a short essay presenting an argument on a particular topic. In this part of the module, you will learn how to: Recognize the different types of essay questions in the IELTS Test Write a persuasive essay (introduction, body, and conclusion) for each type of question Use more complex language to write a persuasive essay IELTS Listening Module will help you practice and develop the skills and strategies you need to achieve the IELTS Listening test's best possible score. You will improve your vocabulary and language skills while you learn how to: Recognize the question types in the listening test Answer questions accurately. Also, the Listening Module features: interactive listening activities 4 hours of recorded IELTS listening activities to help you practice and improve your listening strategies and skills Tape scripts for the listening passages, which allow you to review after you have listened A range of voices and accents from different nationalities so that you have realistic listening practice for the IELTS test Timed activities that model IELTS listening test conditions Extensive feedback and test tips that explain the skills and strategies you need for the listening test A full practice test with answers Study strategies for the IELTS listening test IELTS Master Speaking Module will help you practice and develop the skills and strategies you need to achieve the IELTS Speaking Test's best possible score. You will learn: About the speaking assessment criteria How to achieve fluency and coherence while you are speaking How to develop your range and accuracy in vocabulary and grammar The Speaking Module offers you: interactive speaking activities Model answers from other students and teachers Over 30 minutes of audio recordings of sample questions and answers The ability to record, listen to and evaluate your answers Over 30 minutes of audio recordings of sample questions and answers 2 Speaking Practice Tests The Speaking Assessment Task - A full sample IELTS Speaking Test As an optional extra, you can enroll to have access to an online tutor who will provide you with detailed feedback and suggestions on how to improve your speaking skills Study strategies for the IELTS Speaking Test View full university

Learn to create. Influence change. This is our mission statement—and our answer to how art and design impact our global society. Part call-to-action. Part promise. All opportunity. ArtCenter College of Design offers a new model for art and design education in the 21st century. Our visionary approach is based on the College's conservatory-like approach to teaching and learning a desire for productive, intercultural, and transdisciplinary dialogue. It is also a mandate to provide students with innovative learning and making spaces. Founded in 1930 and located in Pasadena, California, ArtCenter College of Design is a global leader in art and design education. With a current enrollment of approximately 2,100 students (53% female and 47% male, representing more than 40 countries), the College has a student/faculty ratio of 9 to 1. ArtCenter offers 11 undergraduate and seven graduate degrees in a wide array of industrial design, visual and applied arts disciplines and a joint MS/MBA program with the Drucker School of Management and a minor in Social Innovation through the Designmatters program. In addition to its top-ranked academic programs, the College also serves residents of the Greater Los Angeles region through a highly regarded series of year-round educational programs for all ages and levels of experience. Throughout the College's long and storied history, ArtCenter alumni have profoundly impacted popular culture, the way we live, and essential issues in our society. ArtCenter is a private nonprofit fully accredited by the WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC) and the National Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD). Renowned for both its ties to industry and social impact initiatives, the College is the first design school to receive the United Nations' Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) status. We want you to thrive at ArtCenter. We're here to provide the resources to help you adjust to College life and optimize your experience. Even before you arrive on campus, our programs and services are designed to help you get the most from your time. As a student, you will discover numerous ways to get involved with the College community, whether by developing your leadership skills, participating in student clubs and organizations, volunteering with local groups, or tapping Southern California's vast cultural resources. ArtCenter has a long history of building strong industry partnerships with employers from around the world.ArtCenter alumni become part of this professional network, creating a path into companies and studios across all disciplines. Our alumni and industry network provides students with access to internship opportunities in some of the best studios across the country and around the world. Students are strongly encouraged to engage in these off-site experiences that allow them to work directly with professional mentors and gain firsthand knowledge of the industry and their craft. ArtCenter students will work in settings requiring influential art and design skills and leadership skills and the ability to collaborate with others who do not always share similar life experiences, values, or histories. The CSE supports student learning of these complementary skills by offering educational opportunities that better prepare students for successful careers and meaningful lives. These opportunities are most prevalent each term through participation in campus life, committees, student organizations, ArtCenter Student Government, and the Orientation Leader experience. Students interested in becoming Orientation Leaders can apply for a paid position at the beginning of each term. The Orientation Leader experience includes training on College services, policies, and programs, and opportunities for social networking, mentorship, and connections to College departments. Student leaders are hired each term based on the size of the incoming class and need per significant department. Student Leadership Education and Development (SLED) Grants are designed to catalyze ArtCenter students' opportunities that directly shape their development in and out of the classroom. The fund is intended to support co-curricular activities that complement a student's learning but are not linked to any educational endeavors for credit or certification at ArtCenter. The hope is that students will develop leadership competencies and amplify their exposure and engagement to a variety of topics and issues relevant to College-wide educational outcomes. The fund is explicitly focused on enabling students to participate in off-campus activities such as educational conferences, workshops, service learning projects for the community, and other initiatives that demonstrate the potential for learning leadership skills, educational growth in a field of their interest, and networking. Like many ideas emerging from ArtCenter throughout the decades, the very concept for such a school was visionary. Edward A. "Tink" Adams was an advertising man with a radical idea in education: to teach real-world skills to artists and designers and prepare them for leadership roles in advertising, publishing, and industrial design. To achieve that, he would create a faculty of working professionals from those fields. ArtCenter opened in 1930 with Adams serving as its director. The viability of the idea he and a small group of colleagues launched was quickly proven. Even amid the Great Depression, ArtCenter graduates quickly found employment. In the years since the caliber of our faculty and visiting artists have been extraordinary: Ansel Adams taught photography here on a visit to campus, Keith Haring painted a mural science fiction author Bruce Sterling was the College's first "Visionary in Residence." Our alumni include many of the world's leading car designers, contemporary filmmakers (Man of Steel, Transformers, The Vow), ad makers ("Thatsa one spicy meatball," "Got Milk?"), concept illustrators, (The Avengers, Star Wars), artists (The Blue Dog), product designers (Apple monitor, Oakley Zeros, Kikoman soy sauce dispenser) and others who have shaped culture with their talents and vision. View full university