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BOARD OF TRUSTEES

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major field of interest in the undergraduate sphere. Biology, chemistry through organic, physics, or biophysics, and behavioral science, including appropriate laboratory work in these areas, will be particularly helpful in preparing for study in the College of Medicine. However, major fields may be in the humanities, the fine arts, or behavioral, biological or physical sciences. Mathematics through calculus is especially recommended for those anticipating advanced work in basic or clinical research. Only those students who will obtain a baccalaureate degree prior to enrollment will be considered for admission. A grade-point average is computed for each applicant to facilitate evaluation of academic achievement. 1 All candidates must take the new Medical College Admission Test (MCAT) as recommended and approved by the Association of American Medical Colleges no later than the fall of the year prior to enrollment. A minimum of three letters of recommendation is required for all applicants. An interview may be required by the Committee on Admissions. All applicants to the College of Medicine are required to submit an initial report of current medical evaluation in a form as required by the director of the student health service and in accordance with the procedures of the Office of Admissions and Records, which will become part of the student's health record if the applicant is accepted.

Safety and Health Standard During the course of study students, while under the supervision of licensed practitioners, will be required to treat patients. The treatment of patients is an essential part of the education program, and participation may not be waived. T h e standards of this college and the medical profession require that the safety and health of patients (and other people) be protected. No student shall cause a health hazard or safety hazard to patients or to other students. Preference to Illinois Residents In considering applications for admission to the College of Medicine, the Committee on Admissions gives preference to candidates who are residents of Illinois as determined under regulations adopted by the Board of Trustees. Nonresidents may be accepted in numbers up to 10 (ten) percent of any incoming class. Places in the first-year class to be filled by residents of Illinois are assigned to applicants from Cook County and to applicants from outside Cook County in the proportion which each area bears to the total population. If, at any time, the places available for either area are not filled, the remaining places may be assigned to applicants from the other area. O n this basis, at the present time, the places in the first-year class assigned to Illinois residents are distributed between applicants from Cook County and applicants from counties other than Cook in approximately equal numbers.

Student Organization Resource Fee, Urbana

(15) Students at the Urbana-Champaign campus have been working for some time on a proposal that would provide funds from students to support programs and

1 In a system of four passing grades — A, B, C, and D — the grades are translated as follows: A = 5, B = 4, C = 3, D = 2. Where there are more or fewer than four passing grades, the computation is adjusted to make the same level of accomplishment apply. The individual grades are multiplied by the respective number of semester hours which each represents, and the sum of the products is divided by the total number of semester hours taken. In the case of repeated courses, both grades earned are counted in computing the average. The grade-point average (GPA) is computed on the basis of grades submitted to American Medical College Admission Service (AMCAS) at the time of application and verified by the Office of Admissions and Records. The computation includes both undergraduate and graduate grades. In addition to the cumulative GPA and MCAT scores, the committee considers motivation, communication skills, and the overall record of the applicant.