Lincoln Memorial University

College of Veterinary Medicine

History of Lincoln Memorial

• Institution was chartered by the State of Tennessee in 1897 as Lincoln Memorial University.

• Now has over 10 extended sites, main site is the Harrogate site.

• Has several growing professional programs including the newest, Veterinary Medicine

Location

• Located in Harrogate, Tennessee

• Rural area of Tennessee about 50 miles from Knoxville.

• Approximately 4,000 students (undergraduate, graduate, professional)

The College of Veterinary Medicine• The first class will be in 2014.

• Implemented hands on work starting the first semester.

• Strongly tied to One Health- optimizing the health of animals, people and the environment. Selective outreach service activities, and collaborative research with the human medical community.

More Information

• LMU does not have Teaching Hospital

• BUT, Instead, LMU will place the students in ‘real world’ clinical settings

• Large Animal Teaching and Research Center- 1,000 acre facility for education, research and service. Students will work at this facility years 1-3.

Admissions

• Applications through VMCAS- October 2nd deadline• Applications due on November 30th- Normally

Veterinaryadmissions@lmunet.edu http://www.lmunet.edu/cvm/Admissions

2014 Application

• You can still seek admission to LMU-CVM! Direct Admissions are open October 7, 2013 through December 31, 2013. You must indicate your official intent to apply by December 9, 2013 (12:00 p.m.)• FOR THE DIRECT ADMISSIONS FORM TO LMU-

COLLEGE OF VETERINARY MEDICINE SELECT THE IMAGE BELOW Please save the PDF to your computer before adding your information. E-mail the completed form to directCVMadmissions@lmunet.edu

• Application online-

Admissions Requirements

• Minimum 2.8 GPA to apply • Pre-requisite courses• GRE scores- Verbal, Quantitative, and Analytic

Pre-Requisite Courses • In Quarter Units:

• 10 units Biology with lecture and lab• 4 units of Genetics lecture • 4 units of Biochemistry lecture • 8 units of ‘advanced’ biology- Anatomy, Cell Biology,

Immunology, Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Physiology, Virology• 10 units of Organic Chemistry lecture and lab• 10 units of Inorganic Chemistry lecture and lab • 4 units of Physics- no lab needed • 4 units of Statistics

Cont. Courses

• 8 units of English• 4 units speech communication• 4 units of History- World History preferred• 8 units of Social and Behavioral Sciences- Anthropology,

Economics, Philosophy, Political Science, Sociology etc.

Admissions Process • 1. Apply to LMU by completing the ‘on-line’ admissions

through VMCAS. (By October 2nd)• 2. Complete the LMU supplemental material (the rest by

November 30th)• 3. Official Transcripts • 4. GRE- Verbal, Quantitative, and Analytic • 5. PPI’s- Personal Potential Index- Electronic submissions of 4

letters through Educational Testing Services:• A. Veterinarian• B. University Faculty• C. University Faculty OR Veterinarian • D. Previous or Current employer

Selection Process• CVM will look at several things when going over the

application-

• 1. GPA, and TRENDS. • 2. Grades in individual courses• 3. College Curriculum • 4. GRE Scores • 5. Interview• 6. Animal Experience • 7. Extra Activities • 8. Letters • 9. Communication skills

Interviews

• Invited to interview based on application

• Half hour interview with an admissions committee member.

Cost• Tuition will range from $40,000 to $46,000 over the 4

years.

• Total cost of attendance- Including tuition, fees, books and supplies, insurance, room and board, personal expenses, and transportation.

• Year 1: $65,000• Year 2: $66,000• Year 3: $68,000• Year 4: $75,000

• Questions on finances: wendy.metz@lmunet.edu

Contacts

• www.LMUnet.edu/cvm

• Office of Veterinary Admissions Veterinaryadmissions@lmunet.edu

Dr. Robert Lester- Assistant Dean for Clinical Relations robert.lester@lmunet.edu

• Tod Schadler- Associate Dean of Student Services • Tod.schadler@LMUnet.edu