Academic Development
UMMC Honors College
Purpose
To provide students across all health professions schools with an opportunity for academic distinction and educational enrichment, developed within an interprofessional framework, guided by dedicated faculty, and supported centrally by the Office of the Associate Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs.
Pillars
Reading Room
To broaden their perspectives and encourage critical thinking, students will read and reflect on the professional and ethical dimensions of healthcare practice and research, and actively participate in faculty-facilitated discussions.
Community Engagement
To deepen their understanding of societal health challenges and develop their leadership and advocacy skills, students will actively engage with their local community through service activities.
Well-being
To promote well-being, foster resilience, and prevent burnout, students will complete assessments, coursework, and well-being activities.
Capstone
To encourage and display their ability to think critically, communicate effectively, and propose thoughtful solutions, students will complete a Capstone Project.
Eligibility
Students enrolled in UMMC degree programs that are at least 3 years in length will be eligible to earn an invitation to join the UMMC Honors College. Degree programs eligible for the UMMC Honors College are AuD, DHA, DMD, DNP, DPT, MD, OTD, PhD, and PharmD.
Students will be selected for the UMMC Honors College based on academic and professionalism evaluations after their first year(s) of professional school.
Students in 3-year UMMC degree programs are eligible if they finished in the top 25% of their class after the first year, have a 3.0 cumulative GPA or higher for UMMC coursework in their degree program, and demonstrate professional conduct with no formal disciplinary sanctions, probation, or remediation.
Students in 4+ year UMMC degree programs are eligible if they finished in the top 25% of their class after the second year, have a 3.0 cumulative GPA or higher for UMMC coursework in their current degree program, and demonstrate professional conduct with no formal disciplinary sanctions, probation, or remediation.
Students who are eligible for invitations to the UMMC Honors College will receive more information during the summer academic semester. Email StudentAffairs@umc.edu with questions.
Leadership
Reading Room Pillar
Chief Nursing Executive & Associate Dean for Clinical Affairs
Community Engagement Pillar
Professor, School of Pharmacy
Well-being Pillar
Capstone Pillar
Director, Library
Associate Professor, School of Health Related Professions Health Sciences Program
Faculty Profile