The Dr. Dennis J. Patterson
Center for the Health Professions
Academic Affiliations
Affiliations are special agreements between Elmhurst College and other educational organizations that allow students to receive special consideration or early admission to various health care programs. These opportunities are designed for students who are certain about a particular career path and who meet the criteria to apply.
Clinical Laboratory Science (Medical Technology/Medical Laboratory Science): VA Hines Hospital
Diagnostic Medical Sonography: Northwestern Memorial Hospital
Nuclear Medical Technology: Northwestern Memorial Hospital
Nuclear Medical Technology: College of DuPage
Osteopathic Medicine: A.T. Still University
Pharmacy: Midwestern University, Chicago College of Pharmacy
Radiation Therapy: Northwestern Memorial Hospital
Veterinary Medicine: University of Illinois, Urbana–Champaign
Clinical Laboratory Science (Medical Technology/Medical Laboratory Science): VA Hines Hospital
To qualify for the Clinical Laboratory Science (CLS) program, you must be a U.S. citizen, pursue a biology major, and participate in selected activities and experiences offered through the Patterson Center for the Health Professions. Application to the CLS program occurs during the junior year, and if accepted, students complete the final phase of coursework and clinical experience at Hines VA Hospital, whereupon they receive their bachelor of science degree from Elmhurst College. Prior to practice, students must pass the certification exam after completing the academic curriculum.
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Diagnostic Medical Sonography: Northwestern Memorial Hospital
Students interested in the DMS program pursue a biology major and participate in selected experiences and activities offered through the Patterson Center. Applications to the program are submitted during the junior year, and if accepted, students spend three years at Elmhurst College and take the final phase of coursework and clinical experience at Northwestern Memorial Hospital, whereupon they receive their bachelor of science degree from Elmhurst College. Prior to practice, students must pass the certification exam after completing the academic curriculum. Students are able to complete four years at Elmhurst College and then apply to Northwestern Memorial Hospital after graduation as well.
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Nuclear Medical Technology: Northwestern Memorial Hospital
Students interested in the NMT program must pursue a biology major and participate in selected experiences and activities offered through the Patterson Center. Applications to the program are submitted during the junior year, and if accepted, students spend three years at Elmhurst College and take the final phase of coursework and clinical experience at Northwestern Memorial Hospital, whereupon they receive their bachelor of science degree from Elmhurst College. Prior to practice, students must pass the certification exam after completing the academic curriculum. Students are able to complete four years at Elmhurst College and then apply to Northwestern Memorial Hospital after graduation as well.
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Nuclear Medical Technology: College of DuPage
Students interested in the NMT program must pursue a biology major and participate in selected experiences and activities offered through the Patterson Center. Applications to the program are submitted during the junior year, and if accepted, students spend three years at Elmhurst College and take the final phase of coursework and clinical experience at local hospitals affiliated with the College of DuPage, whereupon they receive their bachelor of science degree from Elmhurst College. Prior to practice, students must pass the certification exam after completing the academic curriculum.
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Osteopathic Medicine: A.T. Still University
Students interested in pursuing a D.O. can apply to A.T. Still University in Kirksville, Missouri for the Still Scholars Program to earn a seat in their early admission process. Applicants must successfully complete all the prerequisite courses by the end of the sophomore year and consistently be active in volunteering and clinical experiences in a health care environment and with the Patterson Center for the Health Professions prior to and after being accepted to the program. Those accepted do not need to take the MCAT. Applicants must have been a residential student for at least three semesters at Elmhurst College and need to complete junior and senior years here earning a bachelor of arts or bachelor of science degree.
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Pharmacy: Midwestern University, Chicago College of Pharmacy
The dual acceptance program is a special opportunity for high school students who have fully decided to pursue a career in pharmacy and would like to streamline the process to a doctor of pharmacy program. Candidates apply to Elmhurst College and Midwestern University as seniors in high school by January 15 and February 1 respectively of that year. If accepted to both schools, students complete their prerequisite requirements over two years at Elmhurst College and then matriculate to Midwestern University, Chicago College of Pharmacy to begin a four-year doctor of pharmacy program. While at Elmhurst, students are expected to participate in selected activities and experiences offered through the Patterson Center for the Health Professions. Applicants not accepted to Midwestern can still be admitted to Elmhurst College and apply to their and any other pharmacy program during the traditional cycle of their undergraduate years.
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Radiation Therapy: Northwestern Memorial Hospital
Students interested in the radiation therapy program must pursue a biology major and participate in selected experiences and activities offered through the Patterson Center. Applications to the program are submitted during the junior year, and if accepted, students spend three years at Elmhurst College and take the final phase of coursework and clinical experience at Northwestern Memorial Hospital, whereupon they receive their bachelor of science degree from Elmhurst College. Prior to practice, students must pass the certification exam after completing the academic curriculum. Students are able to complete four years at Elmhurst College and then apply to Northwestern Memorial Hospital after graduation as well.
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Veterinary Medicine: University of Illinois, Urbana–Champaign
Pre-veterinary students at Elmhurst College can apply for admission to this program of Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) as early as the end of their first, full-time year. Applicants must meet Illinois state residency requirements to be eligible, pursue a biology major, and complete the necessary prerequisite courses and experiences to apply. If accepted, students must finish outstanding course requirements and maintain a visible profile in volunteer and clinical activities while still participating in selected experiences offered through the Patterson Center for the Health Professions. The College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Illinois, Urbana–Champaign has more information about their program.
All students must meet with an advisor in the Patterson Center for the Health Professions to learn more about the criteria for eligible applicants and details to apply for all of these programs. Ultimately, the student is responsible for making sure all requirements are met to apply for these or any other program. Please note Elmhurst College and the faculty/staff in the Patterson Center cannot guarantee admission to a particular program. Once admitted to Elmhurst College, students must apply for each of these programs separately at the appropriate time in their academic progression.