Lewis Associates e-Newsletter
Volume 10 Issue 4
April 2011
Published by Lewis Associates. Dr. Cynthia Lewis, PhD., Editor
Email imaclewis@lewisassoc.com with your comments. Enjoy!

Spring Break! What did you accomplish? A fun "time off"? Seeing family and friends? Study for important exams? Write a paper? Meet a new girl? Go to Mazatlan to party? Go to Honduras for a medical mission?

What are your regrets? What feels good that you accomplished? What did you learn about yourself?

These are important reflections if you are going to grow personally. What is your motivation to become a doctor, or dentist, or ...? Could you articulate it on paper or verbally to a stranger (not just, "I want to help people").

What did you learn over Spring break?

What are your weaknesses?

• Science GPA?
• Test (MCAT, DAT) scores (or take the test for the first time)?
• Clinical experience?
• Service?
• No close relationships with faculty?

And, how long will it take to really improve?

So, whatever quest you have or issue you want to discuss, Dr. Lewis is the best person to use for personal and academic advice. She's been doing it for 25 years, and "has heard it all". Why don't you let her help you?

805-226-9669
imaclewis@lewisassoc.com

This month's question on Dr. Lewis' Facebook page is: "Is there a greater than normal chance that a "new" school could lose accreditation?" and "Will degrees from a new school be well-respected by the medical community, especially when applying for Residency?"

Getting into medical, dental, pharmacy and the other health professions schools is getting HARDER!

As usually happens in an economic downturn, more people are attracted to stable careers like the health professions…competition is fierce!

How are YOU going to stand out from thousands of applicants?

Warning about student-run websites from Cornell Medical School Admissions staff:
"PLEASE do not encourage students to get information from web sites administered by other students. From time to time, I look up the studentdoctor.net site (for interview ratings) and I am appalled at the amount of misinformation there. Most of the information given there will hurt students more than help them."

Sick of rumors and false reports? Lewis Associates website has factual information that you can trust.

What's inside:

Welcome to Success Stories Newsletter!
How to Communicate With Us
Your journey to a health profession
Are You Ready for the Class of 2012?
Testimonials
Track Record
Be Competitive
Getting Started

News:
• Applications to Nation's Osteopathic Medical Schools Break Record for Fifth Consecutive Year
• Medical Schools Invest in Primary Care
• Primary Care Physician (PCP) Supply and Health Reform Medicaid Expansions
• Primary care residencies up again on Match Day
• Learning With Emotion: A Powerful and Effective Pedagogical Technique
• The Schwartz Center Rounds: Evaluation of an Interdisciplinary Approach to Enhancing Patient-Centered Communication, Teamwork, and Provider Support
• Reducing Diagnostic Errors: Another Role for Checklists?
• Obama voids Bush conscience rule in favor of decades-old protections
• Surgeon general previews preventive health strategy
• Comedic skills for a serious role: Improv class teaches med students to think on their feet
• Top complaint about patients: failure to follow medical advice
• Patient health sites might be delivering bad medicine
• Fresh from "Jeopardy!" victory, Watson to take on health care
• No easy way to tell which patients may be violent

Useful Links
• Health Care and You: understanding the new 2010 Health Care Law
• Georgetown Summer Medical Institute - medical school courses, seminars and workshops for premedical (rising juniors and seniors), post-bacc, graduate and medical students this summer
• HIPAA Exams - helps prepare to volunteer in clinical settings

Alumni Update
• Scott, M.D., Entering Class of 1999 UCSD, Pediatric Residency at Stanford University, Pediatric Cardiology Fellow Columbia University, Practicing at Denver Children's Hospital
• Juan Carlos, MD, Entering Class of 1995, Stanford University School of Medicine, Pediatric Residency at Stanford, Practicing at Kaiser in San Diego
• Adam, MD, Entering Class 2004, New York Medical College, Family Medicine Residency at Exempla St. Joseph Hospital in Denver, CO, Practicing at Kaiser in Denver
• Jacqui, D.O., Entering Class of 1995, New York College of Osteopathic Medicine, Family Practice Residency at Palmetto General Hospital, Miami, FL, Practicing in Naples, FL

Success Story of the Month
• Samir, Entering Class of 2011, University of Southern California School of Dentistry

Question of the Month
• Dr. Lewis' answer to this month's question: see our Facebook page, Advising Tips tab.

"Is there a greater than normal chance that a "new" school could lose accreditation?" and "Will degrees from a new school be well-respected by the medical community, especially when applying for Residency?"

Our Services

Contact

Welcome to Lewis Associates!

Nearly one in ten Americans ages 20 to 24 is unemployed. But, health care jobs remain an economic bright spot. The U.S. Department of Labor expects the health sector to add more than 1.4 million workers over the next ten years. Students in college and even high school can start preparing now for a rewarding health career.

Are you ready?

Our Track Record
Entering Class of 2011...100% acceptance
Entering Class of 2010...86% acceptance
Entering Class of 2009...96% acceptance
Entering Class of 2008...96% acceptance
Entering Class of 2007...97% acceptance
Entering Class of 2006...89% acceptance
Entering Class of 2005...100% acceptance
Entering Class of 2004...100% acceptance

We have restructured our Advising package so you can become competitive during the entire application process!

Our one year package addresses ALL preparation and application activities, no matter when they occur for you. We advise all applicants to begin preparation for their application process at least 18 MONTHS prior to expected matriculation . But, real preparation to become a strong, competitive applicant starts when you enter college (and even before!) So, get started NOW!

If you are interested in personalized advising from “The Best in the Business,” (quote by Dr. Patrick Linson, Harvard Medical School Alum who is the only Native American Radiation Oncologist on the planet!), call Lewis Associates today to schedule YOUR personal assessment. Dr. Lewis invests in you, so you may live up to your potential to be the best applicant you can be!

How to Communicate With Us

Phone: 805-226-9669 Fax: 805-226-9227
Mailing Address: 1885 Laguna del Campo, Templeton, CA 93465

Lewis Associates absorbs Long Distance Charges
All phone conferences are made from our office to you. Marcia, our Administrative Assistant, calls YOU at your appointment time.

Where are you in your journey to a health profession?
In high school? Yes, we advise high school students, particularly, those interested in BA-MD programs!

Just starting college? This is a scary time.  Everything is new…how do I meet all those new expectations?

Moving into your difficult upper division sciences as a college junior? Possibly, the "dreaded organic chemistry"…

Re-entering as an "older" non-traditional student? Re-establishing academic discipline…

We help prepare those of you submitting applications for medical and dental Residency programs, too!

Whatever niche you fit, we advise students just like you.

Are you REALLY ready to apply for the Class of 2012 or 2013?
How do you know?
Use our Personal Assessment--and you will be given your individual strategy and path to your future! Then, if you use our advising, we help implement your strategy! And if you start the ultimate Commitement Package within 6 months, we subtract your Personal Assesment Fee from the total. If it were easy to do, all applicants would be accepted...and, that is not the case.

Many whom we advise may not yet be ready, and need to develop some aspect of their background to become competitive. Best to apply when you are ready, be competitive, and do it ONLY ONCE!

Let's work together to make that one-time application successful…contacting us earlier is better so we can develop your strategy and address all those difficult problems…months or years prior to application. Why not set yourself up for success, rather than toy with the proposition of failure?

Testimonials
Gail Ruth, mother of Todd Ruth, Entering Class of 2010, Jefferson University Medical School
Just a short note here to let you know how appreciative we are of all the wonderful help you gave to our son, Todd. He just received his first 2 acceptances from his top choices, so we couldn't be more pleased.! You were instrumental in guiding him as to which courses to take and gave him invaluable help with his essays. Thanks once again for all your help and guidance.

David and Maureen Lee, parents of Eric Lee, Entering Class of 2009, Saint Louis University School of Medicine
June, 2009: "Dr. Lewis, We just wanted to drop you a quick note to say thank you for all of your strategic guidance, wise counsel, encouragement, and mentoring to our son Eric on his journey to get into medical school. That is quite a process!! Eric definitely took the "road less traveled", majoring in philosophy, but he worked really hard to get his science prerequisites under his belt. He benefited so much from your experience, insight, and when needed, "tough love". You kept him on track, and we thank you. We think he will be an excellent physician. Perhaps some day we will meet. Again with gratitude, David and Maureen Lee."

Michael Nevarez, Entering Class of 2006, Harvard University School of Medicine, his first choice school
"Dr. Lewis was a wonderful guide and mentor as I embarked on a medical career a number of years after graduating from Cal Poly (graduated 2001, applied to med school in 2006). She gave an honest assessment of the strengths and weaknesses of my profile, and more importantly provided specific and personalized ways in which I could address my application and the process going forward. Her advice and experience was invaluable and I am very happy to have worked with her."

Margaret Jolley, Entering Class of 2008, UC San Diego School of Medicine, her first choice school
"I never would've made it without my weekly conference with the calm, experienced Dr. Lewis. She kept me sane. I am so grateful for her guidance, for her editing help, and for the confidence she instilled in me. She is a genuinely caring committed Mentor who takes pride in helping our dreams happen. I have urged every fellow student I know to call her. Let her help you, too!"

Austin Yoder, Entering Class of 2009, Accepted to Uniformed Services University for Health Sciences, Philadelphia Osteopathic-GA, West Virginia Osteopathic, Tennessee Osteopathic, and Kansas City Osteopathic
"I am utterly grateful to Dr. Lewis for all her help, guidance and mentorship through the application process. I owe a great deal of my success to date to her team."

Ariel Chairez, Entering Class 2004, Scholarship Awardee, University of Wisconsin Medical School
"Dr. Lewis, I would like to thank you for all of your help. Without your guidance, I would not have been accepted into medical school this year. I am extremely happy to have been accepted to one of the top medical schools in the country, and to have received a scholarship of $130,000. For any student who questions the value of your services, I can say that you have saved me $130,000 in tuition!  Thank you."

John Fiszer (Lawyer), Entering Class of 2005, University Of Illinois at Chicago College of Medicine
Dr. Lewis' note: John was an Assistant State's Prosecuting Attorney in Chicago, Illinois, when he contacted me in 2004. Finishing his 4th year of medical school, he said: "I am really enjoying med school, and I am thankful to Dr. Lewis for her help. Her methodical, disciplined approach to the med school application process, as well as her insight into the transition to med school were right on target."

Ali Warrick, Advisee
"Dear Dr. Lewis,
I appreciate your help in my transfer process to UC Berkeley. You have been an integral part of the transition, and I would like to thank you for your time and efforts.  I know that your work is very thorough and well thought out. In addition, I believe that you really care about your students, and believe in each student's "right fit" in a school. You lead many people toward a brighter future, and I would like to say, 'Thank You!' for your contribution toward my academic goals. This process has been much more enjoyable with your guidance. Thank you for being so good at what you do."

S, Entering Class 2008, accepted with full scholarship to Mayo Medical School
"I cannot thank Dr. Lewis enough for her support and invaluable advice. When I came to her, I was apprehensive about the formidable task of applying to medical school especially with my past academic and personal hardships. She helped me see that overcoming these difficulties was a testament to my strength, dedication, and diligence. One of the most surprising outcomes of our relationship was that she was effective in helping me develop a more positive self-image and conquer many of my insecurities. Without her guidance and letter of evaluation, I would not have been able to earn an acceptance to Mayo Medical School, which granted me a merit scholarship that covers almost all of my tuition. I truly appreciate all of her help. She went above and beyond her role as an Advisor by becoming a Mentor to me. She is absolutely the best in the business!"

Be Competitive
In order to be a competitive Class of 2012 or 2013 applicant, you need to submit a quality application as evaluated by your clinical, service and other experiences and your GPA-MCAT/DAT/GRE, etc. profile in a timely fashion. This requires a well thought-out strategy to carry you through the difficult year-long application process. If you use Dr. Lewis' advising, we begin preparation early in the year BEFORE submission of your application!

EARLY is always better, removes much of the pressure, and allows time to solve unforeseen problems and challenges.

What are your chances?
If you want to change your career, or reach your present career goal, but do not know how to begin, or how to jump over all those hurdles, Lewis Associates will advise you and implement strategies to change your life. Dr. Lewis is thorough and professional.

Getting Started
Read on our website about getting your Personal Assessment done, then phone or email us to get started! Dr. Lewis spends, on average, 7 hours developing an effective strategy of taking you from where you are to where you want to be. Added Benefit: We will subtract the cost of your Personal Assesment from an Ultimate Commitment Package if you choose it within 6 months.

You may be like our other Lewis Associates Advisees -- highly motivated and intelligent -- but needing focus, guidance and specific technical expertise. Dr. Lewis solves problems for her Advisees and finds opportunities for them. Or, you may wish to use hourly advising to solve one specific problem.

Dr. Lewis is a trained Biologist, having taught and directed her own research programs for many years at two universities. She earned two postdoctoral fellowships (one at NIH), received the 1990 NACADA Outstanding Institutional Advising Program in the U.S. and directed her own Health Careers Opportunity Program grant for 6 years, bringing $1 million to her university while helping hundreds of disadvantaged students enter health professions.

If you are serious about making your dreams to become a physician, dentist, physician assistant, veterinarian, optometrist, podiatrist, naturopathic physician, or pharmacist a reality--Dr. Lewis can help you. We have made the difference for more than 800 alumni now training or practicing in medicine over the last 25 years.

Dr. Lewis teaches Professionalism, Leadership, and Quality, and sets high standards for her Advisees.

Lewis Associates will save you money and heartache on your preparation and application process.

Contact the Health Career experts! For more information email imaclewis@lewisassoc.com. Call 805-226-9669 to set up your first appointment.

news

Applications to Nation's Osteopathic Medical Schools Break Record for Fifth Consecutive Year
With more than two months remaining in this year’s application cycle, the number of applicants for the 2011 entering class surpassed last year’s cycle-end total.
http://www.aacom.org/resources/ome/2011-02/Pages/Applications.aspx

Medical Schools Invest in Primary Care
Pediatricians and family practitioners, long out of fashion, are now in vogue.
http://www.usnews.com/education/best-graduate-schools/articles/2011/03/22/medical-schools-invest-in-primary-care

Primary Care Physician (PCP) Supply and Health Reform Medicaid Expansions
Mismatch Between States with Largest Expected Medicaid Enrollment Growth and Supply of PCPs to Treat Medicaid Patients; Temporary Increase in Medicaid Reimbursement Unlikely to Help Much
http://www.hschange.org/CONTENT/1193/

Primary care residencies up again on Match Day
More seniors entering internships select family or internal medicine for the second consecutive year.
http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/03/28/prsa0328.htm

Learning With Emotion: A Powerful and Effective Pedagogical Technique
Eliciting an emotional response from students to illuminate a point is not unprecedented, nor is it without merits.
http://journals.lww.com/academicmedicine/Fulltext/2010/07000/Learning_With_Emotion__A_Powerful_and_Effective.8.aspx

The Schwartz Center Rounds: Evaluation of an Interdisciplinary Approach to Enhancing Patient-Centered Communication, Teamwork, and Provider Support
The impact of Schwartz Center Rounds, an interdisciplinary forum where attendees discuss psychosocial and emotional aspects of patient care.
http://journals.lww.com/academicmedicine/Fulltext/2010/06000/The_Schwartz_Center_Rounds__Evaluation_of_an.37.aspx

Reducing Diagnostic Errors: Another Role for Checklists?
Diagnostic errors are a widespread problem, although the true magnitude is unknown.
http://journals.lww.com/academicmedicine/Fulltext/2011/03000/Commentary__Reducing_Diagnostic_Errors__Another.11.aspx

Obama voids Bush conscience rule in favor of decades-old protections
The administration says the rule extended protections too far beyond the scope of abortion services. Meanwhile, House Republicans are pushing several anti-abortion bills.
http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/03/07/gvl10307.htm

Surgeon general previews preventive health strategy
The nation's top doctor seeks to shift the focus from sickness to well-being before millions gain coverage.
http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/03/07/gvsb0307.htm

Comedic skills for a serious role: Improv class teaches med students to think on their feet
A unique four-week improvisation course shows how to listen closely, work in teams -- and be flexible as needed.
http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/03/07/prsa0307.htm

Top complaint about patients: failure to follow medical advice
A new Consumer Reports survey finds that lack of respect ranks high among gripes for both physicians and patients.
http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/03/07/prsb0307.htm

Patient health sites might be delivering bad medicine
A new study of social networking sites for diabetes patients finds a wide range of accuracy -- and non-identified commercial content -- in online information.
http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/02/28/bisc0301.htm

Fresh from "Jeopardy!" victory, Watson to take on health care
Makers of the supercomputer envision it helping doctors diagnose patients, but doubts persist.
http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/03/14/bisa0314.htm

No easy way to tell which patients may be violent
Physicians know it's their duty to report patients who threaten to harm others. What, if anything, can they do when they only suspect a patient might harm someone?
http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/03/21/prca0321.htm

links

Health Care and You: understanding the new 2010 Health Care Law
http://www.healthcareandyou.org/

Georgetown Summer Medical Institute - medical school courses, seminars and workshops for premedical (rising juniors and seniors), post-bacc, graduate and medical students this summer.
http://gsmi.georgetown.edu/

HIPAA Exams - helps prepare to volunteer in clinical settings
http://www.hipaaexams.com/

Find these and other useful links on Lewisassoc.com's Links Page.

alumni updates

Scott Scott, M.D., Entering Class of 1999 UCSD, Pediatric Residency at Stanford University, Pediatric Cardiology Fellow Columbia University, Practicing at Denver Children's Hospital Feb 11, 2011: "Hi Dr Lewis, I just started my first attending job at Denver Children's hospital as an academic pediatric cardiologist specializing in heart failure and transplantation. I have two sons, 4 and 2 yrs, and have been married to my wife Michelle now for almost 9 years. I really like my job and living in Denver has been great so far."

Juan Carlos Juan Carlos, MD, Entering Class of 1995, Stanford University School of Medicine, Pediatric Residency at Stanford, Practicing at Kaiser in San Diego Feb 28, 2011: "Hi Dr Lewis, I am working at Kaiser in San Diego (pediatrician). I am married with 2 kids. My son, David, is 6 yrs old and my daughter, Lena, is 12. My wife Lisa teaches personal development classes at Southwestern College."

Adam & Beth Adam, MD, Entering Class 2004, New York Medical College, Family Medicine Residency at Exempla St. Joseph Hospital in Denver, CO, Practicing at Kaiser in Denver Mar 5, 2011. "Hi Dr Lewis! Life in Denver is great! Minus the torn Achilles tendon I had repaired last week. Other than that things are great. I graduate from FM in June. I'll be working with Kaiser Permanente here in Denver as a 4 day per week outpatient FP, no call, no weekends. Looking forward to the lifestyle for sure...and paying back my NYMC loans :) Beth is doing great too. She has one more year of OB the plans to find work as a general OB/GYN here in CO. We are working on starting a family, to,o so hopefully lots of new adventures in the future. Hope you and your family are doing well in your 'not so new now' location! If you are ever out in Denver, please let me know!"

Jacqui Jacqui, D.O., Entering Class of 1995, New York College of Osteopathic Medicine, Family Practice Residency at Palmetto General Hospital, Miami, FL, Practicing in Naples, FL Excerpt from an article published in DLatinos.tv "Dr. Jacqueline, Family Doctor. "You can become what you want, if you know what you need to be happy." Continuing from March 2011. In addition, Dr. Romero has found great satisfaction volunteering for the Pace Center. She motivates and inspires young mothers to become future professionals who will contribute to their communities. Dr. Romero, a Latina of great faith and spiritual strength, mentioned that the miracle of God reaffirms Pace Center's mission of caring for others, and "her cultural understanding", helps her understand many of their patients without having uttered a word. Focusing on prevention is the first rule of health. This doctor, like many women, is passionate about aesthetics, and offers patients safe treatment for prevention of wrinkles, and keeping the skin young and healthy. "It is important for patients to get involved in their care so that they understand their own health, and can help their doctor do the best for them. The Internet can be a means to get answers, but never decide about your care from what you read. Books say one thing, but the body says another, and to interpret that, we need the help of a caring doctor like Dr. Romero."

Samir Samir, Entering Class of 2011, University of Southern California School of Dentistry Life in Iraq was difficult. During summer breaks, my dad taught me car mechanics at our family auto repair shop, but during school, I was not allowed to play until I finished my homework. I was taught to be responsible. From the moment I enrolled in school at age 6 in Iraq, I realized that without hard work, I could not achieve my goals. Unfortunately, the Iraqi schools emphasize memorizing facts rather than applying them, but learning English was the most difficult part when I entered American high school. I had to catch up with Americans while also understanding how to learn rather than memorize. My love for science and working with my hands in our auto repair business directed me to dentistry. I developed manual dexterity skills from an early age by learning to change brakes, rebuild engines, and do delicate procedures that required fine hand motor control. At the same time, my parents took me to an orthodontist for braces. At every visit, I had a question. One time, I asked what material she used to connect the brackets on each tooth. She said the bands are elastic that create tension to pull teeth into the desired location. I appreciated dentists even more when I saw the changes from my braces. When I arrived in the US at 16, I thought American students were spoiled because in Iraq, a student only has one chance to become a dentist, at the end of secondary school, based on their academic average. In the US, I learned “it is never too late” and to take advantage of every opportunity. I attended American high school while working 30 hr/wk, took every science class offered, earned a 3.8 GPA, and finished in 3.5 years. In the grocery store where I worked, the owner trusted me to manage it when he was absent, doing customer service and ordering merchandise. I increased sales, which made my family proud. My high school counselor advised me to attend a community college since I worked 7 days/week to help my family financially, and could not attend college fulltime and work fulltime, but I applied to San Diego State University and was admitted. I worked less because I received financial aid and joined the pre-dental club to learn what it is like to be a dentist and shadowed dentists.  In Dr. Korel’s general dentistry clinic, I learned that nothing is impossible. Our stories are similar: he came to the US at 16, worked during high school, dreamed of attending college, and becoming a dentist. One day, a mother with her 8-year old son whose tooth that needed to be extracted walked in. When the procedure started, the patient was afraid and did not want his tooth extracted. Dr. Korel talked to the mother, and I asked if using laughing gas was possible. He said that was a good idea, but he needed approval from the mother who gave it, the tooth was extracted and the outcome was happy. I served my San Diego community via dental club trips to convalescent homes and pre-schools to teach dental hygiene to the ill, elderly and to children, which has developed my interpersonal skills with many types of people, and which will benefit my practice. In our preschool trips, I learned to communicate with children. Samantha caught my attention so much that on my second visit, I was supposed to give the oral hygiene presentation to her, but every few sentences she added something about brushing that made perfect sense. I said to myself, "She would make a great dentist!" Samantha’s knowledge about brushing her teeth shows how our simple presentations affect children that young. Last year, I helped my sister purchase an auto repair shop for my Dad and improve our income. My business experience will benefit me in my own clinic. Currently, our shop has doubled sales compared to the original owner.  I continue to help my sister in our Auto Repair business which supports our entire family of 5. I have learned that securing a good lease from the landlord of rental property is important when buying a business. Knowing the twists and turns of escrow companies was no easy task, but with the aid of a lawyer and hours of careful research, I was confident to make sure that my sister’s lease was to her advantage without hidden loopholes. I work with my sister to develop management strategies for our business. My sister and I have the management skills to advertise effectively to let potential clients know about my father’s mechanical expertise, and his quality work for over 40 years. On a Friday evening after closing his auto repair shop in Iraq, my father told me, “In any profession, if you have the experience and knowledge, your business will do better than you think, and people will appreciate you”.  I live with this philosophy. I will be a dentist who supports my local community and helps immigrants with their dental needs at low cost. After applying to dental school the first time, I was not granted any interviews. I had a high GPA, did community service, had dental experience, but my DAT scores were average, and I was not a permanent US Resident. Applying the second time was easier, because I had more experience in the application process, was a Permanent US Resident, and after restudying harder, my new DAT scores were competitive. In my second application, I received 7 interview invitations, and was accepted to 3 schools: Ohio State University, University of Detroit Mercy, and University of Southern California. USC is my first choice because of its Problem Based Learning program, location, and dental labs technology. I am excited to enter a new chapter in my dental career journey. I expect a busy 4 years, but like I always say, nothing I want comes easy. Also, I would like to give credit for my success to Dr. Lewis. She helped me tremendously during our weekly appointments and helped me write my personal statement.

Email to Dr. Lewis if you wish to communicate about medical schools or other issues or to contact those profiled in Success Stories: imaclewis@lewisassoc.com

question of the month... see Facebook, Advising Tips tab
By Dr. Cynthia Lewis, PhD

"Is there a greater than normal chance that a "new" school could lose accreditation?" and "Will degrees from a new school be well-respected by the medical community, especially when applying for Residency?"

We will feature an important question each month. Please submit one that interests you for Dr. Lewis to answer. Send your questions to imaclewis@lewisassoc.com with 'Newsletter Question' in the subject line.

Lewis Associates specializes in personal, effective and professional premedical advising and placement for traditional and non-traditional applicants. Often, non-traditional students are older than 21 years of age, career changers, international applicants or second-round applicants for admission to health professions school.

Lewis Associates' services meet the needs of all types of students from pre-applicants to applicants, including hourly advising support for specific needs. Click here.

"It's never too late to be who you might have been."

If this is how YOU feel, then, maybe Lewis Associates is the place for you. Lewis Associates provides Mentoring and Coaching through the rigorous and often circuitous pre-health preparation and application process. Other consultants may support programs like Law and Business or graduate school -- not Lewis Associates. We are the experts in Health Professions based on 26 years of a successful track record.

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