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Robert Kuhn
B.S. in Biomedical Engineering
Columbia University
I was a unique case. I knew I wanted biomedical engineering when I came to Columbia, and had considered going to a biomedical engineering graduate program throughout my first three years. During my senior year, I chose to become a physician. I am currently enrolled in GU?s Special Masters Program in Physiology and Biophysics, a one-year masters program designed to prepare pre-medical students for the medical school environment. Its highlights include six medical school courses taken with the first-year medical class and a comprehensive group of graduate classes that well-prepare students for the upcoming medical years. I have not been far-removed from the Columbia community, and can therefore testify to the differences between the two atmospheres, styles, and overall experience. Both schools demand excellence from their students and professors, yet Georgetown truly excels at personal involvement, encouraging students to talk to professors in their offices and after class. They are very receptive and understanding, never rejecting questions or suggesting further studying before returning. They make learning easier (i.e. distribution of comprehensive note packets at the beginning of each course) which allow you to concentrate on learning the material without the obstacle of obtaining it first. I hope to attend Georgetown University?s School of Medicine and encourage you to strongly consider Georgetown in your graduate school plans.
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