Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Allopathic Medicine (NSU MD)—Master of Biomedical Sciences (M.B.S.) Program 2024–2025 91 Visual Candidates and students must have visual ability sufficient for observation, evaluation, and treatment integration. Students must be able to see fine detail; focus at a variety of distances; and discern differences and variations in color, shape, and texture that are necessary to differentiate normal and abnormal soft and hard tissues. Sensory Candidates and students must be able to acquire a predetermined level of required information through demonstrations and experiences in basic science courses. Such information includes, but is not limited to, information conveyed through a) physiologic and pharmacologic demonstrations, b) microscopic images of microorganisms and tissues in normal and pathologic states, and c) demonstration of techniques using anatomical models. Students must be able to acquire information from written documents and to evaluate information presented as images from digital platforms, paper, films, slides, or video. Behavioral and Social Attributes Candidates and students must possess the emotional health required for full use of their intellectual abilities; the exercise of good judgment; and the ability to take responsibility for their own actions with respect to policies, protocols, and process with faculty and staff members, students, and administration during the students’ educational program. Candidates and students must be able to physically tolerate taxing workloads, adapt to changing environments, display flexibility, and learn to function in the face of uncertainties. Compassion, diversity, integrity, concern for others, interpersonal skills, interest, and motivation are all personal qualities that will be assessed during the admissions and education process. M.B.S. Student Well-Being The university provides services to help students succeed academically and professionally. All students are encouraged to take care of themselves physically, emotionally, mentally, socially, and spiritually. Physical wellness is achieved by eating properly, exercising regularly, not smoking, avoiding excessive alcohol use, the use of recreational substances, and adopting healthy sleep habits. • Visit the NSU RecPlex to exercise with free weights, machines, or aerobics classes. • Visit the NSU Student Medical Center (SMC) for minor illnesses, injuries, and regular preventive care (physical exams, screening tests, and immunizations). • Visit the Office of Recreation and Wellness for a variety of health educational programs, personal consultations, computerized fitness testing, as well as workshops on wellness topics important for all young adults. Counseling Services for Students Personal Counseling NSU offers counseling services to its students. Students may receive, without charge, 10 counseling sessions per calendar year (measured from the first counseling session). Students requiring more
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