Frequently Asked Questions

Below are the statistics for the past five years for applicants to all programs. Statistics are for students applying through the Health Professions Committee for the current graduating classes. We support our graduates indefinitely beyond graduation. Therefore, multiple percentages reflect updates for additional applicants + re-applicants to the present time. The "medicine" category combines both allopathic and osteopathic medicine.

• Allopathic Medicine - Albert Einstein, Baylor University, Baylor College of Medicine, Boston University School of Medicine, Brighton and Sussex Medical School, American University of the Caribbean, Case Western Reserve University, Commonwealth Medical College, Dartmouth (M.D./Ph.D), Drexel University, Duke University, Eastern Virginia, Georgetown University, George Washington University, Georgetown University, Harvard University, Howard University, Jefferson Medical College, Johns Hopkins University, Howard University College of Medicine,Marshall University, Mayo Medical School, Medical College of Wisconsin, New York Medical College, Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine, Ross University, St. Georges University, Strich School of Medicine, SUNY Buffalo, SUNY Upstate Medical College, Temple University, Temple/Geisinger Health Care System (4+4), Texas A & M, Trinity School of Medicine, Tulane University, Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, University of Alabama at Birmingham (M.D./Ph.D. program), University of Buffalo at SUNY, University of California at Davis, University of Colorado, University of Indiana, University of Kentucky, University of Louisville, University of Maryland (M.D. and M.D./Ph.D.), University of Michigan, University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, University of Medicine and Health Sciences at St. Kitts, University of Minnesota Twin Cities, University of Nebraska, University of Pennsylvania, University of Pittsburgh, University of Rochester, University of Texas Medical Branch (Galveston), University of Santo Thomas, University of South Dakota, University of Texas Southwestern, University of Virginia, University of Washington School of Medicine, Virginia Commonwealth, Virginia University School of Medicine, Wake Forest, West Virginia University
• Audiology - Syracuse University, Towson University, Northwestern University, University of Florida
• Chiropractic - D'Youville College, Life University School of Chiropractic, Logan College of Chiropractic, New York College of Chiropractic Medicine, Palmer College of Chiropractic, University of Bridgeport
• Cytotechnology - Jefferson College of Health Professions
• Dental Hygiene - University of Pittsburgh
• Dentistry - Boston University, Case Western University, Columbia University, East Carolina University, Lake Erie College of Dental Medicine, Midwestern University in Glendale, New York University, Temple University, University of Connecticut, University of Louisville, University of Maryland, University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, University of North Carolina Chapel Hill, University of Pennsylvania, Virginia Commonwealth University, Western University of Health Sciences
• Diagnostic Imaging - Jefferson College of Health Professions
• Genetic Counseling - Arcadia University, Beaver College
• Health Administration-Penn State University
• Medical Technology - Oregon Health and Science Institute & the Oregon Institute of Technology
• Naturopathic Medicine- Bastyr University, Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine, National College of Natural Medicine, University of Bridgeport
• Nuclear Medicine - Wilkes Barre Hospital
• Nursing - Case Western Reserve University Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing, Columbia University School of Nursing, Drexel University College of Nursing and Health Professions, DeSales University, Drexel University, Duquesne University, Edinboro University, Fairfield University, Jefferson College of Health Professions, Johns Hopkins University, Lancaster General College of Nursing and Health Sciences, Mount Aloysius, Reading Area Community College, Robert Morris University, Shenandoah University, University of Maryland, University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing, University of Rochester School of Nursing, Ursuline College, Villanova University
• Occupational Therapy -Boston University, Chatham College, Duquesne University, Gannon University, Jefferson School of Health Professions, Mount Aloysius, Salus University, Shenandoah University, St. Franicis University, Tufts University, University of Illinois at Chicago, University of Pittsburgh, Virginia Commonwealth University/Medical College of Virginia, Washington University in St. Louis
• Optometry - New England College of Optometry, Pennsylvania College of Optometry at Salus University, University of Illinois
• Osteopathic Medicine - Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine, Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine at Midwestern University, Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine, Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences College of Osteopathic Medicine, Kentucky College of Osteopathic Medicine, Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine of the A.T. Still University of Health Sciences, Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine, Marshall University, Lincoln Memorial University-Debusk College of Osteopathic Medicine, Marian University College of Osteopathic Medicine, New York College of Osteopathic Medicine, NOVA Southeastern University College of Osteopathic Medicine, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine, Rocky Vista University College of Osteopathic Medicine, Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine, Touro University California College of Osteopathic Medicine; University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine, University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey School of Osteopathic Medicine, West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine
• Pathologists' Assistant - Drexel Pathology Assistant Program, Indiana University School of Medicine
• Pharmacy - Duquesne University, Jefferson School of Health Professions, Lake Erie College of Pharmacy, Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, Philadelphia College of Pharmacy and Sciences, Shenandoah University, Temple University, University of Charleston, University of Pittsburgh, Wilkes College
• Physical Therapy - Arcadia University, Chatham College, Columbia University, Drexel University, Franklin Pierce College, Jefferson School of Health Professions, Marymount University, Nazareth College, New York Medical College, NOVA Southeastern University, NOVA Southeastern University Tampa Hybrid DPT Program, Slippery Rock University, St. Francis University, Temple University, Thomas Jefferson University of Physical Therapy, University of Maryland, University of Miami, University of Pittsburgh, University of Rhode Island, Washington University in St. Louis, Widener University, Wingate University
• Physical Therapy Assistant - Union College
• Physician Assistant - Arcadia University, A.T. Still University Arizona School of Health Sciences, Chatham College, DeSales University, Drexel University, George Washington University, Kings College, Lock Haven University, LeMoyne College Masters Program, Marywood University, Penn College, Pennsylvania College of Technology, Philadelphia College of Physician Assistants, Salus University, Seton Hill, St. Francis University, SUNY Upstate University, University of Pittsburgh, Yale University
• Podiatric Medicine - Des Mooines University of Podiatric Medicine, California College of Podiatric Medicine, Kent State University College of Podiatric Medicine (formerly Ohio College of Podiatric Medicine), New York College of Podiatric Medicine,Temple University College of Podiatric Medicine
• Public Administration- Pennsylvania State University at Harrisburg
• Public Health - Boston University, Jefferson College of Health Professions, Morgan State University, Richard Fairbanks School of Public Health at Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis, Rochester University, St. Louis University, SUNY University of Albany, Tulane University, University of Delaware, University of Pittsburgh, West Chester University
• Radiological Sciences - Jefferson School of Health Professions Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, SUNY Upstate Medical University
• Veterinary Medicine - Colorado State University, Cornell University, Iowa State University, Kansas State University, Massey University Veterinary School in New Zealand, Michigan State University, Murdoch University in Australia, Ohio State University, Purdue University, Ross University, The Royal Veterinary College, Tufts University, University College Dublin, University of Edinburgh, University of Georgia, University of Glasgow, University of Illinois, University of London, University of Missouri, University of Pennsylvania, University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine, Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine (DVM/PhD), Western University of Health Sciences.

No. However, we do guarantee that we will keep abreast of your progress, give you guidance, and advocate appropriately for you as long as it takes, even after you graduate. It is important to mention that our special relationship with our affiliates often gives students an edge in the application process.

No. Medical schools and other health professions schools do NOT require students to major in biology! Although students must take the prerequisite courses required for professional school, they should feel free to choose or design a Program of Emphasis in any academic area.

The generic answer is "no". However, the Health Professions Committee strongly encourages all of our students who enjoy laboratory work to consider getting some research experience, as there are excellent opportunities for combined degrees in medicine (M.D./Ph.D. and D.O./Ph.D.) and for pursuing Ph.D.s in many other health fields, such as nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, and public health. It can also give you an edge when applying to schools that put a premium on research. In addition, research experience gives students the flexibility to apply to graduate school if their plans change.

Note that shadowing experience is ESSENTIAL for ALL health professions students. Just doing research will not be sufficient.

And finally, in-depth study in ANY field, such as an independent study project, is viewed favorably by the professional schools.

M.D. and D.O. are the two main types of physicians. There is also a third type of physician emerging in our health care system, an N.D. The table provides a broad, generalized overview for comparison.

Complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) is used extensively by patients in the United States, and integrative medicine (CAM + conventional medicine) is gaining momentum as a model for health care. Although the Juniata College Health Professions Committee does not advocate for a specific philosophy of health care, we encourage our students to explore and critically evaluate CAM and integrative medicine in order to understand the complexity of options in the U.S. health care system and to find the niche that best fits their interests, career goals, and personal philosophy. Toward that end, we offer two courses, ND 290 Rural Health Care Issues and ND 295 Rural Health Rotations, that introduce students to the practice of medicine in Huntingdon from integrative medical perspective.