In this issue: MentorNet--It's Free--Sign Up Today 2009 MCAT Testing Schedule Indianapolis University Open House Thinking of Becoming a Doctor?

Science Quotes "The second law of thermodynamics trumpe the laws of economics." -Unknown " Inanimate objects can be classified scientifically into three major categories; those that don't work, those that break down and those that get lost." - Russell Baker "The distance between insanity and genius is measured only by success." - Bruce Feirstein

Welcome, Science Muskies! Please stop by the Science Office in the Boyd Science Center, Room 318, to pick up your free tote bag.

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Plan to attend the Science Scholars' Reception on Wednesday evening, September 17! More details soon.

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2009 MCAT Testing Schedule

The 2009 MCAT Testing Schedule is now available at http://www.aamc.org/students/mcat/mcatschedule.htm.  Information about registration opening dates, deadlines, and score releases will be posted by early October.

Prior to the first registration opening, a Web conference will be held for pre-health advisors to review the registration system and provide updates on registration and test day policies. Information about the conference will be sent out later in September or early October.

Also available is a list of MCAT activites at the AAMC's 2008 Annual Meeting.  If you plan to attend the meeting in San Antonio this year, please join us for our sessions or visit with us at our exhibit booth - the dates and times are on our Web page: http://www.aamc.org/students/mcat/mcatactivities.htm.

University of Indianapolis Open House

The University of Indianapolis invites students and faculty to attend the College of Health Sciences Open House on Saturday, September 20, 2008 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. on the University of Indianapolis campus. Check-in begins at 9:00 a.m. in the lobby of Martin Hall. Learn about the nationally ranked Krannert School of Physical Therapy and the School of Occupational Therapy, and meet faculty, admissions staff, and students.

• Physical Therapist Assistant Program (PTA):
  This associate's degree can be completed on a part-time basis in the evenings. Many students first earn a bachelor's degree, and then choose this two-year program to start a career as a PTA.
• Master of Occupational Therapy (MOT):
  This 2 1/2-year, full-time program prepares students to become occupational therapists.
• Doctor of Physical Therapy Program (DPT):
  This three-year, full-time program prepares students to become physical therapists.

Register on line at http://pt.uindy.edu or http://ot.uindy.edu. Or call 1 (800)-232-8634 ext. 2115. Email: ot@uindy.edu for questions about the open house or programs.