Department of Medical Sciences, Health, and Management
Overview
The Department of Medical Sciences and Health Management is where passion for health and discovery meets purpose. We empower students to explore the science of life, communicate the beauty of medicine, and create solutions that strengthen health systems and communities. Our faculty and alumni are innovators, educators, and advocates whose work reaches from the lab bench to the global stage. Together, we are transforming health and reimagining what’s possible for people and societies everywhere.
Goals
- Serve as a national leader in healthcare education, preparing students for careers and lifelong learning in the areas of medical science, healthcare management, global public health, and biomedical communications.
- Promote the values of lifelong learning, enabling graduates to adapt to rapid changes in the healthcare field.
- Promote a culture that supports critical thinking, leadership, and creativity.
- Cultivate faculty and student research to discover and disseminate knowledge.
- Emphasize the principles of ethics, honesty, and rigor in research.
Featured Work and Profiles
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Recent Grad Wins Fulbright Scholarship to Study Public Health in England
Sammy Deol '25 (biomedical sciences) won a Fulbright Scholarship to attend graduate school in England. He will earn a master’s degree in public health in preparation for medical school.
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The Transformational Power of a Medical Mission
John Oliphant John Oliphant, global public health director, shares his extensive experience and research into best practices for working cross-culturally and participating in international medical missions.
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Elevating Public Health through Scientific Inquiry: Exploring Bacterial Dynamics in Lake Ontario
Hands-on learning enables Marissa Schroeter to explore the bacterial landscape of Lake Ontario, gaining practical insights into environmental dynamics and their potential impact on community well...
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Alumna Pairs Ultrasound with Entrepreneurship to Launch Mobile Ultrasound Business
Hey, Baby! Mobile 4D Ultrasound is Jenny Kron's mobile ultrasound business. Kron provides elective ultrasounds in the comfort of people’s homes with a portable ultrasound machine.
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Medical Illustration Senior Showcase - 2023
An online exhibition of work by 2023 medical illustration BFA seniors and MFA candidates.
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News
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September 4, 2025
RIT partners with UB to offer path to medical school
The Early Opportunity Program in Medicine is a pre-admission program to the Jacobs School. Accepted students will gain professional interaction and career training at the medical school while earning their undergraduate degree at RIT.
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March 20, 2025
Global public health class takes field trip to Dominican Republic
RIT students enrolled in a global public health class spent a weeklong field trip in the Dominican Republic examining healthcare and emergency services.
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August 20, 2024
RIT offers new degree in global public health
RIT is offering a global public health BS degree program and is accepting students for fall 2025. The new degree program will prepare students for public health careers, medical school, clinical health professional programs, law school, and many other graduate degrees.
Facilities
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Cadaver LabHuman gross anatomy is taught in the fall (for medical illustration majors) and in the spring (for physician assistant and biomedical sciences majors) with the use of cadaver specimens acquired from the University of Rochester's School of Medicine.
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Anatomy and Physiology LabStudents in Anatomy and Physiology learn the structure and function of the body’s organ systems (digestive, respiratory, cardiovascular, nervous, etc.).
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Biomedical Sciences LabThe Biomedical Sciences Laboratory is fully equipped with ventilated hoods, centrifuges, and benchtop equipment to support experiments in molecular biology and microbiology.