The Class of 2009 was composed from 634 applicants, over 200 of whom had
interviews after their applications were reviewed.
This class is 77% female. The average age is approximately 28.
Applications were received from 47 states. Approximately half of this year's
matriculating class lived in Georgia, although some were fairly recent
transplants. They remainder of the class represent thirteen other states, with
California, North Carolina, and Michigan each being the home state for more than
one of the new students. Several students were born outside the U.S., and many
have had international travel or volunteer experiences. Six languages (other
than English) are represented by this class.
Forty-five colleges and Universities are represented by this class, with
approximately 23% of the class having previous Masters degrees.
Average health care experience for this class was approximately three
years, and included these roles (among others):
Medical Assistant
EMT/Paramedic
Patient Care/ED tech
Psychologist
Health Educator
Research
Physical Therapist
Athletic Trainer
Research
International Mission
Exercise Physiologist/Cardiac Rehab
Military
Nutritionist
Phlebotomist
Surgical Assistant
Speech Pathologist
C.D.C. Employee
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