Testimonials from Fredonia Alumni
Jennifer Manzone, DVM
Graduated from the Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine Student
B.S. Biology 2006
One of the most important things about Fredonia that helped me to prepare for veterinary school is the size of the school. The smaller number of students in the Biology department allowed for me to make sure I got the most out of classes and the department in general. Being in a class of 140 students now I know that I would not have been as successful in preparing for veterinary school if I had gone to a larger school. The variety of elective courses that I was able to take at Fredonia within the Biology department and the rest of the university also helped to prepare me for the things I would be learning now.
Joel Moore- University of Buffalo Medical School Student
B.S. Biochemistry 2004
SUNY Fredonia was a great stepping-stone on my way to medical school.
From the start I benefited from the small classes, where I was able to receive individualized attention in my pursuits. I was provided with many opportunities to build my resume including volunteer opportunities, a plethora of clubs, and intradepartmental academic recognition with awards. Of note, and fairly unique to Fredonia, was the large number of research opportunities where I was able to work one on one with a professor on multiple projects. When applying to medical school, the pre-professional club and pre-professional committee were a great help in navigating this cumbersome process. In the pre-clinical years of medical school, my education from Fredonia served me well and proved to be a solid foundation from which to expand my medical knowledge and make me a highly competitive student. And on a financial note considering the cost of medical school, I feel fortunate to have received such a great education for a very reasonable price.
Matt Aboudara, M.D.
Resident in Internal Medicine, Walter Reed Army Hospital
Graduated from University of Buffalo Medical School
B.S. Biology 2001
The greatest impact that the biology program at Fredonia State had on my preparation for medical school and beyond was the small class sizes and the dedication of the faculty to my education. I was able to ask questions and interact with professors and other students in a nonthreatening environment and as a result was able to retain a great deal of information that prepared me for the basic science classes in medical school. I found several of the basic science classes in medical school almost a review of what we had covered in various biology classes at Fredonia State.
Justin Cole, O.D.
Optometry Resident, White River Junction VA Medical Center
Graduated from New England College of Optometry
B.S. Biology 2003
SUNY Fredonia's small class sizes allowed me to have a more intimate relationship with my peers and my professors. The faculty was always available and was very involved in helping me to achieve the highest success possible. Having this rapport with my professors enhanced my learning experience, and I feel at a larger university this relationship would have been less evident. Fredonia was integral in preparing me for the next stage of my education.
Bill Ehrman, D.O.
Resident in Anesthesiology at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center
Graduated from Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine
B.S. Biology 2001
SUNY Fredonia prepared me for medical school by the uncomparable education that I received. Not only were the premed/biology classes more than exceptional, but the all of the professors cared about each student's success and education. The professors were readily available to answer all questions, and the students were "not just a number." Personally, I would not trade the education that I received at Fredonia for anything and could not have been prepared for medical school better anywhere else.