Testimonials

Testimonials from Fredonia Alumni

Rob Stanley, MD/PhD candidate, Albert Einstein College of Medicine

B.S. Biology 2007

SUNY Fredonia allowed me to realize my potential as a student and provided an education that was greatly appreciated once I got to medical school. The courses and the available electives really helped pave the way for my career. One course in particular, senior seminar, a class involving reading, interpreting and presenting current scientific papers was critical to my education and is now something I do on a daily basis. The core scientific principles taught in the biology and chemistry departments provided the necessary fundamentals and beyond for a career in medicine and science. There were many opportunities to engage in scientific discovery, most important of which were the research opportunities at SUNY Fredonia. The small classes and the availability of teachers make this program unique and I was fortunate to have the opportunity to engage with teachers who cared about my education and helped me to achieve my career goals.

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.

Anesthesiologist at Brooks Memorial Hospital

Residency 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.