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Concord University is divided into two colleges: The College of Professional and Liberal Studies and The College of Science, Mathematics, and Health. Both are full of rigorous academic programs, friendly and knowledgeable faculty members, and small class sizes.

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Adam Cook '18
Bradley, WV

From a young age Adam was always fascinated by the science of the human body. For as long as he can remember he wanted to pursue some sort of career in medicine. It was during his senior of high school at Greater Beckley Christian, that he went on a medical mission trip to the Dominican Republic which in result allowed him to focus on pursuing medical school. However, to make it to medical school, Adam knew he needed a firm undergraduate education for his foundation. He loved the class sizes at Concord University as well as the proximity to his hometown of Bradley, WV. Adam was aware of Concord’s excellent reputation for pre-requisite classes for medical school and four years later, he earned his Bachelor of Science and graduated Cum Laude. Adam is now in medical school pursuing his dream of becoming a doctor. Adam was aware of Concord’s excellent reputation for pre-requisite classes for medical school. It Starts With You. “To be able to make it to medical school, I knew I would need a firm undergraduate education for my foundation.”

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Adam Cook '18

Bradley, WV

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Josi Ervin

Health Science Major

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Summer McElwain

Class of 2021

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Shawn Hatcher '20

Princeton, W.Va.

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Josie Crawford '24
Biology Major with Biomedical Sciences Emphasis

Josie Crawford is a Concord University alum from Saint Albans, West Virginia who earned her degree in biology with a biomedical sciences emphasis. With her sights set on dental school, Josie made herself a valuable member of Concord during her time as a student. She served as the Vice President for PATCH (Pre-professional Association Towards Careers in Health) and was a member of the Bonner Program, the Sigma Zeta National Honors Society, the Cardinal Key National Honors Society, and the Concord University Honors Program. Her research interests are focused on epigenetics and the role it plays throughout the stages of cancer. When she is not busy with clubs or research, Josie loves to read, hike, and serve others.

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