Who We Are
CSU's Pathways to Practice (P2P) program provides pathways toward medical school for students who have a passion for serving urban communities. Our mission is to serve students from diverse and unique backgrounds.
Our personalized approach assists students who are applying to a number of different medical schools with whom we have, or are developing, relationships. Our partnering medical schools include: Northeast Ohio Medical University (NEOMED), Duquesne University College of Osteopathic Medicine (DUQCOM), Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (LECOM), Ohio University's Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine, Ross University School Of Medicine (RUSM) and American University of the Caribbean School of Medicine (AUC).
Applications are now open for all tracks!
Pathways to Practice: Pre-Med Pathways for Every Student at Every Phase
If you are a high school senior and
- graduating from an Ohio high school
- planning on attending CSU
- and interested in becoming a physician
or
Current CSU student entering into your 2nd year
and you're interested in applying to one of our Early Assurance/ Acceptance tracks, then check out the Fresh Pathway track!
Early Acceptance Tracks for Fresh Pathways Students
- CSU sophomores are eligible to apply: Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine (OU-HCOM)
- CSU sophomores are eligible to apply: Northeast Ohio Medical University (NEOMED)
- CSU freshmen and sophomores are eligible to apply: Lake Erie College of Medicine (LECOM)
All students interested in apply to any of our early acceptance /assurance tracks must apply to our Berkman Jackson programs:
Early Acceptance/Assurance and Interview Tracks:
CSU sophomore and juniors are eligible to apply: NEOMED Early Assurance - Undergrad
CSU juniors are eligible to apply: Duquesne University College of Osteopathic Medicine (Interview Pathway)
CSU freshmen, sophomores and juniors are eligible to apply: Lake Erie College of Medicine of Osteopathic Medicine Early Acceptance Track
Community College Pathway: offers a seamless transition from community college to your premed journey.
Pathways to Practice
Mailing Address
Pathways to Practice
2121 Euclid Avenue, CH 342
Cleveland, OH 44115
Campus Location
College of Health
2112 Euclid Ave
Cleveland, OH 44115
Phone: 216.802.3193
Staff
Our experienced staff is dedicated to helping students navigate the path to medical school.
Dr. Timothy McKnight, MD, MSHM
Executive Director
t.j.mcknight78@csuohio.edu
Toni Speed, M.Ed.
Program Manager & Advisor
a.l.speed@csuohio.edu
Mrs. Martha Flowers, M.Ed.
Student Success Coach
m.a.flowers@csuohio.edu
Prof Todd Fennimore, MA, MPA, MA, ABD & C-CHW
Urban Health Engagement Manager
t.fennimore@csuohio.edu
Prof. Robert Banks, MS
Program Faculty & Tutor
r.c.banks06@csuohio.edu
Mailing Address
Pathways to Practice
2121 Euclid Avenue, CH 342
Cleveland, OH 44115
Campus Location
College of Health
2112 Euclid Ave
Cleveland, OH 44115
Phone: 216.802.3193