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EachNova Southeastern University Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Allopathic Medicine (NSU MD) Master of Biomedical Sciences program student has a different story, a different journey. But all M.B.S. students have a passion and drive to fulfill their dream of becoming a physician, clinician, researcher, or health care provider.

Dedicated to improving their academic and professional backgrounds, NSU MD M.B.S. students have foundational knowledge in basic and applied sciences, a desire for understanding how basic science relates to human health, a passion for solving complex problems, and are team-oriented. If this sounds like you, take the next step on your path to fulfilling your dream.

M.B.S. applicants must submit applications electronically through PostbacCAS Online, an interactive, web-based application at postbaccas.liaisoncas.org. For questions about PostbacCAS, applicants may call (857) 304-2047. PostbacCAS takes no part in the selection of NSU students.

For applicants that previously applied to but were not admitted into a NSU Health Professions program (ex. M.D., D.O., D.M.D., PA, etc.), contact M.B.S. Admissions at (954) 262-1123 or email mbspr...@nova.edu for instructions on how to apply.

M.B.S. program acceptance will be on a rolling or periodic schedule. Due to a limited number of seats available in each matriculating cohort, early completion of the primary and secondary applications is strongly encouraged.

After acceptance into the M.B.S. program, final and official documents and requirements must be received by the Office of Admissions within 90 days following the start of the first term. If these final and official documents are not received, or other requirements are not met by that time, the student will not be able to continue their enrollment.

While we have application deadlines twice per year (July 15 and November 15), we also have rolling admission. Candidates are reviewed and admission is granted as applications are submitted. Therefore, we encourage all candidates to apply as early as possible.

Our experienced RNs are either Oncology Certified (OCN) or working toward certification. The nurses are here to educate you about your treatment and administer the prescribed treatment. They will support you throughout your treatment, whether in the office or by phone from the comfort of your home. Patients and families should feel free to call their nurse with any questions or concerns throughout their treatment experience.

When your family physician or specialist prescribes IV therapy but lacks the facilities or staff for its administration, we can typically provide you with that service in our comfortable infusion suites, which are available at both of our offices. In these situations, you will meet with an Andrews Patel physician or APP to review your medical history and prescribed therapy. Following that appointment, you will meet with a nurse who will educate you on the prescribed treatment prior to administering it. Some of the treatments we administer are:

Our laboratories are Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) and state certified and also participate in the Quality Control Program of the American Proficiency Institute. Our lab technicians are certified through the American Board of Clinical Pathology, and our experienced phlebotomists are skilled in obtaining patient samples.

Our in-house pharmacy services often eliminate the need to use mail-order pharmacies or make an extra stop at a local pharmacy. For your convenience, we maintain an adequate supply of supportive medications for those receiving chemotherapy, in addition to specialty oral medications used for the treatment of cancer and blood disorders. When a mail-order pharmacy service must be used, per insurance guidelines, our pharmacy secretaries and care coordinators can assist you in obtaining the medication when needed.

At Andrews Patel Hematology/Oncology, we are involved with new cancer therapies that have potential benefits for a specific type of cancer. The availability of investigational drugs will offer our patients new and potentially improved therapy in the community outpatient setting that otherwise might only be available at large cancer centers, requiring significant travel time and inconvenience.

Your first appointment is called your new patient appointment. You may be scheduled in our Harrisburg office located at 4518 Union Deposit Road, Harrisburg, PA 17111 or our Camp Hill office located at 3912 Trindle Road, Camp Hill, PA 17011. We will do our best to schedule you where you find it most convenient. Please plan on being in the office one to two hours for this first appointment. Depending on whether you have completed your new patient paperwork, we may ask that you arrive 20 minutes early.

Our practice consists of medical doctors and advanced practice providers (APPs); which are nurse practitioners and physician assistant. On your initial visit, you may be seen by only a doctor or by APP will take some general health history, followed by a doctor who will explain the next steps in your care.

You will need to complete paperwork prior to your first visit including a demographics sheet and statement allowing us to bill your insurance. If time allows, we will send you the paperwork to complete in advance and bring to your first appointment. If your appointment is within a few days, you may be asked to arrive 20 minutes before your appointment time to complete the paperwork in the office.

Our office has an in-house laboratory for your convenience. If the doctor feels it is necessary, the front desk will direct you to the lab so blood work can be taken prior to your appointment. Your next stop will be to see a medical assistant who will check your vital signs and weight, and ask you some questions related to your health.

You are welcome to formulate a list of questions prior to your appointment and bring that list with you. At your visit, the physician or APP will review your current health information with you and answer any questions you may have. Often, the physician may require additional information in order to make a decision about the best treatment option for your particular case.

After your appointment, you may meet with a medical assistant who will schedule any needed tests or scans ordered. Often, these tests need authorization from your insurance and cannot be scheduled immediately. We will obtain the authorization and schedule the test.

At the end of your first appointment, you may be scheduled for a return appointment with the physician. Sometimes, the doctor will need your prior to seeing you again. In this case, our office will contact you once results are received to schedule this return appointment. At the end of your first visit, we will give you a general time frame for the next steps to occur. Please contact the office if you have not heard anything in the given time frame.

As a new patient at Andrews Patel, you may have questions about your health care journey with us. The physicians, nurses and staff want to make sure you have all of the resources and information you need before, during and after your treatment. Here is a summary of what to expect.

If you have been referred to our office by another physician, we will ask the referring office to provide us with your medical records so our physician has an opportunity to review them prior to your visit. If you happen to have records that your referring provider does not have, or if you have made your appointment on your own, we request that records be sent to our office at least two days prior to your appointment.

After registration, most patients have blood drawn in the lab at our office. Some of the labs drawn will be immediately available to the physician you will see during this first visit and other labs may be sent out and results will be returned at a later date. After your time in the lab, you will meet with the physician for your appointment. In some cases, you may start your visit seeing a physician assistant or nurse practitioner who will gather some history and physical information, spend time getting to know you and answering any questions you may have. However, the doctor will always visit with you as well and decide your plan of care. Your initial visit is likely to take 1.5 - 2 hours.

Our insurance review includes determining out-of-pocket expenses your insurance requires. This may differ with each insurance plan and may change over time as claims are processed against your deductible and co-insurance amounts. Our billing staff will review your coverage, deductibles, co-pays, and co-insurance percentage and will do their best to keep track of your progress toward meeting out-of-pocket expenses. When an out-of-pocket expense is identified for a service provided in our offices, this payment is collected at the time of service. Many insurance plans require an authorization for services. Our billing staff will do their best to be aware of these requirements and obtain any authorizations needed before service is provided.

Our in-house billing includes submitting claims to patients' insurance carriers, posting payments from insurance and patients, and communicating with insurance companies about claim discrepancies. Our on-site billing services enable us to process your claims quickly and accurately.

Over the past few years, insurance matters have become significantly more complex and patient deductibles and out-of-pocket financial responsibilities for both oral and intravenous chemotherapy have increased. Our care coordinators can help you understand your insurance plan, apply for financial assistance when needed, or complete any paperwork required to obtain your medications. In addition, their degrees in social work uniquely position them to assist in identifying community agencies to meet your related needs. Please feel free to contact one of our care coordinators by calling the main number at either office.

We accept a variety of health insurance plans and will submit claims on your behalf. Certain coverage restrictions may apply based on your individual benefit package. Please check with your health insurance carrier to see if Milton S. Hershey Medical Center is part of your insurance plan network. If you receive services from a provider who is in your insurance plan network, you may receive the highest level of benefits. If you receive services from a provider who is not in your insurance plan network, the insurance plan may require out of network authorizations and pay at a lower level of benefits.

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