University of Bridgeport Accredited Health Sciences Programs
The University’s professionally accredited health sciences programs are housed in the Fones School of Dental Hygiene, the College of Chiropractic, the College of Naturopathic Medicine, the Acupuncture Institute, the Physician Assistant Institute and the Nutrition Institute.
Each offers clinics and resources to the public. The degree programs, which range from associate and baccalaureate programs in Dental Hygiene to doctoral programs in Chiropractic (D.C.) and Naturopathic Medicine (N.D.), offer state-of-the-art curricula and significant clinical experiences. The members of the faculty include skilled instructors with backgrounds in the biomedical and clinical sciences.
Successful Graduates
The graduates of these programs go on to serve by providing health care, becoming educators, and participating in medical research.
Fostering Partnerships in Health Care
In January, the Division of Health Sciences forged a new partnership with St. Vincent’s Medical Center to deliver programs that will enhance training, understanding, and collaboration among future health providers.
Fourth-year student interns from the College of Naturopathic Medicine and College of Chiropractic are joining physicians, residents, and medical students from St. Vincent’s on observation rotations and case presentations during daily grand rounds. St. Vincent's is also the primary clinical partner and site for the Physician Assistant Institute beginning January 2011.
At the same time, participation with interns from the Colleges of Naturopathic Medicine and Chiropractic allows St. Vincent’s physicians and residents to gain better understanding and appreciation of complementary and integrative medicine.