Dr. Carl Sather

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Carl Allen Sather is a Clinical Assistant Professor at Carle Illinois College of Medicine, where he specializes in clinical sciences. His research interests focus on pediatric obesity, particularly among children and youth with special healthcare needs, as well as bone density and specialized nutrition clinical assessment. His work aims to address the unique challenges faced by this demographic and contribute to the understanding and management of related health issues. As an educator, he is dedicated to sharing his knowledge with students, although he is currently not accepting new students. Sather's commitment to advancing the field of clinical sciences is reflected in his research and teaching practices.

Research Interests

Pediatric Obesity Children and Youth with Special Healthcare Needs Bone Density Specialized Nutrition Clinical Assessment

Requirements for Carle Illinois College of Medicine

Doctorate Program
Requirements
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited U.S. or Canadian institution 3 semesters of General/Organic Chemistry with lab 1 semester of Biochemistry 2 semesters of Biology with lab 1 semester of Advanced Biology (Physiology or Systems Biology) 2 semesters of Physics with lab Humanities/Social Science coursework 1 semester of Statistics 2 semesters of Calculus Multivariate Calculus Differential Equations Linear Algebra
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  • AMCAS Primary Application
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  • MCAT Scores (Minimum 498)
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Specialization Notes

Carle Illinois College of Medicine follows a single integrated MD curriculum across all departments. All listed departments contribute to this 'engineering-infused' medical program. Note: Currently, only U.S. citizens or permanent residents are considered for the MD program, thus typical international language exams (TOEFL/IELTS) are not applicable for standard admission.