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), Maryland College of Osteopathic Medicine (MDCOM) at Morgan State University, Ross University School Of Medicine (RUSM) and American University of the Caribbean School of Medicine (AUC).
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
then check out the Fresh Pathway track!
NEOMED Early Assurance Undergrad Track
Berkman Jackson (more info coming soon)
Duquesne University College of Osteopathic Medicine (more info coming soon)
The Proposed Maryland College of of Osteopathic Medicine at Morgan State (Coming 2026)
Community College Pathway: offers a seamless transition from community college to your premed journey.
NEOMED Early Assurance Post-Bacc Track
Berkman Jackson (more info coming soon)
Duquesne University College of Osteopathic Medicine (more info coming soon)
Maryland College of of Osteopathic Medicine at Morgan State (Coming 2026)
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 Advisor
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 Tutor
r.c.banks06@csuohio.edu
Shermelle Schaffer, MSM & MSCM
Community Outreach Coordinator
s.schaffer@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