Check out one of our popular recorded live streams on this topic. These programs can completely avoid the uncertainty of med school admissions and ease tons of stress.
If you pursue the normal route to medical school, you will have more time during undergrad to decide if you actually want to go to medical school. Our rankings, which include the top 24 B. In addition, since one of the main benefits of a dual-degree program is saved time, we considered six-year programs to be better than seven-year programs and seven-year programs to be better than eight-year programs all other factors held equal in the making of these rankings.
To be considered, applicants must have a high school GPA of 3. Out of state students can apply to the program; however, Connecticut residents will receive special consideration. In order to stay in the program, students must maintain a minimum 3. Recently, UConn School of Medicine has implemented their new M Delta curriculum which is more focused on team-based learning and less on lecture-style coursework. Learn more about UConn and see your chances of acceptance.
Undergraduate School: Stevens Institute of Technology. Learn more about Stevens Institute of Technology and see your chances of acceptance. Length: 8 years medical school admission not guaranteed. Unlike other programs on this list, the Saint Louis University Medical Scholars Program does not offer a provisional guarantee of admission.
However, completion of their requirements gives you a very strong chance of acceptance. Prospective students must apply to the Medical Scholars Program by December 1st of their senior year in high school, and have a strong academic profile with only As and Bs in their science courses. If you choose to apply to other medical schools, you will forfeit your guaranteed seat at SLU School of Medicine and will have to go through the regular application process in order to be reconsidered.
Undergraduate students in the Medical Scholars Program must maintain a 3. Learn more about Saint Louis University and see your chances of acceptance. Undergraduate School: University of Illinois Chicago. To be competitive for the program, students should have at least a 3. To remain in the program, students must maintain a cumulative and science GPA of 3. Students will also get the opportunity to attend lectures and seminars and take part in research at the medical school while still in undergrad.
Learn more about UIC and see your chances of acceptance. Undergraduate School: University of Colorado Denver. A successful applicant will have a minimum 3.
Note: for this upcoming cycle, students are not required to submit ACT or SAT scores, but you may submit these scores as supplementary material for your application if you would like to.
Applicants to this program must be Colorado residents and must have an interest in practicing primary care medicine in Colorado. During their time in the program, students will be required to participate in and attend seminars at the medical school. They also must participate in full time summer programs during each summer in undergrad. Learn more about University of Colorado Denver and see your chances of acceptance. To remain in the program, students must maintain a 3.
They are also required to take the MCAT, but there is no minimum score necessary to remain in the program. During their three years at TCNJ, students must pursue one of the following majors:.
Combined programs call for a great deal of dedication and commitment from young students whose aims might change as they grow older. Of course, dropping out of the program is always an option if your goals change. If you do drop out but later change your mind and decide to reapply to med school , you might end up stuck at a school that wasn't your first choice or find yourself lacking required courses.
On the flip side, if you switch your major from pre-med to something else, you might have to add more semesters as an undergrad. As you can see, though possible, giving up such a selective program you worked hard to get into would almost certainly be a stressful and nerve-racking ordeal in itself!
Another potential con of some combined programs is the commitment to the same location for eight years. Some students might be ready to experience a new city after undergrad, but those in combined programs will likely have to stick around for another four years.
Though some combined programs involve relocating to a partner school, most are at the same university. Just as combined programs limit your choices in terms of medical schools and location, they also typically don't offer much flexibility in curriculum. While your fellow students might discover different fields or participate in study abroad programs, your own course schedule might not allow for as much exploration.
This kind of intensive, structured program might be a pro for some students and a con for others. Just be aware that combined programs call for a big commitment at a young age , and carefully consider whether you're ready to make that leap. Before we check out the full list of schools offering combined medical programs, let's take a moment to go over accelerated programs and how they're unique.
Accelerated programs take an already intense track of study and send it into hyperspeed. An accelerated program is a type of combined medical program that's shorter than the typical eight years.
Most of these programs are seven years long, but a few are as short as six years. Usually, the undergraduate portion, rather than the medical school portion, is shortened.
These programs might combine two required classes into one or have students attend year-round by taking intensive courses throughout the summer. As with combined programs, students will move directly from undergrad into a medical school program to which they've already been accepted—they might just be a little younger than their peers. In addition to the considerations discussed above, what are some of the pros and cons specific to accelerated combined medical programs?
Let's take a look. As a combined program, an accelerated program shares all the pros discussed above, such as the opportunity to get early acceptance to medical school and to commit to a field of study you're passionate about. Furthermore, the shorter time means you can enter medical school and earn your MD even faster, giving you a leap ahead into your profession by a year or more. Because these programs are shorter, they might also have a lower cost than the traditional eight-year path.
Note that accelerated programs are by no means easier than non-accelerated ones; in fact, they're usually even more challenging because they compress the same material and requirements into a shorter amount of time.
If you're a high-achieving, motivated student, an accelerated medical program may be just the kind of challenging and intensive experience you're looking for.
The accelerated nature of these programs means that they demand even more of a commitment from applicants, who are often young high school students. These fast-paced programs are a huge challenge and offer even less flexibility than the regular eight-year combined programs. If you commit to an accelerated program, not only do you have to be absolutely sure about your decision to earn your MD in a shortened period of time, but you also have to be prepared to miss out on some normal undergraduate experiences.
As someone studying on the fast track, you won't have as much time to explore, socialize, or perhaps study abroad. Such experiences as these can be enriching parts of college, so think deeply about whether you're ready to limit them. These programs can be grueling, packing already tough classes like Organic Chemistry I and II into one semester. The main risk here is that the stress could turn you away from a path you would've otherwise enjoyed had you instead taken the slower route.
Finally, because the program is shorter than others, you need to do your research to make sure it's high quality. Whether you're committing to a combined or accelerated program, it's important to do extensive research to ensure you're committing the next six to eight years of your life to the best program for you. Choose a medical school already! Your cat is tired of playing patient. We've divided the list as follows:. Some schools have several medical programs lasting six, seven, or eight years.
You can click on the name of each school to learn more about its combined medical programs and admission process. Louis University of Medicine, but not all Medical Scholars will be able to matriculate to the medical school. Candidates must also have documentation of U. This program is for high school students who are from rural areas, underrepresented minority groups or are the first generation in their families to attend college.
Program is one of the most prestigious programs at Brooklyn College. The program is more than 40 years old and selects students who are not only academically strong, but who also exhibit interests in many areas, such as science, arts, sports, music, student government, student newspapers, research, community service, etc. Our program has the advantage of permitting its students to choose any major and actually encourages them to major in the humanities or social sciences.
Students who successfully complete an honors undergraduate premedical curriculum receive a baccalaureate degree B. Each student accepted to the B. The program is designed for high-achieving students who have distinguished themselves with impressive high school academic records and a demonstrated interest in the field of medicine. Applicant Academic profiles available on the website. Minimum requirements include: 3. By meeting the special requirements and deadlines of this joint program, a select group of entering freshmen are guaranteed admission to the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Medicine after completion of a Bachelor's Degree at Texas Tech University.
UMSI students are required to spend four years as an undergraduate at Texas Tech University and demonstrate significant evidence of health-related activities in a hospital or clinical setting before entering the School of Medicine. By waiving the MCAT requirement and guaranteeing medical school admission, UMSI gives students the opportunity to have a varied undergraduate education, which could include internships or study abroad.
Early matriculation may be considered after students have completed at least three years of undergraduate study at Texas Tech University.
These candidates must interview with select faculty from the School of Medicine. Applicants must demonstrate accelerated levels of appropriate medical readiness. Strong consideration will be given if you meet the eligibility requirements outlined below and are a resident of Northeast or North Central Pennsylvania with an interest in serving a rural community.
Minimum Overall GPA: 3. In the Fall of , students had an average ACT score of Average statistics are available on the website. Being accepted to the program enables students to earn a 'reserved' spot in the University of Colorado School of Medicine provided he or she meets specific academic, non-academic, and professional requirements annually.
Students focused on a career in medicine can choose from our more than undergraduate majors while taking advantage of opportunities in the UConn School of Medicine through special seminars and health-profession events. Applicants should have GPA of 3. Additional factors considered include, strength of recommendations, maturity, range and depth of extracurricular involvement; and commitment to the health sciences.
The GPPA initiative allows a limited number of first year students per year to be admitted to UIC with guaranteed admission to one of several graduate or professional degree programs. Students follow a specific curriculum and meet established performance criteria to maintain their admission guarantee.
Over the years, a GPPA Medicine-specific core curriculum has been developed and the nature and success of the program has achieved national stature and admiration. Students accepted into this program will complete the first three years of the required undergraduate curriculum at University of Nevada, Reno, followed by the traditional four years of medical school. Students must select from a limited number of science majors for this program.
Approximately 12 students are accepted each year. In college, students are required to maintain a 3. Applicants should be committed to pursuing a medical career in New Mexico's rural or medically underserved areas. A total of 28 students are accepted each year.
Students are required to take the MCAT during college. Strong applicants typically have a 3. The College of Medicine Early Acceptance Program EAP offers a number of highly qualified high school seniors a conditional acceptance to the University of South Alabama College of Medicine contingent upon satisfactory completion of the program.
Consideration for the Upstate Accelerated Scholars program is open to High School seniors who have applied to and been accepted by Syracuse University. In addition, applicants must have an unweighted GPA of at least 3. If you do not feel comfortable in taking the exam now, then you may wait to schedule your NBME exam date until a Prometric center session is available.
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