<p>I read a few threads which contained some information on colleges that offer this program, but does anybody have a new, updated list? Some of those old lists include colleges which don't offer this program anymore. Also, is it possible to find a list of these colleges with stats necessary to apply for this program? Thanks.</p>
<p>[List</a> of BA/MD and BS/MD Programs | Premed HQ](<a href=“http://www.premedhq.com/2011/07/list-of-bamd-programs.html]List”>http://www.premedhq.com/2011/07/list-of-bamd-programs.html)</p>
<p>This list is from 2011 and does not include new programs in Texas but if you are not a Texas resident, then you can’t get in anyway.</p>
<p>[Medical</a> School Programs](<a href=“http://www.■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■/BA_MD_programs.html]Medical”>http://www.■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■/BA_MD_programs.html)</p>
<p>This seems more recent.</p>
<p>The stats are irrelevant for admissions to these programs other than meeting the minimums. Your medical ECs usually carry a lot more weight.</p>
<p>Thanks for the lists! I am aware of the importance of having various medical EC’s, but I just wanted a glimpse of the stats. Do you happen to know if these colleges give first preference to state residents? I know for a fact that NEOMED gives 97% of its seats to Ohio residents; about 20 students from out of state get accepted. Is this consistent for all of these accelerated programs or do certain colleges give more preference to state residents?</p>
<p>I highly recommend buying: BS/MD Programs-The Complete Guide: Getting into Medical School from High School (Paperback)
By: Todd A Johnson. It has relatively accurate information, and it is very helpful with the application process, interview process, financing your degree, etc. it helped me a lot as I come from an area where nobody had heard of a bs/md program.</p>
<p>Thanks mlover15 for the recommendation; which BS/MD program did you join?</p>
<p>I agree with mlover! Or the “Unofficial guide to Accelerated, Combined, BA/MD and BS/MD Programs” by Sethi and Sura.
Heres their website (which is SOOOOOOOOOOOO helpful) : [Unofficial</a> Guide to Accelerated, Combined, BA/MD, and BS/MD Programs](<a href=“http://unofficialbsmd.com/]Unofficial”>http://unofficialbsmd.com/)
and book : [Amazon.com:</a> Unofficial Guide to Accelerated, Combined, BA/MD, and BS/MD programs (9781453787632): Ms. Anjali Sethi, Mr. Karna T Sura: Books](<a href=“http://www.amazon.com/Unofficial-Guide-Accelerated-Combined-programs/dp/1453787631]Amazon.com:”>http://www.amazon.com/Unofficial-Guide-Accelerated-Combined-programs/dp/1453787631)</p>
<p>Thank you butterfli123, I will surely look into those resources.</p>
<p>Think fully about doing a 6 year program and talk to your local MD
If you are going into research and don’t plan on seeing patients, then it is a great deal, esp if you want a PhD afterwards.</p>
<p>But if you want to be a GOOD doc, think about taking alot of non science subjects with your extra time. Do something outside of medicine. Your chances of getting accepted to a medical school are higher and your function as a doctor will be better.</p>
<p>Don’t let the debt scare you. It will get paid off</p>
<p>I’m in the 6 yr ba/md program at UMKC. I completely disagree with @princess’dad. If you want to do research, go the traditional route, you don’t have time in accelerated programs. It doesn’t matter where you go, people who go to the most prestigious schools can be bad doctors and vice versa with non prestigious schools. It’s all about how much effort you put in. I will say I think I’m at an advantage in the clinical setting. I’ve been seeing patients since year 1 of 6 and so when I graduate ill have 6 years in the hospital under my belt. Unlike a traditional who only has 2. So my advice is if you are interested in clinical med go to an accelerate program, and if you want research than go to a traditional university.</p>
<p>Disagree with PricessDad again. I just heard Director of Kimmel Cancer Center at Jaffeson speak this morning - he is a graduate of PSU/Jefferson 5 year program. Current Dean of Harvard(Brigham’s) is a 7 yr accelerated RPI/AMC graduate.</p>
<p>I disagree with assessment of debt in connection to accelerated programs or any bs/md. Program does not give Merit awards, they are awarded by college. Program may be cheaper and may be more expansive as well as 6 y program might be more expansive than 8 year program. Consider, example of my D. she was accepted to a 6 y program and 8 y combined program. First, 6 y program requires about taking 21 hours. I do not know maybe it is a factor in yearly tuition fee, but it was higher than at UG in 8 y program (both public state in the same state). Second, 8 y program gave D. full tuition Merit award for UG portion, while 6 y program also gave her Merit award that was not as generous. D. had chosen an 8 y bs/md for a different reaoson than $$, but having free UG education was a great bonus, a cherry on top. Then, she decided to apply out anyway, but it is besides the point. </p>
<p>“I know for a fact that NEOMED gives 97% of its seats to Ohio residents; about 20 students from out of state get accepted”
-Unless they drastically changed the program, it was not the case about 6 years ago. The total number of seats used to be 105 with about 3 - 5 spots available to OOS. It used to be called NEOUCOM, it was designed specifically for Ohio residents which was written in their charter. Anyway, if 3% is represented by 20 spots, that means that the total number of freshman class in NEOMED is about 700. Highly unlikely, something is not correct here. Check your information again.</p>
<p>In response to @miamidap he is exactly right. In my own experience, the 6 yr at umkc was cheaper being an in stater. However, that was not the only reason I chose it. I was in the hospital from day 1 of year 1. Not day 1 of year 5 or 7. Also, I don’t have to take the mcat or reapply to the program. I’m in. Just consider that med school is gonna run you about 50g x 4 + undergrad. Probably about 300g. Ill graduate under 200 g in debt</p>
<p>Yes, so far no debt for my D. (almost done with her second year in Med. School).<br>
Some say that debt is not a big deal. Believe me, it is. How few hundreds of thousands of $$ could be nothing? This is on top of your future mortgage, whatever expanses related to kids, various car loans,…etc. Free or close to free UG is a very good choice and then it is really up to you if you make or not to Med. School, in a program or regular route. Program will geive you great peace of mind though even if you have to take MCAT, even if you decide to apply out, you are much better off. However, I would never advise to choose any UG (in a program or otherwise) that does not match kid’s personality and wide range of interests. Great fit is the most important thing to insure success in UG.</p>
<p>MiamiDAP, I really enjoy your posts. D is in a somewhat similar situation to the one one that your daughter faced. She can go with the 6 yr program acceptance or chose from a number of full tuition merit offers, albeit she would not have guaranteed Med School acceptance. The other evening she brought me an excel spreadsheet comparing the total cost of the 2 program undergraduate years with the 4 year room and board costs for the regular route and in each case the 4 year full college experience proved to be less expensive.</p>
<p>Bjk,
You might be a great clinician - like House or Doogie Howser – but knowing medicine does not a great doctor make. I would rather have a resident who knows what “cross the rubicon” means than one that can name all 206 bones. The former can look up how many bones, the latter will never make a patient comfortable</p>
<p>@princessddad</p>
<p>I don’t think you understand what I’m saying. I’ve been interviewing patients since day 1. Ill have 6 years of learning to make patients comfortable under my belt before I get out of med school. My program prides itself in our excellence in doctor-patient relationships. I think I’ll have a better bedside manner than someone who’s been working with patients for only two years</p>
<p>Bjk
I’m glad you think so.</p>
<p>Most residency programs that I know think differently. I will not select a 7 year wonder in my program and I know the other programs think similar</p>
<p>Well then you disagree with Emory, wash u, mayo clinic etc. that our students match at every year in ophthalmology, orthopedics, radiology, radiation oncology, etc.</p>
<p>@Princess’Dad, you seem to be confusing 6 year program students with socially inept people. It seems like you “will not select a 7 year wonder” in your program more because of preconceived notions than anything else. </p>
<p>Now I can see your viewpoint with regard to the maturity of students who have had several years less of life compared to those who complete a full undergrad and, in many cases, do something else before attending med school. But it’s unfair and inaccurate to assume that accelerated program students are uncultured and are instead academic robots.</p>