<p>It isn't that bad. If you like the city, it's pretty cool.</p>
<p>Ok, so I understand the Northwestern HPME, Brown PLME, and Rice/baylor are all up there. What is the next tier of these types of programs?</p>
<p>After those...the rest are all bunched up:</p>
<p>UKMC
Penn State/Jefferson
SLU Scholars
Boston University
RPI/AMC
Drexel
VCU/VCU
Temple
UW-Madison
UIC-GPPA
U of Miami</p>
<p>i heard the Rice/Baylor Program is good
But I haven't seen a recent profile of a student who went to Rice/Baylor who took the recent SAT.</p>
<p>VCU = bad
sorry i m just so biased even though i got into the GMed program lol :)</p>
<p>Ky-anh - Unfortunately, I don't have good stats, and I am "only" interested in having an MD (or even DO), so I would like to know if anyone of you could post the easiest BA/MD or BS/MD programs to get into (even if they require hard scores on the MCAT or GPA).</p>
<p>If you are in Ohio - NEOUCOM. However, it is very hard to get into if you are out-of-state. Another one in Ohio - University of Toledo BS/MD. Also, University of Dayton and Miami University with University of Cincinnati College of Medicine - name of program is DAP - Dual Admission Program.</p>
<p>Texas A&M has an 8 year medical program (BS/MD)that's amazing! I'm in it. No MCAT, direct acceptance to med school, only have to maintain a 3.5 GPA. Look into it...its called Partnership for Primary Care.</p>
<p>The problem is that Texas A&M just closed its BA/MD program.</p>
<p>No hard feelings :) I got in too, but decided not to go, which killed my parents.</p>
<p>VCU Gmed that is.</p>
<p>Ky-anh Tran, they closed their 6 year program a couple of years ago. This is a different program, it is an 8-year BS/MD program. Four years at any Texas A&M undergrad school and 4 years at their med school in College Station.</p>
<p>Is the Texas A & M program geared toward in-state students? or do they consider everyone?</p>
<p>Its geared toward in-state students...so Texas students...apply!</p>
<p>Great! I am in Texas...</p>
<p>Hey, wait a minute... They require students to be top 10% and I will never be top ten whatever grades or courses I take next year. That's disheartening!
Is it still advisable to apply if you're not top 10%?</p>
<p>Well...most/all programs in Texas require very high rank and GPA. Although most of the programs do not specify that you have to be in top 10%, they will probably choose those who are at the top of their class. These medical programs like to see students who are very competitive in and out of academics. They believe this is a good quality for medical students to have because it shows determination. But, you could apply anyways and see what they say. If your GPA and SAT scores are high, you may have a chance. </p>
<p>Never say never! Take the chance. It'll be worth it if you get in!</p>
<p>Ky-anh Tran, check out U of Toledo bs/md. No requirement to be instate or top 10%, no MCAT, just 3.5 GPA. Certified Biomedical Engineering program for undergrad. Very few people know about it, very short application. They had people from California applying this year. The requirements: a cumulative high school GPA of at least 3.8 on a 4.0 scale, a composite ACT score of at least 29 or a composite SAT math and critical reasoning score of at least 1300. I never saw lower requirements!!
A maximum of ten first-year students are selected for the program every year.</p>
<p>Anyone here familiar with the PLME program at brown/ can u post details about the application process/the school itself?
Thanks</p>
<p>actually nurjahan i have a cousin who graduated from VCU's med program and is currently pursuing her fellowship in neurosurgery...although she did say that VCU could be in a better location, she doesn't really regret her choice...btw she chose VCU over GW</p>
<p>MONEYINDABANK05,
My son will be attending Brown (PLME) this September. I believe Brown has a huge amount of info about PLME on their website. The application process involves the regular Brown application (no Common App) and an additional PLME application (maybe 3-4 essay questions). That's it. There is an optional interview for Brown Undergrad (my son did this informal alumni interview). Unlike other med programs, there is NO INTERVIEW specifically for PLME so make your essays count. I think they ask why you're interested in medicine, how you perceive the medical profession, and why you want to attend Brown and do PLME specifically. </p>
<p>I suggest you have detailed reasons why you want to go there and SHOW how you fit in with their philosophy. For example, don't say you want an open curriculum. Show how you've been actively engaged in planning and taking courses available to you - have you taken classes (outside of HS) simply to enrich you? Have you pursued an interest in medicine (job shadowing, hospital volunteering, research)? My son worked with special needs kids in 2 programs for 4 years. Have you actively pursued interests outside of medicine? I doubt it matters what they are but it would show passion and commitment if so. </p>
<p>SHOW Brown that you've done your research and really want to go there. My son spent 2 summers at Brown and had many reasons why he wanted to attend (faculty, facilities, programs and even social opportunities). It's certainly not necessary to have gone to the summer pgm. It simply convinced him that Brown was a great fit.</p>
<p>Remember, everyone applying is a smart kid so don't bank on that. You are unique. Show them that. Show how you will enrich their school - not just what you will get out of it.</p>