<p>I'm currently a student in an accelerated med program, and due to personal reasons, I think I may have to apply out of the program in the future. It's not a definite option by any means, but I am in a program which holds my spot at the med school if I don't get into the med school of my choice. I was just wondering how difficult it is to apply out of these med programs with only 3 years of undergrad work. Is it recommended to stay the extra year? </p>
<p>Thanks!</p>
<p>No takers?
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<p>I’d recommend it. Besides people in an accelerated program, everyone else that is applying to medical school will have a degree of some sort.</p>
<p>Thanks for the reply. But what if I’m still coming out with a degree?</p>
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<p>If you have/will have a degree at the end of 3 years, then honestly I see no point in staying for another year to take classes for no added benefit. </p>
<p>If during this time you still have a sufficient number of ECs comparable to other med applicants, then you should go ahead and apply. If not, you should take the gap year to build on ECs.</p>
<p>You’ll most likely be asked why you decided to graduate in 3 years instead of 4. And they’ll also be looking for maturity, since you’ll be younger than the majority of applicants (I assume anyway). But I think you should be fine if you have completed the “pre-med checklist”.</p>
<p>I have a friend who is a year ahead (skipped a grade in elementary/high school, but still did college in 4 years) and that person despite a younger age has been accepted to numerous top medical schools.</p>