BA/MD program at Tulane

[Grcxx3]

<p>I have a friend who lives overseas and her son is interested in Tulane's BA/MD program. </p>

<p>Does anyone know anything about this program? Any info would help!</p>

[schrizto]

<p>If your friend’s S is international, I’m not sure if he’s eligible for Tulane’s program because a large part of the involvement is the commitment to work with AmeriCorps, which is a US gov-funded program and probably is limited to US citizens. If he’s eligible to apply, make sure he is knowledgeable about some of the events regarding Hurricane Katrina.</p>

[Grcxx3]

<p>Oh - didn’t make that clear. They are from the US, but living overseas. He will finish with and IB diploma.</p>

[fallenchemist]

<p>Tulane’s program, called TAP-TP, is not one that you are accepted to prior to entering the school. The way it works is that freshmen from the Honors Program (one either does or doesn’t get invited to the honors program when they are admitted) apply for the TAP-TP program November of freshman year. Here are all the details: [Tulane</a> University - School of Medicine - Office of Admissions - faqs](<a href=“http://tulane.edu/som/admissions/faqs.cfm]Tulane”>http://tulane.edu/som/admissions/faqs.cfm) While I don’t see that AmeriCorp is specifically mentioned, Tulane does work with them quite a bit. Moot point anyway, since they are a US citizen.</p>

<p>Hope that helped.</p>

[schrizto]

<p>^The 7 year program that you apply to directly from high school is a new program that started last year. Here’s the information on Tulane Med’s website about it:</p>

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TULANE ACCELERATED PHYSICIAN TRAINING PROGRAM (TAP-TP, 6+1)
Tulane offers a 7-year program (TAP-TP, 6+1) that includes an undergraduate and medical education in addition to a mandatory year of public service with AmeriCorps. Tulane has a long history of public and community service, requiring community service in the medical school curriculum for over 20 years. As New Orleans is an underserved community (especially following Hurricane Katrina) and Louisiana a low-income state, the marriage of an educational program and public service is a natural mix for Tulane.
**Exceptional high school students will apply to the TAP-TP. Eligible students will be expected to have high levels of academic performance as judged by transcripts, SAT/ACT scores and AP scores. **Students will be interviewed by a committee of undergraduate faculty, medical school faculty and administrators. Between 10 and 20 students would be accepted each year.
TAP-TP Students will complete an abbreviated undergraduate curriculum designed around a BS in Molecular and Cellular Biology with emphasis on the application of scientific principles for the public good. Undergraduate performance would be a requisite for continuing in the program. TAP-TP Students will have bi-monthly conference style workshops designed to both track the students and develop skills necessary for the practice of medicine. **Following completion of 2 years towards the BS degree requirements, students will begin a one-year public service commitment with AmeriCorps. **Students will then enter the 4-year medical school curriculum.

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<p><a href=“http://tulane.edu/som/admissions/special-programs.cfm[/url]”>http://tulane.edu/som/admissions/special-programs.cfm&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

[Grcxx3]

<p>Thanks everyone. I will pass on all this to my friend.</p>

[jjtheairplane]

<p>How do you apply to this? i already applied to Tulane online, but i couldnt find where to specifically apply to the program</p>

[fallenchemist]

<p>I am afraid schrizto is incorrect regarding applying from high school. It is worded a bit awkwardly by talking about “exceptional high school students”. Accurate, because when you apply it will still be based largely on your high school record. But my understanding is you apply early in your freshman year, not before you get to Tulane. I guess this way they can see how you do through mid-terms, at least. Make sure you are adjusting to college well. Which makes sense, because if you are not making that transition as needed, going into an accelerated program would likely be a disaster. I know this has happened to a number of kids in other accelerated programs where you do get accepted right out of high school. Maybe Tulane is trying to learn from that experience and hoping to avoid it by having at least half a semester of college work to look at.</p>

<p>Here is the supporting evidence. Note especially numbers 2, 3 and 4.

1. What is TAP-TP?
   TAP-TP is a novel 6+1 bachelors/MD/Public Service Program started at Tulane through the Schools of Science and Engineering (SSE) and Medical School (SOM) in 2009. The program allows academically talented freshman to apply to an integrated physician-training program. The program includes two years of undergraduate study followed by a mandatory year of public service and four years of medical school. Whereas there are other programs in the US that allow a student to enter an accelerated MD program, TAP-TP is unique in its public service requirement. Because medicine is a service profession, the faculty of the SSE and SOM at Tulane have incorporated a public service year into their program. During that year, students are expected to work in Southeastern Louisiana performing public service. The faculty view the public service year as a time for maturation and fulfillment of service needs. Additionally, students enrolled in TAP-TP will undergo a supervised research project during their first two years of medical school</p>

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<li><p>Who is eligible to apply?
Freshmen students enrolled in the Honors Program at Tulane are eligible to apply. Applications will be made available early September of each year.</p></li>
<li><p>How do I apply to the program?
Interested Honors students will fill out a brief application. The applications will be due by October 15th of the freshman year. Applicants will be interviewed by a panel of faculty from the SSE and SOM, in addition to a representative from the Office of Public Service.</p></li>
<li><p>When will I be told about my acceptance to the program?
Students will be notified of acceptance by November 1st of their freshman year. Students will need to meet with a representative from the Dean’s Office in the SSE in order to formulate an academic plan prior to scheduling their second semester. TAP-TP students will have monthly meetings with faculty from the SSE and SOM. These meetings will include seminars, small group exercises, and hands-on experiences with the Simulation Center and Standardized Patient Program.</p></li>
<li><p>Is financial aid available for the program?
YES. As with other programs at Tulane, financial aid, including scholarships, is available.</p></li>
<li><p>Can I drop out if I decide I do not want to continue in the program?
Students admitted to the TAP-TP program who decide to leave the program early will be able to do so without penalty.</p></li>
<li><p>Is the Public Service component Mandatory?
YES. The faculty considers this an essential component of the program.</p></li>
<li><p>How many people can be accepted into the program each year?
There is no limit on the number of acceptances granted each year. Suitable applicants are all eligible for inclusion in the program.</p></li>
<li><p>Do I have to be a science major to be in the program?
In order to complete the rigors of an accelerated undergraduate program, it is easiest if the applicant majors in a science. For students wishing to pursue a non-science major, the Tulane Creative Scholars Program may be a better option. The Creative Scholars Program allows sophomore students to apply for an early acceptance to medical school. The Creative Scholars Program requires students to change their academic plan to major in a non-science. Students accepted into the Creative Scholars Program begin medical school after completing their undergraduate degree.</p></li>
<li><pre><code>When do I receive my undergraduate degree?
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<p>Students in TAP-TP will receive undergraduate degrees after completion of the initial two undergraduate years, the public service year and one year of medical school (year 4).</p></li>
<li><p>Is there a minimum GPA required?
Students in TAP-TP are required to maintain a 3.5 GPA.</p></li>
<li><p>Are MCATs required?
Students in TAP-TP are required to sit for the MCAT after completing their first two years in the program.

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<p><a href=“http://tulane.edu/som/admissions/faqs.cfm[/url]”>http://tulane.edu/som/admissions/faqs.cfm&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;