<p>How is the pre-med program at Case? Is there lots of grade inflation? What percentage of pre-meds at Case go on to med school?</p>
<p>I'd like to know this too.</p>
<p>Does anyone have anything to say about this? I was accepted today, so now I can seriously consider Case.</p>
<p>I can't say anything about how good the premed program is or what the percentage that goes on to med school is. </p>
<p>However I can vouch for the fact that there is very little grade inflation (at least within engineering/ hard sciences). If you make it through a school like Case and get accepted into med school, there is little doubt that you succeed (because your undergrad was so rough)</p>
<p>Hey Folks,
Historically, Case's pre-med program has been intense, competitive, known for the high quality preparation of its graduates and as such, highly regarded by graduate medical institutions (med school admission groups). I know this from first hand experience (having completed the program myself) and from experience in an admissions group setting where Case student applications are positively received. Student preparation not only assists in achieving admission, but is reflected in subsequent high level performance. In short, not an easy program, but "it gets you where you want to go."</p>
<p>Hope that helps... drd</p>
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Wow. That sounds like an appropriate motto for Case in general.</p>
<p>There are a number of good books on Med School admissions and generally speaking it doesn't much matter which college you attend for undergrad, or what your bachelor degree is in. What is important is that you show that you would make a good doctor (from Med School interviews and recommendations; they are not looking for science nerds), can handle the workload and long hours of med school, have showed that you actually understand what being a doctor involves, etc. (from relevant jobs or volunteer positions). In addition, yes, the grades you received in the core PreMed classes (such as Organic Chemistry, Chemistry, Biology, Physics) are important and the MCAT test score is very important (you will need to prep for this).</p>
<p>Often Med School applicants take the so-called weed out courses like Org Chem at a different college over the summer and that is acceptable.</p>
<p>One thing that makes Case good for PreMed is that with the large number of top-rated hospitals surrounding campus, it is very easy to include long term work or volunteer experience to your resume.</p>
<p>drd, if you wouldn't mind, what were ur gpa, major, and mcats, and where did you get admission and ultimately go?</p>
<p>Dear FordGT,
Ages ago... but I can recall a few details:</p>
<pre><code> I- Accepted to (1) Univ. of Pennsylvania Med
(2) Univ. of Pittsburgh Med
II- Majored in biology
III- GPA 3.5
IV- MCAT's... sorry, been too long my friend
</code></pre>
<p>N.B. I ended up selecting U of Pittsburgh Med. The overall financial package was "an offer I couldn't refuse." Funny thing is that going to Pitt Med felt as though I never left Case (lots of work, but good return on my effort) </p>
<p>Regards... drd</p>