Hello @myhouse1
It has been nearly a month, just curious to know whether you get acceptance from any of two orientations. Please post your experience in the results forum. Thx.
Anybody got accepted to Howard BSMD program?
Hi Everyone,
I am a rising junior and am considering my activities for next year. I want to do research, shadow, and volunteer at a nursing home, but I am concerned that I wonât have enough time to keep my gpa up. Right now it is 3.88 UW. I currently have 200+ hours in shadowing and I have other around a cumulative of 300 hours in volunteer (non-medical and medical).
I am probably going to commit 4 hrs a week to sahdowing and 4 to volunteer. How much time should I commit to research. I got into a professorâs lab (heâs also associated with the medical school of the bs/md program I want) who said he wanted to work with and mentor me, but I am not sure how much time I should commit.
I want to make research my spike and maybe get a reference from this professor, but I donât want to sacrifice my GPA or other activities. Please let me know what I should do.
I guess my big question is is it worth it to spend 5+ hrs a week in a lab doing research
â5+ hrs a week in a lab doing researchâ doing for how long?
@bhacollege123 - In the past, competitive bsmd candidates have obtained experience in all three medically related areas - volunteering, shadowing, research.
Research unlike shadowing or volunteering require students to spend more time. Students usually come up with a poster presentation for their research at a minimum. Some high achieving students also have publications out of their research.
An email to the adcom? I have around the same stats as him and would like to know how I could have similar chances to get into these programs
He sent an email to the admissions representative for his area. So in addition to an explanation within the comment section, he had that conversation with some of them.
How many combined programs still require a traditional âWhy Medâ Essay as opposed to smaller more school-specific questions for those interested in the program?
You need to look into every possible BSMD program individually for the essay requirements. You can find this info on individual program req webpages on BSMD programs websites and or on the common app. Here is a sample list of combined BSMD programs. There are many state-level BSMD programs too. Good luck.
UConn, CNU, UCF, UMKC, W&J-Temple, Oklahoma University, Upstate, PSU-SKMC, BU SMED, Brown PLME, Temple, Rowan-Cooper, Stonybrook, VCU, UAB, GW/GW, RPI/AMC, SBU/GW, CWRU, Pitt GAP, Hofstra, NJMS, Rice-Baylor, FAU, Drexel, U of Tulsa
Ok, thank you! Do you happen to know what the BSMD supplements look like that are sent to you from schools after you submit the common app? I just want to get a feel for the type of questions asked and maybe even work on them sooner as my common app may be a WIP for a while.
You need to look into every possible BSMD program individually for the supplement requirements. You can find this info on individual program supplemental essay req webpages on BSMD programs websites. If you are lucky google may find some for you in your search. These supplements may be changed for future admission year cycles. Watch out.
@NoviceDad Hi I was wondering if your daughter is available for Orgo Chemistry tutor. Please let me know. Thank you.
General question.
do we send official SAT score (from college board) after we submit common application ?
You can send SAT scores before or after submitting the common application. The sequence doesnât matter.
Can anyone help me with SUNY application? Do we just need to fill the common app for all feeder schools? Will the supplements be sent later?
Would it be possible for me to PM you? I have some specific questions.
Yes.
Just send a message
Hello rk2017
My freshman dd is rising sophomore and wants to pursue medicine. we have together reviewed some traditional schools as well as BSMD programs. Is there advisor/counselor that you recommend? The whole process seems to be well planned between bsmd and traditional school program. SO i felt the service could be helpful. Thank you !
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