<p>I am a high school junior, planning on becoming a doctor. Our school has hosted many universities and colleges to come to our school for 'college visits'. Of the ones I attened, I always asked whether they had the accelerated pre-med track, also known as the combined BS/MD program. Most said that they didnt, but school such as George Washington and Howard did. Could you guys please advise me on which colleges/universities offer the MS.MD program, your opinion on whether the program is worth it, and maybe even the requirements for it? Thanks a lot!!
- Future Doctor</p>
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<p>You need really, really solid stats to get into any of these programs. Some are 6 years, some 7, some 8. Depends on what you want out of your undergrad when it comes to choosing. And its worth it in the sense that there is a lot less stress/pressure, but you limit your options and a lot of amazing students that are in these programs would get into med school regardless of these programs. </p>
<p>So, it depends on the person. I think its not a bad idea IF you would go to the university offering the combined BS/MD even if it didn’t.</p>
<p>search button, dude. the algorithmic method only works well if you’re a computer. use heuristics.</p>
<p>rofl nice answer schrizto. these forums talk about essentially every program out there. just search through</p>
<p>schrizto, what do you mean? i am just asking for one’s opinion of which programs they would prefer over the other one</p>
<p>Akujieze, read through the forums, visiting every thread (pertaining to each individual program) that interests you. Make a list of the ones you want to apply to in terms of Reach, Match, and Safety (But, don’t forget to also apply to regular undergraduate institutions!). From there, compare them and see which you like and which you don’t (Urban vs Suburban vs Rural? 6, 7, or 8 years? Does ranking matter to you? Does match percentage/1st choice matter to you? etc.) If after that you still have questions, post a specific comparison or question. </p>
<p>Remember that most of the members of this particular forum (of college confidential) are still high school students and their respective parents/guardians. Very rarely will it be college students (in the program) and/or medical students. Even rarer if school administrators or spokespeople comment. Thus, it is hard for many people to answer the specific questions and comparisons you are looking for. Read through each programs pamphlet/website/informational guide and if you have more questions, call the admissions office (of both the undergraduate and medical school). </p>
<p>ViggyRam has started you off on the right track. Good luck!</p>
<p>For some programs state of residency is the most important criteria (example - NEOUCOM). Research programs in your state.</p>