Many post bac programs (and there are over 130 to choose from in the US alone) will not allow you to retake science coursework you previously took in your undergraduate. For older students, post-bac programs can resuscitate, or initiate, dreams of practicing medicine. But medical training is a long, risky journey.
For Students and Alumni Who Have Little or No Science Background If you took almost none of the requisite courses required for admission to medical or other health profession schools while at Brown, consider enrolling in a post-baccalaureate program, which typically consists of all the basic science courses required for admission (the equivalent of one year with laboratory of general chemistry, organic chemistry, biology, and physics). When deciding which post-bacc programs to pursue, consider the following:.
With whom will you be taking classes? Will you be taking undergraduate classes, open enrollment continuing education classes, or classes just with post-bacc students?. Will you be eligible to receive a committee letter from the program? This is important because Brown can't provide its committee letter to graduates who have not taken science courses here (though we are happy to advise you about the process in general). Linkages - many programs have linkage agreements with medical schools that can expedite your admission process.
Advising - Programs should offer you access to individual advising about academic planning and the admission process. Most post-baccalaureate programs can be finished in one calendar year, though in many cases you will have a 'glide year' in between completing your post-bacc courses and entering a health profession training program. Admission to post-bacc programs is moderately to rather competitive, and the process varies from program to program. You may need to take the, though many programs will accept your SAT scores. A number of such programs offer excellent preparation. Some of the long-running programs include,. Assess programs based on your needs and goals to ensure you make an informed choice.
For Students or Alumni Who Have Completed All or Most Pre-Med/Pre-Health Courses But Wish to Strengthen Their Background Other programs are designed for individuals who have completed all pre-med/pre-health courses but would like to strengthen their credentials for admission. Most such programs involve taking advanced courses either in a medical school or through a graduate unit of a university. These may lead to a certificate or a Master degree (often called Special Master Programs- SMP). You will find the details of such programs in the AAMC database referenced above and on the individual programs' websites. The Warren Alpert Medical School is an example of such a special program.
Admission to these programs is also fairly competitive, requiring in many cases a minimum GPA of 3.0 (sciences and overall). Many require that you submit MCAT scores but would also take GRE scores.
If you have not yet taken the MCAT and need a boost of your content knowledge through course work, opt for the GRE if possible. You should take the MCAT after you strengthen your preparation through the Post-Bacc program if this test isn't required. How To Apply The great majority of Post-Baccalaureate programs have their own application systems. Aplicants submit materials to these programs individually.
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In summer 2017 Liaison International launched - a centralized application system that allows applicants to submit materials to multiple programs. Currently 25 such programs are represented in.
About AAMC The Association of American Medical Colleges is a not-for-profit association dedicated to transforming health care through innovative medical education, cutting-edge patient care, and groundbreaking medical research. Its members comprise all 149 accredited U.S. And 17 accredited Canadian medical schools; nearly 400 major teaching hospitals and health systems, including 51 Department of Veterans Affairs medical centers; and more than 80 academic societies.
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Through these institutions and organizations, the AAMC serves the leaders of America’s medical schools and teaching hospitals and their nearly 167,000 full-time faculty members, 88,000 medical students, and 124,000 resident physicians.