Drexel IMS

[sfgirl]

How is the GPA calculated in the IMS? If one does really badly in a test does it mean the end? Does the program send home the poorly performing students?

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[junos187]

Well our exams are graded against the medical school curve. So far, the mean was 83% and mostly in the 86-87% range so it's intense work. But again, that's why these programs are so successful.
You don't need to get like a 3.6 GPA in the program; even if you get as low as a 3.0 you still prove to medical schools that you can survive medical school. If you get below a 3.0 then I hear it's a problem.
If you put in the work and really want a US MD school, you'll make it.

Good luck and hopefully you'll be in a situation to get straight into an MD school.

 

[albinomidget]

Without bursting any bubbles, I would highly suggest not banking on the fact that getting a 3.0 is satisfactory. Doing poorly on an exam is simply like striking out. Don't linger on a bad perforamance. Just make sure you do well from now on. Perhaps get a tutor or ask a friend in the program to study with you. If you want to be successful in IMS, you will need to do better than a 3.0. Just remember, many medical schools will not realize the subtle difference b/t taking med school classes and traditional post-bac coursework. You have to study like a med-student in order to become one. If studying a lot doesn't pay off, then get a tutor or meet with the head-proffessor to learn what you're doing wrong. Good luck.