There are no true SMPs in California. Here is the list compiled by DrMidlife:
Category 1: "Real" SMPs - Med Masters (14 programs)
- Do med school to prove you can do med school.
Georgetown: The Special Master's Program in Physiology (SMP)
Location:
Washington, D.C.
Hosted by:
Department of Physiology & Biophysics
Year started:
1975
Med school integration:
6 medical school courses, graded against the med school curve
Program duration:
2 semesters
Program starts:
early August
Program ends:
mid-June
Thesis requirement:
Library research paper
Tuition:
42830 IS/OOS '09
Min GPA:
3.0
Min MCAT:
28
Class size:
182
App cost:
$125.00
App opens:
Dec 1
App closes:
May 15
MCAT prep:
no
Promises:
50% get accepted somewhere during SMP year, 85% total get accepted somewhere, historically 15% get in at Gtown. Strong support for med school apps during SMP year.
Cincinnati: MS in Physiology
Location:
Cincinnati, OH
Hosted by:
Department of Molecular and Cellular Physiology
Year started:
2006
Med school integration:
3 medical school courses, graded against the med school curve
Program duration:
4 quarters
Program starts:
early August
Program ends:
3rd wk of July
Thesis requirement:
Literature research review paper
Tuition:
27000 IS, 27400 OOS '09
Min GPA:
3.0
Min MCAT:
27
Class size:
22
App cost:
$100.00
App opens:
Dec 1
App closes:
Jun 1
MCAT prep:
no
Promises:
Establishes Ohio residency. More than 50% accepted somewhere during SMP year. Class of '07 is at 86%. Strong support for med school apps during SMP year.
EVMS: M.S. in Biomedical Sciences - Medical Masters
Location:
Norfolk, VA
Hosted by:
School of Health Professions
Year started:
<= 2001
Med school integration:
7 medical school courses, graded against the med school curve
Program duration:
2 semesters
Program starts:
early August
Program ends:
mid-May
Thesis requirement:
Library research paper
Tuition:
28763 IS, 29298 OOS '09
Min GPA:
2.75
Min MCAT:
26
Class size:
23
App cost:
$60.00
App opens:
Oct 1
App closes:
Apr 1
MCAT prep:
no
Promises:
85% accepted somewhere.
Boston: Master of Arts in Medical Sciences (MAMS)
Location:
Boston, MA
Hosted by:
Division of Graduate Medical Sciences
Year started:
1986
Med school integration:
24 of 32 required units are medical school courses
Program duration:
3 semesters
Program starts:
early September
Program ends:
mid-August
Thesis requirement:
Lab or library-based thesis
Tuition:
36540 IS/OOS '08
Min GPA:
3.0
Min MCAT:
25
Class size:
220
App cost:
$60 online, $50 paper
App opens:
?
App closes:
Mar 31
MCAT prep:
no
Promises:
As of y2k, 552/661 accepted at an MD school
Requirements:
frequently takes 2 years to complete
Tufts: MS in Biomedical Sciences (MBS)
Location:
Boston, MA
Hosted by:
School of Medicine
Year started:
2007
Med school integration:
7 of 9 core courses are identical or based on medical school courses, same faculty, typically same exams
Program duration:
2 semesters
Program starts:
late August
Program ends:
mid-August
Thesis requirement:
Lab or library-based thesis
Tuition:
30975 IS/OOS '08
Min GPA:
?
Min MCAT:
?
Class size:
75
App cost:
$70.00
App opens:
?
App closes:
Jul 15
MCAT prep:
yes
Promises:
Top 20% of class gets automatic interview.
Tulane ACP: Anatomy Certification Program
Location:
New Orleans, LA
Hosted by:
Department of Structural and Cellular Biology
Year started:
1996
Med school integration:
2 medical school courses with labs, graded against the med school curve
Program duration:
2-3 semesters
Program starts:
early June
Program ends:
mid-December or mid-May
Thesis requirement:
none
Tuition:
12500 IS/OOS '08
Min GPA:
none
Min MCAT:
none
Class size:
unknown
App cost:
$75.00
App opens:
?
App closes:
Apr 11
MCAT prep:
no
Promises:
90% accepted somewhere, 94% accepted at Tulane last 5 years
Requirements:
must be waitlisted at a med school to apply
Temple: Advanced Core in Medical Sciences Program (ACMS)
Location:
Philadelphia, PA
Hosted by:
School of Medicine
Year started:
2008
Med school integration:
Grad school courses taught by med school faculty
Program duration:
2 semesters
Program starts:
early September
Program ends:
mid-May
Thesis requirement:
none
Tuition:
17000 IS, 23500 OOS '08
Min GPA:
3.3
Min MCAT:
?
Class size:
?
App cost:
?
App opens:
?
App closes:
Jun 1
MCAT prep:
yes
Promises:
guaranteed entry into Temple
Requirements:
must submit SAT score > 1200, must interview in May/June
USF: Masters in Medical Science with a concentration in Interdisciplinary Medical Science (IMS)
Location:
Tampa, FL
Hosted by:
College of Medicine Office of Student Diversity and Enrichment
Year started:
<= 2004
Med school integration:
all medical school year 1 courses except clinicals
Program duration:
3 semesters
Program starts:
early July
Program ends:
mid-May
Thesis requirement:
none
Tuition:
8900 IS, 29900 OOS '08
Min GPA:
3.0
Min MCAT:
22
Class size:
20
App cost:
$30
App opens:
?
App closes:
Feb 27
MCAT prep:
no
Promises:
Program recommended for those with strong ECs, strong Letters, but lacking slightly in numerical aspects.
Drexel IMS: Interdepartmental Medical Science (IMS) Program
Location:
Philadelphia, PA
Hosted by:
Office of Professional Studies in Health Sciences
Year started:
1981
Med school integration:
6 medical school courses, graded against the med school curve
Program duration:
one year
Program starts:
early August
Program ends:
mid-June
Thesis requirement:
none
Tuition:
22650 IS/OOS '08
Min GPA:
?
Min MCAT:
?
Class size:
140
App cost:
$65.00
App opens:
?
App closes:
Jul 10
MCAT prep:
no
Promises:
B's in SMP and 27 MCAT guarantee Drexel interview. 60% to 85% w/B's or higher accepted somewhere during SMP year, 80% to 92% w/B's or higher total accepted somewhere
Drexel DPMS: Drexel Pathway to Medical School (DPMS) Program
Location:
Philadelphia, PA
Hosted by:
Office of Professional Studies in Health Sciences
Year started:
2003
Med school integration:
4 medical school courses, graded against the med school curve
Program duration:
one year
Program starts:
late June
Program ends:
mid-June
Thesis requirement:
none
Tuition:
22650 IS/OOS '08
Min GPA:
2.9
Min MCAT:
20
Class size:
25
App cost:
$65.00
App opens:
?
App closes:
May 8
MCAT prep:
yes
Promises:
B's in SMP and 27 MCAT guarantee Drexel interview. 60% to 85% w/B's or higher accepted somewhere during SMP year, 80% to 92% w/B's or higher total accepted somewhere
VCU: Pre-Medical Basic Health Certificate Program
Location:
Richmond, VA
Hosted by:
School of Medicine Basic Science Departments
Year started:
<= 2003
Med school integration:
Grad school courses taught by med school faculty, six tracks to choose from
Program duration:
2 semesters
Program starts:
mid-August
Program ends:
mid-May
Thesis requirement:
none
Tuition:
7224 IS, 15904 OOS '08
Min GPA:
2.8
Min MCAT:
22
Class size:
?
App cost:
$50.00
App opens:
?
App closes:
June
MCAT prep:
no
Requirements:
Must get a 3.0 to complete program. Anatomy min 3.0 GPA, min 25 MCAT. Biochem app deadline July 15, min GPA 3.4, min MCAT 25. Physio min GPA 3.0, min MCAT 24.
RFU: Master of Science in Biomedical Sciences
Location:
Chicago, IL
Hosted by:
Interprofessional Healthcare Studies Department
Year started:
<= 2004
Med school integration:
Grad school courses taught by med school faculty
Program duration:
3 quarters
Program starts:
mid-August
Program ends:
mid-May
Thesis requirement:
none
Tuition:
36297 IS/OOS '08
Min GPA:
?
Min MCAT:
?
Class size:
100
App cost:
App opens:
?
App closes:
Jun 15
MCAT prep:
no
NYMC: Basic Medical Sciences Interdisciplinary Program, Accelerated Track
Location:
Valhalla, NY
Hosted by:
Graduate School of Basic Medical Sciences
Year started:
<= 2003
Med school integration:
4 medical school courses
Program duration:
one year
Program starts:
August
Program ends:
June
Thesis requirement:
Literature review or thesis
Tuition:
23040 IS/OOS '08
Min GPA:
3.0
Min MCAT:
27.0
Class size:
25
App cost:
$35
App opens:
?
App closes:
Jul 1
MCAT prep:
no
Promises:
"Students who do well will be offered NYMC interviews."
Toledo: Masters Degree in Medical Sciences
Location:
Toledo, OH
Hosted by:
College of Graduate Studies
Year started:
<= 2006
Med school integration:
4 medical school courses, graded against the med school curve
Program duration:
3 semesters
Program starts:
late August
Program ends:
early May
Thesis requirement:
Journal paper review
Tuition:
16500 IS, 39450 OOS '07
Min GPA:
3.0
Min MCAT:
24
Class size:
35
App cost:
$45.00
App opens:
Mar 1
App closes:
May 1
MCAT prep:
no
Promises:
Enrollment guarantees Toledo interview. Historically 65% get in somewhere.
UMDNJ Newark: Master of Science in Biomedical Sciences
Location:
Newark, NJ
Hosted by:
Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences (Newark)
Year started:
<= 2003
Med school integration:
can take medical school courses
Program duration:
one or two years
Program starts:
early September
Program ends:
late June
Thesis requirement:
elective research-based thesis
Tuition:
14216 IS, 17709 OOS '08
Min GPA:
?
Min MCAT:
?
Class size:
120
App cost:
$40.00
App opens:
?
App closes:
1-Jun
MCAT prep:
no
Promises:
Requirements:
Must get 3.0 to graduate.
