USC MS in Global Medicine 2012-2013

[Ganesara96]

I've recently been accepted into the program. Seeing as there is not very much information floating around, I figured I'd start this thread.

Anyone else accepted/applying and considering attending??

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[082012]

I got accepted into this among several other SMP programs
I'm really interested bec' it has a unique perspective.
But not able to decide because I do not see much information on this program, like
1. How many of the students are from out of state
2. its success rate
3. how may of its past alumni have gotten accepted into allo schools
4. did they apply during the program or after
5. did they have a gap year

I would really like answers to these questions before I decide to go to the program
If there is someone who has been in this program in the past or who is currently in the program any feed back is greatly appreciated

 

[Kentobari]

I am really, really interested in this. I'm a returned Peace Corps volunteer and want to work in global medicine, developing countries, for the rest of my life. But it looks selective. What were your stats?

 

[bucks900]

There are a few threads on the MSGM program that can be found on SDN but none are that helpful. From my understanding, people in the program come from all over the country while a good portion come from CA. The success rate that I was quoted I believe was around 85%. From speaking with students currently accepted into the program it seems like many have found success in the program. The linkage isn't very strong to Keck but it seems like a couple students from every class do get accepted. Its not technically a SMP so you don't take a large portion of classes with medical school students. I agree with http://forums.studentdoctor.net/member.php?u=439711Kentobari that the program and the curriculum does sound very interesting. That being said it is a newer program and is very expensive compared to others around the country. I was accepted as well but will not be matriculating. It's a little frustrating that so little is known about the outcomes of students who graduate from the MSGM program. I would contact the office directly if you have any questions. They have been the most helpful and friendly out of any SMP or graduate program I have applied to.

 

[Kentobari]

You guys who got accepted, did you feel like it was very competitive? Did you guys have good stats?

There are a few threads on the MSGM program that can be found on SDN but none are that helpful. From my understanding, people in the program come from all over the country while a good portion come from CA. The success rate that I was quoted I believe was around 85%. From speaking with students currently accepted into the program it seems like many have found success in the program. The linkage isn't very strong to Keck but it seems like a couple students from every class do get accepted. Its not technically a SMP so you don't take a large portion of classes with medical school students. I agree with http://forums.studentdoctor.net/member.php?u=439711Kentobari that the program and the curriculum does sound very interesting. That being said it is a newer program and is very expensive compared to others around the country. I was accepted as well but will not be matriculating. It's a little frustrating that so little is known about the outcomes of students who graduate from the MSGM program. I would contact the office directly if you have any questions. They have been the most helpful and friendly out of any SMP or graduate program I have applied to.

 

[ModernAlchemist]

If anyone has any questions about this program, please let me know. I am about to graduate and would love to share with you about how great of a program it is.

 

[Ganesara96]

I agree that there's not much information about the program, and I was frustrated myself when I was trying to learn more about it. However, I think it's important to realize that USC has a relatively small class size (capped at ~80, first class was 12) compared to the other programs of its kind (except for maybe Cincinnati). That being said, even some of these other programs with several years of establishment and several hundreds of graduates only have a fraction of students to contribute to SDN forums. But I do agree that it would be great and much easier of a decision process if more students contributed, and I commend iMedatUCI for taking the time to fill people in.

I was able to get a lot of the information that I wanted by tracking down a few people who are either currently in or have graduated from the program. I've gotten the impression that USC definitely has a lot to offer...and ditto about the office being the most friendly of any other SMP because I've had the same experience.

Though it's a new program, I think the administration is making a lot of effort to spread the word about MSGM's potential. I've also heard advising is very helpful to students during the med school application process.

It seems like most students end up benefiting the most in their interviews, where participating in such a unique program sets them apart from their peers. I've heard this multiple times from several people.
Whether or not getting a 4.0 in USC's 2 med school class program is equivalent to, say, getting a 4.0 in Tufts U's 7 med school class program is a question to direct to adcomms.

Of course, these are all only things I've heard. I will be attending USC in the fall and I'm going to try really hard to get some more info out there to give this program a fighting chance in the SMP battlefield.

There are a few threads on the MSGM program that can be found on SDN but none are that helpful. From my understanding, people in the program come from all over the country while a good portion come from CA. The success rate that I was quoted I believe was around 85%. From speaking with students currently accepted into the program it seems like many have found success in the program. The linkage isn't very strong to Keck but it seems like a couple students from every class do get accepted. Its not technically a SMP so you don't take a large portion of classes with medical school students. I agree with http://forums.studentdoctor.net/member.php?u=439711Kentobari that the program and the curriculum does sound very interesting. That being said it is a newer program and is very expensive compared to others around the country. I was accepted as well but will not be matriculating. It's a little frustrating that so little is known about the outcomes of students who graduate from the MSGM program. I would contact the office directly if you have any questions. They have been the most helpful and friendly out of any SMP or graduate program I have applied to.

 

[Ganesara96]

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[Kentobari]

Okay. In your opinion, is the program really as oriented towards global medicine as it advertises? Are those themes well integrated into the coursework? Are the instructors active currently or previously active in international projects? Do they offer opps for overseas fieldwork? Might my exp in the Peace Corps help me gain admission into the program? Any specific examples from your classes would be helpful.

Thanks a mil for sharing.

If anyone has any questions about this program, please let me know. I am about to graduate and would love to share with you about how great of a program it is.

 

[Kentobari]

And, how long did the program take to complete? It doesn't seem to state on the website, just gives req course units (20). Deos this mean 5 semesters?

If anyone has any questions about this program, please let me know. I am about to graduate and would love to share with you about how great of a program it is.

 

[ledoc]

Hey Kentobari,

I just spoke with the office the other day about the program and the credit breakdown. It takes one full academic year and I guess breaks down like this:

Fall: ~14 credits
Spring: ~14 credits
Summer: 4 credits

Also, I have to second what Genesara96 said about applying/stats - you definitely have to make the required cutoffs but after that, I was just very candid in my personal statement about my desire/commitment to working in the field of global health. I think that Peace Corps experience would go a long way in helping your application.

Apply soon and good luck!

 

[ledoc]

Hey guys,

In the acceptance packet it has an estimated tuition of $28,400 for Full-Time. Does anyone know if that's for the full year or is it per semester??

Thanks!

 

[ModernAlchemist]

Sorry for the delayed response. Finals were pretty intense and needed the break so I haven't checked this thread.

In response to your question, this program is VERY oriented toward global medicine. Every class examines morbidity and mortality of disease from a global perspective. Every professor that teaches for this program has been or currently is involved with international projects. For example, one of our professors (an infectious disease specialist) has strong ties to a clinic in Uganda where he annually takes our students to be part of the support effort there. Other locations that our professors have worked in are Egypt, Iran, the Philippines, Mexico, Greece, etc. I honestly couldn't have been more impressed with their knowledge of the international health situation. Having been involved in the Peace Corps is definitely a helpful experience to have on your application for this program. In fact, most, if not all students in our class have international service experience. One of my best friends in the program was in the Peace Corps immediately before starting this program.

This program does take a full year. It is 2 semesters plus summer. It is possible to complete in less time, but not advised. Please let me know if you have any more questions.

Okay. In your opinion, is the program really as oriented towards global medicine as it advertises? Are those themes well integrated into the coursework? Are the instructors active currently or previously active in international projects? Do they offer opps for overseas fieldwork? Might my exp in the Peace Corps help me gain admission into the program? Any specific examples from your classes would be helpful.

Thanks a mil for sharing.

 

[daudlind]

Does anyone know the estimated total cost for this program?

 

[daudlind]

Does anyone know an estimated total cost for this program?

 

[johnychen80]

If anyone has any questions about this program, please let me know. I am about to graduate and would love to share with you about how great of a program it is.

Hey I am going to be attending this program starting in the fall. I was just curious if you and your classmates applied before the program started or after you finished it?

 

[whatyouseek]

i will also be attending this fall- i think this program is such a great opportunity and i'm really looking forward to meeting everyone this august!

 

[ilovepeaches]

Is there a facebook group for the new class?!

 

[gothamcity]

Hey,

I could really use some help in deciding between USC-GM and other SMPs for the upcoming fall semester.

If it helps, here are my stats and a little info:

-3.1oGPA
-3.05 sGPA
-mediocre upward trend: many Cs to straight Bs to half As/half Bs
-MCAT: 30R, retaking in August currently scoring 33-36s
-undergrad: UC Berkeley, Mol. and Cell Bio major
-personal statement and extraCurric. are heavily geared towards rural work in India, especially clinical work

I got into the USC Global Health program today and am very very interested and eager to go there. I would really enjoy the curriculum (could really help my work in India) and it only makes me more confident to perform well there. In fact, it was by coincidence that my personal statement really reflected what the Masters in Global Medicine teaches/strives to accomplish---so maybe that could really support my medical school application in a positive way (especially during interviews)

however, my main goal in getting into medical school is to first be invited for an interview and am having trouble being really confident that USC is one of my best options, given my academic stats.

so far, from the other programs Ive been accepted at, Im considering:

-George Mason (G2MP) (Georgetown/GM SMP)
-VCU CERT
-Tufts MS in Biomedical Sciences

From what I've read, the primary appeal to med school adcomms is performing really well in as many med school classes as possible to prove future success in med school...

how many more med school classes do the three above offer compared to USC? and whats the grading set up for them? (curve based on SMPs or med students?)

I only have a few weeks (probably less) to decide and could use as much advice as I make a decision.

 

[CPIstan]

I've been talking to Jennifer at the USC Global Health program a bit, and thought that her comments regarding the program's similarities to a "true" SMP are worth noting for anyone that's interested.

Similar to all of you, I'm a premed.

And, I have a friend that graduated from the Georgetown SMP review USC's GH courses/curriculum, where he recommended that I take as many medical school-related courses as possible (those being anatomy, physiology, and pathology [GM 530, 4 units a piece]).

I told Jennifer about his recommendations in an email that I sent to her, where I also asked if it's possible to see course syllabi, and I received this response:

"1. We cannot release syllabi to non-students.
2. GM530 was created to give students some basic science options within
the program. There is no lab component to the course, so it is not at the
extent to which medical school courses are taught. The Core Principles
Systems I and II are our medical school courses, which consist of 8 units.
Our Physician's Track is specific to our international medical graduate, so
they may choose to take GM530.

I do want to mention that, while many of our students have successfully
matriculated into medical school, we emphasize the importance of your
passion for Global Medicine before applying for this program. This program
is highly specialized in Global Medicine and is not like the special
master's programs like Georgetown because of this."

If you're able to read between the lines, you get the message.

It is encouraging that their graduating class looks nothing short of a miniature premedical microcosm, as shown here:

My prognosis:

• You'd better plan to go abroad at some point, and mention that in your PS.
• Don't go unless you have strong credentials for medical school, in the first place.
• Taking all the science-related course options may not be looked upon favorably.

 

[Mika252]

Hey iMed, do you think you can provide your opinion to the above comments since you've been through it? I know you're probably incredibly busy right now though. xD

Sorry for the delayed response. Finals were pretty intense and needed the break so I haven't checked this thread.

In response to your question, this program is VERY oriented toward global medicine. Every class examines morbidity and mortality of disease from a global perspective. Every professor that teaches for this program has been or currently is involved with international projects. For example, one of our professors (an infectious disease specialist) has strong ties to a clinic in Uganda where he annually takes our students to be part of the support effort there. Other locations that our professors have worked in are Egypt, Iran, the Philippines, Mexico, Greece, etc. I honestly couldn't have been more impressed with their knowledge of the international health situation. Having been involved in the Peace Corps is definitely a helpful experience to have on your application for this program. In fact, most, if not all students in our class have international service experience. One of my best friends in the program was in the Peace Corps immediately before starting this program.

This program does take a full year. It is 2 semesters plus summer. It is possible to complete in less time, but not advised. Please let me know if you have any more questions.

 

[ModernAlchemist]

I'm happy to give my own opinion. As Jennifer and I have spoken at length about these issues, I agree with everything she said. My personal opinion is that you should have a fairly solid app going into the program, but that if you are on the border, it can really help you end up on the side of accepted. The real important thing to take away is that this is a program for those interested in global medicine. It does not exist primarily as academic enhancement, as many other programs do. Again, listen to Jenn. She has extensive experience and knowledge from speaking with med school faculty and seeing many people succeed with the program. If anybody has specific questions about my personal perspective, feel free to PM me.

 

[muse110]

Hey,

I could really use some help in deciding between USC-GM and other SMPs for the upcoming fall semester.

If it helps, here are my stats and a little info:

-3.1oGPA
-3.05 sGPA
-mediocre upward trend: many Cs to straight Bs to half As/half Bs
-MCAT: 30R, retaking in August currently scoring 33-36s
-undergrad: UC Berkeley, Mol. and Cell Bio major
-personal statement and extraCurric. are heavily geared towards rural work in India, especially clinical work

I got into the USC Global Health program today and am very very interested and eager to go there. I would really enjoy the curriculum (could really help my work in India) and it only makes me more confident to perform well there. In fact, it was by coincidence that my personal statement really reflected what the Masters in Global Medicine teaches/strives to accomplish---so maybe that could really support my medical school application in a positive way (especially during interviews)

however, my main goal in getting into medical school is to first be invited for an interview and am having trouble being really confident that USC is one of my best options, given my academic stats.

so far, from the other programs Ive been accepted at, Im considering:

-George Mason (G2MP) (Georgetown/GM SMP)
-VCU CERT
-Tufts MS in Biomedical Sciences

From what I've read, the primary appeal to med school adcomms is performing really well in as many med school classes as possible to prove future success in med school...

how many more med school classes do the three above offer compared to USC? and whats the grading set up for them? (curve based on SMPs or med students?)

I only have a few weeks (probably less) to decide and could use as much advice as I make a decision.

I'm in a situation similar to yours... I am interested in seeing someone respond to your comment too

Just curious, have you come closer to a decision? And are you applying to med school before or after you complete a masters?

 

[London2012]

Does anyone know an estimated total cost for this program?

The estimated total cost of the program is $49,931. This is for a full time student and is only for one semester. The Tuition alone is $28,400 per semester and there is this mandatory fee of $600. So that's $29,000 per semester if your going to sleep in your car and not eat anything for 4 months. The additional $20,000 grand are there estimated costs of attendance including room and board, books and supplies etc.

I recently got accepted into this program (MS in Global Medicine) and when I logged into the USC financial aid, it actually bumped up the estimated cost of attendance to $52,367. After speaking to the financial aid. This can all be covered with Federal loans. You get a $20,500 federal direct Stafford loan almost immediately and then you can get a Federal Grad Plus loan up to the estimated amount that USC has stated for attendance. In most cases it does not take the average person $20,000 to live for 4 months. When I did my budgeting it was around $12,000 per semester. So my cost of attendance would be $41,000 per semester at USC.

Hope this helps.

 

[London2012]

I'm in a situation similar to yours... I am interested in seeing someone respond to your comment too

Just curious, have you come closer to a decision? And are you applying to med school before or after you complete a masters?

Okay so I think I can be of some help to you. I am going to cut to the chase right at the beginning of this post so you don't have to read my explanations in the following paragraphs... if you don't want to. So here goes.... IT REALLY DOESNT MATTER WHAT PROGRAM YOU CHOOSE!!!! Whether its the MS from USC or the Georgetown SMP. CHOOSE, buckle down and just do well. Your main AIM should be MCAT. Your MCAT score could overshadow your low GPA. It won't make up for it, and they probably will ask you about it in interviews etc, and it might mentally mess them up when they are trying to make some cuts for the secondary applications for med school on lonely friday evenings sitting at a round table with 25 people. Im going off topic, but to re-iterate, go MAN-handle that MCAT!!!! I will break down each program below....

SMP - The focus of these programs is like a crash course in all that OCHEM, BIO, BIOCHEM crap. Considering you re-take those courses and do well. YES it will look good and YES they will see that you are definitely showed improvement and are ready to handle the academics in MED School, and so this is a good thing. You did however go to Berkeley and Med schools will consider this when looking at your GPA. It won't be an excuse, but it does weigh in. Are you ready to re-take those classes? Thats another question you have to consider.

MS from USC - considering you do well and get good grades here. Even though its not the pre-med OCHEM and BIO from the SMP, you are taking Master's level courses with USC students and you are getting valuable knowledge about medicine around the world, and you might even get to work on some research with a professor or even go to UGANDA next summer. Needles to say....this is a good thing. Shows you also want to go to med school. and to make sure I sound cliched....it shows that you want to HELP PEOPLE. LOL

I actually called one of the instructors in the MS program and tried to disguise myself. She wanted to make it clear that getting into the program, albeit that it is in the Keck School of Medicine it is not a foregone conclusion that you will get into USC medical school or any other medical school. NOTHING WILL GET YOU A FREE RIDE into med school. People have done the SMP and got into med schools and some have not. Some have done MS or MPH and have got in, and some haven't. Its the entire package that they are looking at, I am sure you have heard this before, so sorry for the ramble.

WIth that said it doesn't hurt to do either programs and quite frankly if you messed up in undergrad you have very few other options. I do not want to belittle any of the other Health Care positions, but at the end of it all if you don't get in to med school after taking the SMP or MS there are many other options in health care DO schools, Caribbean MD schools, PA schools, PT, OT, Nursing.

So there are pro's for both programs. Either way you are lucky that you even have choices. It's like a WIN-WIN for you. JUST CHOOSE and then SUCCEED!!! however I think your main aim will be to SMASH that MCAT in August. So its in you best interest to choose, relax and then kill that MCAT. get into the 30's and then breath easy while you re-take classes in an SMP or Chill with me in class at USC and watch some USC Football games.

 

[gothamcity]

Okay so I think I can be of some help to you. I am going to cut to the chase right at the beginning of this post so you don't have to read my explanations in the following paragraphs... if you don't want to. So here goes.... IT REALLY DOESNT MATTER WHAT PROGRAM YOU CHOOSE!!!! Whether its the MS from USC or the Georgetown SMP. CHOOSE, buckle down and just do well. Your main AIM should be MCAT. Your MCAT score could overshadow your low GPA. It won't make up for it, and they probably will ask you about it in interviews etc, and it might mentally mess them up when they are trying to make some cuts for the secondary applications for med school on lonely friday evenings sitting at a round table with 25 people. Im going off topic, but to re-iterate, go MAN-handle that MCAT!!!! I will break down each program below....

SMP - The focus of these programs is like a crash course in all that OCHEM, BIO, BIOCHEM crap. Considering you re-take those courses and do well. YES it will look good and YES they will see that you are definitely showed improvement and are ready to handle the academics in MED School, and so this is a good thing. You did however go to Berkeley and Med schools will consider this when looking at your GPA. It won't be an excuse, but it does weigh in. Are you ready to re-take those classes? Thats another question you have to consider.

MS from USC - considering you do well and get good grades here. Even though its not the pre-med OCHEM and BIO from the SMP, you are taking Master's level courses with USC students and you are getting valuable knowledge about medicine around the world, and you might even get to work on some research with a professor or even go to UGANDA next summer. Needles to say....this is a good thing. Shows you also want to go to med school. and to make sure I sound cliched....it shows that you want to HELP PEOPLE. LOL

I actually called one of the instructors in the MS program and tried to disguise myself. She wanted to make it clear that getting into the program, albeit that it is in the Keck School of Medicine it is not a foregone conclusion that you will get into USC medical school or any other medical school. NOTHING WILL GET YOU A FREE RIDE into med school. People have done the SMP and got into med schools and some have not. Some have done MS or MPH and have got in, and some haven't. Its the entire package that they are looking at, I am sure you have heard this before, so sorry for the ramble.

WIth that said it doesn't hurt to do either programs and quite frankly if you messed up in undergrad you have very few other options. I do not want to belittle any of the other Health Care positions, but at the end of it all if you don't get in to med school after taking the SMP or MS there are many other options in health care DO schools, Caribbean MD schools, PA schools, PT, OT, Nursing.

So there are pro's for both programs. Either way you are lucky that you even have choices. It's like a WIN-WIN for you. JUST CHOOSE and then SUCCEED!!! however I think your main aim will be to SMASH that MCAT in August. So its in you best interest to choose, relax and then kill that MCAT. get into the 30's and then breath easy while you re-take classes in an SMP or Chill with me in class at USC and watch some USC Football games.

hey guys, thanks for all the help!

i did end up making a decision and chose SMP in Physiology at Georgetown ;-)

reasons:

1. MCAT: i am doing my best to do just that, with the test in a week and a half, im happy to be getting only 13-14s in both Phy and Bio but having REAL TROUBLE getting anything besides 9-10 on verbal (feel free to PM me with any more wise/creative suggestions on verbal to implement 1.5 week b4 the test) ...so i predict 35-36

2. For me personally, I feel like the Global Medicine Interests should wait! I really believe in my reasons for becoming a doctor and in order to make the impact I want to make w/ social entrepreneurs, etc. , my chances are best if I first am a knowledgeable physician (well explained in my personal statement). Plus, I believe I can make better use of the global medicine curriculum by combining it with a med school curriculum --- thus, ill look into med schools with a joint global health/global medicine program

3. Med school classes: uGPA is low so no doubt I have to make up for it and am eager to work my ass off in a program where I can reap the most benefit. After really analyzing what happened over the years, I am TRULY confident that when giving it my all (150% and more), I can succeed at Georgetown by getting as many A's as possible in as many actual med school classes. This way, I can maximize my chances at securing a spot at one of these med-schools with those joint programs. (and yea, if I don't succeed there...well then clearly I wouldn't have fared well in the med schools I want to go to anyways)
----in no way am I saying that USC wouldn't have helped, I truly support and love the program and HIGHLY ENCOURAGE those with these interests in going there, buy my application specifically, would require more than just the 2 med school courses (vs 6-7 at Gtown). I also was against taking those science courses (530, etc) at USC because that would mean taking fewer classes unique to the GM program.

For what felt the like the longest time, my gut kept telling me USC USC USC.....especially being in CA and the attraction to the unique curriculum ...but like I said, I can try and find something similar hopefully when Im in med school and maybe even have better luck at applying it towards my involvement in rural India. Plus, moving across the country to DC without the distraction of half my friends at LA, I can really force myself to focus. It seems like the environment I need to be in for me to put things back on track academically.

On a bit of a different note, after all my research on this and all those I've talked to who've previously graduated from these programs, you have to be really sure of how bad you want it ---> confident that your willing to put the energy and make the sacrifices to get there (limit those college distractions). Bottom line, one has to be honest with themselves on wether they will succeed and make use of the SMP. After that, the rewards are worth it (based of quite a few inspiring conversations with students graduating both from USC and Georgetown)

Apologies for the ramble, its late.

 

[spiralina]

@london2012: You are awesome. That is all. I think a lot of us overthinkers needed to hear just what you said.

 

[DentalHopeful28]

For those of you taking out federal loans, are you waiting until after orientation to do so?

 

[Big Dog]

SMP - The focus of these programs is like a crash course in all that OCHEM, BIO, BIOCHEM crap. Considering you re-take[/]b those courses and do well....

Perhaps you are confusing SMP with post-bac grade enhancer?

True SMP's do not offer undergraduate course retakes. Instead, they put you right into advanced science and med school classes. That is why they are called Special Master's programs.

You did however go to Berkeley and Med schools will consider this when looking at your GPA.

I doubt this to be the case; indeed, they won't much care. (MCB has a mean gpa of 3.4 at Cal, so there are literally hundreds who did much better.)

 

[CPIstan]

Perhaps you are confusing SMP with post-bac grade enhancer?

True SMP's do not offer undergraduate course retakes. Instead, they put you right into advanced science and med school classes. That is why they are called Special Master's programs.



I doubt this to be the case; indeed, they won't much care. (MCB has a mean gpa of 3.4 at Cal, so there are literally hundreds who did much better.)

Freeze right there.

You're missing the inflection. He/she/it said "like."

1st year med school is basically an SMP. An SMP is basically application of organic chemistry, biology, and chemistry, in a more specialized sense (biochemistry, physiology, immunology, etc).

So, what the author of the post you replied to is saying is that as an academic enhancement program, SMPs can show medical school admissions committees that your low GPA in undergrad (in courses like organic chemistry, biology, physics) can be outweighed by your performance in continuations/furtherings of said courses.

This, coincidentally, is also why I posted what I did, above. I said that taking all the 1st year med school courses may not be looked upon favorably at USC's program. You had better have strong credentials in the first place to go here.

And, going to UC Berkeley does count for something. Any argument that you can make about it not mattering will go down in flames when you compare the student bodies of a place like UC Berkeley against California State Universities, UC Santa Cruz, what have you. Life might not be fair, but medical school admissions usually are.

 

[CPIstan]

IT REALLY DOESNT MATTER WHAT PROGRAM YOU CHOOSE!!!! Whether its the MS from USC or the Georgetown SMP. CHOOSE, buckle down and just do well. Your main AIM should be MCAT. Your MCAT score could overshadow your low GPA.

I disagree strongly. The MCAT doesn't mean jack if you're in med school classes, and graded against their curve. Your ONLY focus in an SMP IS THE SMP. NOT the MCAT.

Considering you re-take those courses and do well. YES it will look good and YES they will see that you are definitely showed improvement and are ready to handle the academics in MED School, and so this is a good thing. Are you ready to re-take those classes? Thats another question you have to consider.

This is what confused big honcho. I'm not sure what's going on, here, with you, but I understand what you're saying.

Even though its not the pre-med OCHEM and BIO from the SMP, you are taking Master's level courses with USC students

See my other post in this thread.

Chill with me in class at USC and watch some USC Football games.

I go to UCLA. Thanks, but no thanks.

 

[London2012]

For those of you taking out federal loans, are you waiting until after orientation to do so?

If you wait until after orientation, the money you requested might not come when you need it, especially if you need it to pay rent etc... I think your tuition will be covered, because USC will see that your loans are coming in, but if you need the left over cash to pay all those other living expenses, then applying earlier is better.

 

[LAMD2017]

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[romanjetfighter]

The estimated total cost of the program is $49,931. This is for a full time student and is only for one semester. The Tuition alone is $28,400 per semester and there is this mandatory fee of $600. So that's $29,000 per semester if your going to sleep in your car and not eat anything for 4 months. The additional $20,000 grand are there estimated costs of attendance including room and board, books and supplies etc.

I recently got accepted into this program (MS in Global Medicine) and when I logged into the USC financial aid, it actually bumped up the estimated cost of attendance to $52,367. After speaking to the financial aid. This can all be covered with Federal loans. You get a $20,500 federal direct Stafford loan almost immediately and then you can get a Federal Grad Plus loan up to the estimated amount that USC has stated for attendance. In most cases it does not take the average person $20,000 to live for 4 months. When I did my budgeting it was around $12,000 per semester. So my cost of attendance would be $41,000 per semester at USC.

Hope this helps.

41,000 a semester but how much is the 4 units in summer?

 

[parvazi]

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