postbac premed

Hello! So this is my first post and I could really use the help. I just graduated in May with my BS in Public Health and am planning to go back to med school eventually, taking as much time as I need. I struggled a little in my first few years of undergrad and didn't do well in the few science...

Hello Everyone! First of all thank you to everyone who took the time reading this. I've just completed stage 1 of my journey to getting into a postbacc and - hopefully - MD program, which is landing a stable job that allows me time to volunteer at the local hospital. I'm looking to submit my...

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Straight to the point: How are you all funding your postbac when federal loans just aren't enough? Specifically, if you're taking out alternative loans to supplement the meager $12,500 offered federally, which lenders have you found that lend to postbac students? Thanks for all help in advance!

Hello guys for people who did the program what is the main difference between the two? I went to the Newark MBS page but cannot find a curriculum, on the other hand Piscataway seem to tailor their classes the same as RWJMS`s classes. I live in NY (one of the boroughs) so Newark is better...

Personal Info: I am currently a 4th year undergrad at UT Austin. I currently have a science GPA of 2.7, and a cumulative GPA of 3.34. I had received 2 Fs, 3 Cs, and 1 D for my basic sciences courses (Physics 1, BIO 1 and 2, CHEM 1 and 2) early on during my 2nd and 3rd year of undergrad and had...

I've currently just finished about 2 semesters of post bacc and have not done well. I have a cumulative GPA of 2.3, which is the same as my undergraduate GPA (biological sciences). I took some tough courses and retook one undergraduate level course (this is my 4th time taking it and I got a C)...

Hi everyone. Recently I applied to the Biotechnology Masters Program at Rush University and I recently did a phone interview. Does anyone know how soon the decisions come out or if anyone has already been accepted please let me know how long it took to get back to you? Thanks it would mean a...

Hi everyone! I'm a non-traditional applicant. 3.7 cGPA, specialized honours B.A. in Neuropsychology, M.Sc. in Neuropsychology from prestigious school, 2 years of clinical research in a mental health setting, laboratory manager experience, 2 summers of volunteering research, some poster...

Some postbac programs have their own websites and application systems. Other programs may be harder to find since they are small programs connected to a medical school, or they may be conditional acceptance programs that operate by invitation only. If you are preparing to apply to postbac...

Hey guys, I was accepted to this program today and wanted to start a thread for the 2017 cohort so we can talk about details, concerns, etc. Any feedback from anyone who has completed this program would be greatly appreciated. They increased the class size to 150 apparently, so that means more...

Hi everyone, I'm hoping for some words of encouragement as I unfortunately, became subject to immense difficulties within the past few weeks. To get started, I'm currently a college senior majoring in Psychology. My major GPA is a 3.5, and cumulative GPA at this university is a 3.32. This 3.32...

Hi guys, I just graduated in spring 2016 with a major in mechanical engineering. I have a 3.36 overall GPA and 3.7 science GPA. I am admitted to the Postbac Program at Columbia and planning to take the accelerated track so that I can finish all prereqs by spring 2018 and apply in order to...

Hi everyone! I'm currently a junior, and I'm trying to feel out my options for after graduation. My situation is a little unique because my university offers "advanced standing" which means that I'll be graduating after only 3 years of undergrad. Due to my financial situation, I will not be able...

I received my second rejection today via email from UVM post baccalaureate program. My first was from USC, earlier this fall. The mail stated the same reason as the USC one did, low science gpa. I only took a few science classes and that was over 10 years ago. I'm apprehensive to apply anywhere...

Hello! I recently got an interview for the P4 program at Thomas Jefferson University. Has anyone gone through this interview process or program before and have some words of wisdom to share? Thank you so much!

hi all, I think I have a peculiar question. I am from the Engineering background and my undergrad GPA is not that great although the cumulative comes to around 3.2. been working for about 2.5 years in total between my bachelor's & masters and afterwards added (probably a unique situation, for...

Hi, I'm a senior graduating Summer 2017 and my major is Sociology. My current gpa is a 3.1 because I took some science courses and a math course and didn't do well (2 C's and failed Trig) I always knew I wanted to be a doctor but I really wanted to major in sociology. I thought I could do my...

Hey guys, I'm looking at postbac programs and I'm just wondering the pros and cons of a certificate and a degree. All I know right now is getting a certificate is faster, more directed for medical students and getting a master's degree is longer, and gives more variety for career options. I...

Hey everyone! I just got accepted to the Elms College Post- Bacc program and wanted to start a thread for anyone who has questions, is joining the program in Spring 2017, or who can give advice on the program and Elms. Thanks!

Hello everyone! I am finishing up my undergrad in May 2017. I recently decided to pursue medicine and I need advice on a couple of things since the amount of information on the internet is overwhelming ... 1. What post-bacc programs should I apply to that have linkage programs? Preferably on...

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Hi guys, I need some insight on looking for post-bacc programs. Here's a bit of my background. I am currently a student at the University of Michigan- Ann Arbor. At the end of my sophomore year, my dad was diagnosed with Stage 4 Lymphoma and passed away at the end of my senior year. When he...

Hello fellow readers! I'm here to seek wise counsel about a possible change of career fields into medicine. I'm a 24 y/o Speech therapist assistant with approximately 1 year of experience. I've worked in outpatient and private practice settings with mostly the pediatric population. I hated my...

I am currently an RN with Indian Health Services. I am currently debating on a Post bacc program for Pre Med. I graduated from Arizona State University with a 3.5 GPA and will have had 2 years of nursing experience when applying. Questions for anyone who has been through the program or has the...

I posted this in the PreMed D.O. Forum but realized this may be a better location for this. Hello. So my situation is as follows: I was, am, in a Post Bac program. It is a 2 years masters program. I applied to DO schools last year, while I was in my second year of the program, but I sent my...

Hello. So my situation is as follows: I was, am, in a Post Bac program. It is a 2 years masters program. I applied to DO schools last year, while I was in my second year of the program, but I sent my applications late due to my loan money coming in much later than they said it would and not...

My undergrad GPA is pretty bad (2.6) but I'm not letting it kill my hopes of getting into medical school. I recently learned about postbacs, and just need some help understanding. I don't think I would be able to get accepted into a formal program which is fine, but regardless of if I do a...

Can someone please help? I just finished my undergrad with a social science degree. I realized late in my undergraduate career that I wanted to pursue medicine. To jumpstart that path, I decide to take chem 1&2, physics 1, and bio 1. Unbeknownst, I realized too late that most programs either...

In the next segment of our Postbac Admissions Series, we’ll offer specific tips about how to illustrate who you really are — the true you — in your postbac application essays. One of the most common mistakes that students make in writing personal statements is that they write about other people...

Hi! I'm a nontraditional student, beginning my journey into a formal premedical post-bacc program. I have fortunately been accepted to both UPenn's Pre-Health Core Studies program and Columbia's Postbaccalaureate Premedical Program. From my research, the programs seem to be quite comparable in...

Hi everyone, I'm in the process of deciding which post-baccalaureate program to accept at. I have an offer at UMich MEDPREP which has a relationship to its medical school, but not very established. Tuition is about ($30K) - begins 5/3. I was also offered a spot at UPenn (linkages, e etc.) I...

Hello, Does anyone know anything about this program or this school (Fairleigh Dickinson University)? I don't see any forums on it except for pharmacy. The link for the program is below. Thank you...

So I am about to graduate this semester with a BS in biology with a possible 3.4 cGPA and 3.2 sGPA. I will be studying for the MCAT this summer and taking it in fall 2016. Should I go back as non-degree seeking post-bac and take some science upper level classes or enroll in a master's program...

Hey! I'm applying to CSULA's Post-baccalaureate Certificate Program for Pre-Health Professionals for Fall 2016! I'm hoping to connect with others who are either applying, or have applied/currently attend CSULA's program. A bit about my stats: Graduated with B.A. in Anthropology from top...

Greetings SDN community, and thanks for taking the time to read my post. I am currently beginning the path to medical school, and I am looking into postbac programs. I have applied to several, but I am not sure I'm heading down the best path. My undergrad cGPA: 2.76 and sGPA: 2.36 leave much to...

Hi! I am from the Philippines and earned my bachelor's degree from one of our top local universities. I am interested in applying for premed postbac for fall 2017 and would like to start working on the required experiences asap. I was just wondering do any of you know what is the recommended...