smp programs

Hi everyone! I need some timely advice for what I should do this next year. I applied kind of on a whim to the Marian University Master of Biomedical Science program last month, not really expecting to get accepted this late in the cycle, but I just found out I was accepted and they need a...

Hi everyone! I've been accepted into these 3 SMP/academic enhancer programs and I really need some help deciding which program to attend, if anyone (especially individuals attending/have attended) would be able to offer some insight into your experiences and knowledge (at your earliest...

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...

Hello, I graduated last year with a cgpa:3.01. My science gpa is around 2.77 and I'm predental. My DAT score is 19. My application as a whole is pretty good as I have work experience and volounteer work. My question is what are my chances in getting accepted to a one year special masters...

Hello all, I am a senior graduating this semester and I'm planning to take a gap year (or two) to make myself more competitive. My plan is to apply to both MD and DO. I haven't taken the MCAT but I am registered to take in in June. I've gotten okay scores in my first two practice exams. Below...

I graduated from College in May 2016, and sent in my applications to MD/DO schools this summer and did not get interviews anywhere. (I sent primaries in mid-August because I could not financially afford to send them in any sooner). I have been spending this past year shadowing physicians and...

Hey everyone! Pre dental student here. I know there are a lot of post on here about SMPs but I am wondering which program would benefit a student in my situation the most. I graduated from undergrad in May 2015 with a very low GPA (2.5 for both total and science). I took a year off from school...

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I'm interested in doing a 1 yr masters program and just wanted your feedback on which in your opinion is better. I'm currently looking at Tourocom and Rocky vista. I'm mostly interested in these two because they don't require you to retake the mcat. (However, feel free to suggest any other...

Hello!:) I have been reviewing different SMP programs in various threads for a few months now but I am still finding it difficult to make a decision on which school to attend with the best chances. I have been accepted to Rosalind Franklin University in Biomedical Sciences Program, Case Western...

NYC Resident Age: 22 Major: Cell/Molecular Biology Cumulative GPA: 2.7 Science GPA: 2.1 Have not taken MCAT yet. EC's Clinical Volunteer: 500+ hours Physician Shadowing: 60+ hours (DO and MD shadowing) Classes left to take: Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Anatomy & Physiology...

Hi all, I currently have a sub 3.0 gpa (2.8s 3.0c) with retakes. Obviously, with DO grade replacement gone, I think my only option is to do an SMP or Masters program. However, I haven't been able to find quality programs that accept lower than a 3.0. Does anyone have any suggestions? Thanks in...

I got accepted into UT Dallas's CBioMed SMP program. I also have an interview with UPenn's post bacc program next week. Any thoughts on which program might be better for me? I'm currently a Texas resident finishing up my last year of undergrad and applying to medical school during the upcoming...

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...

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I am currently in the 2nd sem. of jr. year of undergrad as a dual degree in Bio and Spanish (minor in Anthropology), so when I finish, I will have ~160cr. I really struggled adjusting my first 2 years and really just couldn't get into a good rhythm. I currently have a fairly low cGPA (3.25) and...

Hello SDN, I am currently in the application process to matriculate this Fall of 2017. It isn't looking good, however, as I have only had 1 DO interview and no MD interviews. I am still waiting for a number of schools to respond, but I am thinking about plan B now. I have a 3.47 GPA (3.6...

I wanna ask if anybody knows about any medium to low tier SOMs that are known to have high acceptance rates for their early decision applications. I recently toured the Mercer University School of Medicine and was super shocked to see that it's acceptance rate for the early decision pool of...

Up until the 1st quarter of my junior year I was studying chemical engineering. I realized as soon as began taking my first engineering course that I did not want to continue with ChemE. I always considered the possibility of going to med school, but it wasn't until I shadowed a doctor during...

Disclaimer: I know a ton of these exist and I truly apologize. I've read so many but I'm still stuck. I am a recent graduate and I completed my undergrad Biology degree with a cumGPA of 2.75 and a sGPA of 2.7. Clearly my GPA is awful and I attribute it to laziness along with culture shock. I...

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Hello, I am senior at a top LAC school graduating this coming summer as a non-science major. I have completed most of my prereqs, but not all (mainly physics II, but I have also yet to take many upper level sciences courses). I talked to my pre-med advisor, and she suggested PA school, mainly...

Hi all, I was wondering if anyone had a list of Special Masters Programs with a specific emphasis in Anatomy that either had a linkage with it's medical school [MD or DO] OR allowed you to take classes with the first year medical students. So far, the only program I have found that checks all...

Im am currently am a junior in college and I have had MANY bad grades in my science classes. I recently transferred to a different school and thought I would be better since I have learned from my mistakes of studying in the past. However, I just looked at my microbiology grade and got another...

This is gonna be a long post so brace yourselves. I would just like some general advice from anyone really - undergrads who may relate to my situation, current post-bacc students, or those who were accepted into medical school through a non-traditional path. So I'm currently in my senior year of...

I am a sophomore in college and plan on attending DO school. I had some family issues come up and have failed several courses. Now I am doing much better and should be making all As in my future classes. I plan on retaking all seven (yes, I know, that's a lot) of the courses that I failed. I...

Disclaimer: I am a medical student who went through an SMP, I wrote this to give to other students who were considering SMPs (specifically the University of Toledo's MSBS program). Many students had very similar questions. I thought I would post it here in the hopes that it would be helpful to...

"just from a GPA perspective, an undergraduate level post bacc will both give you a separate line item for post-bacc GPA as well as increase your overall undergrad GPA for both AMCAS and AACOMS" I found this and was wondering if there was any truth to it? I have entered all of my classes into...

I have a 3.3 cGPA and 3.4 sGPA, 504 MCAT, 1.5 yrs research experience with a publication, 50 hrs shadowing, 250 hrs clinical internship, 300 hrs volunteering experience, leadership role during undergrad (IFC-VP), good LoR. I'm only applying to DO schools, and I will be finishing my app soon...

Hello, I am an undergrad with an overall gap of 2.68 and science gpa of 2.0. I have 37 credits worth of science pre req left (orgo, biochem, cell bio, micro, molecular bio, etc) to complete the bachelors in biology. In the beginning of college I struggled and did not seek help, and that is...

Hey everyone, I am new here (just got an account) and I would really appreciate some advice on how to proceed because I have such low grades right now: the breakdown is as follows 1st sem: 3.0 2nd sem: 2.9 3rd sem: 2.4 (I know :/ I was diagnosed with anxiety at this point and probably...

I'm wondering if I should apply to medical school for the 2017 year now, or plan on a SMP program first? Summary Stats: 3.4 GPA, 516 MCAT, Hispanic, White Detailed Stats: a. 3.4 GPA with 3.4 sGPA. No good excuse for this--- I've had semesters of hard science classes with A's, and semesters...

First and foremost, I do not mean to offend anyone. I've started to look into Masters programs to do after graduation in order to increase my chances of getting into dental school. I watched a video on the school's website and it seemed like a shady ad for the program. I also read very...

Hello All, So I currently finished up year 1 of my gap year and have been working as a medical scribe. I got out of senior year in a really bad personal situation, so thankfully this year has given me the chance to piece my life back together. Long story short,I initially decided to retake...

I am currently on the waitlist for NYIT-Arkansas Campus and have been accepted to Tufts MBS Program. It is a completely NEW DO school. It would be the first class ever. So there are no stats on anything. Tufts is a well known SMP program. NYIT- Arkansas: Pro: US DO school Cons: In Arkansas...

I am currently on the waitlist for NYIT-Arkansas Campus and have been accepted to Tufts MBS Program. It is a completely NEW DO school. It would be the first class ever. So there are no stats on anything. Tufts is a well known SMP program. NYIT- Arkansas: Pro: US DO school Cons: In Arkansas...

Hey! So I was put on the alternate list for the MBS program at Midwestern University (Downers Grove IL) campus. Has anyone else been put on the list? If so, anyone hear anything from them recently or know any information about movement on their alternate list. I updated them with some things...