Anyone applying to 1 year Master Programs at MCP, Finch, or BU

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hey,
I was just wondering how competitive it is to get into these 1 year Medical Science Master Programs. Also, if you average an A to an A- in you courses are you guaranteed acceptances into Medical School??

 

[none]

1. Not competitive compared to med school admissions.
2. And no, you are most assuredly not guaranteed an acceptance to a medical school within the United States with any particular statistic.

 

[Blazed]

I would have to agree with none. It is not nearly as challenging as itis to get into med school. A's, nor a 32 MCAT score can guarantee acceptance into med school. Doing evrything right on your application, grades, and recommendations, and then cross your fingers and pray.

 

[Becca]

i was also wondering about the one year masters program. does anyone know where i could find out what schools offer this?

 

[Fixed Gear]

Each program is different. BU makes no guarantees, but last year every single graduate got into an americal allopathic school. Georgetown takes the top 20(not exactly sure of number) into their MD program. Other graduates are on their own.

 

[Fixed Gear]

Each program is different. BU makes no guarantees, but last year every single graduate got into an americal allopathic school. Georgetown takes the top 20(not exactly sure of number) into their MD program. Other graduates are on their own.

 

[altaskier]

I know one guy who did it at Finch at ended up getting into Finch. I know another guy who did it at MCP and ended up getting into MCP. I don't know anything about the programs, but it seems to me like if you get in and do well, you got a shot at getting in at the respective school.

Good Luck

 

[Ziggy19]

My cousin went to Georgetown for undergrad and for their post-bacc/masters program. She did fairly well in the program and applied to a variety of US med schools. However, she didn't get into any US med schools and ended up going to a foreign med school. So, nothing is guaranteed.

 

[Joe Joe on da Radio]

don't forget that Tulane has one too, in pharmacology. it's the least expensive one i think...?

 

[Suz177]

I just started applying to Post-Bacc's as a plan B for next year(I'm currently waitlisted at 5 schools). AAMC's page has a list of schools w/ post-bacc programs, but it is kind of messy. I don't have the exact addy, but go to U. of Syracuse page and their pre-med section. They divide the programs into those for people w/o science background, application enhancement, Master's programs, etc.

Anyways, I have a q of my own. Does anyone know how long it takes to hear back from these programs and what their admission time frames look like?

 

[scooter31]

If I remember what my buddy who's in the BU program told me, you can apply anytime, and they will accept you to according to your app date. So if you apply now, you'll be accepted fall semester, perhaps? Not positive, since I'm still filling out the BU app (it's on CD-ROM, righteous!). Hope this helps...

 

[DarksideAllstar]

I think that UCSD has a one-year (non-degree) grad program. I looked into this one. Take some classes of your choice and chill on the beach.

 

[none]

The UCSD program is URM only as far as I know, as are many of the post-bacc programs.

 

[jasjaz]

Inside info... While I agree that there are no guarentees, I talked with someone who is in Finch's Post-Bac. From what I heard, they end up accepting those with a 3.0 and above.

 

[shorrin]

I just downloaded the app. 51K I cannot believe that people drop that much money! Please tell me if anyone thinks that this is a reasonable course of action to take for medschool. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Frown]" src="frown.gif" />

 

[rajneel1]

WHY would anyone want to do these programs! they are so expensive, don't guarentee anything, and don't transfer. and please don't think that just because you are taking classes with the medical students that they are going to treat you like a medical student!! no med student after finals parties for post-bacs! no patient contact either.
wouldn't it just be better to volunteer, get more clinical experience, travel abroad, do research, spend time with family, or work to fund the next application cycle?

 

[Daredevil]

•••quote:•••Originally posted by rajneel1:
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wouldn't it just be better to volunteer, get more clinical experience, travel abroad, do research, spend time with family, or work to fund the next application cycle?•••••That's because none of that would help to elevate someone's low undergrad GPA and demonstrate to the schools that the applicant can indeed handle tough science courses.

 

[rajneel1]

daredevil-
then why not take JC courses, after graduation courses (there is a term for them, i just can't remember it right now), or get another degree. wouldn't getting another degree show committment and other interests while hopefully bringing up your GPA? a postbac is like a degree that you buy.
do you know how expensive these programs are?
i have a friend who is in one and tries to convince himself that it was worth his money ($1400/month for just rent) and anguish.

 

[medical mind]

I also started looking into mesats/postbacc.

Georgetown ~23K. overall, they SAY 85% of the graduates eventually get into a med school. they take about 20% to georgetown.

Boston U says the same, not sure about cost-- but I can only imagine!

new york med also has a 1-2yr masters program, in a few science areas. cheaper than the others.

these programs sound great for people needing a gpa lift, but I too wonder about the cost !! yes, it's a masters degree, but it's really aimed for med school applicants.

 

[medicine2006]

MCP Hahnemann's is a bit more than 16K a year and a very decent program. Give em a call and check it out.

 

[girl99]

•••quote:•••Originally posted by jasjaz:
•I talked with someone who is in Finch's Post-Bac. From what I heard, they end up accepting those with a 3.0 and above.•••••Not true...I just read this article about a lawsuit filed against Finch by a few students who didn't get accepted after achieving 3.0 or higher! It's kinda sad that they would have to go to that extreme, but I guess this program is so expensive and draining it'd be painful not to get anything out of it after you're done.

If you're interested in reading it:
<a href="http://www.state.il.us/court/Opinions/AppellateCourt/1998/2ndDistrict/July/HTML/2970967.txt" target="_blank">http://www.state.il.us/court/Opinions/AppellateCourt/1998/2ndDistrict/July/HTML/2970967.txt</a>

 

[shorrin]

wow, at 51K/year finch looks like a very scary prospect esp. after reading that .

 

[jasjaz]

I read the case... Good to know. It goes to show that there are no guarentees. However I still believe that your chances of getting into Finch will still be greater after going through their post-bac... It's just not a done deal as you pointed out.

 

[Harry Truman]

It's not the U. of Syracuse. I absolutely hate when people screw up the name of my undergrad school. It's Syracuse University. You know?! Syracuse Orangemen = sucked in Hoops this year!!

Here's that website that was mentioned. It has lots of info on post-baccs.

<a href="http://www-hl.syr.edu/hpap/LISTPB.HTM" target="_blank">http://www-hl.syr.edu/hpap/LISTPB.HTM</a>