Automatic acceptance into medical school

[fahimaz7]

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Wow. The ban stick is coming out with a vengeance.

 

[James Sacket]

I don't understand the rationale of BA-BS/MD programs that guarantee admissions to high school students with ridiculously low undergrad GPA and MCAT, or no MCAT at all. Performing well in high school and on the SAT don't predict success in med school, IMO.

On the other hand, I do see the rationale of URM/disadvantage programs, consider that disadvantaged kids can't afford prep course, private tutoring and other enrichment programs, etc. all that accounts for their modest performance in high school/undergrad.
These programs give disadvantaged folk an opportunity and help reduce the economic disparities in the U.S., otherwise how can they EVER achieve their dream or change their status in society?
Also, those with disadvantaged background are more likely to give back to their communities.

So, what happens when it comes to taking the boards? Are these individuals granted leniency in obtaining residency spots?

I've seen students with MCAT in the low 20s become the stars of their medical class.
Disadvantaged background was a factor that held them back, but when given a chance, these students can perform just as well.

 

[patel2]

UNM BA/MD program requires you to have a 22/3.0 at the end of the BA.

One kid scored a 21. They let him stay in anyway. A 21.

21.

<facepalm>


EDIT: USMLE=the great equalizer?

It's funny, because at some schools (vaguely remember it being FIU but I could be mistaken), the special treatment doesn't stop with admissions. Someone made a thread recently about how "the disadvantaged students" are given access to previous years tests that no one else is given, because they were struggling on tests in previous years.

But I think you are right about the USMLE being the equalizer.

 

[Kaustikos]

It's funny, because at some schools (vaguely remember it being FIU but I could be mistaken), the special treatment doesn't stop with admissions. Someone made a thread recently about how "the disadvantaged students" are given access to previous years tests that no one else is given, because they were struggling on tests in previous years.

But I think you are right about the USMLE being the equalizer.

🙄 At what point do people realize that it's not just about wanting it, but being able to do it. 👎

 

[oib]

UTMB has MSEMP

Does anyone know more about this?

 

[MarineDocFl]

Blast me if you will, but as a minority (Black male), if I was offered a spot to Medical School based purely on my "good looks," I would not take it.

I would consider it offensive.

 

[aSagacious]

Moving to the post-bacc forum.

 

[DrMidlife]

Moving to the post-bacc forum.

What, postbac is the dump for this garbage? There's no content in this thread.