Average GPA for MSTP vs. Med

[daisyjo]

Hi! I'm applying to MSTP programs this year, but just a little worried about my not-so-high GPA... my GPA isn't as high as many of the average GPAs for an admitted class for first year med students, but I was wondering if the average GPA for pure med students are, in general, higher than the average GPA for entering MSTP students?

Thanks for your help!

-daisyjo

 

[Rumit]

In general, the average GPAs and MCATs for MD/PhD's are higher. However, I think that excellent letters of rec and a strong research background can make up for some of that in the case of MD/PhD. These factors are far more important to MD/PhD adcoms than they are to MD adcoms.

Good luck,

Adam

 

[MacGyver]

i'd say there is no real difference in GPA between the two groups.

As far as MCAT, thats a different story. The avg MSTP MCAT is around a 36, while the med school avg is around 30-31.

 

[none]

The MCAT difference is higher, but both are really more of self-selection. I think you can be successful with much lower scores than average in either.

 

[daisyjo]

Thanks for all the help, it's hard not to get caught up in all the statistics! It's also really difficult to get a hold of information on M.D./Ph.d. programs, so this website is a great resource. Thanks again.
-daisyjo