1) The Pros and Cons of their program (structure of the program, learning environment, cost, location, faculty, classes, difficulty, competitiveness, other students, buildings/classrooms/facilities, etc....
Pros:
-The program is at your own pace. 12 months, 18 months or even 2 years.
- No thesis is require, but there is a comprehensive exit exam that you must pass.
- The course work mimics the first year of Medical/Dental school.
- The content of the course work will help you with the DAT/MCAT material.
- Some professors in our program work at Nova School of Medicine and Barry University Podiatry School and are good connections for those programs of you are interested.
- The Director of the Program (Dr. Chandra) is very supportive of the students and listens to out suggestions and needs
- Labs are set up to give you ample time to learn the material well.
- Free tutoring is available if you need it.
- We are right outside of Miami (close enough to have a blast but far enough to focus)
Cons:
- This program is almost $1,000 per credit, which is expensive.
- There are no cadavers for any lab courses.
- We don't have a large staff so if you want a letter of recommendation you have to really be an outstanding students who interacts with the professor. They are overwhelmed with recommendation requests.
2) The kinds of classes you've taken and a description.
We take upper level science courses.
Core Classes: Neuroanatomy, Human Gross Anatomy, Human Physiology, Histology, Biochemistry I and II.
Classes with labs: Neuroanatomy, Human Gross Anatomy, Human Physiology, and Histology.
Elective classes: Immunology, Pharmacology, Medical Microbiology, Pathophysiology, Cancer Biology, Oral Pathology and Genetics.
3.) Something they would like to tell incoming students about your program
-Plan not to work when you do this program. It is imperative that you maximize your potential and use this program to become a more competitive application for professional school.
- Use the summer after your first two semesters (assuming you start in the fall) to study for your entrance exam (three solid months)
- Study every single day for every class!!!!
4) Tips for students applying to your program.
- Make sure application displays ambition and your desire to improve.
-Call and speak with the program director or assistance. They will help you to gage the type of student that they are looking form
5) Did it help you get into medical school/dental school/etc.?
- Yes. I got 3 interviews and an acceptance after my 1st interview (I then declined the other 2 interviews because I was accepted exactly where I wanted to be)
8) A rating from 1-5 (1 being the worst (no recommendation) to 5 (full recommendation)
I would give this program a 4. If it cost less, had research opportunities and cadavers then I would have rated it a 5.
Pros:
-The program is at your own pace. 12 months, 18 months or even 2 years.
- No thesis is require, but there is a comprehensive exit exam that you must pass.
- The course work mimics the first year of Medical/Dental school.
- The content of the course work will help you with the DAT/MCAT material.
- Some professors in our program work at Nova School of Medicine and Barry University Podiatry School and are good connections for those programs of you are interested.
- The Director of the Program (Dr. Chandra) is very supportive of the students and listens to out suggestions and needs
- Labs are set up to give you ample time to learn the material well.
- Free tutoring is available if you need it.
- We are right outside of Miami (close enough to have a blast but far enough to focus)
Cons:
- This program is almost $1,000 per credit, which is expensive.
- There are no cadavers for any lab courses.
- We don't have a large staff so if you want a letter of recommendation you have to really be an outstanding students who interacts with the professor. They are overwhelmed with recommendation requests.
2) The kinds of classes you've taken and a description.
We take upper level science courses.
Core Classes: Neuroanatomy, Human Gross Anatomy, Human Physiology, Histology, Biochemistry I and II.
Classes with labs: Neuroanatomy, Human Gross Anatomy, Human Physiology, and Histology.
Elective classes: Immunology, Pharmacology, Medical Microbiology, Pathophysiology, Cancer Biology, Oral Pathology and Genetics.
3.) Something they would like to tell incoming students about your program
-Plan not to work when you do this program. It is imperative that you maximize your potential and use this program to become a more competitive application for professional school.
- Use the summer after your first two semesters (assuming you start in the fall) to study for your entrance exam (three solid months)
- Study every single day for every class!!!!
4) Tips for students applying to your program.
- Make sure application displays ambition and your desire to improve.
-Call and speak with the program director or assistance. They will help you to gage the type of student that they are looking form
5) Did it help you get into medical school/dental school/etc.?
- Yes. I got 3 interviews and an acceptance after my 1st interview (I then declined the other 2 interviews because I was accepted exactly where I wanted to be)
8) A rating from 1-5 (1 being the worst (no recommendation) to 5 (full recommendation)
I would give this program a 4. If it cost less, had research opportunities and cadavers then I would have rated it a 5.
