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Can someone link the fb housing group? Can’t seem to find it
It’s called BU GMS/MAMS 2020. They still haven’t added anyone though, so don’t worry too much! I’m starting to get nervous about looking for housing and am wondering how this pandemic is going to affect the program, if at all.Can someone link the fb housing group? Can’t seem to find it
Applied: 2/19Hi,
To anyone that's applied or has experience with the application process: I applied and completed my application on March 13, 2020 and I wanted to know if anyone can give me an idea of how long it usually takes the program to notify you on their decision ?
I believe you do have to retake the classes. I’m pretty sure I saw the BU MAMS account say something along those lines in last year’s thread.Does anyone know If you do this program and get accepted to BU SOM do you still have to retake the 1st year of classes?
Curious to hear more on this as well - especially for those in the 1 yr program? Does BUSOM consider your MAMS grades (i.e. in December after Fall semester) if you are in the 1 year program?Hey y’all can any MAMS alum speak more to their experience and the linkage to BU SOM?
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Curious to hear more on this as well - especially for those in the 1 yr program? Does BUSOM consider your MAMS grades (i.e. in December after Fall semester) if you are in the 1 year program?
Hello! Does anyone know if there is going to be any changes in the fall because of COVID19?
Was your application that was submitted on 2/19 with all the LOR's? Or just the application?Applied: 2/19
Accepted: 2/24
Considering applying, do I have a chance of getting in with a 505, 3.1 cGPA, and 3.2 sGPA including a 4.0 for my last 23 hours of advanced science?
Very! I have similar stats and got an acceptance not too long ago. You’d be a great applicant! I’d try to submit as soon as you can though since they do rolling admissions
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Hi, I see a lot of people are asking questions about alum experiences with the program. I am a current MAMS student and hope this is helpful:
I love the program. I have learned how to be a better studier, test taker, and overall student. It is VERY academically rigorous, but also very rewarding if you put in the work and time. I think if you are looking for a way to improve yourself as a student and improve your application to prove to adcoms that you can excel in an academically challenging environment/make up for a less than desirable undergraduate GPA, then I would definitely say this is a great program for you. On the other hand, if you are not willing to put in the hours and effort, then I would not suggest the program for you. It is a big investment and not doing well in the program could harm you more than if you weren't to enroll at all.
Linkage: There is no official linkage between the medical school. However, the medical school is very familiar with the program and many students in the past have been successful getting acceptance into BUSOM (I think about ~27 MAMS alumni were accepted into the fall 2019 cohort). That being said, I do believe that doing well in the program does make a big statement to the BUSOM adcoms.
Feel free to ask me any specific questions you might have!
Thank you for answering our questions! Are u in the 1 or 2 year program?
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I am doing the 2 year track. However, both 1 year and 2 year students are all in the same classes at the same time. The differentiating factor is when you write your thesis (within that summer after the year of courses for the 1 years or within the year following the year of classes for the 2 year students). Students who apply the summer before the program begins are usually the majority of the students who do the 1 year track since ideally they'd be starting medical school the fall after classes end. Students who do the 2 year track usually spend their second year doing their research for their thesis alongside other activities that vary based on what your research commitment permits.
Thank you for providing more information and answering. How is the fall semester now at BU? Will there be one? Also how has the transition from in person classes to remote learning been?
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Hi, I see a lot of people are asking questions about alum experiences with the program. I am a current MAMS student and hope this is helpful:
I love the program. I have learned how to be a better studier, test taker, and overall student. It is VERY academically rigorous, but also very rewarding if you put in the work and time. I think if you are looking for a way to improve yourself as a student and improve your application to prove to adcoms that you can excel in an academically challenging environment/make up for a less than desirable undergraduate GPA, then I would definitely say this is a great program for you. On the other hand, if you are not willing to put in the hours and effort, then I would not suggest the program for you. It is a big investment and not doing well in the program could harm you more than if you weren't to enroll at all.
Linkage: There is no official linkage between the medical school. However, the medical school is very familiar with the program and many students in the past have been successful getting acceptance into BUSOM (I think about ~27 MAMS alumni were accepted into the fall 2019 cohort). That being said, I do believe that doing well in the program does make a big statement to the BUSOM adcoms.
Feel free to ask me any specific questions you might have!
The school is currently in the process of making decisions/plans for the fall and nothing concrete has been announced about MAMS that I know of at this time.
However, I can tell you about our transition. For the most part, I think the professors transitioned quite smoothly. All of our classes were switched to being held remotely around the middle of March. Everyone has been making themselves readily available to answer any questions or concerns students may have with regular Zoom meetings. Lectures are either through live Zoom lectures or of previous recordings. All of our tests are at home proctored through a software, and overall everyone has been quite accommodating. That being said, the courses are still rigorous and all classes are still taken for a letter grade. Since this was done in the middle of the semester, I'm not sure how things would be changed or adapted if the semester were to start out as being online. As someone who is not the best at focusing at home, it has taken a lot of self-discipline to stay focused and continue putting in a majority of my day to studying, but I guess we'll see how it all turns out with our last round of exams around the corner.
Are there any reading materials you'd recommend to go through before starting MAMS? I've heard of the expression that learning the content is like drinking from a fire hydrant, but I'd still like to prepare what I can.
-Thank you
Awesome! Sounds like you’ve got the passion and been accommodating. With the switch to remote learning has BU offered any type of change to the tuition? I ask because I know some schools are addressing this issue that students are paying the same tuition rates while they are currently at home. Also are there any tips on how to efficiently study or any techniques that you used that made it easier to learn the information?
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I spoke to someone in the office because I hadn't heard anything in almost a month since I was marked complete. I'm guessing they're having a lot of backlog with COVID and the person I spoke with said they're hoping to get more decisions out over the next two weeks. I really hope to hear back by then because trying to plan my fall around this uncertainty and COVID has been less than ideal.
I saw on the graduate studies page they're moving to let students have the option to do remote learning or come to campus in the fall. I don't think they've decided whether or not they're going to do it for every program yet, but it appears they're actively trying to sort out the problem.
Good luck to everyone still waiting to hear back!
I was able to find it under the BU graduate education covid 19 FAQs hereHey where do you see this information about the options for remote or in person learning?
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Applied 4/15, accepted 4/30
Also got into Case MSMP, anyone have any insight on which to pick?
Yay, that's great! Do you know when you were marked complete, and did you receive an email of acceptance?
Thanks! From what I see it was marked complete on the 22nd, and then I got my email this morning
MAMS isn’t included on that list as of right now. They’ve been sending us emails saying they intend to have us on campus but haven’t relayed any information about being able to choose a hybrid option. Just FYI!I was able to find it under the BU graduate education covid 19 FAQs here
should be the first or second question
Ahh okay! Congrats! If you don't mind, could you share your stats?
Ending my undergrad soon with hopefully a 3.37 cGPA. I haven't really calculated my sGPA but it's around 3.0-3.2 with an upward trend. I have an abysmal 504 mcat that I tanked this past summer so I have to get it right this next run. My LORs were from my 2 PIs and the doctor I volunteer for.
ECs :
4 yrs Collegiate Rowing
~2 years working in wet lab for cancer bio
~2 years environmental research
- Hospital/Clinic volunteering during my breaks for the past 5-6 years
Applied 4/15, accepted 4/30
Also got into Case MSMP, anyone have any insight on which to pick?
That's great! I am still waiting for results. Right now, my cgpa is at 3.28 and I am not sure about my sgpa but not the greatest. I have not taken the mcat yet since it got canceled and all. I sent in 4 LORs, 1 research, 1 professor, 1 advisor, and 1 work.
My ec's:
I have volunteered at hospitals for five years which I count as clinical because it included a lot of contact with patients
volunteered with a child abuse center via my sorority
did a mission trip to help children in Morocco
did mission trip to help a Syrian refugee
I have done 3 years worth of research in two different mice labs
Held three jobs, one of them being a TA ( at an undergrad level so a LA)
Did study abroad I don't know if that counts.
Was in theatre production for a semester
In some clubs including horse riding club.
I used to be Vice- president of a pre-med club
What I am worried about is my low gpa as well as the fact that I didn't take the MCAT, can you or someone chance me??
Congrats!!!!! When did you apply/were completed and when were you accepted?I just got accepted to BU MAMS program. I have several questions for the current BU MAMS student or alum:
Thank you so much in advance!!
- Does the program provide letters of recommendation after completing the program? (committee letter or individual letters?)
- Is it easy to get to know the professors? I know that this program has about 170-180 students(please correct me if I am wrong).
- Was this program helpful when you retook your MCAT? Is there any formal MCAT course weaved into the program?
- How do you study for each course while in the program? What worked for you and what did not?
- What's the requirement to get an interview with BUSOM after the program, such as GPA threshold or MCAT threshold, or a combination of both?
- I know that CWRU MSMP program will guarantee an interview with CWRU medical school if an applicant's undergraduate GPA>3.4, graduate GPA>3.5, and MCAT score >90 percentile.
- Does BU MAMS have similar agreement?
Thank you! I applied on 04/27. I just got accepted today. hope that helps!Congrats!!!!! When did you apply/were completed and when were you accepted?
Hi, I see a lot of people are asking questions about alum experiences with the program. I am a current MAMS student and hope this is helpful:
I love the program. I have learned how to be a better studier, test taker, and overall student. It is VERY academically rigorous, but also very rewarding if you put in the work and time. I think if you are looking for a way to improve yourself as a student and improve your application to prove to adcoms that you can excel in an academically challenging environment/make up for a less than desirable undergraduate GPA, then I would definitely say this is a great program for you. On the other hand, if you are not willing to put in the hours and effort, then I would not suggest the program for you. It is a big investment and not doing well in the program could harm you more than if you weren't to enroll at all.
Linkage: There is no official linkage between the medical school. However, the medical school is very familiar with the program and many students in the past have been successful getting acceptance into BUSOM (I think about ~27 MAMS alumni were accepted into the fall 2019 cohort). That being said, I do believe that doing well in the program does make a big statement to the BUSOM adcoms.
Feel free to ask me any specific questions you might have!
Definitely can't answer all of these questions as I'm a new student in the fall, but I discussed some of your questions with Dr. Offner (program director) last year when I visited campus.I just got accepted to BU MAMS program. I have several questions for the current BU MAMS student or alum:
Thank you so much in advance!!
- Does the program provide letters of recommendation after completing the program? (committee letter or individual letters?)
- Is it easy to get to know the professors? I know that this program has about 170-180 students(please correct me if I am wrong).
- Was this program helpful when you retook your MCAT? Is there any formal MCAT course weaved into the program?
- How do you study for each course while in the program? What worked for you and what did not?
- What's the requirement to get an interview with BUSOM after the program, such as GPA threshold or MCAT threshold, or a combination of both?
- I know that CWRU MSMP program will guarantee an interview with CWRU medical school if an applicant's undergraduate GPA>3.4, graduate GPA>3.5, and MCAT score >90 percentile.
- Does BU MAMS have similar agreement?
We start classes on September 2nd (Wednesday) and orientation is August 31st (Monday)! Most people say you don't need a car, as transit is pretty reliable and most things are walkable!Hey, does anyone know when the general start date would be for the program? As well as if anyone in the Boston area knows if it would be suggested to bring our car or is traveling efficient in the area?