Can someone explain to me what SMP's there are?

[VicsTown]

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Okay so although I know a SMP is a special masters program I am not really sure WHAT that is....
What schools can I go to for that? I am currently at Rutgers in NJ, does anyone know if RU has a SMP?

 

[Hemorrage]

As far as i know, RU doesn't have one, however, RWJ does. Its not too far from RU either.. new jersey tiny

 

[notbobtrustme]

An SMP is a way to shore up your GPA with rigorous coursework. It's for borderline candidates who need something to push them over the hump. A lot of medical schools will weigh an SMP almost as heavily as your undergrad GPA. Some SMPs can also lead to a guaranteed interview at the affiliated medical school provided some requirements are met (eg 3.6 in the SMP, 30 on the MCAT).

 

[VicsTown]

As far as i know, RU doesn't have one, however, RWJ does. Its not too far from RU either.. new jersey tiny

but what is it? does it say SMP?

 

[octupus]

http://forums.studentdoctor.net/showthread.php?t=346106

http://forums.studentdoctor.net/forumdisplay.php?f=71

refer to links above

 

[aSagacious]

Moving to the post-bacc forum.

 

[VicsTown]

Thanks!