Choosing Between Masters Programs

[Affectionate_Level81]

I'm in a situation where I will be able to receive funding for any 1 or 2-year master's program of my choosing (that I get into lol), and was debating between options. I'm currently a sophomore with a low (3.0-3.3 range) GPA, but some very strong ECs. Before applying to med school, I want to do a medical-related master's to see if I would be able to handle it on the academic end, strengthen my application, and also because it is at no cost to me. The two programs that I was looking at are

1. The Master of Science in Medical Sciences Gateways Program at The Warren Alpert Medical School
2. Harvard Medical School Master of Medical Sciences in Immunology Program

From the students I've talked to in these programs, they aren't terribly difficult to get into, but of the two, which do you think would help me with competitive med school apps best?

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[Mr.Smile12]

Could you put the links to both programs here?

 

[Affectionate_Level81]

Could you put the links to both programs here?

Master of Medical Sciences in Immunology

The mission of the HMS Master of Medical Sciences in Immunology Program (MMSc IMM) is to provide a solid, instructional, and research-based foundation in both basic and clinical immunology. Courses will start with the fundamentals and rapidly progress to cutting-edge knowledge, all taught by...

hms.harvard.edu

Gateways | Medical School | Brown University

The Master of Science in Medical Sciences Program is part of the Gateways Program at The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University. This special masters program provides academically promising, motivated students new pathways to medical school and careers in other health sciences fields.

gateways.med.brown.edu

 

[stiney0202]

I would genuinely appreciate any input on this topic. Thank you!

 

[Mr.Smile12]

I would genuinely appreciate any input on this topic. Thank you!

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I was wondering which schools I should add, and my chance for MD/DO Demographics: Afro-Caribbean Male, Trad Applicant, ROTC(if that helps), residence New York Major/GPA: Dual Degree in Biochemistry & Biotechnology(engineering major), 3.2X MCAT: 515 T-30 school in Boston, Cross-registered at...

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Shorter term unless you want the additional education or cost. Is your goal to be a physician? (Would any of the money you say you have set aside for a longer master's be available to you for medical school?)

After determining your costs (time and cost of attendance), figure out the curriculum and support you get from each option. How have students fared when it comes to getting into medical school after completing the programs? What support for students exists? Are there articulation agreements to schools?