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a good topic to discuss.
Combined BA/MD programs and guaranteed acceptance programs....via post-bac....
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don't be a hater... b/md programs are awesome... check my previous posts
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Accelerated versions of BS/BA/MD programs were designed for very dedicated highschool students who were sure that a career in medicine is what they desired. This saves time for them (me included).
Non-accelerated versions were most likely designed to take the pressure of getting into medical school and taking the MCAT off of students by guarunteeing them a positon if they meet certain requirements. This way they have an opportunity to enjoy more of their college life without some of the stress and become well-rounded individuals. 😳
Non-accelerated versions were most likely designed to take the pressure of getting into medical school and taking the MCAT off of students by guarunteeing them a positon if they meet certain requirements. This way they have an opportunity to enjoy more of their college life without some of the stress and become well-rounded individuals. 😳
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Yea, if you do a BS/MD program, definitely take one that doesn't lock you in unless it is Northwestern or Brown.
I applied out after the 3rd year of a 8 year program because I wanted to do an MD/PhD at another institution. Its pretty tough because you only have a short track record and the undergrad institutions associated with many BS/MD programs tend to be a little bit weaker than schools that students of this caliber would have otherwise gone to.
I don't regret one second of my decision to attend one though. It dropped my stress to 1/10 of what it could have been (I was more stressed in HS when I was trying to get into Hardvard.
) and I had a really good time in College... and on full scholarship. Plus I got into 2 of my dream programs for MD/PhD (UVA and Northwestern)!
I'm not quite sure where the negative connotation of a BS/MD student comes from. Many of our graduates go to the associated medical school and people from our program have been the top of the class there for 2 out of the last 4 years so there is no doubt that we put out good graduates.
I'm graduating VCU's program this year btw. I'd say that its highly underrated and definitely a place you should look at. PM me if you have any questions about us.
I applied out after the 3rd year of a 8 year program because I wanted to do an MD/PhD at another institution. Its pretty tough because you only have a short track record and the undergrad institutions associated with many BS/MD programs tend to be a little bit weaker than schools that students of this caliber would have otherwise gone to.
I don't regret one second of my decision to attend one though. It dropped my stress to 1/10 of what it could have been (I was more stressed in HS when I was trying to get into Hardvard.
) and I had a really good time in College... and on full scholarship. Plus I got into 2 of my dream programs for MD/PhD (UVA and Northwestern)!I'm not quite sure where the negative connotation of a BS/MD student comes from. Many of our graduates go to the associated medical school and people from our program have been the top of the class there for 2 out of the last 4 years so there is no doubt that we put out good graduates.
I'm graduating VCU's program this year btw. I'd say that its highly underrated and definitely a place you should look at. PM me if you have any questions about us.
From the doctor's I have talked to that have said the same thing, it's not a matter of how long they were in med school, it's that they are getting 23,24 year old residents who are not always ready to be in that position.
