Drexel MBS 2019-2020

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General_Malaise said:
Current yr 2 MBS here, I've had an overall great experience here at Drexel and feel as though it gave me all the tools I needed to reapply to med school and succeed. Feel free to ask any questions you'd like!
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Hey there! Had you applied to the DPMS program first? Do you mind sharing your stats?
 
No, MBS program only. I applied with a 2.9 GPA, 60th percentile mcat and substantial work experience in the medical field.
 
General_Malaise said:
Current yr 2 MBS here, I've had an overall great experience here at Drexel and feel as though it gave me all the tools I needed to reapply to med school and succeed. Feel free to ask any questions you'd like!
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What are the Pros and Cons of this program? Did you do research? What classes did you take first year? Did you look into any other programs besides this one?
 
Pros:
- Small class size allows you to get to know your classmates and professors really well (LOR's, study resources are plentiful, etc..)
-Advisor is great and makes herself available to you so you never feel like you have to gamble on making big decisions by yourself.
- integrated MCAT prep in first year, material is focused on within the classes themselves and reviewed in a Princeton style MCAT course.
-Very collaborative environment
- each student is given a mentor from yr2
-guaranteed interview at PCOM, Drexel, VCOM if you hit the standards (plus a committee letter is given to those who hit a certain standard)
-Research work over the summer between year 1 and 2 is highly encouraged
-Creative ways to get involved in the school itself.
- Resources for interview prep are provided

Cons:
- Coursework can be difficult, therefore I wouldn't come into this program if you do not fully intend on giving it 100% of your attention.
- Classes are held in the same building for both years so if you're into a change of scenery, I wouldn't get your hopes up.
-Many of the 2nd year med school courses that we take are video recorded lectures. We have live conferences guided by the med professors that go over the block material 2-3 times before exam. For me its great, but for those who love in-person lectures it may be a turn off.

Curriculum

First year courses are: (MBS)
S1 Biochem & Cell bio, Psych, Community dimension of med (grad level), Gen Chem I, Physics I (Ug level) + a biochem lab that you can be exempt from and Princeton Review class (Pass/fail)
S2 Anatomy, Physiology, (Grad level) Orgo, Physics II, +Princeton MCAT course

end of Year 1 Summer- MCAT prep on your own + research project + Applications

Year 2 (IMS)
S1 Med Bchem, Med Microanatomy, Med Physiology, Med Immuno, and Med ethics course (Equivalent to 1st year med school at Drexel)
S2 Med Immuno, Med Microanatomy, Med physiology, Neuranatomy, and Nutrition

Those who fall behind or perhaps believe they would prefer what other programs are offering can be switched over to an alternate program so no one gets left behind.
All in all, it's a challenging curriculum that's created to let you show that you are prepared for med school and I truly believe it does just that. If you're willing to put in the work, this program will get you to where you want to go.
 
General_Malaise said:
Pros:
- Small class size allows you to get to know your classmates and professors really well (LOR's, study resources are plentiful, etc..)
-Advisor is great and makes herself available to you so you never feel like you have to gamble on making big decisions by yourself.
- integrated MCAT prep in first year, material is focused on within the classes themselves and reviewed in a Princeton style MCAT course.
-Very collaborative environment
- each student is given a mentor from yr2
-guaranteed interview at PCOM, Drexel, VCOM if you hit the standards (plus a committee letter is given to those who hit a certain standard)
-Research work over the summer between year 1 and 2 is highly encouraged
-Creative ways to get involved in the school itself.
- Resources for interview prep are provided

Cons:
- Coursework can be difficult, therefore I wouldn't come into this program if you do not fully intend on giving it 100% of your attention.
- Classes are held in the same building for both years so if you're into a change of scenery, I wouldn't get your hopes up.
-Many of the 2nd year med school courses that we take are video recorded lectures. We have live conferences guided by the med professors that go over the block material 2-3 times before exam. For me its great, but for those who love in-person lectures it may be a turn off.

Curriculum

First year courses are: (MBS)
S1 Biochem & Cell bio, Psych, Community dimension of med (grad level), Gen Chem I, Physics I (Ug level) + a biochem lab that you can be exempt from and Princeton Review class (Pass/fail)
S2 Anatomy, Physiology, (Grad level) Orgo, Physics II, +Princeton MCAT course

end of Year 1 Summer- MCAT prep on your own + research project + Applications

Year 2 (IMS)
S1 Med Bchem, Med Microanatomy, Med Physiology, Med Immuno, and Med ethics course (Equivalent to 1st year med school at Drexel)
S2 Med Immuno, Med Microanatomy, Med physiology, Neuranatomy, and Nutrition

Those who fall behind or perhaps believe they would prefer what other programs are offering can be switched over to an alternate program so no one gets left behind.
All in all, it's a challenging curriculum that's created to let you show that you are prepared for med school and I truly believe it does just that. If you're willing to put in the work, this program will get you to where you want to go.
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Thank you so much for taking the time to write up some feedback. There's not a lot of information out there for MBS. I had a few more questions:

Are the undergrad level classes taught by undergrad Drexel professors with other undergrads in them as well? Class Size?

How was balancing classes and taking the MCAT course? Did you find it more helpful?

Did publish your research or present a poster anywhere? Also, is the program open to do Clinical or just basic science research? Does that involve other institutions besides Drexel?

Are most of the medical school like classes in person? Its just a few of the 2nd year ones offered?

What was your creative way to get more involved?

Did you interview at Drexel Med?
 
Undergrad Classes are taught by Drexel Faculty that teach both ug and grad, but all of your classes will only have graduate students from within the entire PMPH graduate school. That being said, the classes themselves are tailored towards students who have take these classes in the past (physics, gen chem, orgo) with a class size of 30-40 students the first year(only MBS students). Some of the first year Grad courses(med and society, physiology, anatomy) have around 100-150 students in the class if I had to estimate, all of whom are grads from PMPH.

Coursework the first year is aimed at helping you master MCAT material so it blends very well with the material covered weekly in the MCAT prep course. Prep course helps more so at managing the exam strategies.

I completed research but did not publish nor present a poster. These are possibilities that you are given the chance and are encouraged to do. You're given some opportunities to join research but it's more so the responsibility of the student to reach and out and find it themselves. Philly has so many academic institutions within such a close distance, that I'd find it hard to believe you couldn't find something that interests you here. Also, there are multiple conferences to which you can attend and present a poster.

Most med courses are not in person, but we hold occasional case based conferences that touch on the material and how to apply it clinically. this will be in your 2nd year.

There are a few clubs to join or create yourself, some of my classmates created a group that 3D prints prosthetics for children with functional disabilities, while another started a doctors without borders chapter.

I did interview here and am currently waiting to hear back :vomit:
 
Hi, Anyone got accepted for 2019-2020 ?. How long Drexel takes to process the application once application is completed ?
 
tck said:
Hi, Anyone got accepted for 2019-2020 ?. How long Drexel takes to process the application once application is completed ?
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Hey! I recently got into the MBS program. Really leaning towards going here! Does anyone know how many credits this program requires for the masters degree and the MCAT prep year?
 
General_Malaise said:
Undergrad Classes are taught by Drexel Faculty that teach both ug and grad, but all of your classes will only have graduate students from within the entire PMPH graduate school. That being said, the classes themselves are tailored towards students who have take these classes in the past (physics, gen chem, orgo) with a class size of 30-40 students the first year(only MBS students). Some of the first year Grad courses(med and society, physiology, anatomy) have around 100-150 students in the class if I had to estimate, all of whom are grads from PMPH.

Coursework the first year is aimed at helping you master MCAT material so it blends very well with the material covered weekly in the MCAT prep course. Prep course helps more so at managing the exam strategies.

I completed research but did not publish nor present a poster. These are possibilities that you are given the chance and are encouraged to do. You're given some opportunities to join research but it's more so the responsibility of the student to reach and out and find it themselves. Philly has so many academic institutions within such a close distance, that I'd find it hard to believe you couldn't find something that interests you here. Also, there are multiple conferences to which you can attend and present a poster.

Most med courses are not in person, but we hold occasional case based conferences that touch on the material and how to apply it clinically. this will be in your 2nd year.

There are a few clubs to join or create yourself, some of my classmates created a group that 3D prints prosthetics for children with functional disabilities, while another started a doctors without borders chapter.

I did interview here and am currently waiting to hear back :vomit:
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Did this program help with the MCAT a lot for you? and have you had any luck applying to other med schools besides the Drexel one?
 
General_Malaise said:
Pros:
- Small class size allows you to get to know your classmates and professors really well (LOR's, study resources are plentiful, etc..)
-Advisor is great and makes herself available to you so you never feel like you have to gamble on making big decisions by yourself.
- integrated MCAT prep in first year, material is focused on within the classes themselves and reviewed in a Princeton style MCAT course.
-Very collaborative environment
- each student is given a mentor from yr2
-guaranteed interview at PCOM, Drexel, VCOM if you hit the standards (plus a committee letter is given to those who hit a certain standard)
-Research work over the summer between year 1 and 2 is highly encouraged
-Creative ways to get involved in the school itself.
- Resources for interview prep are provided

Cons:
- Coursework can be difficult, therefore I wouldn't come into this program if you do not fully intend on giving it 100% of your attention.
- Classes are held in the same building for both years so if you're into a change of scenery, I wouldn't get your hopes up.
-Many of the 2nd year med school courses that we take are video recorded lectures. We have live conferences guided by the med professors that go over the block material 2-3 times before exam. For me its great, but for those who love in-person lectures it may be a turn off.

Curriculum

First year courses are: (MBS)
S1 Biochem & Cell bio, Psych, Community dimension of med (grad level), Gen Chem I, Physics I (Ug level) + a biochem lab that you can be exempt from and Princeton Review class (Pass/fail)
S2 Anatomy, Physiology, (Grad level) Orgo, Physics II, +Princeton MCAT course

end of Year 1 Summer- MCAT prep on your own + research project + Applications

Year 2 (IMS)
S1 Med Bchem, Med Microanatomy, Med Physiology, Med Immuno, and Med ethics course (Equivalent to 1st year med school at Drexel)
S2 Med Immuno, Med Microanatomy, Med physiology, Neuranatomy, and Nutrition

Those who fall behind or perhaps believe they would prefer what other programs are offering can be switched over to an alternate program so no one gets left behind.
All in all, it's a challenging curriculum that's created to let you show that you are prepared for med school and I truly believe it does just that. If you're willing to put in the work, this program will get you to where you want to go.
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No guarantee interview to DUCOM? Only PCOM and VCOM?
 
yaymeMD123 said:
Hey! I recently got into the MBS program. Really leaning towards going here! Does anyone know how many credits this program requires for the masters degree and the MCAT prep year?
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May I know when your file was considered complete? And how long after did you hear back with a decision?
 
seosaerim said:
May I know when your file was considered complete? And how long after did you hear back with a decision?
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I completed it close to the end of February, and I got a reply roughly 2-3 weeks later.
 
General_Malaise said:
Pros:
- Small class size allows you to get to know your classmates and professors really well (LOR's, study resources are plentiful, etc..)
-Advisor is great and makes herself available to you so you never feel like you have to gamble on making big decisions by yourself.
- integrated MCAT prep in first year, material is focused on within the classes themselves and reviewed in a Princeton style MCAT course.
-Very collaborative environment
- each student is given a mentor from yr2
-guaranteed interview at PCOM, Drexel, VCOM if you hit the standards (plus a committee letter is given to those who hit a certain standard)
-Research work over the summer between year 1 and 2 is highly encouraged
-Creative ways to get involved in the school itself.
- Resources for interview prep are provided

Cons:
- Coursework can be difficult, therefore I wouldn't come into this program if you do not fully intend on giving it 100% of your attention.
- Classes are held in the same building for both years so if you're into a change of scenery, I wouldn't get your hopes up.
-Many of the 2nd year med school courses that we take are video recorded lectures. We have live conferences guided by the med professors that go over the block material 2-3 times before exam. For me its great, but for those who love in-person lectures it may be a turn off.

Curriculum

First year courses are: (MBS)
S1 Biochem & Cell bio, Psych, Community dimension of med (grad level), Gen Chem I, Physics I (Ug level) + a biochem lab that you can be exempt from and Princeton Review class (Pass/fail)
S2 Anatomy, Physiology, (Grad level) Orgo, Physics II, +Princeton MCAT course

end of Year 1 Summer- MCAT prep on your own + research project + Applications

Year 2 (IMS)
S1 Med Bchem, Med Microanatomy, Med Physiology, Med Immuno, and Med ethics course (Equivalent to 1st year med school at Drexel)
S2 Med Immuno, Med Microanatomy, Med physiology, Neuranatomy, and Nutrition

Those who fall behind or perhaps believe they would prefer what other programs are offering can be switched over to an alternate program so no one gets left behind.
All in all, it's a challenging curriculum that's created to let you show that you are prepared for med school and I truly believe it does just that. If you're willing to put in the work, this program will get you to where you want to go.
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General_Malaise said:
Pros:
- Small class size allows you to get to know your classmates and professors really well (LOR's, study resources are plentiful, etc..)
-Advisor is great and makes herself available to you so you never feel like you have to gamble on making big decisions by yourself.
- integrated MCAT prep in first year, material is focused on within the classes themselves and reviewed in a Princeton style MCAT course.
-Very collaborative environment
- each student is given a mentor from yr2
-guaranteed interview at PCOM, Drexel, VCOM if you hit the standards (plus a committee letter is given to those who hit a certain standard)
-Research work over the summer between year 1 and 2 is highly encouraged
-Creative ways to get involved in the school itself.
- Resources for interview prep are provided

Cons:
- Coursework can be difficult, therefore I wouldn't come into this program if you do not fully intend on giving it 100% of your attention.
- Classes are held in the same building for both years so if you're into a change of scenery, I wouldn't get your hopes up.
-Many of the 2nd year med school courses that we take are video recorded lectures. We have live conferences guided by the med professors that go over the block material 2-3 times before exam. For me its great, but for those who love in-person lectures it may be a turn off.

Curriculum

First year courses are: (MBS)
S1 Biochem & Cell bio, Psych, Community dimension of med (grad level), Gen Chem I, Physics I (Ug level) + a biochem lab that you can be exempt from and Princeton Review class (Pass/fail)
S2 Anatomy, Physiology, (Grad level) Orgo, Physics II, +Princeton MCAT course

end of Year 1 Summer- MCAT prep on your own + research project + Applications

Year 2 (IMS)
S1 Med Bchem, Med Microanatomy, Med Physiology, Med Immuno, and Med ethics course (Equivalent to 1st year med school at Drexel)
S2 Med Immuno, Med Microanatomy, Med physiology, Neuranatomy, and Nutrition

Those who fall behind or perhaps believe they would prefer what other programs are offering can be switched over to an alternate program so no one gets left behind.
All in all, it's a challenging curriculum that's created to let you show that you are prepared for med school and I truly believe it does just that. If you're willing to put in the work, this program will get you to where you want to go.
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do you have any information on the IHS program? Know anyone in it?
 
I recently got an phone interview with Drexel MBS and I am so scared! For the people that got accepted how did your interview go? and when did you hear a reply back. I completed my application June 17th and got an email for an interview June 18th
 
General_Malaise said:
Pros:
- Small class size allows you to get to know your classmates and professors really well (LOR's, study resources are plentiful, etc..)
-Advisor is great and makes herself available to you so you never feel like you have to gamble on making big decisions by yourself.
- integrated MCAT prep in first year, material is focused on within the classes themselves and reviewed in a Princeton style MCAT course.
-Very collaborative environment
- each student is given a mentor from yr2
-guaranteed interview at PCOM, Drexel, VCOM if you hit the standards (plus a committee letter is given to those who hit a certain standard)
-Research work over the summer between year 1 and 2 is highly encouraged
-Creative ways to get involved in the school itself.
- Resources for interview prep are provided

Cons:
- Coursework can be difficult, therefore I wouldn't come into this program if you do not fully intend on giving it 100% of your attention.
- Classes are held in the same building for both years so if you're into a change of scenery, I wouldn't get your hopes up.
-Many of the 2nd year med school courses that we take are video recorded lectures. We have live conferences guided by the med professors that go over the block material 2-3 times before exam. For me its great, but for those who love in-person lectures it may be a turn off.

Curriculum

First year courses are: (MBS)
S1 Biochem & Cell bio, Psych, Community dimension of med (grad level), Gen Chem I, Physics I (Ug level) + a biochem lab that you can be exempt from and Princeton Review class (Pass/fail)
S2 Anatomy, Physiology, (Grad level) Orgo, Physics II, +Princeton MCAT course

end of Year 1 Summer- MCAT prep on your own + research project + Applications

Year 2 (IMS)
S1 Med Bchem, Med Microanatomy, Med Physiology, Med Immuno, and Med ethics course (Equivalent to 1st year med school at Drexel)
S2 Med Immuno, Med Microanatomy, Med physiology, Neuranatomy, and Nutrition

Those who fall behind or perhaps believe they would prefer what other programs are offering can be switched over to an alternate program so no one gets left behind.
All in all, it's a challenging curriculum that's created to let you show that you are prepared for med school and I truly believe it does just that. If you're willing to put in the work, this program will get you to where you want to go.
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Hi
can I message you? Which campus is the MBS program held?
 
Is anyone know any activities scheduled between this week "moving in" and the orientation on Aug 15th ?
 
Hey guys, I was hoping to hear some of your thoughts on the program. I will be applying soon, and I am really trying to go to DUCOM after the 2 years. Do many of those that get interviewed get denied?
 
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