For anyone considering applying to the FlexMed Program

[Yorick]

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For a bit of context on how competitive the program is, a discussion with one of the admissions directors yielded they plan on taking about 3 students out of the hundreds or so applications they will receive.

 

[serendipity007]

Hmph interesting. Are you sure about that number? That seems very small considering the history of HuMed at Sinai. I think I read a while ago that a quarter of Sinai's class comes from HuMed. So, they should definitely be accepting more than 3 people/year. Also the program is supposed to expand in upcoming years according to the website.

 

[Alaxandra]

That is an interesting program... wow I just found out you don't need MCAT for it, and apparently you are supposed to apply as a sophomore? Kinda confusing

 

[La Presse]

For a bit of context on how competitive the program is, a discussion with one of the admissions directors yielded they plan on taking about 3 students out of the hundreds or so applications they will receive.

Eventually FlexMed will become half of their matriculating class.

 

[serendipity007]

That is an interesting program... wow I just found out you don't need MCAT for it, and apparently you are supposed to apply as a sophomore? Kinda confusing

Yep, you have to be a sophomore and you don't have to take the MCAT, but honestly the program is way way beyond these two points. You should look into their website if you are interested: http://icahn.mssm.edu/education/medical-education/programs/flexmed

Also, this sdn thread has quite a lot of good info:
http://forums.studentdoctor.net/threads/flexmed-2013.993341/

 

[inycepoo]

For a bit of context on how competitive the program is, a discussion with one of the admissions directors yielded they plan on taking about 3 students out of the hundreds or so applications they will receive.

lol wat

Hmph interesting. Are you sure about that number? That seems very small considering the history of HuMed at Sinai. I think I read a while ago that a quarter of Sinai's class comes from HuMed. So, they should definitely be accepting more than 3 people/year. Also the program is supposed to expand in upcoming years according to the website.

The Admissions Director definitely meant that they take 3 students out of every hundred or so applicants, putting the acceptance at around 3% and a class of around 25-30 out of 900+ applicants (like the class accepted last cycle).

 

[serendipity007]

lol wat


The Admissions Director definitely meant that they take 3 students out of every hundred or so applicants, putting the acceptance at around 3% and a class of around 25-30 out of 900+ applicants (like the class accepted last cycle).

Thanks, inycepoo! That makes more sense.