Does anyone know anything about this program? Is it well-known and does it have a good track record for getting students to medical school? Here is the website for further information: http://icahn.mssm.edu/education/graduate/masters-programs/biomedical-sciences-ms
Icahn SOM Masters in Biomedical Science
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You don't see the track record because it's not published, which should be a concern. That said, from what I've heard from my n=3, the success rate is relatively high. The type of people they accept have with high MCATs and solid research experience but with low-ish GPAs for legitimate reasons (i.e. engineers), so if you don't fit that bill I wouldn't bother. Even if you are of that profile, I think for your money there are cheaper and more transparent options.
Got it, thanks for the info
That actually fits my situation pretty well (@engineering lol)
May I ask what other options you might suggest? Currently looking at UNC Nutrition and Biostat Masters and Georgetown SMP program
That actually fits my situation pretty well (@engineering lol)
May I ask what other options you might suggest? Currently looking at UNC Nutrition and Biostat Masters and Georgetown SMP program
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Nutrition and Biostats will be of no use to you if you are looking at SMPs.
Rough guide for MD route (emphasis on rough)
SMPs - low GPA (<3.3), high MCAT
More undergrad classes - low everything, GPA <3.0
MPH/Nutrition/fluffy MS programs where you don't take classes with med students - people who are already at >3.5 GPA + 31 MCAT but need an EC bump
CC - never the answer, unless its a 1-class warm up before taking classes at a 4-year place
Thank you very much @robflanker for the information
I'm actually on the border for these guidelines (3.3/32) but also lack a lot of clinical experience. I will look into more SMPs and talk with an advisor, thanks again!
I'm actually on the border for these guidelines (3.3/32) but also lack a lot of clinical experience. I will look into more SMPs and talk with an advisor, thanks again!
Hi all,
It has been a while for this thread and wanted to know if anyone has completed this program successfully since 2014?
I am a non-trad predent, so if anyone has done this prior to dental school, let me know. Since I live in NYC (quite close to Icahn SOM, actually), it is definitely appealing. Rutgers-NJMS GSBS program is another option, but also an hour commute (not impossible, of course).
It has been a while for this thread and wanted to know if anyone has completed this program successfully since 2014?
I am a non-trad predent, so if anyone has done this prior to dental school, let me know. Since I live in NYC (quite close to Icahn SOM, actually), it is definitely appealing. Rutgers-NJMS GSBS program is another option, but also an hour commute (not impossible, of course).
