MedSTEP program

[Gigantron]

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Hello SDNer's,

Forgive me if this is in the wrong board, as this pertains to a B.S./M.D. program, however I was hoping I could get feedback from either pre-med students at the undergraduate school, or students from the medical school about this program. The program itself is called the MedSTEP program with Shepherd University, and it is a combined program with the West Virginia University College of Medicine. I'll link to the info page if it is requested, but it really doesn't have anything to say other than admissions requirements.

To any and all students who are in this program, could you please elaborate on what this program actually entails and what are the benefits and disadvantages of attending? It's a relatively unknown BS/MD program from what I've gathered, as a google search of this program yields no opinions from outside sources, forums, etc. Thank you.

 

[the duck]

Hello SDNer's,

Forgive me if this is in the wrong board, as this pertains to a B.S./M.D. program, however I was hoping I could get feedback from either pre-med students at the undergraduate school, or students from the medical school about this program. The program itself is called the MedSTEP program with Shepherd University, and it is a combined program with the West Virginia University College of Medicine. I'll link to the info page if it is requested, but it really doesn't have anything to say other than admissions requirements.

To any and all students who are in this program, could you please elaborate on what this program actually entails and what are the benefits and disadvantages of attending? It's a relatively unknown BS/MD program from what I've gathered, as a google search of this program yields no opinions from outside sources, forums, etc. Thank you.

While I can only speak for programs like this in general, the main advantage is having an easier time getting into medical school. Look into what exactly you need to do during the BS portion in order to qualify for admittance, while in some programs it makes it a lot easier, others don't really make much of a difference. The major downsides, is missing out on some of the college experience ,as well is not having as much room to explore other fields besides medicine.

 

[kangar00]

I am in a BS/MD program that is 8 years, which allows for the same college experience as regular pre-meds. I don't know specifics about medSTEP, but if it is only 7-8 years, it should not be so terrible in terms of workload. Just make sure you want to go to that medical school. One of the biggest cons of my program is that I'm not sure if I want to stay here for medical school, but am too afraid to apply to other schools and lose my seat.