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My husband was a stay at home dad for the last 4 years. He has a B sc. and a master in molecular biology from Canada.

1. Any input on his chances of the MD program at MMC?
2. Any input on him going for the MD versus the phD there? can he apply to
both at the same time?
3. Does MMC have scholarships?
4. Can anybody explain to me the purpose of the "post bacc" year they have there?

I realize that I can call the school on some the questions, but I want a student perspective on them first.

thx

 

[DrMidlife]

1. Any input on his chances of the MD program at MMC?

Depends on GPA, MCAT, residency status etc. Which one of you is from Gabon? If you're African I think that counts as URM, which helps. And if he's URM, he should apply to the other TN schools as well. It's a terrible plan to put all your hopes on one school.

2. Any input on him going for the MD versus the phD there? can he apply to both at the same time?

Definitely, pursue an MSTP program (MD/PhD) if one is available, because then you go to med school for free (the PhD pays for the MD). Other than MSTP, you can't do them at the same time, and there's no financial benefit.

3. Does MMC have scholarships?

Every school has scholarships, as do tons of organizations like the armed forces and churches etc.

4. Can anybody explain to me the purpose of the "post bacc" year they have there?

I haven't looked, but generally premeds do a postbac when they need to complete med school prereqs. For example, if your husband hasn't completed a year of physics with lab, then he needs to do postbac work.

Best of luck to you.

 

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Depends on GPA, MCAT, residency status etc. Which one of you is from Gabon? If you're African I think that counts as URM, which helps. And if he's URM, he should apply to the other TN schools as well. It's a terrible plan to put all your hopes on one school.



Definitely, pursue an MSTP program (MD/PhD) if one is available, because then you go to med school for free (the PhD pays for the MD). Other than MSTP, you can't do them at the same time, and there's no financial benefit.



Every school has scholarships, as do tons of organizations like the armed forces and churches etc.



I haven't looked, but generally premeds do a postbac when they need to complete med school prereqs. For example, if your husband hasn't completed a year of physics with lab, then he needs to do postbac work.

Best of luck to you.

Thank you the information. We both are from Gabon. What does URM stand for?

 

[gman33]

URM=Under Represented Minority

 

[UVABranch]

postbac programs are can also be geared to improving your academic record, if you have a less than average GPA (average at the schools you're applying to, get the MSAR from aamc.org), then some programs will have you take upper level sciences to "show" that you can d the work. Some people do this a la carte, (i.e. without enrolling in a formal postbac program), but simply take classes on their own. He should also try talking to his premed advisor from his UG, or a school in the area. He should also contact the office of minority/diversity affairs at the schools he's interested in...they might be able to provide additional insight.

G'luck!

 

[Law2Doc]

postbac programs are can also be geared to improving your academic record, if you have a less than average GPA

Additionally, in OP's husband's case, a lot of schools may want to see recent coursework, since he has apparently been out of school for a while, so taking additional courses might be of import. I would suggest to the OP though that given the level of competitiveness to get into med schools these days, it's not a good idea to get your heart set on just one. You generally need to apply to a bunch. The one you wanted most or thought yourself the most competitive at may not be the one that wants you -- there is a component of "good fit". So apply widely and broadly, if at all possible.