I just got accepted into the MSPCS program. I am thinking about whether or not I should follow through with it. I plan to take the MCAT for the first time in January (fairly prepared). But this means I do not qualify for the linkage program.
what was the class size at the start? and why did so many drop out do you think? and are you saying only 3 people went from the MS directly into mercer the next year?
why would they not use the linkage if they got in? why take the extra year to apply? do they think theyll get into better MD schools?
did anyone meet the criteria of mcat and gpa, interview in february, and not get in to mercer MD? i have a 3.0 undergrad and 3.6 post bacc with a 501. would this hold me back in being accepted even if i qualify for the interview after the fall? i know the minimum mcat for the masters in pretty low but the MD average is only like 504. would u think my 501 is out of range?
moved to georgia in 2020 and have lived her for almost 4 years now. worked 2+ years in a medical clinic in GA. so im not from here but have lived and worked here for a number of years, and have strong ties - close family (aunt uncle cousins) live here, fiance is from here. is that an issue? and perfect on the class time. having that much time outside of class to study is huge because im all in on anki and uworld. another question - do you submit amcas application for the linkage as well? or is it all internal through the MS programs? do they care if u submit apps to other schools while in the program? also are you eligible for all med school campuses after interview? and lastly - do you support the program? would you recommend it / is it doable if you work hard enough and study to get in? any big red flags? what do u think made u successfully link to mercer MD?
Mercer is serious about its mission to produce physicians who stay in Georgia and work in rural communities. I applied to Mercer regular decision this cycle and got WL; I have consistently talked to other folks with weaker stats who were admitted this cycle but most of them lived in Georgia most of their life and/or were from rural areas. (There was an occasional Atlanta person but that was usually accompanied by a very strong MCAT score). How "strong" my ties are to Georgia, especially to rural areas, came up in the interview TWICE. My father's entire family is from rural Georgia and has lived here for centuries. We moved back to Georgia (my parents met out of state) in the late 90s and I went to middle school and graduated high school in Georgia; my parents have lived here ever since. After college and working out of state, I moved back to Georgia in early 2019. Again, how strong my ties are came up twice.
) over stats 100% of the time. That being said, I and another classmate who applied this cycle moved to Georgia around the same time you did and had relatively weak rural connections. We both received acceptances after being waitlisted. I'm not sure if we got in due to the linkage agreement or if we just got lucky, but I very much believe that we wouldn't have even received interview invites without the program.awesome write up i really appreciate it. aside from my average ties tot GA - fiance and close cousin/aunt and uncle; i have pretty strong rural ties. my first and most impactful clinical experience was in a very rural area - like population of 6k, 1 small hospital in NC. grew up in florida also in a small town so i have lived in rural areas my whole life. my personal statement is also centered around rural medicine, with it being the core of my "story". currently live in an ATL suburb
Thank you for this! Grateful for your help!
Hi! First of all, thanks so much for doing this!! I’m planning on going next year and am excited but nervous. I’ve read the other threads and see that the classes are really difficulty, but see that some students were able to do well. What do you believe is the best way to approach the courses and study for the class. Were anki or uworld helpful? I know many of my friends who are in medical use both so was wondering if was the same for this program.
Would you mind if I ask how you studied and what the exams were like?
Hey I got accepted. I wanted to ask you if they have any scholarships....and also what do you suggest for hosuing
