Can anyone give any insight into how the program was & what percentage of students matriculated into med school?
The program is tough, as expected. Students take some of the classes that medical students take therefore it has a right to be. It's not tough because of the concepts, but tough because of the amount of material given during a short period of time.
The first block is supposed to be the easiest as they let us acclimate to the curriculum. The second block is the hardest in my opinion as you're taking both of the courses the medical students take: Biochemistry and Physiology. The last block is also hard as you'll most likely be burnt out from the year and Neuroscience is difficult as the course will build off the basics of anatomy that's taught to medical students in first block but not to us (since AMP students don't take anatomy).
I would imagine the difficulty is on par with other SMPs across the nation such as Georgetown's SMP. Another important note to keep in mind is that this program is a one year accelerated program. That should speak for itself on the difficulty as well.
I will say advising is as advertised on the program's website. The faculty will give what is needed, but they are not going to hold your hand throughout the process. You have to put in the work in as well.
Although you may not like all the lecturers, the courses are taught well in my opinion. You are receiving the same education as the medical students and they provide that standard.
If you do well in the AMP, lets say a GPA of 3.5 or above, it will open many doors for you in terms of MD schools
I take this example from my classmates in the AMP with roughly those stats who were able to land 5+ interviews. But again, I also believe this isn't selective of the NYMC AMP, but also applies to any established post-bacc program such as Georgetown, Bryn Mawr, Columbia, etc...
The percentage of students that matriculate into medical school that is advertised on the program website is 85%. I can't fully confirm this from my own class because I wasn't personally close with everyone like that to know all those details. However, I can say that the people I am close with have all been accepted into medical school including myself.
