one year post bacc programs

[caduceusdude]

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I was just looking at one year postbacc. programs (just in case i don't get accepted the first time) most of them say they r geared towards non-science majors. So, do you guys know of any of these post bacc programs that any one can apply to? Gracias!

 

[dante8700]

currently doing a post-bac program at the NIH. it's geared toward this gap year between undergraduate and med school. check it out at http://www.training.nih.gov/student/Pre-IRTA/previewpostbac.asp

 

[Instatewaiter]

also look at SMPs. they are a good option for some

 

[Thayer]

Hi,
I just finished the Boston University GMS program (a special masters program) for those students that already took the premed requirements and didn't do well in them. My undergrad gpa was a 3.1 and my BCPM gpa was like a 2.9. With those stats I knew I wouldn't get into med school so I did the BU program and I can honestly say it has made all the difference in the world. You take med school courses with the BU medical students and are graded against them A, B, C, etc. I'm going to an allopathic med school next year that was my second choice. The program can be done in 1 year or 2. I did it in 2 cause I hadn't taken the MCATs yet so I needed time to do that.

Another benefit of the program is that it makes the biology part of the BIOL/ORGO section of the MCAT a joke. I can't even convey how much it helped.

Another pro is that it will make your first year of medical school easier wherever you go. Histo? Biochem? Physio? You've already taken them along with a few other first year courses.

But there are also a lot of cons. I'm too lazy to list them here but there are a bunch. PM me if you want to hear my long tirade but basically I'm grateful. GMS gave me a second chance at my dream.

Oh and another caveat. If you do this program you need to do well. Not like a 3.3 or a 3.4, you should be 3.6 or 3.7 at least. If you sort of take it easy in GMS and apply to med school that is a big black mark. The SMPs offer you a second chance. Don't blow it. Hope this helps. Good Luck!

 

[Real Name]

If you are interested in research you can do a research oriented post-bac. Usually these are called "PREP" programs. I am currently doing one. They provide you with the opportunity to earn money, do research, and take graduate classes if you want to.

 

[sendwich]

Hi,
I just finished the Boston University GMS program (a special masters program) for those students that already took the premed requirements and didn't do well in them. My undergrad gpa was a 3.1 and my BCPM gpa was like a 2.9. With those stats I knew I wouldn't get into med school so I did the BU program and I can honestly say it has made all the difference in the world. You take med school courses with the BU medical students and are graded against them A, B, C, etc. I'm going to an allopathic med school next year that was my second choice. The program can be done in 1 year or 2. I did it in 2 cause I hadn't taken the MCATs yet so I needed time to do that.

Another benefit of the program is that it makes the biology part of the BIOL/ORGO section of the MCAT a joke. I can't even convey how much it helped.

Another pro is that it will make your first year of medical school easier wherever you go. Histo? Biochem? Physio? You've already taken them along with a few other first year courses.

But there are also a lot of cons. I'm too lazy to list them here but there are a bunch. PM me if you want to hear my long tirade but basically I'm grateful. GMS gave me a second chance at my dream.

Oh and another caveat. If you do this program you need to do well. Not like a 3.3 or a 3.4, you should be 3.6 or 3.7 at least. If you sort of take it easy in GMS and apply to med school that is a big black mark. The SMPs offer you a second chance. Don't blow it. Hope this helps. Good Luck!

Thayer, you just echoed what I was about to say! I came in with similar stats (if not a tad lower). After going through this program and seeding some real results, I'd highly recommend it to everyone, if you're willing to bust your butt off for the next year. Seriously, you do NOT want to get anything lower than an A (or A-, if you want to get technical). i know more than plenty of people who've done mediocre, and I cringe for them, cus I dont really know how great their chances are. if you've already shown some improvement (ie a year's worth of 3.5+ grades), you should be ready to take on a year of this butt whacking (but definitely worthwhile) program.

I didnt really go into this program expecting much, except an acceptance from a medschool. and that happened for me. so I dont' realy have much negatives to speak about. PM me for more qeuestions, if you'd like! 🙂