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Anyone applying to this program should be prepared to take both years. Second year they do not look at your AACOMAS grades.
PCOM Biomedical Sciences 2019-2022
Anyone applying to this program should be prepared to take both years. Second year they do not look at your AACOMAS grades.
What would your AACOMAS science GPA be if you took and got A's in one or two science classes?
WIth one science class it would be a 3.2 from a 3.17 if its a 3 credit, 4 will raise it to a 3.21.
Okay. That's all you need then. Take a 3 credit science class, ace it and you're done.
What if by the end of fall or winter term you meet the requirements for the guaranteed interview but not conditional acceptance?
B/c that 3.2 overall AACOMAS gpa is the only difference between conditional acceptance and guaranteed interview
This is precisely why many get put on waitlist. You can still get accepted, but the ones who meet the requirements would be the first choice. Then there is always next year.
That makes sense, yea. I just spoke to a friend who is a first year in the program and said people who got 4.0s first term and had the mcat requirement got their interviews after term 1 regardless of the 3.2 requirements, but she doesn't know whether they got accepted or waitlisted
They get put on a hold, which is removed soon as their winter and spring grades are in. If they maintained the conditional requirement GPA, they start DO program in fall.
southerndoc24
Full Member
Has anyone sent their transcripts electronically to the email address listed on the website? How long did it take for you to be complete?
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I had everything sent to GradCAS. They received it in a week or so.
I would say year 2 is easier since it is just a traditional masters and that's smart.
Hey guys first time poster here. Need some advice.
I just started my accelerate nursing program in fall 2019. But over my small winter break have really started think med school could be a reality for me. As of now my cGPA is 3.24 and never taken the MCAT. I’m really considering dropping out of nursing now and giving my self enough time to take the MCAT twice before I’d start the program in the fall. I’m just not sure if I should just hold off another year to do all of this and have a back up job or if I should just take the plunge now and take a chance on this.
Thanks
I just started my accelerate nursing program in fall 2019. But over my small winter break have really started think med school could be a reality for me. As of now my cGPA is 3.24 and never taken the MCAT. I’m really considering dropping out of nursing now and giving my self enough time to take the MCAT twice before I’d start the program in the fall. I’m just not sure if I should just hold off another year to do all of this and have a back up job or if I should just take the plunge now and take a chance on this.
Thanks
You should never plan to take the MCAT twice. Treat the test like marriage. You just want to do it once as best as you can. Have you taken all the pre-reqs and biochem?
Yeah I’ve taken all of the pre-reqs I majored in biology for my first degree. Actually the only class I’ve never taken is biochem. But I don’t see it on the list for biomed, though it’s on the list for DO. I’m just not sure if I’d have to take the GRE because I’ve never taken the MCAT. My cumulative gpa is 3.2 right now. But when I got my BS in bio I finished with 3.05. So I’m not sure if my transcript will say 3.05 and so they won’t waive the GRE or MCAT requirement.
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Your GPA from your degree granting transcript is a 3.05 so you will have to take either the GRE or MCAT. You need to take biochem because it's heavily tested on the MCAT and it's a strongly recommended course to take before med school.
Hmm I see I’m debating leaving the ABSN now or after spring semester. I wanted to use the clinicals and stuff as talking points for med school and also in case I don’t get into the program within the next 3 months. So I’m not sure if I should do this semester or withdraw now while I still can and take biochem and GRE.
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I would withdraw from the nursing program, take biochem in the spring, and study for the MCAT (take it when you're absolutely ready).
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But idk if I should delay applying until I take the MCAT. I was thinking GRE and biochem over spring so that I can get my app in early before all the spots are filled. Idk how competitive I am. And then take the MCAT over the summer to avoid having to take it during year 1 of the program.
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When You submit your GradCas application, it should produce a cumulative GPA after you put in all of your courses. If that is equal or above 3.2, that is what they will note as your GPA. Thus, waive your standardized test requirement.
Ugh I’m gonna see if I can contact them tomorrow to find out. I have like a week to decide if I’m gonna drop nursing.
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Does anyone know if this program sends out rejection letters, or do they truly wait until the beginning of classes.
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no letters till august, it is still pretty early in the cycle tho. I would wait until the end of February before getting anxious. The only people who heard back are up to early November, I applied in early October. Just wait a bit.
baseee77
New Member
I already know that I do not qualify for conditional acceptance but I am really determined in getting in through guaranteed interview after the first year. What MCAT score do you think would be competitive enough to get in via guaranteed interview? I know their requirement is 500, with 125 in each section, but I was thinking since the average MCAT score for DO students was a 504 getting a 505 would be competitive.
I really do think PCOM strongly looks at an applicant holistically, that's for all DO school. This is why the stats are overall lower than MD. This does not necessarily mean students are not of the same caliber. These means DO schools realize there is more to a person than numbers. Which the personal statement, Interview, your experiences related to medicine can show. ANYONE can succeed if you work hard enough towards something you genuinely love. This is why DO schools are amazing! If you did GREAT in the first year, a solid score in MCAT (500+), why would they not accept at that point? It all comes down to showing why you are someone who would make a great future physician. Now how you do that, that's up to you. Good luck!
yikes.
Just as I thought. They look at the GPA from the school where you got your BS degree. Take the GRE so you can submit your app in time. You will have to take the MCAT next summer (in between year 1 and 2) after the first year of the program because it's not recommended to take the MCAT during the smp.
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Couldn’t I just take the MCAT this summer so I can hopefully just do year 1?
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Yeah that’s what I’m considering. I’m kinda worried how difficult the program will be and if they’ll just try to weed the students out. Like if it’s gonna be the same classes as the med students or different.
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From what I have heard, the classes are not exactly like the med school courses but the info that is thrown at you is substantially more than any undergrad course you have taken. Tutoring is available and 2nd year notes as well. You can also go to office hours if you have additional questions for the professors.
As a non trad student I didn’t take Biochem. I highly recommend the Kaplan Biochem book. I think if you study that inside and out that’s more than enough for the mcat. Just my two cents.
Is this first year students from GA?
I have heard on here that very few Pcom GA biomed students get accepted to the DO program even with conditional acceptance. Not sure why or how accurate this is. Someone else in here can prob explain why.
Not likely. Majority of those students are 2nd years that were removed from the wait-list. The conditional acceptance is new. You'll have to talk to current students to get the most accurate info.
@premedbrah please pm me about the masters. Thanks!
Thank you. Would you and premed brah let me know about the conditional acceptance regarding the PCOM GA location? I’m hoping it’s as strong as Philly is.
Will do once I get more info.
I forgot to ask is this the first year for conditional acceptance?
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Congrats! How long did it take for you to hear back?
DjRobbieB
Full Member
My application was completed November 12th, and I received my acceptance packet/deposit change online on December 9th.
Any luck on this at all?
Nope. No one wants to talk so far.
Did you apply to the GA biomed program?
No, I haven't applied yet. I'm considering other programs.
Anyone still waiting to hear back?
Yes!! When did you apply/were complete.
I applied around Dec. 12th, and my app was complete Jan 2nd!
Same here--submitted 12/12 & complete 1/2. Crossing fingers for us!
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