Post-bacc certificate advice..is it enough?

[Wrigley_260]

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Hi All!

Quick question;
I'll be applying to medical school next year, and recently got accepted into a "certificate" program (basically an abridged post-bacc) at the institution that I work for.

As part of this program, I'll be able to complete 5 classes by the time I apply (mid June of 2018). The classes would consist of upper level bio courses (immuno, physio, micro, etc) and the program can be completed in 4 courses. I want to take advantage of this because I feel like my application could use it (3.6 cGPA 3.4 sGPA w upward trend), but I'm not sure how schools view these types of programs because they would only be a few courses instead of the typical full post-bacc curriculum. I should also note that I was a biology major in undergrad, so I've already taken all of the pre-med requirements.

Does anyone here have any insight/experience with a program like this?

Thank you!

 

[GreenDuck12]

I'm not sure what you mean by a typical full post-bac curriculum. I'm guessing that you mean a program designed for students that need to complete all of the pre-medical classes that one would typically find in a formal post bac program like Goucher or Bryn Mawr for career changers. Since you have already completed some of the courses, it really does not make sense for you to take those courses again (unless you wanted to retake lower grades). While I can't say for sure, my guess is that medical schools are not that interested in the certificate aspect of your program but will be interested in the grades that you earn. Hope that helps.