Post bacc program

[jdrb0130]

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What's some determining factors for choosing master/post bacc programs? (Besides location and cost). Would you choose one over the other based on mandatory attendance, which program been around the longest or get masters over a certificate(postbacc).

 

[dial1010usa]

What's some determining factors for choosing master/post bacc programs? (Besides location and cost). Would you choose one over the other based on mandatory attendance, which program been around the longest or get masters over a certificate(postbacc).

Are you asking for MD or DO linkage SMP?

It all depends on your gpa and mcat as well if you get into SMP program but post-bacc is different.

Are you asking for post-bacc or SMP?

 

[jdrb0130]

Are you asking for MD or DO linkage SMP?

It all depends on your gpa and mcat as well if you get into SMP program but post-bacc is different.

Are you asking for post-bacc or SMP?

Thanks for replying. Its wlu and wvsom bridge program, lecom post bacc and lmu biomedical professions masters.

 

[dial1010usa]

Thanks for replying. Its wlu and wvsom bridge program, lecom post bacc and lmu biomedical professions masters.

How is your stats? gpa and mcat?

 

[jdrb0130]

How is your stats? gpa and mcat?

Enough to get accepted to those but I have to retake my mcat...

 

[ppushpak]

Enough to get accepted to those but I have to retake my mcat...

It’s hard to give accurate advice when you’re being vague about information. I understand if you’re being protective but if you want us to give you a meaningful direction please give us a little more info (e.g. stats, clinical extracurriculars, state of residency). Whatever you feel comfortable with

 

[jdrb0130]

It’s hard to give accurate advice when you’re being vague about information. I understand if you’re being protective but if you want us to give you a meaningful direction please give us a little more info (e.g. stats, clinical extracurriculars, state of residency). Whatever you feel comfortable with

Non traditional, from Florida, 3.0-3.2 GPA, have to retake mcat, good extracurriculars, volunteer in hospital,etc. I'm now wondering if I should go to lecom post bacc over the new wvsom master bridge. Either way I am planning to take the mcat soon

 

[uziboy]

hello, i had a question. 2.3 cgpa and 515 mcat score. whats the best post bacc or SMP for me? plz help

 

[MedicineN'Jazz]

Non traditional, from Florida, 3.0-3.2 GPA, have to retake mcat, good extracurriculars, volunteer in hospital,etc. I'm now wondering if I should go to lecom post bacc over the new wvsom master bridge. Either way I am planning to take the mcat soon

I agree with ppushpak, no one can accurately advise you without understanding your unique situation. By retaking the MCAT, does that mean going from a 505 to a 515?
And on that note, what race/ethnic group do you represent? Are you active military personnel or a veteran? Are you applying disadvantaged? Have you suffered financial hardship or any other adverse events for a significant period of your life? Would you describe yourself as a non-trad with significant ECs and stellar research experience? And from there, the list goes on and on...

Not everyone’s path to medicine is the same. And not every “low stats” applicant is encouraged to not apply to DO or MDs, but rather a post-bacc.

 

[jdrb0130]

I agree with ppushpak, no one can accurately advise you without understanding your unique situation. By retaking the MCAT, does that mean going from a 505 to a 515?
And on that note, what race/ethnic group do you represent? Are you active military personnel or a veteran? Are you applying disadvantaged? Have you suffered financial hardship or any other adverse events for a significant period of your life? Would you describe yourself as a non-trad with significant ECs and stellar research experience? And from there, the list goes on and on...

Not everyone’s path to medicine is the same. And not every “low stats” applicant is encouraged to not apply to DO or MDs, but rather a post-bacc.

Thanks for your reply. Rather than me write out my whole life story my post doesn't require that all (its really long, lol)..
My post was more generalized. I'm going D.O so it's not about whether I should go the physician route... I was accepted into 3 programs: lmu master program, wlu(wvsom bridge) masters and Lecom post bacc program. How would one decide which is best for them? Hopefully that helps with answering my original post. Thanks for all insight.

 

[MedicineN'Jazz]

Thanks for your reply. Rather than me write out my whole life story my post doesn't require that all (its really long, lol)..
My post was more generalized. I'm going D.O so it's not about whether I should go the physician route... I was accepted into 3 programs: lmu master program, wlu(wvsom bridge) masters and Lecom post bacc program. How would one decide which is best for them? Hopefully that helps with answering my original post. Thanks for all insight.

LECOM’s postbacc is honestly more known, and the medical school itself is EXCELLENT. Some people will still **** on it (as this is an MD’s world), but LECOM’s matchlist is almost as impressive as PCOMs

 

[jdrb0130]

LECOM’s postbacc is honestly more known, and the medical school itself is EXCELLENT. Some people will still **** on it (as this is an MD’s world), but LECOM’s matchlist is almost as impressive as PCOMs

I've heard this but I've also heard it's hard to get rotations. Well, it puts you in a more uncomfortable and more stress added place. You may have to travel more with them across the country. I have a family so I opt out for that...

 

[MedicineN'Jazz]

I've heard this but I've also heard it's hard to get rotations. Well, it puts you in a more uncomfortable and more stress added place. You may have to travel more with them across the country. I have a family so I opt out for that...

LECOM-Philly doesn’t really have those problems. But I heard Bradenton does 🙁

 

[jdrb0130]

LECOM-Philly doesn’t really have those problems. But I heard Bradenton does 🙁

So Erie doesn't have those problems really??

Back to drawing board

 

[MedicineN'Jazz]

So Erie doesn't have those problems really??

Back to drawing board

You are aware that there are three different campuses, right? Do please go back to the drawing board

 

[jdrb0130]

You are aware that there are three different campuses, right? Do please go back to the drawing board

Yes, I know its 3. I'm only interested in Erie. I called them today and they answered my questions

 

[MedicineN'Jazz]

Yes, I know its 3. I'm only interested in Erie. I called them today and they answered my questions

Hmpf you’re missing out. The Philly campus is amazing

 

[jdrb0130]

Hmpf you’re missing out. The Philly campus is amazing

Philly campus as in Seton hill?

 

[MedicineN'Jazz]

Philly campus as in Seton hill?

Lmaoo wow, just realized I confused this school with PCOM

 

[jdrb0130]

hello, i had a question. 2.3 cgpa and 515 mcat score. whats the best post bacc or SMP for me? plz help

There aren't many smp or post bacc for your GPA. You may have to take upper level science courses at at a local university/state college/ community college. Then apply to a amp or post bacc.

 

[jdrb0130]

Lmaoo wow, just realized I confused this school with PCOM

Lol.. So was any of this about LECOM?

 

[MedicineN'Jazz]

Lol.. So was any of this about LECOM?

Probably not 🙂