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I just wanted to throw up something to help some people out, as these boards have helped me significantly in the past. I was a member of the Temple Post Baccalaureate Program, and I cannot say enough good things about it. I thought there was no way I would become a doctor, but now I will be happily starting at Temple Medicine.
I think the program is extraordinarily tough, but if you can do it you will achieve your goal of becoming a doctor. The positives of the program are many, and I will do my best to list them. Additionally, consider that this will be on top of the fact that they are changing the program next year, and it sounds like it is going to be even better.
First of all, I feel like I got a great foundation. I knew very little about science coming in (I was a humanities major). In less then a year, I learned so much, and I feel like I will have a solid foundation going into medical school. Evidence of this was also reflected in my MCAT score, which was above average for many schools. Another great thing is the community atmosphere that the program creates. I have made some of my best friends in this program. The faculty are fantastic. The administration bent over backward for our class. They are clearly invested in seeing us all succeed. Then there is the school itself. I love the research that the school does, and the priority they put into good research and good research equipment. The facility is beautiful. If you are interested in cardio, pulm, or HIV research, this is a great school for you.
The little I know about the changes to the program: you do not have to take the MCAT. This development is huge in my opinion. You still have to hit the GPA requirement (3.6 I think), but no more of that scary test. RESEARCH. It really breaks my heart that I was not able to be in this upcoming year, because apparently there is going to be a heavier research and shadowing component. That is my favorite part, and most representative of med school. Additionally, the sciences you learn will be geared toward medicine. For instance, the physics class is going to focus on the physics of the human body.
The only negatives I can really think about the program are the price, and (for some) that you will be committed to the area. That really worked out great for me, because I wanted to be in the Philadelphia market since the beginning--but if you are hoping to go to a medical school closer to your home or someplace with a beach, that's not something that will most likely happen. Although, Temple has several campuses--but I think they are all within 2 hours of philly. But Temple is a great school, and Philadelphia is a great city, so I would definitely recommend this program to anyone looking to change their life and become a physician.
Feel free to hit me up with any questions, and I will do my best to answer them.
I think the program is extraordinarily tough, but if you can do it you will achieve your goal of becoming a doctor. The positives of the program are many, and I will do my best to list them. Additionally, consider that this will be on top of the fact that they are changing the program next year, and it sounds like it is going to be even better.
First of all, I feel like I got a great foundation. I knew very little about science coming in (I was a humanities major). In less then a year, I learned so much, and I feel like I will have a solid foundation going into medical school. Evidence of this was also reflected in my MCAT score, which was above average for many schools. Another great thing is the community atmosphere that the program creates. I have made some of my best friends in this program. The faculty are fantastic. The administration bent over backward for our class. They are clearly invested in seeing us all succeed. Then there is the school itself. I love the research that the school does, and the priority they put into good research and good research equipment. The facility is beautiful. If you are interested in cardio, pulm, or HIV research, this is a great school for you.
The little I know about the changes to the program: you do not have to take the MCAT. This development is huge in my opinion. You still have to hit the GPA requirement (3.6 I think), but no more of that scary test. RESEARCH. It really breaks my heart that I was not able to be in this upcoming year, because apparently there is going to be a heavier research and shadowing component. That is my favorite part, and most representative of med school. Additionally, the sciences you learn will be geared toward medicine. For instance, the physics class is going to focus on the physics of the human body.
The only negatives I can really think about the program are the price, and (for some) that you will be committed to the area. That really worked out great for me, because I wanted to be in the Philadelphia market since the beginning--but if you are hoping to go to a medical school closer to your home or someplace with a beach, that's not something that will most likely happen. Although, Temple has several campuses--but I think they are all within 2 hours of philly. But Temple is a great school, and Philadelphia is a great city, so I would definitely recommend this program to anyone looking to change their life and become a physician.
Feel free to hit me up with any questions, and I will do my best to answer them.
