UIC v. Loyola

[meliora27]

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What are people's thoughts on these two programs in Chicago? I would be starting from scratch as a career-changer.

 

[DrVanNostran]

What are people's thoughts on these two programs in Chicago? I would be starting from scratch as a career-changer.

Loyola MAMS vs which program at UIC?

 

[meliora27]

not sure, im just beginning my research. I was a non-sci major in college and working in finance now and would like to become a doctor.

 

[cjb85]

Loyola has two programs. Their post bac program is for career-changers and their MAMS is for those who have completed the science courses. Here is the link to the post bac program:

http://www.luc.edu/prehealth/post-baccalaureate_program.shtml

I don't believe UIC has a structured program, but you can always take the science courses wherever you want if you don't feel you need a formal program.

If you're set on staying in Chicago, you may want to also look into Northwestern's program. They have a structured post bac program for career changers through their school of continuing studies. Here is their link:

http://www.scs.northwestern.edu/pdp/cpdp/health/premed.cfm

I hope this helps and feel free to PM me or continue posting if you have more specific questions.

 

[meliora27]

Are Loyola's math pre-reqs before starting the post-bacc considered standard, algebra, geometry, and trig?

 

[DrVanNostran]

I'm not sure about the reqs. But, as the previous poster mentioned. I would look into the Northwestern program, I hear it is very good.

 

[chopper]

I'm not sure about the reqs. But, as the previous poster mentioned. I would look into the Northwestern program, I hear it is very good.

I did the Loyola proram. I highly recommend it. They have a very good, proactive, and friendly pre-med office. Which is HUGE in this process. I hear NW has issues with this (but I don't know first hand).

I don't know about specific math pre-reqs, but they will work with you on that.

 

[meliora27]

Generally how long does it take to complete the post bacc program if you need to take all of the pre-reqs? Also, do the post-bacc programs help you find research opportunities?

 

[girlinbritish]

What are the lowest possible stats to get into both of these great programs?

 

[ChaChaDocta]

What are the lowest possible stats to get into both of these great programs?

This is straight off the website:
Applicants to the M.A. Medical Sciences will be accepted only if they will benefit from the program. Thus they must already be good candidates for admission to medical school except for a need to strengthen their academic transcript. Applicants must hold the baccalaureate with an undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or better, and all medical school pre-requisites must have already been completed (one year of biology, two years of chemistry, one year of physics and one year of math). Applicants will be strongly encouraged to have completed at least the equivalent of an undergraduate minor in one of the natural sciences. Application documents must include:

* An application to the Loyola University of Chicago Graduate School (NOT the Biomedical Sciences programs at the Medical School)
* Official MCAT scores, with a minimum required score of 25
* Undergraduate transcripts
* A personal statement and autobiography
* History form detailing work/volunteer experience, education , extracurricular activities and other relevant information
* Three letters of recommendation appropriate for a medical school application


The deadline for Fall admission is July 1. Applications will be reviewed as soon as they are complete.

I'm currently in the MAMS program at Loyola (and it's been great!) and I can tell you quite frankly that if you are trying to get into medical school from any angle with the "lowest possible stats", you may want to look into a different career path. There are people in the program who have spent $28,000+ on the program, and then change their mind, or just get repeatedly rejected. Loyola tries to weed out these kind of people by taking those with borderline-competitive scores and a STRONG expressed desire and determination, not those looking to take the easy road in. I think this probably applies to many other Masters programs if their reputation depends on their students gaining admissions.
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[ChaChaDocta]

Are Loyola's math pre-reqs before starting the post-bacc considered standard, algebra, geometry, and trig?

The math pre-reqs are the same as those needed for Medical school. Since this is not a program for those changing career paths, and there is no math in the set curriculum (Thank God!) you need to already have that part of your Medical school prereqs established before you can apply to Med schools.
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