University of South Carolina SMP

[scarterinscrubs]

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Did anyone apply to the Biomedical Certificate Program? This will be the first class in the fall. If so, have you heard anything from them?

 

[DrMidlife]

Looks like they're working hard to keep it a secret, from the school of med homepage: "Biomedical Sciences Certificate of Graduate Study announced."

But here we go.

I have nothing of value to add here (was that obvious?).

 

[aSagacious]

I didn't want to start a new thread for this, so I thought I'd mooch.

I was just accepted to this program today. Any feedback from current applicants, current students, or recent graduates of the program?

Thanks in advance.

 

[bigmike1]

I didn't want to start a new thread for this, so I thought I'd mooch.

I was just accepted to this program today. Any feedback from current applicants, current students, or recent graduates of the program?

Thanks in advance.

When did you apply to this program? I just read about it and it sounds pretty interesting and would love to apply if its not too late. The website is a little confusing

 

[aSagacious]

When did you apply to this program? I just read about it and it sounds pretty interesting and would love to apply if its not too late. The website is a little confusing

It says, "[...rolling admissions] and there is no deadline for applications, although it is unlikely that places will be available for people making applications after May 1."
http://pathmicro.med.sc.edu/graduate/certificate-deadlines.htm

There is brief mention of an interview, but they accepted me without one so I suspect that they might have done away with that policy.

 

[bigmike1]

It says, "[...rolling admissions] and there is no deadline for applications, although it is unlikely that places will be available for people making applications after May 1."
http://pathmicro.med.sc.edu/graduate/certificate-deadlines.htm

There is brief mention of an interview, but they accepted me without one so I suspect that they might have done away with that policy.

Yeah I read that, I was just wondering how long it took for your acceptance. Thanks

 

[aSagacious]

Yeah I read that, I was just wondering how long it took for your acceptance. Thanks

Oh, my apologies. I submitted my materials (via snail mail) on March 11th, was complete by March 29 (after they lost a couple items), and was accepted April 4th.

 

[bigmike1]

oh ok, thanks!

 

[bigmike1]

Oh, my apologies. I submitted my materials (via snail mail) on March 11th, was complete by March 29 (after they lost a couple items), and was accepted April 4th.

sorry for the constant questions, but about how long was your personal statement? I feel like its different from the medical school application and maybe shouldn't be as long. Thanks.

 

[aSagacious]

sorry for the constant questions, but about how long was your personal statement? I feel like its different from the medical school application and maybe shouldn't be as long. Thanks.

Mine was about a page (1.5 spaced). Rather than discuss "why medicine?" I went with "I was able to demonstrate my proficiency in time management by academically excelling with a rigorous course load while maintaining a variety of extracurricular commitments..." and went on to support that idea with some of the activities that I have participated in.

 

[helix]

Do they have an SMP starting from Spring semester?

 

[aSagacious]

Do they have an SMP starting from Spring semester?

It doesn't look like they do, but you could try asking them:

Dr Shekhar Patel, Associate Director of Certificate Program
[email protected]

 

[bigmike1]

It doesn't look like they do, but you could try asking them:

Dr Shekhar Patel, Associate Director of Certificate Program
[email protected]

Yeah I didn't really see much either. Here is a list of the programs that they offer:

http://www.med.sc.edu/degrees.programs.asp

 

[helix]

Thank you aSagacious and bigmike1!

 

[BiomedicalSc]

Hi,

Is there anyone going into this program. Are there any students who have completed this program. Can you please elaborate on your experience, and how many students actually get into medical/dental schools?

Also has anyone looked into housing?

Thank you!

 

[scarterinscrubs]

Hi,

Is there anyone going into this program. Are there any students who have completed this program. Can you please elaborate on your experience, and how many students actually get into medical/dental schools?

Also has anyone looked into housing?

Thank you!

Have you looked into Housing. If so, do you have any ideas on whats a nice place to live?

 

[deleted382095]

Hi,

Is there anyone going into this program. Are there any students who have completed this program. Can you please elaborate on your experience, and how many students actually get into medical/dental schools?

Also has anyone looked into housing?

Thank you!

It would be nice to know to this kind of stuff before I submit my application. They only accept around 5 students for their EDP..

 

[TheUPSIDEdown]

Found this post to bump.... Anyone completed this program and have their experiences to share?

 

[Warderino92]

Is anyone attending this program in the fall?

 

[neuro85]

Hi @Warderino92 , did you get in? I applied and still waiting to hear. Do you know much about the program?