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Any thoughts on this program?
1. Very few or no undergrads from UVA in this program.
2. Only has two linkages, not even a linkage to UVA’s own medical school.
One is to Pitt, which offers linkages to many different post bac programs andallows one to bypass the MCAT starting 2026, requiring 517 on the MCAT for linkage applicants (their median for traditional applicants is 516)
The other is to Virginia College of Osteopathic Medicine.
Even if someone isn't looking to link, I believe the number and quality of a school's linkage opportunities is a proxy for how well-regarded the program is among admissions officers.
They offer MCAT prep in the form of a 180-day voucher for the UWorld question bank or discount code for 360-day.
The post baccs at Northwestern and Columbia offer linkages to their respective medical schools although one would still need to attain qualifications (MCAT) on par with their normal admitted class. UVA does not give you the option.
3. Program is offered through school of continuing and professional studies which is the self funding division which offers part time courses for working professionals and career seminars. In state tuition.
4. Biology, biochemistry, and physics lecture are large undergrad style courses.
5. Being at a large school, it may be easier to get accommodations if one has special learning needs.
6. There may be concerns regarding retention rate.
(UVA Post-Baccalaureate Pre-Medical Program / UVA Post Bacc / UVA PostBac Premed / UVA PostBac Pre-Medical Program / UVA PBPM)
1. Very few or no undergrads from UVA in this program.
2. Only has two linkages, not even a linkage to UVA’s own medical school.
One is to Pitt, which offers linkages to many different post bac programs and
The other is to Virginia College of Osteopathic Medicine.
Even if someone isn't looking to link, I believe the number and quality of a school's linkage opportunities is a proxy for how well-regarded the program is among admissions officers.
They offer MCAT prep in the form of a 180-day voucher for the UWorld question bank or discount code for 360-day.
The post baccs at Northwestern and Columbia offer linkages to their respective medical schools although one would still need to attain qualifications (MCAT) on par with their normal admitted class. UVA does not give you the option.
3. Program is offered through school of continuing and professional studies which is the self funding division which offers part time courses for working professionals and career seminars. In state tuition.
4. Biology, biochemistry, and physics lecture are large undergrad style courses.
5. Being at a large school, it may be easier to get accommodations if one has special learning needs.
6. There may be concerns regarding retention rate.
(UVA Post-Baccalaureate Pre-Medical Program / UVA Post Bacc / UVA PostBac Premed / UVA PostBac Pre-Medical Program / UVA PBPM)
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