I'm considering doing SMP. I talked to AT Still and they have a 2-year program for about $8,000 per year. What other schools have programs and what are their costs? Any recommendations for increased chances for getting into medical school? Thanks!
I’ve also seen a lot of students successfully matriculate with PCOM, Rocky Vista, and UIW’s post-baccs.CCOM LECOM and a good amount of others do. Look for one year programs those are better and cheaper
Its not quicker though. Because if you do a 1 year, to have the grades on your application you have to finish it, leaving another year to wait while you apply. Might as well do bench research in the 2nd year and get a Master's that actually gives you employment potential.Just quicker plus it’s the best test not only for adcoms but yourself to see if your capable of handling a med school curriculum before you are halfway through med school and realizing it’s not for you and you are up to your nose in debt
I disagree. The 2 year's benefit is the research/doing a thesis (great for residency in the future) but really... it gives you marketability and makes you employable. A biology bachelor's degree doesn't get you a job, but the biomedical science/research industry is pretty healthy.Always go for the 1 year smp or terminal masters program. A 2 year masters is unnecessary.
Agree to disagree. In my opinion 2 year masters is not necessary if the intended goal is to become a physician nor is it required for MSTP. Like was stated above research is not for everyone. Research/publications prior to medical school might have some impact on future applications for residencies. "Great" is a strong word unless you published a ton of research in a field that still in its infancy before medical school. Research/publications while in medical school in the respective field that you plan to specialize in will bolster your application/CV for residency.I disagree. The 2 year's benefit is the research/doing a thesis (great for residency in the future) but really... it gives you marketability and makes you employable. A biology bachelor's degree doesn't get you a job, but the biomedical science/research industry is pretty healthy.
Sounds like you are in a great program AND doing well in it. I also dont want to bash the idea of 2 v 1 year programs, but not many of us are going to factor in employability of that masters. We dont want to be biomed we want to be doctors.I disagree. The 2 year's benefit is the research/doing a thesis (great for residency in the future) but really... it gives you marketability and makes you employable. A biology bachelor's degree doesn't get you a job, but the biomedical science/research industry is pretty healthy.
Thanks! I want to be a doctor as well more than anything, but since I have a family I can't really afford to apply more than 2 cycles. I'd have to go into the work force, and maybe once my kids get older try again, but I do have to have all of my bases covered in case I don't get it. But, I feel good despite my low GPA. If you put your thumb over that on my app, I'd be a perfect DO candidate on paper. We'll see. I'll keep you updatedSounds like you are in a great program AND doing well in it. I also dont want to bash the idea of 2 v 1 year programs, but not many of us are going to factor in employability of that masters. We dont want to be biomed we want to be doctors.
GL with your cycle im sure DMUCOM will love to have you and its an amazing school.
Normally I shy away from recommending two year programs, but $8K/year for 2 years is a sweet deal. Most of these programs run for $20-50K!I'm considering doing SMP. I talked to AT Still and they have a 2-year program for about $8,000 per year. What other schools have programs and what are their costs? Any recommendations for increased chances for getting into medical school? Thanks!
Refering to DMU? Yes it is super reasonable, especially for a private school. ALSO.... we get FWS, so the time I spend in the lab past my credit requirement (this semester is 15 hours weekly) I get paid for up to 20 hrs/week, $12/hr. So I try to spend 35 hours a week in lab.Normally I shy away from recommending two year programs, but $8K/year for 2 years is a sweet deal. Most of these programs run for $20-50K!
Offhand, TUNCOM, Western, PCOM, Nova, LECOM, Touro-CA, my school, KCU come to mind...and then I draw a blank. There are more out there.
You get a laptop too. Which is pretty sweet. Same one the DOs get. Not sure how common that is.I would actually jump on that 2 year masters for 8K/year. That's a nice price tag for a great education.
Lol excuse me while I pack my bags and move to your state. See you in class this FallI'm considering doing SMP. I talked to AT Still and they have a 2-year program for about $8,000 per year. What other schools have programs and what are their costs? Any recommendations for increased chances for getting into medical school? Thanks!