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VCU BS MD Interview: How To Prepare and Stand Out

• Dr. Rachel Rizal

Congratulations on receiving a VCU BS MD Interview Invite! We are super excited for you, and our BS MD Admissions interview team is happy to help you out. In this blog post, we want to give you step-by-step tips on how you can prepare for your VCU BS MD Interview. The Multiple Mini Interview is a counter-intuitive interview style, and our goal is to help you STAND OUT! 

In this post, we will cover:

• What does the VCU BS MD program look for in applicants?
• How to prepare for VCU’s Multiple Mini Interview (MMI)
• Research unique opportunities at VCU
• Read about healthcare issues that affect VCU’s community
• Common VCU BS MD interview questions and how to prepare 
• Schedule a mock interview with our Cracking BS MD Admissions team!

If you have any questions, feel free to contact Dr. Rishi Mediratta and Dr. Rachel Rizal below !

What does the VCU BS MD Admissions Committee look for?

Given that every Virginia Commonwealth University BS/MD interviewee is going to have strong academics + clinical experience … and likely research too, how will you stand out?  

Remember the box down below as you prepare for your VCU BS MD interview!

Highlight the following qualities in your VCU BS MD Interview:

• Commitment to Virginia – Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine cares about recruiting students who are committed to serving the Virginia population. It often recruits students who grew up in Virginia or around the mid-Atlantic. It’s important to show your commitment to improving the health of Virginians. How do you show your commitment to Virginia? 1) Know healthcare issues that affect the Virginia population and 2) Say you want to practice near VCU in the future
• Strong academics – VCU knows that the premed and medical school curriculum is tough. Be able to give examples of how you thrived academically in your VCU BS MD interview.
• Research – VCU loves students who pursue research. The school gives undergraduates and medical students ample opportunity, funding, and resources to pursue research.
• Community Service – VCU is committed to improving its local community. Have ideas about community service opportunities you want to pursue in Virginia. These community service opportunities can be both healthcare-related and non-healthcare-related.

How To Prepare For VCU's Multiple Mini interview

The VCU BS MD interview format is a Multiple Mini Interview. These are “mini interviews” where you have 2 minutes to think about a scenario and 6-8 minutes to give your response.

The absolute best way to prepare for the VCU BS MD interview is through our Mastering the Multiple Mini Interview course created by Dr. Rachel Rizal herself! It’s the first MMI course in the United States and she uses her experiences from being an applicant who did MMIs herself and her insights from being a Stanford MMI interviewer .

Sign up for the Mastering the Multiple Mini Interview course today!

Research Unique Opportunities at VCU

We like to give VCU BS MD applicants very specific opportunities to look up at Virginia Commonwealth University. You need to mention these opportunities in your interview! For example, if there is a VCU MMI interview question about access to care, then you should discuss a community volunteer opportunity at VCU where you can improve access to care. Alternatively, if there is a VCU Multiple Mini Interview question about diversity, then talk about an opportunity at VCU (clinical or non-clinical) where you will increase diversity or serve diverse populations.

How to Research Opportunities at VCU

Overall, VCU recruits students who want to pursue excellence in clinical medicine and excellence in medical research. Therefore, it’s imperative that you look up clinical, academic, and research opportunities. 

• 2 clinical opportunities:  First and foremost, you are applying to a BS MD program. Therefore, you should look for clinical opportunities you want to pursue at VCU!  You can start looking for clinical opportunities here !
• 2 academic opportunities:  Have an idea of 1 or 2 majors you’re interested in. Also, be able to mention TWO classes or electives you want to take as an undergrad or medical school student.
• 1 research opportunity:  From our experience helping students get accepted into VCU’s BS MD program and VCU MD Admissions, VCU LOVES students who pursue research.  You can look up research opportunities at VCU here . 
• Think about causes you care about and find community service work around Richmond, Virginia that you want to engage with as a college student!

The VCU Center on Health Disparities could be a good starting point to find research, service, and community opportunities!

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Read About Current Event Issues That Affect Virginia

Read about healthcare issues that affect the virginia community.

• Look up the Virginia Department of Health and Human Services website and/or local newspapers to see the most recent pertinent healthcare issues
• Vaccine hesitancy
• Healthcare disparities, especially rural vs. urban and black vs. white
• Mental health

Common VCU BS MD Interview Questions

While the VCU BS MD Interview is a Multiple Mini Interview, it does not mean it won’t weave in traditional questions. In the past, there has often been 1 traditional interview station at VCU. 

It’s important to prepare STRONG answers for the following VCU BS MD Interview Questions:

• Tell me about yourself?
• Why do you want to come to VCU?
• Tell me about your research?
• Tell me about a stressful situation you were a part of and how you navigated through it?
• What do you think will be the hardest part of VCU’s Guaranteed Admission Program for Medicine?
• How do you plan on balancing work and life throughout college?
• Do you have any weaknesses in your application that you would like to discuss?

Scheduling a Mock Interview

Work with Dr. Rachel Rizal to practice for your upcoming VCU BS MD interview!

How to schedule a mock VCU MMI interview:

• Purchase the Mastering the Multiple Mini Interview course on this page and click “Enroll today.” Make the payment at the checkout. 
• After purchasing the course, you will receive an automatic email that allows you to upload your application materials, including your Common Application plus your VCU supplemental essays. Additionally, you will be asked for more information like your name, contact information, interview date, time zone, and availability. Please fill out the form thoroughly.
• Dr. Rachel Rizal or Dr. Rishi Mediratta will reach out to you to schedule a mock VCU MMI!
• Do the Mastering the Multiple Mini Interview course  before your mock interview. You’ll receive feedback on how to improve and then we want you to keep practicing using our MMI practice questions!
• If you want more mock interviews, you can purchase additional mock VCU interviews or mock MMIs for other 4-year colleges / BS MD programs. The additional mock interviews can be purchased here. 

Frequently Asked Questions:

Q. I have an interview soon, can I still purchase the course? Will I have time?

Yes! The course takes 4 hours to complete and we can schedule a mock interview right when you finish the course. Typically, the shortest lead time to schedule a mock Multiple Mini Interview with our team is 3 days before your interview. Please contact us if you want to schedule a mock interview ASAP. 

Q. How far in advance should I schedule a mock interview?

We typically tell high school students to take the Mastering the Multiple Mini Interview course as early in the interview cycle as possible, because it helps them even for traditional interviews! The ideal time to schedule a mock MMI interview with our team is 1-2 weeks prior to the interview date. That way, you will still be able to practice using the feedback from the mock interview. 

Q. I have other questions. How can I contact you? 

If you have any additional questions, feel free to reach out to Dr. Rachel Rizal and Dr. Rishi Mediratta through the contact form below. Or, you can email us directly at [email protected] .

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Honors College

Application for the guaranteed admission program for medicine.

Two applications are required for admission to the Honors College Guaranteed Admission Program for Medicine: one for VCU Undergraduate Admissions and one for the Honors College Guaranteed Admission Program for Medicine. Both of these applications are available online. Completed Guaranteed Admission applications and VCU Common Applications must be submitted online by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Standard Time on November 1, 2023, and official transcripts must be received by November 1, 2023. Reference letters must be uploaded by the reference writer to your Guaranteed Admission application by 11:59 p.m. EST on November 1, 2023. Reference writers will be prompted via email with instructions for uploading their letters to your application once you have submitted your Guaranteed Admission Program application online. We will be unable to consider your application if any components are received after this deadline.

Students interested in applying to the Honors College Guaranteed Admission Program should begin the   Honors College freshman application  and select Medicine when prompted. Selecting a Guaranteed Admission Program will open the second half of the application, which is only for students applying to Guaranteed Admission Programs. Students will be evaluated for both admission into the Honors College as well as the selected Guaranteed Admission Program.  

It is important that you follow directions carefully and make sure that our office and the Undergraduate Admissions Office receive all pertinent materials on time. The Honors College will not contact candidates to confirm a completed application, so you are responsible for checking to ensure your file is complete.

To be eligible to apply for the Guaranteed Admission Program (Medicine), you must have a minimum of a 1330 combined SAT score from critical reading and mathematics from one test administration on your SAT1 or a 29 ACT composite score. In addition, applicants must have an unweighted GPA of at least 3.5 on a 4.0 scale, or the equivalent.

Questions are frequently raised about the criteria for acceptance by the Guaranteed Admission Program for Medicine. All applicants should be aware that these decisions are not made on the basis of academic performance alone. The Guaranteed Admission Program for Medicine has many more qualified applicants than it can possibly accept and the stated academic criteria of GPA and SAT scores merely indicate the baseline each applicant must attain for consideration for the program.

The same noncognitive qualities used in regular health-science professions acceptance are taken into consideration for the Honors College Guaranteed Admission Program for Medicine. These include, but are not limited to, interpersonal skills, maturity, personal motivation, written and oral communication skills, letters of recommendation, evidence of commitment to healthcare, experience in related healthcare fields, compassion, and community service.

Qualified applicants are also selected for an interview, with the interviewer’s assessment factoring into the admission decision. The interviewer’s goal is to develop a sense of the candidate’s personality and oral communication skills and to convey these qualities to the committee.

The selection committee meets in the third week of January to review complete applications; all applicants are notified later that month by email whether they’ve been invited for interviews. Interviews are conducted in January, February and March. Because of the limited number of guaranteed positions, not all applicants are interviewed, even though they may be highly qualified.

Admission decisions are made based on a ranking of all potential students, utilizing each committee member’s assessment of the criteria. Since many factors are considered for acceptance, occasionally individuals with lower GPAs or SAT scores are ranked for an admission offer ahead of individuals with higher GPAs or SAT scores.

Applications were received from 615 high school seniors for the Fall 2023 entering freshman class. Sixty-five students were selected for an interview. In mid-March, 32 students received an acceptance letter. The average unweighted GPA for accepted candidates was a 3.9. The submitted SAT scores ranged from 1360 to 1590 (critical reading and math), and submitted ACT scores ranged from 30 to 36. In addition, accepted candidates had accumulated an average of 490 hours of healthcare-related experience.

The Honors College considers your application an important part of the selection process. Once you have completed the application online, proofread it carefully before submitting. Do not provide the requested information in any format other than that of the application itself.  The application can be saved before submission, allowing you to work on the application over several sittings. The following information is helpful as you prepare to begin your application:

The   Guaranteed Admission Program for Medicine application is due  November 1, 2023, by 11:59 p.m. EST. Reference letters must also be uploaded by this time. We therefore encourage you to submit early in order to provide ample time for reference writers to upload their letters to the application.

Once the application has been submitted, it cannot be modified or retrieved. After your application has been submitted, you will be directed to a confirmation page, indicating that your submission has been received. A confirmation email will also be sent to the email provided in your application.

You may track the status of your supporting documents by logging into our status page. Please refer to your email confirmation for instructions on how to visit the status page. The Honors College will retrieve your test scores as well as your official high school transcript from your VCU Common Application sent into the Office of Admissions. You do not need to send separate copies to the Honors College.

SAT scores of at least 1330 (critical reading and math; all in one sitting) or a 29 ACT composite score must be received by the November 1 deadline. November SAT or ACT scores of the year of application will not be considered. The SAT code for VCU is 5570, and the ACT code for VCU is 4379.  Please note : Submission of test scores remains a requirement for all Guaranteed Admission Programs. The Guaranteed Admission Program for Medicine application opens in early August.  

A completed application must include a minimum of two, and a maximum of four, letters of recommendation. We suggest that one of these letters come from your school counselor and, if you have volunteer and/or paid work in a healthcare environment, one from your supervisor.  These letters should include, but are not limited to, statements about your ability as a student, potential as a health professional, and extracurricular activities in your school and community. You must include your reference writers’ email addresses and names on your application. Once your application has been submitted, your reference writers will be prompted via email to compose a letter and will be given information on how to upload it into your Guaranteed Admission Program for Medicine application. The Honors College will not retrieve reference letters sent in with the VCU Common Application. Only letters submitted through the Honors College online submission system will be included with your Guaranteed Admission Program application.

There are two short essays on the application. Each essay is limited to 250 words.  

• Comment on your motivation for, and interest in, medicine.
• Discuss one thing about you that is unique, which has not been addressed anywhere else in this application.

The application will also collect additional information such as previous healthcare experiences, extracurricular activities, community service activities, leadership roles, and any paid employment.

The Honors College will only accept one application per Guaranteed Admission for Medicine candidate. If you submit an incomplete application, it will not be considered. The application cannot be altered once submitted. If you have questions or concerns about this, please contact the Honors College at   [email protected] .  

Guaranteed admission candidates must also complete the VCU Common Application and submit supporting documents by November 1, 2023, at 11:59 p.m. EST. For more information on the VCU Common Application, please visit the   VCU Office of Admissions .

Applications must be submitted and official transcripts received by November 1, 2023. Letters of reference must be uploaded by the reference writer to your Guaranteed Admission Program for Medicine application by November 1, 2023. There are no exceptions to this deadline. It is your responsibility to make certain that materials are received by the stated deadline date. Be sure to apply early and check your Honors College application status page in advance of the deadline to make sure all required information is in your file.

Any questions about the process or the status of your Honors College Guaranteed Admission Program application should be directed to the Honors College at (804) 828-1803 or [email protected]. Contact the  VCU Office of Admissions  with questions about your VCU undergraduate application.

Guaranteed University Admission

Review application requirements and frequently asked questions for Guaranteed University Admission. 

Introduction

VCU is proud to offer guaranteed university admission to first-year applicants who have a high school GPA of 3.5 or are among the top 10 percent of their high school graduating class! Apply today for your acceptance. The benefit to you is an admissions process without the stress that comes with uncertainty in the college selection process.

Frequently asked questions 

Learn more about Guaranteed University Admission . 

Just apply through the Common App, including the Common App required essay, and submit your high school transcript by VCU’s  first-year regular decision deadline, Jan. 16, 2024! Please note the regular decision deadline for guaranteed university admission has been extended to Feb. 15, 2024. Applications received after Feb. 15, 2024 will be considered for guaranteed university admission on a case-by-case basis. There are no additional application materials for guaranteed university admission.

Do you have a high school GPA of at least 3.5 or are you in the top 10% of your high school graduating class?  If so, you’ll qualify for VCU’s guaranteed university admission! 

VCU uses the weighted GPA, if shown on your high school transcript. 

No, the School of the Arts has major-specific requirements.   However, we welcome your application to the program and hope you will continue to consider VCU!

No, the College of Engineering has major-specific requirements . However, we welcome your application to the program and hope you will continue to consider VCU!

• First-year applicants with a high school GPA of 3.5 or in the top 10% of their high school graduating class are qualified for guaranteed university admission . 
• The Honors College Guaranteed Admission is for highly qualified students already admitted to the university who are interested in entering professional programs without competing via general admission at a later date. 
• Transfer students are not eligible for university guaranteed admission. VCU has transfer guaranteed admission agreements with the Virginia Community College System and other two-year colleges.

While your admission to the university may be guaranteed, your enrollment for Fall 2024 will be dependent upon (i) a post-admission/pre-enrollment criminal history inquiry that does not reveal criminal history information that is determined to pose a threat to the university community; (ii) review of disciplinary records that does not reveal behavior contrary to the university’s mission and values or in violation of VCU policies; (iii) satisfactory completion of in-progress coursework and graduation from high school; and (iv) responses on the VCU Offer Response Form.

For more information about guaranteed university admission to VCU, please contact our Office of Admissions at [email protected] or 804-828-1222.

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I'm considering applying to the VCU BS/MD program, but I'm not sure about my chances. Can anyone here tell me about the acceptance rate for this program? Is it super competitive? Thanks for any insights.

The VCU Guaranteed Medicine program (also called the BS/MD program) is indeed highly competitive. Although exact acceptance rates can fluctuate from year to year, the program typically admits around 3% to 5% of applicants.

That being said, acceptance rates should not be the sole factor when considering whether to apply to a program. The VCU BS/MD program seeks students who exhibit strong academic performance, high standardized test scores, and a deep commitment to the field of medicine. If you feel that your application is a strong fit for their requirements and your passion for medicine is evident, I would encourage you to apply. Keep in mind that demonstrating medical-related experiences like shadowing doctors, participating in medical volunteer work, or conducting research in a medical field can help strengthen your application.

Ultimately, try not to get discouraged by the low acceptance rate and focus on presenting the best application you can for the VCU BS/MD program. Good luck!

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M.D. Program Admissions

Welcome from the senior associate dean.

At VCU School of Medicine, we are proud to train the next generation of skilled and compassionate physicians and scientists, and we are honored that you are considering joining our community.

There is more to becoming a doctor than memorizing an anatomy textbook, and there is more to being a competitive applicant than high test scores. Each year we welcome a new class of talented and multidimensional students to our campus, and we are humbled and honored to learn just as much from our community of learners as we can teach them in the classroom and in the clinic.

Applying to medical school can be a daunting task, and we in the Office of Admissions are committed to providing support and transparency every step of the way. We encourage you to be yourself as you embark on this journey and wish you the best of luck as you pursue your dream of becoming a physician.

Donna H. Jackson, Ed.D. Interim Senior Associate Dean for Admissions & Student Outreach

Prospective Applicants

We participate in the American Medical Colleges Application Service (AMCAS) cycle, and accept both Early Decision and regular M.D. applications.

• Step 1: AMCAS application
• Step 2: Supplemental application
• Step 3: Committee screening
• Step 4: Interview
• Step 5: Admissions offer
• Step 6: Acceptance and deposit

Learn more about how to apply

Looking for graduate program admission information?

For information about admission to our graduate programs (Ph.D., M.S., certificate and post-baccalaureate programs), please see our Office of Graduate Education's programs section .

For information about our graduate medical education admissions, please see our Office of Graduate Medical Education webpage.

Other Programs

Medical Scientist Training Program

Interested in both medicine and research? Consider applying to our dual M.D.-Ph.D. program, with integrated curriculum that blends medical school with research in basic or social science or biomedical engineering, under the direction of a faculty mentor. Students earn both an M.D. and a Ph.D. in an average of eight years.

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Premedical Graduate Health Sciences Certificate

This one-year, graduate-level program, known as CERT, is designed for students seeking to enhance their qualifications and improve overall competitiveness for admission into medical school. Students who successfully complete the program may be eligible for a guaranteed interview at VCU School of Medicine.

Read more about CERT

Interview Process

Designed to assess skills that cannot be measured through academic transcripts or exam scores, we use the Multiple Mini Interview (MMI) method . Currently, our interview season is August – March and all interviews are conducted via Zoom.

Learn more about our interview process

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We encourage our students to maintain a healthy work-life balance, and Richmond is a wonderful place to engage in a well-rounded lifestyle. As a mid-sized city with a metropolitan population of 1.3 million, Richmond features vibrant neighborhoods that offer distinct, diverse experiences, with no shortage of art galleries, museums, music venues, restaurants, breweries and parks.

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BS/MD Programs & How to Get Accepted: The Ultimate Guide (2023-2024)

Important tips to help you get accepted to BS MD programs.

For students who are fully committed to careers in medicine, combined medical programs – those that grant you to earn both a bachelor of science and a medical degree – can be a great option. Students apply to BS/MD degree programs as high school senior. Students must be focused and organized during high school to accomplish everything necessary to be a viable candidate. As you read, keep in mind that many additional factors, including your personal experiences, written application, letters of reference, and interview performance, influence admissions decisions. As an update for 2023/2024, we are finding it may be “easier” to gain admissions to some BS/MD programs than elite colleges where acceptance rates have all dipped in to the single digits.That said, BS/MD programs take so few students, that they are all very, very competitive.

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Elite College vs. BS/MD Program

For the vast majority of BS/MD programs, the undergraduate college associated with the program will not be as competitive or prestigious as the medical school. Therefore, a decision most students have to make is whether or not to apply to elite undergraduate programs in addition to BS/MD combined programs. 

If you choose to apply to selective undergraduate institutions as well, you should realize that undergraduate admissions and medical school admissions are two distinct processes that require very different strategies and approaches.

The undergraduate application process requires applicants to complete the Common App (most common) or Coalition Application. You will have to think carefully about the ten activities you choose to highlight in your activities list, in what order you list them (yes, this matters), and how to use the stringent character limit (150 characters) to your advantage. You then need to decide what prompt and topic you will choose for your personal statement. 

As admissions to elite colleges becomes more competitive every year with acceptance rates in the single digits, admission to some combined programs may actually be more attainable.  In addition, more and more medical school applicants are taking gap years (at least one) to gain admission to medical school. Therefore, students who want a shorter path to medical school might decide BS/MD programs are the best option.

What is a BS/MD versus EAP Program?

Accelerated Medical Programs, also called BS-MD, BA-MD, BA-DO, BS-DO or Direct Medical Programs, allow students to apply and gain admission to undergraduate college and a partner medical school simultaneously in the 12th grade. The significant differences between programs are the length of time it takes to complete them (lengths vary from six to eight years in total) and whether the program is associated with a medical school that is part of the same university or a medical school that is at a completely different institution. The more abbreviated programs are especially rigorous since you complete your college degree in a shorter time. Students in these programs often are in school year round.

For example, at The Brown Program in Liberal Medical Education both the undergraduate degree and medical degree are earned from Brown.  In contrast, Albany Medical College has combined baccalaureate/MD programs with three undergraduate colleges: Union College, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, and Sienna College.

Do not confuse BS/MD programs with early assurance programs (EAP), however. The confusion is understandable because both are similar in what they do and how they help students obtain guaranteed acceptance to a medical school. Early assurance programs allow students to apply early to medical school when they are sophomores in college.

Before deciding to apply to combined programs, you should understand what this commitment means about you and the plusses and minuses of doing so. EAPs offer guaranteed acceptance to medical school after students apply and go through a rigorous review once they are already enrolled in college. There are times that EAP matriculants can bypass some of the traditional medical school requirements such as the MCAT. The purpose behind having an MCAT exception is to allow students to focus on other interests and achievements.

A focused and committed student who is committed to a career in medicine can thrive in a combined BS MD or EAP program. You will be surrounded by like-minded peers who are as motivated as you are. Whether in an 8-, 7-, or 6-year program, you “gain time,” which gives you the flexibility to enhance your career or education after completing your combined program by doing research or getting an MPH, for example.

You will also avoid the medical school application process is long and complex. By having a guaranteed medical school admission, you avoid this experience and sometimes are not required to take the MCAT. while you still take all pre med course, this may lead to less overall stress. For some students, avoiding a second admissions process can be viewed as a real bonus.

BS/MD vs. BA/MD vs. BS/DO: What’s the Difference?

This difference between BS-MD and BA-MD programs relates to the undergraduate degree that you earn as part of the program. With BS-MD programs you will earn a Bachelor of Science undergraduate degree and with BA-MD programs you will earn a Bachelor of Arts degree. BS-MD programs will be similar to college degrees in which you major in a scientific discipline and there you will enroll in more science classes as an undergraduate. In contrast, BA-MD programs allow you to enroll in more liberal arts classes while still taking all of the standard medical school prerequisites plus some upper level science classes. Also significant is that some programs require students to take the MCAT while others waive the MCAT requirement entirely. BS-DO programs are programs combined with osteopathic medical schools.

List of BS/MD Programs (Updated January, 2023)

Combined medical programs vary in length and can be anywhere from six to eight years in length. Here are the most common BS-MD program structures:

List of 8 year BS/MD programs (4 years college + 4 years medical school):

• Albany (Union College, Sienna College)
• Baylor College of Medicine (Baylor University, University of Houston/DeBakey High School, Xavier University, St. Mary’s University)
• Brown Alpert Medical School PLME (Brown University)
• Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine (Case Western)
• Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell (Hofstra)
• Drexel (Drexel)
• Florida Atlantic University (Florida Atlantic University, Florida A & M University)
• George Washington University (St. Bonaventure University)
• Indiana University School of Medicine (University of Evansville – Indiana residents only)
• Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University (Washington & Jefferson College)
• Marshall University (Marshall University – West VA residents only)
• Medical College of Georgia at Augusta (Augusta University – Georgia residents only)
• Mercer School of Medicine (Mercer University – Georgia residents only)
• Ponce Health Sciences University School of Medicine (Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico, Universidad Interamericana de Puerto Rico, Universidad Sagrado Corazon De Puerto Rico, Universidad Central de Bayamon, New Jersey Institute of Technology)
• Saint Louis University School of Medicine (Saint Louis University)
• State University of New York Upstate Medical University Alan and Marlene Norton College of Medicine (Adelphi University, Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, Hampton University, Purchase College Rochester Institute of Technology, SUNY Polytechnic Institute, SUNY, College of Environmental Science and Forestry, Spelman College, Syracuse University, University at Albany, Yeshiva University)
• SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University College of Medicine (Brooklyn College)
• Renaissance School of Medicine at Stony Brook University (Stony Brook University)
• Texas Tech (Texas Tech – Texas residents only)
• University of Alabama (University of Alabama)
• University of Cincinnati (University of Cincinnati)
• University of Colorado (University of Colorado – Colorado residents only)
• University of Connecticut (University of Connecticut)
• University of Illinois at Chicago (University of Illinois at Chicago – Illinois residents only)
• University of Minnesota (University of Minnesota)
• University of New Mexico (University of New Mexico – New Mexico Residents only)
• University of Pittsburgh (University of Pittsburgh)
• University of Rochester – Rochester Early Medical Scholars – REMS (University of Rochester)
• University of South Alabama (University of South Alabama)
• Virginia Commonwealth University (Virginia Commonwealth)
• Wayne State (Wayne State)
• Western Michigan University Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine (Albion College)

List of 7 year BS/MD programs 7 years (3 years college + 4 years medical school):

• Albany (Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute)
• George Washington University School of Medicine (George Washington University)
• Rutgers New Jersey Medical School (Caldwell University; Drew University; New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT); Rutgers University-Newark; Stevens Institute of Technology; St. Peters University; The College of New Jersey (TCNJ)
• Sidney Kimmel College of Medicine at Thomas Jefferson University (Penn State University)
• University of Arizona Accelerated Pathway to Medical Education (APME)
• ON HOLD 2023 – 2024: University of Nevada (University of Nevada, Reno)
• University of Central Florida College of Medicine (Burnett Honors College Medical Scholars Program)
• University of Florida College of Medicine (University of Florida)
• Morsani College of Medicine (Judy Genshaft Honors College at USF)

List of 6 year BS/MD programs (2 years college + 4 years medical school):

• Howard University College of Medicine (Howard University)
• University of Missouri in Kansas City (University of Missouri in Kansas City)

Shorter programs tend to condense your education leaving less flexibility to enroll in non prerequisite courses that interest you and require you to enroll in summer classes as well. In contrast, eight year programs will more closely mirror a traditional path to medical school and provide greater opportunities to explore your interests inside and outside of medicine as an undergraduate.

Some programs offer distinct opportunities. For example, the Union College/Albany Combined program enables students to earn three degrees: a BA from Union College, and an M.S. or M.B.A. in Healthcare Management from Clarkson University-Capital Region Campus as well as an M.D. from Albany Medical College.

BS/MD Admission Requirements

All successful combined program applicants have superior academic credentials and test scores and have enrolled in the most challenging high school courses available to them. Additionally, applicants are expected to be exceptionally mature, focused, and articulate.

5 key admissions categories to consider:

• Academics: BS/MD Admissions Grades and Test Scores
• Research: Meaningful BS/MD Experiences
• Community Service or Advocacy/Social Justice Work: Best Places to Volunteer for BS/MD Programs
• Clinical Exposure: Opportunities for BS/MD Applicants
• Extracurricular Activities: What else should you consider?
• For the most competitive BS/MD programs like Brown PLME, evidence of interest in STEM and another discipline are recommended.

Academics: Grades, Test Scores, and Class Rank

A stellar academic record is a key ingredient for successful BS/MD applicants. Many programs have cut offs meaning that your application won’t even be reviewed if you don’t have the minimum “numbers” thresholds. Even though most GPA cut-offs are 3.5, accepted BS/MD students generally have GPAs that are higher and close to 4.0 (unweighted). Students are expected to challenge themselves during high school by taking the most rigorous course offerings available. You must also aim high on the SAT/ACT and SAT subject tests. Ideally, try to earn a 1500 or higher on the SAT or a 34 or higher on the ACT. With SAT IIs now canceled, scores on AP exams will hold greater importance.

Regarding coursework, students are expected to take the most rigorous curriculum available to them including AP and IB classes. Many students take six or more core academic classes each year and some are one year ahead in match starting with Algebra 2 in freshman year. Some students also enroll in dual curriculums, but, this is not always necessary. If your high schools ranks students, ideally you should be in top 10% or higher.

Having meaningful research experiences during high school will help distinguish your candidacy. I am amazed by the research high school students sometimes perform; some start as early as the summer after freshman year doing valuable work. The type and discipline of research don’t really matter – find something that interests you. Contact local universities or medical schools and inquire about summer opportunities.  If you are willing to devote several summers to a lab, or even some time during the school year, you will be more likely to be offered an opportunity.

There are also formal summer programs that allow you to do sophisticated mentored research.

READ: Most Prestigious High School Summer STEM Programs .

Many high schools also have formal research programs that start in the sophomore year of high school and the majority of STEM-focused high school students take advantage of these opportunities.

The highest achieving students, especially those who attend high schools with formal research programs, enter science competitions a win at which can be an important distinction when applying to both college and combined programs.

Community Service or Advocacy/Social Justice Work

Demonstrating a commitment to your community is extremely important. In 2023/2024 we are seeing that medical schools especially value applicants who do community service within the realm of advocacy/social justice in any form. Consider more traditional volunteer venues such as volunteering at a hospital or nursing home, tutoring grade school kids at a community center or volunteering at a free clinic on weekends. Sometimes religious organizations have valuable community service programs and events. Also look for opportunities that allow you to advocate for others; this is especially important now. Medical school admissions committees love to see that you are service oriented, culturally competent, compassionate, and understanding.

Clinical Exposure

On interviews, you will be assessed for your commitment to medicine and your understanding of it. You therefore need to demonstrate that you have explored the field of medicine enough to know that this is what you want to do. Shadowing a variety of physicians in different settings and from different disciplines will convince admissions committees that you have the exposure to make an informed decision about your career choice.

If you prefer a different clinical setting where you can really have some hands-on and valuable experiences, consider volunteering in a hospice or nursing home. Places such as this often are filled with patients in need of company, and I find that students have very meaningful experiences in these settings.

If you plan on applying to osteopathic medical school programs, you should have an idea of what osteopathic practice is like by shadowing an osteopathic physician.

Extracurricular Activities

During high school, you will have little time for much beyond your academics and what we have outlined here, but, if you do have extra time try to show that you have other interests, too. We encourage students to use any extra time to explore opportunities they enjoy most. Join your school’s math or debate team or get involved in a student club that is aligned with your curiosities. Do you play an instrument, act, or play a sport? Remember that schools are looking for “quality” and “impact” rather than “quantity” so choose wisely and try to stick with whatever you choose.

Letters of Recommendation

When asking for letters of recommendation, we suggest getting at least one science or math letter. If the student has done research, a letter from his or her principal investigator or mentor can be extremely beneficial.

Applying to BS/MD Programs

The Common App

Regardless of whether or not you will be applying to combined BS/MD programs alone or both combined and traditional college programs, you will need to be familiar with the Common App. Between trying to maintain their stellar GPAs, studying for that last round of SATs or ACTs, and working on their personal statements and writing supplements, savvy students (or the younger siblings of those who have done this before) know to begin as early as possible.

One of the most low-stress ways to enter the fray is to make an account on the Common App website to familiarize yourself with the process. Get started by inputting the simple information and click around to see what’s what. The earlier you begin doing these things, the more time you will have later to draft, edit, and revise the more complicated and “important” areas: the personal statement, the activities section, and the sometimes-overlooked, school-specific supplemental writing questions.

Getting acquainted with the Common App site will also remind students of other perhaps-unknown (or forgotten) aspects of the college application process, such as getting letters of recommendation (including those for specialized programs or departments, or a whole other application for a particular program within the context of a larger school). Being able to see and understand everything that needs to get done on The Common App site increases students’ chances of completing their applications with time to spare.

The School-Specific Medical Portion of the Application

The most important essay in BS/MD applications is the “Why Medicine” question. The allowed word limit for most of these essays is 500.

Here is a typical prompt: Explain why you are interested in pursuing a career in medicine. Describe any life experiences that may have sparked this interest, as well as any personal attributes that make you especially suited for a medical career.

We encourage students to try and be as direct as possible in writing this essay, to show an understanding of medicine, and to highlight those experiences that have helped confirm a commitment to a career in medicine.

BS/MD Acceptance Rates

Some students apply to combined programs because they believe this path will be less competitive than applying to college first and then medical school. This is a misconception, however. Successful applicants to combined programs are extremely accomplished. Not only is it necessary to earn great grades and test scores in high school, but these applicants typically have research experience, exposure to medicine in some capacity (shadowing is most common), and often excel in another area as well, whether in community service, athletics, or the arts. Indeed, successful combined program applicants are often more accomplished than “traditional” medical school applicants.

Let’s review data from one of the most competitive BS/MD programs, The Brown Program in Liberal Medical Education which allows students to earn a degree from The Brown School of Medicine:

Brown PLME received 2641 applications last year and 94 of those students were admitted (20 early decision and 74 regular action) yielding a 3.5% acceptance rate. 61 of those accepted actually enrolled. Average SATs for accepted students: 742 EBRW and 770 Math and 34 ACT composite.

Keep in mind that the overall acceptance rate to allopathic medical schools in the United States is about 5-6%.

Sample BS/MD Essay

The smell of my mother’s traditional brisket beckoned us from the TV room where we were watching the Thanksgiving Day parade, an annual tradition in our family. Just as we were about to sit down to our Thanksgiving brunch, as we called it, my aunt’s cell phone rang. Based on her expression, I knew this wasn’t good. Immediately, she announced she had to run to the hospital because one of her patients was sick. My aunt, a cardiologist, knew I wanted to become a doctor, so she asked if I wanted to join her.  
 When we arrived in the ICU, we saw the patient’s family huddled in the waiting room. We then proceeded swiftly to the patient’s room where the medical team was doing compressions. I was only a freshman in high school and wished I could do more. I prayed for the patient since that was all I could offer.  
 As I progressed through high school, I tried to learn as much about medicine and science as I could. I shadowed any specialist who would let me tag along. This included a surgeon, a pediatrician, an emergency physician, and an internist. I learned about medical practice in private and urban settings, the challenges facing patients who lack access to care, and the complexities of medical practice. I also realized how differently medicine is practiced, depending on the specialty and setting. 
 Inspired, I independently sought out research in clinical oncology to learn about the scientific process and inquiry. I studied the impact that hydrogen sulfide has on colon cancer in memory of my grandfather who died from colon cancer. I learned how to think critically and evaluate my results and the literature analytically. This experience also inspired my future interest in research and academic medicine. 
 Additionally, my volunteer work in hospice has helped me understand end of life issues, the value of compassion and understanding in medicine, and that each person deserves to die with dignity. I have also come to understand the varied cultural perceptions of death and illness and realize the importance of cultural competence when caring for others. 
 My experiences have nurtured my interest in medicine while helping me to focus on my future goals. The exposure I have had to medicine and research makes me realize that a career in medicine will allow me to satisfy my intellectual curiosities while becoming a leader in my community. 
 Even though my aunt’s patient died that Thanksgiving day, the grieving family still expressed their gratitude for providing the best care possible. It is my hope to some day become a physician who can be seen as someone who did everything in her power to cure, even when poor outcomes are inevitable . I hope to use the skills and knowledge I gain in medical school to ease suffering with kindness.

The BS/MD Interview

Accelerated medical programs may involve two sets of interviews; one with the undergraduate college and one with the medical school, however, most only require a medical school interview.

Every year I receive calls from students who were unable to meet this criterion. Typically, students fail to maintain the minimum GPA because they become distracted by social activities, take their medical school seat for granted, or find other interests when they have freedom and are somewhat removed from parental pressure.

Thus, interviewers at these programs are trying to assess several characteristics:

• Are you mature?
• Are you truly committed to a career in medicine, and do you understand what it means to be a physician?
• Are you going to “make it?”

Your interviewer wants to be sure that you have the diligence, focus, maturity and discipline to take on a rigorous course load. They also want to know that you are pursuing this path be- cause it is what you want and not because of pressure from your parents. Your interviewer is trying to assess the likelihood that you will succeed if you don’t have your parents around to “keep you on track.” The path you are taking will not be easy and will require you to work incredibly hard and interviewers need to make sure you realize this. Applicants to BS/MD and early admissions programs and a very accomplished group who have often accomplished as much as the typical premedical applicant. It makes sense, then, that these programs are very competitive and earning an interview is an huge victory in and of itself.

Some interview questions that are unique to BS/MD and early admissions programs:

• What will be the greatest challenges you will face in this program?
• Why do you want to pursue an accelerated program rather than the traditional route to medical school?
• How do you know you want to be a doctor?
• When did you know you wanted to be a doctor?
• What have you done without the influence of your parents?
• How do you manage your time and remember everything you need to do?
• What undergraduate studies interest you?
• How will you manage the pressure of medical school?
• What will you do with “extra time” attending such a program will afford you?
• What motivates you?

BS/MD Program Drawbacks

Whether or not a combined program is “worth it” is really a personal decision. Since BA/BS-MD applicants are guaranteed admission to medical school (if certain criteria are met including maintaining a certain GPA throughout college) this alleviates a lot of pressure for applicants as undergraduates. Students who gain admission to programs that are less than eight years will also save tuition dollars which can be significant. Many combined programs are associated with less prestigious undergraduate colleges and medical schools and there is no way to know if better opportunities might exist at more selective institutions. Since most BA/BS-MD applicants are exceptional students, most have to weigh the option of attending a more prestigious undergraduate college versus a less prestigious one that is part of a BA/BS-MD program.

The Accelerated Admissions Process is Complex

Since applicants to combined programs are applying to two types of programs at the same time (college and medical school), the admissions process is complicated. It requires students to complete both the college common application and a medical school application for each affiliated medical school. A medical school interview is also required for admission. So the student applying to combined programs must write more essays, complete more applications, and go on interviews.

Once Admitted, You Must Still Do Well in College

Most combined programs require that students earn a minimum GPA (typically a 3.5 overall) in college to keep their medical school spot. If a student drops below this GPA, the admission to medical school may be rescinded. Some programs also require students to take the MCAT.

The Undergraduate Colleges Associated with Programs may not be your top Choice

Applicants to combined programs tend to be highly motivated and successful people inside and outside the classroom. Most combined programs are not associated with top-tier undergraduate colleges or med schools, however. Therefore, when deciding whether or not to apply to combined programs, students must realize they could likely gain acceptance to a much more selective college than is associated with the programs to which they are applying. Most students, since they must complete the common application as a part of this process anyway, decide to also apply to their top choice selective colleges, which means submitting two stellar applications – the common college application and the medical school application required of each medical school. Then, once the student knows where he or she has been accepted, he may decide to go the “traditional route,” which might afford the opportunity to go a top-notch college rather than the lower ranked college that would be a part of a combined program.

Less Academic, Extracurricular, and Social Freedom

In BS/MD programs that are essentially “condensed,” students have fewer options to explore and discover all their academic interests because combined programs typically offer less curricular flexibility than traditional ones. And since summers are spent working and studying, students don’t have as many options to work (or play!) in the summer, to travel, study abroad, or participate in extracurricular activities. Because of the intensive and serious nature of combined programs, students may also have less time to socialize, spend time with friends and family, and participate in traditional college activities. For these reasons, many students decide to go the more traditional route so they can have a more traditional undergraduate experiences.

In short, combined programs can offer the intensity, direction, and focus that the exceptional student who is mature and fully committed to a career in medicine needs to thrive in her education and career. However, for the student who is interested in medicine but also has other curiosities she wants to explore, or who prefers a more typical college experience, these programs can hinder overall development and maturation. Whether or not to pursue a combined program is really a personal decision that each individual should consider carefully by weighing the positive and the negatives of this path.

In the end, your career options when graduating medical school are likely to be the similar if you took a more traditional path, but, for many focused and committed students, traveling that path at a faster pace and with less pressure makes combined programs very much worth it!

Final thoughts

For a focused student who knows he or she wants to go to medical school, accelerated programs can be the perfect fit. However, for the student who isn’t 100% sure or wants to have more space and time to explore other interests, a more traditional route might be a better choice. The successful BS/MD applicant must be able to present a narrative that convinces the reader or interviewer of a well developed interest in medicine together with stellar academics, exceptional maturity, and impressive achievements.

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Virginia Commonwealth University: VCU Secondary Application Tips & Essay Prompts

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Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine is a popular medical school for Virginia residents. The VCU Admissions Committee love seeing students who have ample clinical experiences with patients and students who also possess humility. The VCU secondary application essay prompts change year after year. Therefore, our Cracking Med School Admissions team suggest that you  do not pre-write the VCU secondaries. 

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Virginia Commonwealth University Secondary Application Questions: 2023 – 2024

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• You are approached by a neighbor whom you are friendly with and who knows you are headed to medical school. The neighbor wants your opinion on whether she should have her healthy 3-year-old child vaccinated against COVID. The neighbor is well-researched and thoughtful, bringing up data that suggests limited long-term benefits of vaccination, while pointing to concerning, documented side effects. How would you respond to this dilemma? Research on the topic is encouraged  ( Comments are limited to 2000 characters )
• How do you define “grit”, and how have you demonstrated this in the past?  (2,000 character limit)
• (If applicable) Please briefly explain any lapses in your undergraduate education that are not explained in your application.
• (If applicable) Please briefly explain any low GPAs or poor grades.
• (If applicable – gap year) If not addressed in your application, what are you currently doing now?

VCU Secondary Application: fmSTAT Essay Prompts

• Describe the doctor you want to be and discuss how a career in family medicine will help you achieve that. (2,500 characters max)
• Describe your concept of what Family Medicine is and tell us what specific influence led you to this understanding? (2,500 characters max)

Tips to Answer VCU Secondaries

VCU Secondary Pre-Writing Guidance: We would definitely not pre-write your VCU Secondaries because the essay prompts change each year. However, you should work on it immediately about you receive the official Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine secondary application. You can start researching about the school though! Please note that this is NOT the VCU BS/MD program’s application essays. For more information about BS/MD undergraduate programs, you can check out our website BSMDAdmit.com .

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  VCU Secondary Application Tip #1: The most important aspects to emphasize in your VCU secondaries are:

• Academic readiness – if there is any doubt you are prepared for medical school, the VCU Admissions Committee gives you ample opportunity to talk about it. And, you should!
• Patient experiences – write about your clinical experiences. To stand out, you need to include at least 1 patient story in your essays.
• Research – if you did any research as a premedical student, you can mention it throughout your VCU secondaries. 

VCU Secondary Application Tip #2: Talk about any affiliations with Virginia. If you want to practice in Virginia in the long-term, definitely mention that in your VCU Medical School secondary application! 

VCU Secondary Application Tip #3: Tips if you have low grades, it is important to explain them. VCU wants to make sure you will thrive and succeed as a medical student.

Here are some tips to discuss your low grades:

• If you have poor grades, you need to give a reason WHY you had bad grades and also how you have improved over time.
• If there is a clear upward trend in your GPA, then you should point that out.
• Explain how you have learned from struggling in your academics, and how you will incorporate these skills learned throughout medical school. 

VCU Secondary Application Tip #4: Take advantage of the unlimited character limit to discuss your gap years. Be thorough and include all your endeavors. You can also incorporate how your gap year experience relates to what you want to do in your future career. It is also important to  write stories.   You should definitely include at least 1 story about patient care. 

VCU Secondary Application Tip #5:  Our Cracking Med School Admissions LOVES the fmSTAT program. We strongly encourage students who are interested in family medicine and primary care to apply. Read about the fmSTAT program to see if this is something that interests you! 

Essays for the fmSTAT program are included in your VCU medical school secondary application edits if you work with us on application packages or secondary essay editing packages . 

VCU Secondary Application Tip #6: Don’t forget to incorporate a little bit about “Why Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine” throughout the VCU medical school secondary application. Talk about projects and research you want to do at VCU. Convey if you want to do any projects in the local Virginia community.

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• Read our blog post why this medical school to gain insights on how to incorporate a strong “Why VCU School of medicine.” 

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Virginia Commonwealth University Secondary Application Questions: 2022 – 2023

• The last couple of years have been challenging for us all in various ways (i.e., dealing with the impacts of COVID, social unrest and injustices). Please describe a particular challenge you faced. What are some challenges others may have experienced? What did you learn about yourself and others during this time?  (2,000 character limit)
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VCU Secondary Application: MD/PhD Essay Prompts

• Describe your motivation for obtaining a dual degree.  (3,000 character limit)
• Describe your significant research experience(s) and your role in any publications. (10,000 character limit)
• Describe scientific topics and/or labs at VCU that appeal to your future research aspirations. (1,000 character limit)

Virginia Commonwealth University Secondary Application Questions: 2021 – 2022

• Cultural humility is defined as a “process of reflection and lifelong inquiry which involves self-awareness of personal and cultural biases, as well as, an awareness and sensitivity to significant cultural issues of others.” Please provide an example of a specific time you demonstrated cultural humility with some reflection on the experience. (2,000 characters max)
• Please briefly explain any lapses in your undergraduate education that are not explained in your application.
• If not addressed in your application, what are you currently doing now?

Virginia Commonwealth University Secondary Application Questions: 2020 - 2021

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• You are living in a world experiencing the ravages of the Coronavirus which has impacted millions of people since December 2019. Please discuss how the COVID 19 pandemic has affected you personally. What have you learned from your experiences? Please discuss what you perceive may have been some realities that others may have experienced. How has COVID 19 experience influenced your desire to become a physician? (2,000 characters max)
• Please briefly explain any lapses in your undergraduate education; include any in enrollment during your undergraduate education and/or any gaps between undergraduate education and applying to medical school. (For example – poor grades, multiple withdraws, health reasons, etc.)

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Virginia Commonwealth University Secondary Application Questions: 2018 – 2019

• Medicine is a lifelong learning career where new understandings of diseases are constantly changing and new medications are continuously being added, yet motivating patients continues to be a stimulating challenge. Please discuss in 2,000 characters or less ways physicians address this issue. You may use resources to answer this question, mention them but footnotes are not necessary.

Virginia Commonwealth University Secondary Application Questions: 2017 – 2018

• Imagine that you are a volunteer premed working in a free clinic that serves a large immigrant population. Your duties include taking the patients’ medical history. Today you are working with an elderly patient who does not speak English and the adult son is translating for his mother. You notice that he is answering many of the questions for her without translating. During the conversation, the son tells you that if his mother has cancer he does not want her to know because the news “will kill her”. He says that in his family he speaks for the elderly mother and does not want a translator. How will you approach this situation? (You may seek help to answer this question.)

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A Complete List of All BS/MD Programs in 2023

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Are you interested in pursuing a career as a doctor? We have compiled a complete list of all BS/MD degree programs in the U.S. The list includes BS/MD programs offered at private universities, state universities, community colleges, liberal arts colleges, and other four-year degree programs (such as pharmacy or dental programs) where students are able to participate in dual-degree programs. Check out this complete list to kickstart your journey towards becoming a physician!

BS/MD programs enable students to apply once to earn both a Bachelor of Science (BS) and a Doctor of Medicine (MD) degree. Typically, programs span eight years (4 undergrad + 4 med school), seven years (3 undergrad + 4 med school), or, less frequently, six years (2 undergrad + 4 med school).

Most often, the student gains both degrees at one university, but some programs pair degrees from two different schools. Be aware that the vast majority of the joint programs are small and have a very low acceptance rate, so they are not a guaranteed path for any high school student, no matter how strong a candidate the student is.

To learn more about BS/MD programs, watch one of our popular recorded live streams , led by a student in Boston University’s BS/MD program, or take a look at CollegeVine’s list of Best Colleges for Pre Med .

Many students are interested in BS/MD programs, which allow students to complete undergraduate and medical degree studies simultaneously. However, there are some pros and cons of this kind of program that you should consider before applying.

Guaranteed Admittance: Many applicants see themselves as competitive for admission into their school’s MD program. A BS/MD program is an easier path since you are guaranteed to be accepted into the medical school after your undergraduate degree.

Time Efficiency: Medical training can take up to 11 years, starting from four years of undergrad studies and then five years of medical school studies. If you are able to complete both degrees in six or seven years (and get a head start in your medical career), you will save both time and money.

Experience in Medicine: Medical school is extremely difficult, so the earlier you can get real-world experience, the better. You work with patients, doctors and nurses while completing your undergraduate training and gain valuable skills and knowledge that cannot be taught within the classroom alone.

Early Career Position: A BS/MD program offers the possibility to complete medical training one year sooner than students who pursue traditional undergraduate and MD programs. This can open doors for jobs that might otherwise be closed to you, such as working at a pharmaceutical company or becoming an attending physician at a hospital.

Less Freedom in Undergraduate Studies: You might have a very specific field of study that you enjoy and feel that is the best path for your career. A BS/MD program will require you to take requisite pre-med courses, which may not be relevant to your intended profession.

Greater Time Commitment: Not only are there more years required to obtain an undergraduate degree before medical school, but you will also be taking more courses than the average student at the same time. Many BS/MD programs require an extra course or two each semester, which can make it difficult to find the balance between work and play.

High Cost: Undergraduate studies and medical school are generally expensive on their own, so the six or seven years of a BS/MD program could cost even more. There are some scholarships and financial aid options available to students, but awards are often smaller than those in traditional four-year programs where there is still room for financial flexibility.

In a word, extremely. The BS/MD is the most sought after dual-degree program. Incoming classes are typically very small and acceptance rates very low, ranging from 1 to 10 percent.

Remember, many students mature and hit their stride in college, not high school. If your high school grades, test scores, and extracurricular activities are not stellar, the chances of you being accepted to a BS/MD program are much lower. If that description sounds like it could apply to you, perhaps you will be a stronger candidate for medical school after four years of college and on-the-job experience.

Also, most joint programs require interviews for students who make it to the semi-finalist stage of the process, so be sure you are ready to make your case for medical school as a 17-year-old high school student.

Study programs carefully. Note that some are targeted at specific demographics, such as students of color, first-generation students, or students from rural areas. Others pair undergraduate education in the U.S. with medical school in the Caribbean. Some programs do not guarantee admission to med school, but acceptance into the program greatly increases the likelihood of matriculation in the paired med school through exclusive opportunities for early application privileges.

Finally, be aware that all programs require undergrads to earn specific GPAs and some also require certain threshold grades on the MCAT to move on to the paired medical school. This is a long-term commitment! Some may also require specific GPAs and test scores from high school applicants.

If you’re looking for the very best BS/MD programs out there, here are our top 10 picks. This list was created based on:

• Prestige and rank of the undergraduate school
• Prestige and rank of the medical school
• Program selectivity
• Caliber of accepted students
• Length of the program

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1. Program in Liberal Medical Education (PLME)

Undergraduate School: Brown University

Medical School: The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University

Length: 8 years

Brown University’s eight-year combined medical program, known as Brown Medical School in the Ivy League, is the only one of its kind in the United States. Brown is perhaps best recognized for its implementation of the Open Curriculum, which allows students at the undergraduate institution to only enroll in courses that appeal to them. PLME does not force its students to take the MCAT, so as to provide them with academic freedom. The only academic criterion is that a minimum 3.0 GPA be maintained in biology courses.

The Alpert Medical School of Brown University, one of the most selective medical schools in the United States, offers the Scholarly Concentrations Program, which allows medical students to pursue a subject outside of the regular curriculum. Aging, bioinformatics, integrative medicine, and medical ethics are some of the available disciplines. Alpert also offers multiple M.D. dual-degree programs, including M.D./Ph.D., M.D./M.P.H., M.D./M.P.P. and M.D./M.P.A. programs.

Learn more about Brown University and see your chances of acceptance.

2. Pre-Professional Scholars Program (PPSP) in Medicine

Undergraduate School: Case Western Reserve University

Medical School: Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine

CWRU is a private institution located in Cleveland, OH. Students in this CWRU School of Medicine program must have a minimum GPA of 3.63—both overall and in math and science specifically—throughout their undergraduate career to graduate. The MCAT is not necessary, and no summer coursework is required since PPSP is not accelerated.

Students may choose from three different medical degree paths at the CWRU School of Medicine—the University Program (conventional four-year training), the College Program (which integrates research and clinical work), and the Medical Scientist Program (which combines an MD with a PhD).

Learn more about Case Western University and see your chances of acceptance.

3. Guaranteed Admission Program (GAP)

Undergraduate School: University of Pittsburgh

Medical School: University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine

The Guaranteed Admissions Program (GAP) allows students to be promoted directly to the Pitt School of Medicine. Applicants must apply by November 1st of their senior year and must have a 1490 composite SAT score or 34 ACT score to be considered. Undergraduates in the GAP must maintain a 3.75 GPA in their undergraduate coursework and must seek out medically related experiences throughout their undergraduate years to remain eligible.

Learn more about the University of Pittsburgh and see your chances of acceptance.

4. Baylor 2 Baylor Medical Program

Undergraduate School: Baylor University

Medical School: Baylor College of Medicine

This program is only open to six high school students a year, and all of them are eligible for scholarships ranging from $12,000 to $40,000. Prospective students must have a high school GPA of 3.8 or be in the top 5% of their class. Baylor states that most applicants with above a 1430 on the SAT or 32 on the ACT are accepted, though there are no required scores.

In order to confirm provisional acceptance, Baylor 2 Baylor undergraduates must maintain a 3.5 GPA and achieve a 501-507 MCAT score. Baylor 2 Baylor students must also finish all pre-med requirements while attending college.

Learn more about Baylor University and see your chances of acceptance.

5. Rochester Early Medical Scholars (REMS)

Undergraduate School: University of Rochester

Medical School: University of Rochester School of Medicine

The most competitive combined-admission program at Rochester University, Rochester Early Medical Scholars (REMS), enables students to get a bachelor’s degree in addition to an MD in just eight years. Students who enroll in the REMS program do not have to spend their summer studying and can instead concentrate on research, clinical experience, seminars, and social gatherings. Additionally, because there are no required courses, students may study a wide range of subjects and even double- or triple-major in the REMS program.

Learn more about the University of Rochester and see your chances of acceptance.

6. Connections Dual Admissions (BS/MD) Program

Undergraduate School: University of Cincinnati

Medical School: University of Cincinnati College of Medicine

The Connections Dual Admissions Program offers students the opportunity to be admitted to both the University of Cincinnati’s undergraduate college and the College of Medicine. The program is dedicated to enrolling underrepresented students and is not an accelerated program.

To qualify for admission, applicants must achieve a minimum score of 1300 on the SAT or 29 on the ACT in a single sitting. After being accepted into the Connections Program, undergraduate students are required to maintain a minimum GPA of 3.5 and must take the MCAT exam.

Learn more about the University of Cincinnati and see your chances of acceptance.

7. Penn State Premedical-Medical (PMM) Program

Undergraduate School: Penn State University

Medical School: Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University

Length: 7 years

The PMM program is a seven-year joint program between Penn State University and Thomas Jefferson University’s Kimmel Medical College. The MCAT is a requirement for all PMM students—they must achieve at least a 504 composite on the MCAT (no lower than 126 on each component) and have a 3.5 GPA—to maintain high academic rigor.

Other colleges don’t offer a pre-medicine major; instead, they have separate pre-medical programs. Penn State, however, offers a Premedicine major that is meant to provide prospective medical school students with a wide-ranging interdisciplinary background.

Learn more about Penn State University and see your chances of acceptance.

8. Seven-Year Dual BA/MD Program with GW Columbian College of Arts and Sciences (George Washington University)

Undergraduate School: George Washington University 

Medical School: George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences 

Rather than a bachelor of science, the seven-year combined medical program at George Washington University offers students a bachelor of arts. The program requires students to apply in their senior year of high school. A small number of applicants will be selected to submit a second essay about their motivations for medicine and their interest in GW. Finally, selected applicants will participate in an interview.

Admission into the MD program is provisional rather than guaranteed. To be accepted to the MD program, students must maintain a minimum 3.60 overall GPA, have no grades of C or below in any science courses, provide an MCAT practice exam score from an online MCAT review, and participate in medically related service experiences during their time as an undergraduate at GW.

Learn more about George Washington University and see your chances of acceptance.

9. Temple University Pre-Med Health Scholar Program

Undergraduate School: Temple University

Medical School: Temple University School of Medicine

Length: 8 years, possibly 7 years (see website for more info)

Temple University’s Pre-Med Health Scholar Program can be completed in either 7 or 8 years, depending on your preferences and performance. Accepted Health Scholars can request consideration for the 3+4 accelerated track during their first undergraduate semester.

To be accepted to the Pre-Med Health Scholar Program, high school students must have four years of math and science classes, have an unweighted high school GPA of 3.8, and have demonstrated commitment to service/volunteer activities, as well as time as a volunteer in health care settings.

The program is test-optional and there is no stated SAT/ACT minimum for those who submit test scores. However, undergrads in the program must maintain a GPA of 3.6—both overall and in science courses—and earn a score of at least 509 (with no section less than 126) on the MCAT to confirm their provisional acceptance to the Temple University School of Medicine.

Learn more about Temple University and see your chances of acceptance.

10. Guaranteed Admission Program at Virginia Commonwealth University

Undergraduate School: Virginia Commonwealth University

Medical School: Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine

The Medical Program is VCU’s best-known Guaranteed Admissions program. VCU offers an eight-year program with provisional admission to the Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine after four years of undergrad at VCU. High school applicants must have a minimum 3.5 unweighted GPA and an SAT score of 1330 or ACT score of 29. In the past, successful applicants have had an average of 450 hours of experience in medically related fields.

While in undergrad, Guaranteed Admissions Program students must maintain a 3.5 GPA and earn a score of 508 on the MCAT. VCU is also committed to making sure its students have relevant experience, requiring hours of community service and “healthcare related experiences” every semester.

Learn more about VCU and see your chances of acceptance.

Do You Have a Balanced College List?

It’s important to have a balanced college list to maximize your chances of getting into a school with a good fit for you. We recommend that students apply to 8-12 schools, with 25% being safety schools, 40% being target schools, and 35% being reach schools. Since all BS/MD programs are highly selective—and, therefore, reach schools for everyone—you should include some schools that are less competitive on your list.

CollegeVine’s free chancing calculator is a useful tool for gauging your chances of acceptance at over 1,500 schools. Using factors like GPA, test scores, and extracurricular activities, our chancing engine can not only help you assess your odds of acceptance, but also highlight areas for improvement.

While we can’t yet estimate your chances of getting into BS/MD programs, we can help you understand your chances of getting in as a regular undergrad, which can help you build a balanced school list.

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Elektrostal is a vibrant city located in the Moscow Oblast region of Russia. With a rich history, stunning architecture, and a thriving community, Elektrostal is a city that has much to offer. Whether you are a history buff, nature enthusiast, or simply curious about different cultures, Elektrostal is sure to captivate you.

This article will provide you with 40 fascinating facts about Elektrostal, giving you a better understanding of why this city is worth exploring. From its origins as an industrial hub to its modern-day charm, we will delve into the various aspects that make Elektrostal a unique and must-visit destination.

So, join us as we uncover the hidden treasures of Elektrostal and discover what makes this city a true gem in the heart of Russia.

Key Takeaways:

• Elektrostal, known as the “Motor City of Russia,” is a vibrant and growing city with a rich industrial history, offering diverse cultural experiences and a strong commitment to environmental sustainability.
• With its convenient location near Moscow, Elektrostal provides a picturesque landscape, vibrant nightlife, and a range of recreational activities, making it an ideal destination for residents and visitors alike.

Known as the “Motor City of Russia.”

Elektrostal, a city located in the Moscow Oblast region of Russia, earned the nickname “Motor City” due to its significant involvement in the automotive industry.

Home to the Elektrostal Metallurgical Plant.

Elektrostal is renowned for its metallurgical plant, which has been producing high-quality steel and alloys since its establishment in 1916.

Boasts a rich industrial heritage.

Elektrostal has a long history of industrial development, contributing to the growth and progress of the region.

Founded in 1916.

The city of Elektrostal was founded in 1916 as a result of the construction of the Elektrostal Metallurgical Plant.

Located approximately 50 kilometers east of Moscow.

Elektrostal is situated in close proximity to the Russian capital, making it easily accessible for both residents and visitors.

Known for its vibrant cultural scene.

Elektrostal is home to several cultural institutions, including museums, theaters, and art galleries that showcase the city’s rich artistic heritage.

A popular destination for nature lovers.

Surrounded by picturesque landscapes and forests, Elektrostal offers ample opportunities for outdoor activities such as hiking, camping, and birdwatching.

Hosts the annual Elektrostal City Day celebrations.

Every year, Elektrostal organizes festive events and activities to celebrate its founding, bringing together residents and visitors in a spirit of unity and joy.

Has a population of approximately 160,000 people.

Elektrostal is home to a diverse and vibrant community of around 160,000 residents, contributing to its dynamic atmosphere.

Boasts excellent education facilities.

The city is known for its well-established educational institutions, providing quality education to students of all ages.

A center for scientific research and innovation.

Elektrostal serves as an important hub for scientific research, particularly in the fields of metallurgy, materials science, and engineering.

Surrounded by picturesque lakes.

The city is blessed with numerous beautiful lakes, offering scenic views and recreational opportunities for locals and visitors alike.

Well-connected transportation system.

Elektrostal benefits from an efficient transportation network, including highways, railways, and public transportation options, ensuring convenient travel within and beyond the city.

Famous for its traditional Russian cuisine.

Food enthusiasts can indulge in authentic Russian dishes at numerous restaurants and cafes scattered throughout Elektrostal.

Home to notable architectural landmarks.

Elektrostal boasts impressive architecture, including the Church of the Transfiguration of the Lord and the Elektrostal Palace of Culture.

Offers a wide range of recreational facilities.

Residents and visitors can enjoy various recreational activities, such as sports complexes, swimming pools, and fitness centers, enhancing the overall quality of life.

Provides a high standard of healthcare.

Elektrostal is equipped with modern medical facilities, ensuring residents have access to quality healthcare services.

Home to the Elektrostal History Museum.

The Elektrostal History Museum showcases the city’s fascinating past through exhibitions and displays.

A hub for sports enthusiasts.

Elektrostal is passionate about sports, with numerous stadiums, arenas, and sports clubs offering opportunities for athletes and spectators.

Celebrates diverse cultural festivals.

Throughout the year, Elektrostal hosts a variety of cultural festivals, celebrating different ethnicities, traditions, and art forms.

Electric power played a significant role in its early development.

Elektrostal owes its name and initial growth to the establishment of electric power stations and the utilization of electricity in the industrial sector.

Boasts a thriving economy.

The city’s strong industrial base, coupled with its strategic location near Moscow, has contributed to Elektrostal’s prosperous economic status.

Houses the Elektrostal Drama Theater.

The Elektrostal Drama Theater is a cultural centerpiece, attracting theater enthusiasts from far and wide.

Popular destination for winter sports.

Elektrostal’s proximity to ski resorts and winter sport facilities makes it a favorite destination for skiing, snowboarding, and other winter activities.

Promotes environmental sustainability.

Elektrostal prioritizes environmental protection and sustainability, implementing initiatives to reduce pollution and preserve natural resources.

Home to renowned educational institutions.

Elektrostal is known for its prestigious schools and universities, offering a wide range of academic programs to students.

Committed to cultural preservation.

The city values its cultural heritage and takes active steps to preserve and promote traditional customs, crafts, and arts.

Hosts an annual International Film Festival.

The Elektrostal International Film Festival attracts filmmakers and cinema enthusiasts from around the world, showcasing a diverse range of films.

Encourages entrepreneurship and innovation.

Elektrostal supports aspiring entrepreneurs and fosters a culture of innovation, providing opportunities for startups and business development.

Offers a range of housing options.

Elektrostal provides diverse housing options, including apartments, houses, and residential complexes, catering to different lifestyles and budgets.

Home to notable sports teams.

Elektrostal is proud of its sports legacy, with several successful sports teams competing at regional and national levels.

Boasts a vibrant nightlife scene.

Residents and visitors can enjoy a lively nightlife in Elektrostal, with numerous bars, clubs, and entertainment venues.

Promotes cultural exchange and international relations.

Elektrostal actively engages in international partnerships, cultural exchanges, and diplomatic collaborations to foster global connections.

Surrounded by beautiful nature reserves.

Nearby nature reserves, such as the Barybino Forest and Luchinskoye Lake, offer opportunities for nature enthusiasts to explore and appreciate the region’s biodiversity.

Commemorates historical events.

The city pays tribute to significant historical events through memorials, monuments, and exhibitions, ensuring the preservation of collective memory.

Promotes sports and youth development.

Elektrostal invests in sports infrastructure and programs to encourage youth participation, health, and physical fitness.

Hosts annual cultural and artistic festivals.

Throughout the year, Elektrostal celebrates its cultural diversity through festivals dedicated to music, dance, art, and theater.

Provides a picturesque landscape for photography enthusiasts.

The city’s scenic beauty, architectural landmarks, and natural surroundings make it a paradise for photographers.

Connects to Moscow via a direct train line.

The convenient train connection between Elektrostal and Moscow makes commuting between the two cities effortless.

A city with a bright future.

Elektrostal continues to grow and develop, aiming to become a model city in terms of infrastructure, sustainability, and quality of life for its residents.

In conclusion, Elektrostal is a fascinating city with a rich history and a vibrant present. From its origins as a center of steel production to its modern-day status as a hub for education and industry, Elektrostal has plenty to offer both residents and visitors. With its beautiful parks, cultural attractions, and proximity to Moscow, there is no shortage of things to see and do in this dynamic city. Whether you’re interested in exploring its historical landmarks, enjoying outdoor activities, or immersing yourself in the local culture, Elektrostal has something for everyone. So, next time you find yourself in the Moscow region, don’t miss the opportunity to discover the hidden gems of Elektrostal.

Q: What is the population of Elektrostal?

A: As of the latest data, the population of Elektrostal is approximately XXXX.

Q: How far is Elektrostal from Moscow?

A: Elektrostal is located approximately XX kilometers away from Moscow.

Q: Are there any famous landmarks in Elektrostal?

A: Yes, Elektrostal is home to several notable landmarks, including XXXX and XXXX.

Q: What industries are prominent in Elektrostal?

A: Elektrostal is known for its steel production industry and is also a center for engineering and manufacturing.

Q: Are there any universities or educational institutions in Elektrostal?

A: Yes, Elektrostal is home to XXXX University and several other educational institutions.

Q: What are some popular outdoor activities in Elektrostal?

A: Elektrostal offers several outdoor activities, such as hiking, cycling, and picnicking in its beautiful parks.

Q: Is Elektrostal well-connected in terms of transportation?

A: Yes, Elektrostal has good transportation links, including trains and buses, making it easily accessible from nearby cities.

Q: Are there any annual events or festivals in Elektrostal?

A: Yes, Elektrostal hosts various events and festivals throughout the year, including XXXX and XXXX.

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Victor M. Mukhin was born in 1946 in the town of Orsk, Russia. In 1970 he graduated the Technological Institute in Leningrad. Victor M. Mukhin was directed to work to the scientific-industrial organization "Neorganika" (Elektrostal, Moscow region) where he is working during 47 years, at present as the head of the laboratory of carbon sorbents.     Victor M. Mukhin defended a Ph. D. thesis and a doctoral thesis at the Mendeleev University of Chemical Technology of Russia (in 1979 and 1997 accordingly). Professor of Mendeleev University of Chemical Technology of Russia. Scientific interests: production, investigation and application of active carbons, technological and ecological carbon-adsorptive processes, environmental protection, production of ecologically clean food.   

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