Post-Baccalaureate Pre-Medical Programs Can Help Your Advisees Get Into Medical School Gerald Soslau, PhD Professor of Biochemistry & Molecular Biology Vice Dean Office of Professional Studies In the Health Sciences Drexel University College of Medicine Email:gsoslau@drexelmed.edu
Types of Medical Schools Allopathic awards an M.D. degree --- Generally look for a science GPA of 3.4 or better and MCAT s of 30. Osteopathic awards a D.O. degree--- Generally look for science GPA of 3.2 or better and MCAT s of 27.
Minimum Requirements for Medical School Admission Must have a good science and overall GPA to meet school s AVERAGE requirements. Must meet the school s AVERAGE requirements on each section of the MCAT exam. Must have meaningful clinical exposure and should have extra-curricula activities especially in your community or abroad. Research activities are also very helpful.
Types of Post-Bacc Programs For students underrepresented in the health professions For students who have little or no science For students who need to improve credentials (Degree or Certificate granting programs) Undergraduate/Graduate/Medical School Courses
Where to find information? AAMC http://services.aamc.org/postbac/ Syracuse University: can get there through the Boston College site below Boston College: www.bc.edu/content/bc/schools/cas/premed/preparation/postb ac.html
Other Graduate Programs Master degrees in biological sciences PhD in biological sciences Master degree in non-biological sciences PhD in non-biological sciences Master degree in public health Etc.
Medical Science Programs PMED non-traditional applicant, career-changer students, part-time only MSP premedical students who need to improve their MCAT &/or GPA IMS premedical students with acceptable MCAT scores desiring to improve upon their previous undergraduate performance DPMS premedical students who are socio-economically disadvantaged or underrepresented students in the health professions according to AMCAS criteria, need to improve their MCAT and GPA. VMS pre-veterinary students who need to improve credentials for admission into veterinary medical school.
Evening Post-Baccalaureate Pre-Medical Program (PMED) Career-changers. Little or no science courses. Age of students: 23+ yrs of age. Variety professions: lawyers, social workers, nurses, educators, engineers, PA s, etc. First class entered Fall 2001; wanted to offer Philadelphia region something that did not exist. Most have full-time careers or other daytime responsibilities. Undergraduate level, part-time, certificate program.
PMED Curriculum 1 year general biology with lab 1 year general chemistry with lab 1 year organic chemistry with lab 1 year general physics with lab College algebra and trigonometry* 6:00-9:00 p.m., Center City Campus Three nights/week *minimum pre-requisite mathematics course
PMED Current Linkage Agreements Drexel University College of Medicine UMDNJ-Robert Wood Johnson Medical School Virginia College of Osteopathic Medicine Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine, NY Advantages to the Linkage Program: Avoid glide-year Matriculate into medical school 1-year earlier Contracts decided upon after the first year
PMED Tuition $500.00/credit for mathematics course. $840.00/credit for all other courses. Stafford subsidized & unsubsidized student loans. Alternative Loans/Personal Loans. Additional courses available at Drexel Main campus or Center City campus. MCAT course = free of tuition charges
Medical Science Preparatory Program (MSP) Combination of graduate & undergraduate courses MCAT preparation Clinical exposure Program in existence for 18+ years One-year certificate program OR Two-year master program
MSP Admission Criteria All science prerequisite courses (biology, chemistry, organic chemistry, physics) completed prior to matriculation Below 27 cumulative MCAT score Above 17 cumulative MCAT score Minimum overall 3.0 GPA to be competitive Demonstrated academic improvement (ascending freshman to senior year)
Curriculum Fall Semester Advanced Topics in Chemistry (4) Advanced Topics in Physics (4) Pharmacology (3) Biochemistry (4) Laboratory Techniques (2) Community Dimensions of Medicine (2) MCAT Preparation Spring Semester Advanced Topics in Chemistry II (4) Advanced Topics in Physics II (4) Anatomy (4) Physiology (4) MCAT Preparation
Tuition current About $19,700/year tuition
Success Rates Variable Most students enter IMS program to earn their MBS degree
Two-year Master Program MBS: Master of Biological Science (available in Philly & Sacramento) 3.00 cumulative graduate GPA = guaranteed admittance into the IMS program <3.00 cumulative graduate GPA = modified IMS program* *not permitted to take Nutrition or Immunology
Special Masters Program Established in 1981 Students take actual medical school courses and are graded relative to the medical school class Designed to help individuals strengthen their science background Provides some exposure to clinical experiences Structured programs
Interdepartmental Medical Science Program (IMS) Students take 6 medical school courses. Lectures simulcast into Center City campus. Same lectures/labs/conferences/quizzes/exams as medical school students; same instructors. Allows student a chance to prove they can handle the rigorous medical school curriculum. Program is available in Philly & Sacramento
Admission into IMS Program Must have all science prerequisite courses. 27+ MCAT (minimum of 9 s in each category). 3.0 minimum overall GPA. Exposure to health care. Demonstrated academic improvement (ascending freshman to senior year).
Curriculum Medical Biochemistry (8.0) conferences Medical Physiology (7.0) conferences Medicine & Society (5.0) Large Group Small Groups Medical Microanatomy (8.0) labs Medical Nutrition (1.0) Medical Immunology (3.0) conferences Medical Neuroscience (6.0) labs
Grading Based upon performance of 1 st year medical school class. Medical school mean = B grade for IMS students. Medical school honors = A grade for IMS students
Guaranteed Interview Student must apply to Drexel through AMCAS. Must be enrolled in full IMS program. 27+ MCAT (a 7, or 8 in any one category then must have 30). Interviews are held in early spring semester, after first semester grades received. For those who do not apply to Drexel Med during the IMS program, the guaranteed interview continues for the MMS program. A minimum of 25 seats are guaranteed to be set aside for students in the medical science programs.
Tuition current About $27,800/year tuition
Master of Medical Science Program (MMS) One 2 nd year medical school course: Pharmacology OR Pathology 20 hours/week clinical or bench-top research Research seminar course Laboratory techniques course TA responsibilities (optional) Program available in Philly & Sacramento
Tuition current About $19,700/year
Program Acceptance Rates 1 year certificate program - 65% for students who had B or better in their course work 2 year master program greater than 90% for students who had B or better in their course work
Drexel Pathway to Medical School (DPMS) 6 Week Mandatory Summer Enrichment Session Formal MCAT preparation Combination of Medical School and Graduate Level Courses Early Assurance Program--provisional acceptance to Drexel Med
Program Requirements No score <6, cumulative 20 MCAT Minimum 2.90 math/science & overall GPA Interviewed and given provisional acceptance to the medical school Must achieve a minimum 3.00 graduate GPA Must take the April MCAT and achieve no less than a 7 VR, 8 PS, and 8 BS Final recommendation from the Dean
DPMS Program Curriculum Fall Semester Medical Biochemistry (7.5) Medical Physiology (3.5) Graduate Pharmacology (3) MCAT Review/Preparation Spring Semester Medical Biochemistry (0.5) Medical Physiology (3.5) Special Topics in Anatomy (4.0) Medicine & Society II (2.0) MCAT Review/Preparation
Admission into DPMS Screened by the Medical Science Programs Presented to the Medical School Admissions Committee Interviews conducted by Medical School Admissions Committee Decision made by Medical School Admissions Committee
Tuition current About $25,500/year
Success Rates Fall 2004: 11-9 students finished program; 4 accepted into Drexel Med (44%);6 accepted to other med schools (54%) Total 98% Fall 2005: 17-14 students finished program;8 accepted into Drexel Med (47%); 5 accepted to other med schools (29%) Total 76% Fall 2006: 15 students finished program;9 accepted to Drexel Med (60%);3 accepted to other med schools (20%) Total 80% Fall 2007: 26-24 students finished program;15 accepted to Drexel Med (58%);4 accepted to other med schools (15%) Total 73% Fall 2008: 22-20 students finished program;15 accepted to Drexel Med (68%);1 accepted to other med school (5%) Total 73% Fall 2009: 30-29 students finished program; 13 accepted to Drexel Med (43%); 6 accepted to other med school (20%) Total 63% Fall 2010: 29-all students finished program; 18 accepted to Drexel Med (62%); 1 accepted to other med school 3%) Total 65% Fall 2011: 29-24 students finished program; 18 accepted to Drexel Med (62%); 1 accepted to other med school 3%) Total 65.5% Fall 2012: 38-33 students finished program; 24 accepted to Drexel Med (63%); 1 accepted to other med school 3%) Total 66%
Program Advisement Academic counseling Application process guidance Letters of evaluation Faculty Program
University Services Tutoring services Counseling services Career counseling Clinical exposure available
Admissions Process April through July. Around July 14 th application deadline for IMS and MSP. Around May 10 th application deadline for DPMS. August orientation and classes 600+ applications Telephone interviews Off and on-campus housing
Office Contacts Medical Science Programs medicalsciences@drexelmed.edu 215.762.4692 www.drexelmed.edu/ims Laura Mangano,M.Ed., Director of Admissions & Student Affairs/PMED Program Director/MSP Co-Director Loretta Walker, PhD., DPMS Program Director
Veterinary Medical Science (VMS) One-year certificate program Graduate level courses Opportunities for research and early clinical experience Option to complete Master of Laboratory Animal Science (MLAS) degree
VMS Admission Criteria Bachelor s degree from accredited college or university Cumulative GPA of 3.3 or higher GRE scores at or above 60 th percentile in all areas Official transcript from all post-secondary institutions attended Three letters of recommendation. Two from past science professors and one from a veterinarian or employer. Personal statement stating the student s academic and professional goals. Applicant must also possess ample experience working with animals and have completed all the prerequisite courses required by the veterinary school that the applicant intends to attend.
Curriculum Fall Semester Medical Biochemistry I Medical Physiology I Microbiology + Lab Animal Anatomy Clinical Lab Techniques and Concepts Spring Semester Medical Biochemistry II Medical Physiology II Molecular Genetics Epi & Biostats Anatomy
Curriculum 2 nd Year (MLAS degree) Fall Semester Clinical Orientation to Lab Animal Facilities Organizational Management Animal Models for Biomedical Research Embryology Animal Anatomy Diseases of Laboratory Animals Lab Animal Facility Management Spring Semester Biology and Care of Laboratory Animals Architecture, Engineering and Planning of Animal Facilities Lab Animal Seminar Financial Management in Lab Animal Science Summer Practicum
Tuition $22,000/year tuition
Our Professional Studies Programs MFS (M.S. in Forensic Science) MCF (M.S. in Criminalistic Science) Path A (M.S. in Pathologists Assist.)-available in Philly & Sacramento CROM (M.S. in Clin. Res. Org.& Mng)-fully online MLAS (Master of Lab. Animal Science)-live & online MHST (M.S. in Histotechnology) IHS/MIHS (Interdisciplinary Health Science)