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<p>Does anybody know any good medical programs for african-americans. A diverse medical program? A program that will pay for medical school for an African-American? A regular 4 year program? A six or 7 year program? HBCUS don’t count (i.e Howard, Meharry Moorehouse).</p>
<p>I am trying to clarify your questions. Are you looking for non HBCUS medical program with a large population of African-American students or are you seeking a program with a healthy percentage of diverse students? Are you asking if there is a medical program that tends to award full tuition scholarships to African-American students? Are you looking for more merit based or financial based scholarships?</p>
<p>For actual medical school application, look at Morehouse in Atlanta.
[Morehouse</a> School of Medicine :: Home](<a href=“http://www.msm.edu/HomePage.aspx]Morehouse”>http://www.msm.edu/HomePage.aspx)</p>
<p>We know one AA physican from Morehouse. Good guy. He did undergrad and med school there. </p>
<p>Coincidence? One is hardly a statistically valid sample.</p>
<p>When looking at pre-med programs, try to get hard data regarding preference for the schools own undergrads (and good luck with that kid they don’t like to talk about that).</p>
<p>@ Kajon Yes i am looking for non HBCUS medical program with a large population of African-American students. Also i am asking if there is a medical program that tends to award full tuition scholarships to African-American students? Sorry for the confusion thanks.</p>
<p>not sure if you are looking for med school or for undergrad to prepare for med school?</p>
<p>Also, are you looking primarily for schools that give lots of need-based financial aid or lots of merit-based financial aid?</p>
<p>seeing as in another thread you mention your dad…i am going to assume you mean undergrad?</p>
<p>you may be surprised to know that University of Alabama BIRMINGHAM (uab) was ranked third for diversity in 2011. It is a world renowned medical center and , its funding from NIH is in the top 25 of all colleges. Highly medical research oriented. It had a high school summer program for minority students that was incredible… mentoring, letters of recommendation etc…not sure if they still have it but could check their
website
[UAB</a> - ABOUT UAB-Student Profile - The University of Alabama at Birmingham](<a href=“http://www.uab.edu/home/about/student-profile-accomplishments]UAB”>http://www.uab.edu/home/about/student-profile-accomplishments)</p>
<p>also for medical school admissions they do give preference to their own students (they dont give preference to MD/PHD students though)</p>
<p>UAB is an urban campus but they have an incredible student center, and new dorms, but it is in the middle of the hospital district downtown.</p>
<p>there is a wonderful program for undergrads…sci/tech honors (my son is in that as a freshman and has already begun research …one project almost completed, and about to start another dealing with viruses or something)</p>
<p>Their merit money is based on scores…out of state has different criteria than instate… but top level leaves about 11K out of pocket or financial aid …no idea of the deadline for those if you are looking for next year.</p>
<p>Premed is an intention, not a major. There are some universities with an affiliation with a medical school that will place a small number of students in a guaranteed medical school admissions program after 3 years of an undergrad program. Your best bet for medical school admissions is in your home state, even for private medical schools. However, medical schools all over do target minorities which can improve your chances of getting in (any student getting into medical school will be well qualified- regardless of ethnic group). The program in post #7 sounds like a possibility- if the OOS tuition works for you after merit money.</p>
<p>i forgot uab has a guaranteed medical school acceptance… very difficult and competitive, the info says min of 30act but i have heard it must be at least 34 and they only take 10 per year i think. you are accepted as a senior in high school…this years deadline is long past though</p>
<p>While most med schools offer some school-based merit aid or grants, they are competitive and usually quite small compared to the overall cost of medical school. Add to that your cost of living (unless you’re living with your parents or employed spouse)–plus undergrad loans if you have them–and most med students graduate with debts over 100K, some double that. You will be expected to borrow big $ for med school.</p>
<p>Your best bet for getting med school paid for is to join the military or Public Health Service.
They have their own medical school-- Uniformed Services University of Health Sciences, but you can do military programs at most(any?) med schools. They will cover your costs, including living expenses, while you are in school, but you will have to pay back time (7 years+?) and work where they send you.</p>
<p>Other than HBCUS, for diversity, you might look at Wayne State in Michigan or Wright State in Ohio?</p>
<p>if you are from a rural area…your state med school may have a rural medicine program… usually requires a committment of x number of years working in a rural community after residency…but they may offer scholarships to some</p>
<p>or if interested in research or academia you may want to check out the MSTP programs for md/phd…i think about 42 med schools are part of this… again very competitive… but if accepted then tuition is paid and you receive a yearly stipend… this is usually a 7-8 year program followed by residency.</p>
<p>Overall, concentrate on getting into ANY medical school. Only about 1/3 of applicants get in. You may wish to apply to some of the above schools, but don’t neglect your best chances- your state medical school(s).</p>
<p>For undergrad, I have heard that the highest percentage of African American admissions to medical school is from Xavier in New Orleans. HBUCS, I know, but the med students that I have worked with from there are really well prepared.</p>
<p>Leaving aside the HBCUS, following med schools seems to have slightly higher number of African Americans. By and large, their numbers in med school are quite low, even at places like Wayne State (18/290) or at Wright State (7/175). (Ref: Table 8-A, P. 50, “Matriculants by Medical School and Race and Ethnicity 2009”, Medical School Admission Requirements 2011-2012.</p>
<p>Med School---------#Black---------#Hispanic----------------#Total</p>
<p>Illinois-----------38-------------41-------------------------313</p>
<p>SUNU Upstate (NY)----------23------------5--------------------------151</p>
<p>Just for reference, for OP, who may be a resident of Kansas:</p>
<p>Kansas--------12------------7---------------------175</p>
<p>Best bet would be to enroll in colleges that have a good reputation in preparing their students well for Med schools, and then apply to various Med schools such as Uniformed Services University etc., as suggested by other CCers. Also keep in mind that a few Osteopathy schools, such as Michigan State University, will be good places to explore for a career in primary care, including alternative therapies. ([Osteopathic</a> medicine in the United States - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia](<a href=“http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Osteopathic_medicine_in_the_United_States]Osteopathic”>Osteopathic medicine in the United States - Wikipedia)) </p>
<p>If 4+4 is too long, there are very few colleges that provide an undergraduate training in Physician Assistants.</p>
<p>You may want to checkout this site
[Student</a> Doctor Network|An educational community for students and doctors spanning all the health professions.](<a href=“http://www.studentdoctor.net/]Student”>http://www.studentdoctor.net/)</p>