Race a factor in BS/MD admission?

norcalguy
Fri, 05 Dec 2008 17:10:07 +0000

I personally don’t see it as a huge factor, esp. when you look at the roster of the UCSD Medical Scholars or the Northwestern HPME’s. They’re almost all Asians (70%+).

I think adcoms have decided that any racial imbalance within the BS/MD programs can be rectified in the selection of the rest of the med school class (via the traditional application process). With these programs being so small (5-30 kids normally), it’s impossible to make sure everyone is adequately represented. As long as the racial makeup of the undergrad and the medical school is diverse, these BS/MDers shouldn’t feel the effects of racial imbalance within the BS/MD program.