Agree with @PinkPrincess2014 that some of the webpages that @Blugrn6 and @Roentgen provided are not easily found. Given that UMKC 6 yr program is on a tight schedule, these insights help in creating a better schedule.
@Blugrn6, can you comment on why doing Biology major might not be a good idea? Would you mind sharing the pros and cons of the three majors (LA, Bio and Chem.).
@Blugrn6, @Roentgen, @UMKCRossMD,
- I hear around 20-25% of the students extend from 6 years to 7 years. What do they do during this time. Do they typically do this after 2nd year? I don’t want to really do this, as it adds one more year of undergraduate year fee. But, does UMKC push students to go this route?
- Is UMKC known for deflating grades? How important are grades in residency matches? I understand AOA helps residency matches and grades contribute to AOA membership. Anything other than that?
- If I take AP credit for certain courses, do I have to take some other courses in their spots or can I take the advanced courses (e.g., try to do the Year-4 courses before 2nd year itself)? Is it feasible to complete all the Undergrad courses with in the first two years (end of summer) by not coming with AP Chem credit. I’ve AP Bio though.
- When is the best time to go offsite and do research? After Year 3? Does UMKC encourage doing this?
- How and when do you do rotations at other places. What is the process in UMKC and the places you want to do rotations?