Will I be rejected from ALL BA/MD programs with my stats?

MaJaHa
Wed, 29 Jul 2009 23:01:59 +0000

Orange Peel,

I will be starting the UMKC 6 Year Medical Program in a few weeks, and I would like to give you a bit of input. First off, you can’t trust one person’s opinion on a program. Ask around! I’ve spoken with many alumni of UMKC’s BA/MD program and they have been quite successful. It all depends on how you approach your schooling. No, it will not be the same level of education as if you were to do the traditional 4+4 at an Ivy League school. But, it is still a good education and a unique learning experience. If you’ve done your research or spoken with any hospital administrators, you would find that most hospitals would prefer a distinguished graduate of a program like UMKC to a middle-of-the-road graduate of a high-dollar-name college or university. This is because UMKC 6 yr BA/MD grads have a bedside manner beyond that of a 4+4 student. One of my favorite aspects of this combined program is that its students are seeing and working with patients by their first weeks. I hope this gives you a new perspective!

As for making it into any program, it would be helpful to know some more of your statistics (schedule, ACT score, class rank, ECs, shadowing experience, etc.). If you can provide those, I can give you a little more insight!

Best of Luck!
Mallory