Good premed programs that are not too competitive to get into?

[Anonymous]

I met a recent graduate who did the Georgetown pre-med program, took a year off for MCATs and medical experience, and then placed into NO med schools. I wish this person the best but be aware of how things turn out…::

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I met a recent graduate who did the Georgetown pre-med program, took a year off for MCATs and medical experience, and then placed into NO med schools. I wish this person the best but be aware of how things turn out…::

That’s not uncommon.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I met a recent graduate who did the Georgetown pre-med program, took a year off for MCATs and medical experience, and then placed into NO med schools. I wish this person the best but be aware of how things turn out…::

What a waste of time and money.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Surprisingly, Baylor has a really good pre med program.

Why is it surprising? Because it's a Baptist school?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Rice, Tulane, UNC

These are all VERY competitive WTF

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Kalamazoo

+1 This is a great recommendation because this small LAC has a strong bio/chem department and happens to be in a small-mid-sized city where there is another big university (WMU) that produces a lot of healthcare professionals. Kalamazoo was home to Upjohn pharmaceuticals headquarters for a long time (which later became Pfizer which still has a presence there). The small city has 2 major hospitals which is relatively unusual too so students have within walking distance a lot of places to work on research, do observations and health care internships. Kalamazoo College is set up for experiential education so students are encouraged and supported to do these things--and can target their experiences to create an interesting history (e.g., medical care in international settings, healthcare outreach to low-income communities etc). Also, profs really get to know students so they write very personalized letters of recommendations.

[Anonymous]

W&M places many students into medical school.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Kalamazoo

+1 This is a great recommendation because this small LAC has a strong bio/chem department and happens to be in a small-mid-sized city where there is another big university (WMU) that produces a lot of healthcare professionals. Kalamazoo was home to Upjohn pharmaceuticals headquarters for a long time (which later became Pfizer which still has a presence there). The small city has 2 major hospitals which is relatively unusual too so students have within walking distance a lot of places to work on research, do observations and health care internships. Kalamazoo College is set up for experiential education so students are encouraged and supported to do these things--and can target their experiences to create an interesting history (e.g., medical care in international settings, healthcare outreach to low-income communities etc). Also, profs really get to know students so they write very personalized letters of recommendations.

SLACs in general are good options for premed students.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I met a recent graduate who did the Georgetown pre-med program, took a year off for MCATs and medical experience, and then placed into NO med schools. I wish this person the best but be aware of how things turn out…::

What a waste of time and money.

Yeah, I'm sure they got nothing from the experience and have no options for a bright future.

[Anonymous]

SUNY Binghamton. Not sure what kind of acceptance rate you're looking for

[Anonymous]

University of Arizona

[Anonymous]

OH and University of Oklahoma (MHSP)

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Surprisingly, Baylor has a really good pre med program.

Why is it surprising? Because it's a Baptist school?

Because most people assume any school with a religious affiliation only teaches women to submit to their husbands and how to breed after marriage.

[Anonymous]

Not a safety- but agree with Case Western. They have a med school.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Kalamazoo

+1 This is a great recommendation because this small LAC has a strong bio/chem department and happens to be in a small-mid-sized city where there is another big university (WMU) that produces a lot of healthcare professionals. Kalamazoo was home to Upjohn pharmaceuticals headquarters for a long time (which later became Pfizer which still has a presence there). The small city has 2 major hospitals which is relatively unusual too so students have within walking distance a lot of places to work on research, do observations and health care internships. Kalamazoo College is set up for experiential education so students are encouraged and supported to do these things--and can target their experiences to create an interesting history (e.g., medical care in international settings, healthcare outreach to low-income communities etc). Also, profs really get to know students so they write very personalized letters of recommendations.

SLACs in general are good options for premed students.

+1 There are fewer students applying from each SLAC (because they are so small) so you tend to get evaluated on objective terms (MCAT) and on your own terms--GPA, what you did in school, internships etc. In schools with a lot of students doing pre-med you are more likely to be compared with your classmates which is more risky/out of your control and creates a more cut-throat atmosphere.