About direct-entry bs/md medical programs
The early assurance medical programs or direct medical programs (or direct BS-BA/MD programs) have various names and each name may be interpreted differently. The only one that has a slightly different meaning is the phrase accelerated medical program. While traditional paths require 8 years, there are some programs that are 6 or 7 years. These 6 or 7 year med programs are considered "accelerated." Student in this track may need to spend several summers taking additional courses or may need to take 18+ credits per semester in order to complete all the course requirements.
Almost one quarter of US Medical schools offer this combined direct medical program program to well-qualified high school students. Often times, admission into these programs is more competitive than admission into the top universities. With guaranteed admission into medical schools, these programs are different from pre-med programs.
The guaranteed admissions program in medicine is directed toward high school seniors who know they want to become physicians and clearly demonstrate commitment in the healthcare field.
Almost one quarter of US Medical schools offer this combined direct medical program program to well-qualified high school students. Often times, admission into these programs is more competitive than admission into the top universities. With guaranteed admission into medical schools, these programs are different from pre-med programs.
The guaranteed admissions program in medicine is directed toward high school seniors who know they want to become physicians and clearly demonstrate commitment in the healthcare field.