American Medical College Application Service (AMCAS) 2009 Resources
Many of the AMCAS 2009 resources to help guide you through the application process for MD admission are now available by clicking on the above link.
However, as many have been rolled over from 2008, the date of 2008 is still present on some documents. We will contact AMCAS regarding this.
Remember that the AMCAS application for 2009 admission is expected to be available on or around May 6, 2008.
**EARLY AND ERROR FREE SUBMISSIONS ARE HIGHLY RECOMMENDED**
Applications to U.S. colleges of osteopathic medicine (COMs) have already reached record highs again this year, with many applications yet to be received before the mid-April deadline. The application numbers reflect a six-year period during which several new osteopathic medical schools have been built and thousands of additional potential medical students have applied to enter one of the fastest-growing health care sectors.
Some 11,650 individuals are hoping to fill one of the 4,462 total fall 2008 seats available at the nation’s 25 COMs and their branch campuses, compared with last year’s record-setting 11,459. The growth represents an increase of more than 4 percent over this point in the application cycle last year.
from Inside OME, March 7, 2008
U.S. Med School Seniors Have Most Successful Match Day in 30 years
U.S. medical school seniors celebrated Match Day on Thursday, March 20. More than 94 percent of seniors who applied for residencies this year through the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP) were paired with a program of their choice-the highest percentage in more than three decades. In fact, 84.6 percent of those seniors matched to one of their top three program choices.
The 2008 Match was also the largest ever. Overall, 28,737 applicants vied for one of 22,240 first-year residency positions–the most applicants in history.
A record-high 15, 242 of those applicants were U.S. medical school seniors.
The number of first-year residency positions available through the Match was also the highest in history; 395 additional positions were added this year.
For the full article, please click on the link.
from AAMC Stat, March 24, 2008
The American Medical College Application Services (AMCAS) is scheduled to open on or around May 6, 2008 for applicants applying for fall 2009 admission. click on the link for the brief announcement. Typically you can access the application in early May with submission of the application allowed sometime the first week of June. Please remember that many schools are on a rolling basis in terms of admission and our office strongly advocates that you submit your application *ideally by the end of June if not by mid-July*. If you have questions pertaining to the timing of your application especially in reference to the MCAT date, please make an appointment to speak to us by calling 645-6013.
Preliminary accreditation has been granted to the Florida International University College of Medicine. They will welcome their inaugural MD class in August 2009, and will be accepting applications through AMCAS in June 2008. The program emphasis is community-based, patient-centered learning with the development of an understanding of personal, cultural and social factors affecting health care. Students will develop competencies in a full range of medical specialties. Information regarding this new medical school can be found on their website or in the next Medical School Admission Requirements (MSAR).
In order to apply to the FIU College of Medicine you must be a US Citizen or Permanent Resident Alien. Although preference will be given to residents of the State of Florida, well qualified residents of other states are encouraged to apply. Verification including driver’s license, vehicle registration and voter registration will be required.
You can click on the following click to see MCAT and GPA data for students admitted (by state) to US MD schools for 2007. Please weigh this carefully as you consider applying for fall 2009.
You can also see comprehensive data on applicants, matriculants and graduates to US MD schools here. here
ROSE Program - Research, Observation, Service, Education
What is R.O.S.E.?
The University of Cincinnati College of Medicine offers a unique early admissions program called R.O.S.E. (Research, Observation, Service, and Education.) R.O.S.E. students enjoy:
Two (consecutive) summer research internships with a biomedical focus. Internships last 8-10 weeks and are paid and take place in Cincinnati. An early assurance guarantee for our M.D. program provided that they earn an MCAT Score of 30+ (no less than a 9 in any category) and an AMCAS calculated BCPM of 3.45+ and 3.40 cumulative. Mentorship from our faculty and support from our Office of Student Affairs and Recruitment. Shadowing opportunities with UCCOM faculty, students, and alumni.
Who can apply?
R.O.S.E. is designed for high ability, intellectually curious pre-medical college students. To be considered for R.O.S.E., students must meet all of the following criteria:
Applicants must be Ohio residents but can attend college anywhere in the world. Students must have taken or earned equivalent credit for at least one semester or one quarter or Organic Chemistry. Students must have a solid academic record (Only students with a B+ or above in all college level science courses will be considered.) Students must be at the sophomore level (have at two full summers available for the internship as a college student).
When do students need to apply?
Students will be evaluated in the order in which their application materials are received; submitting the application and supplemental materials early is highly advisable. All application materials must be received by March 1, 2008 to be considered for the program.
Where can students find more information on R.O.S.E.?
Please click on the link above. The online application is also located here. Please refer all questions to ROSEProgram@uc.edu or call 513-558-5581.
Please click on the Newsweek article for the link. The real message behind this article is to major in something that you truly ENJOY and find satisfaction and meaning in studying. It does not mean you should change your major to English or anything else if you are not truly interested in it. The bottom line is that medical, dental schools, etc., will accept students coming from ALL majors.
As some of you may be aware, the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC), the central service through which you apply to US MD schools, has initiated a pilot study for the 2008 entering class. They are piloting the use of criminal background checks for all ACCEPTED applicants for 2008. You can go to the AAMC site for further details. The listing of the 10 participating schools for the pilot study are provided and include the University of Rochester.
Effective fall 2007, Prehealth Drop-In Hours will NO LONGER be offered. The decision was made after considering the feasibility of providing accurate and thoughtful advising pertaining to 6 professional health schools within 15 minute time slots. Drop-In hours have been replaced with additional appointment times available to all UB prehealth students. For an appointment, please consult “Scheduling Prehealth Appointments” and then call 716-645-6013.
We would encourage freshmen and sophomore students especially to consider coming to the workshop titled “So You Want to Be a Doctor…” PRIOR to setting an appointment. For the listing of fall 2007 workshops, please go to the main page of the Prehealth website and link on the “Workshops” tab. “So You want to be a Doctor” would also be appropriate for any one just beginning to think about choosing a professional health career in medicine, dentistry, chiopractic, optometry, podiatry and veterinary.
We are able to convey much more information in a workshop forum during an hour as opposed to a 1/2 hour appointment where you also may wish to discuss your schedule, courses, clinical exposure, etc.
