BS/MD Program
A Bachelor of Science (BS) and Medical Doctor (MD) combo is an undergraduate institution and a medical school partner that allows students to gain admission to both straight out of high school. Many BS/MD programs take eight years, the typical minimum amount of time a student would normally spend getting a BS and MD through separate programs.
Pre-Med Undergrad
Pre-med is a term college students use to show they plan on attending med school and are taking the right classes. Pre-meds can major in whatever subject they want and just take the required classes needed to apply to med school.
Post Bacc
A post-baccalaureate program is completed after graduation from college for a variety of reasons: to complete a second BA/BS degree, to attain a graduate certificate, to complete med school prerequisite courses, or to raise a GPA. Most post-baccalaureate programs take 1 to 2 years to complete.
MCAT Exam
The Medical College Admission Test (MCAT) is developed and administered by the AAMC, and is a standardized, multiple-choice exam created to help medical school admissions offices assess problem solving, critical thinking, and knowledge of natural, behavioral, and social science concepts and principles prerequisite to the study of medicine.
CASPer Test
The Computer-Based Assessment for Sampling Personal Characteristics (CASPer) is an admissions test that measures traits like professionalism, ethics, communication, and empathy. It’s a psychological test with realistic hypothetical scenarios that asks what you would do when faced with particular situations—and why.