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Academic Preparation
BA/MD Early Acceptance program The BA/MD program is a special opportunity for Tufts
undergraduates to gain early acceptance to our medical
school. You may apply to the BA/MD program by February
15th of
your sophomore year having taken (by the end of that
coming summer) two semesters of biology, two semesters
of general chemistry and one semester of organic, and
having earned a 3.5 GPA. There is no single or best way
to do this. However students who know they cannot take
any coursework in the summer should begin with general
chemistry. Alternatively, a student who is strongest in
biology, may begin with biology, take chemistry in the
sophomore year and then organic in the summer after
sophomore year. For more information, contact the health
professions advisor or look for the information session
that is held on campus each year.
A portion of sophomores who apply to the program are invited
to interview in April, and
receive a final decision by that summer. You will still
have to finish the rest of your requirements (with
comparable grades), take the MCAT and graduate, but you
will be guaranteed admission to Tufts when you are ready
to attend medical school. The program is not binding.
The advantage of this is that it takes much of the
pressure off your last two years. If you are not
accepted to the BA/MD program you can still apply to
TUSM for regular admissions. Approximately 10 students
enter TUSM each year through this program.
Visit
http://www.tufts.edu/med/admissions/md/special/earlyassurance.html for more information.
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