Goucher College ∙ 1021 Dulaney Valley Road ∙ Baltimore, Maryland 21204 ∙ USA ∙ telephone 410.337.6000. If you have the commitment, motivation, and desire to become a doctor, but lack the undergraduate science prerequisites for medical school, the Post-Baccalaureate Premedical Program at Goucher College is the place for you.
As the former director of both the Johns Hopkins and Goucher Post-Baccalaureate Premedical Programs, I have in-depth knowledge of the post-bac application process and have screened, interviewed, and made decisions on thousands of post-bac applicants. The post-baccalaureate premedical program application process entails submitting an application with essay(s), transcript(s), and letters of recommendation. Once your materials are complete your application will be reviewed and you may make it to the next step of the admissions process for the more selective career-changer programs: the post-baccalaureate premedical program interview.
Just as with the medical school interview, the post-bac program interview assesses several important elements:. Do you match your written materials? In other words, is there synergy between your application and your actual persona?. Are you a good fit for the program? Will you thrive in that particular institution’s academic environment?
Are you ready to handle the academic demands in a post-bac program?. What will you contribute to the program? Will your personal traits and attributes make you a welcome addition to the program?. Is your enthusiasm—for both the program and for a career in medicine—palpable?. Will you be a collegial student and help foster a positive learning community?.
Can you handle the rigor of medical school? All of these factors are assessed during the interview. While post-bac programs have different ways they interview applicants, here is a synopsis of the various interview formats:. One-on-one interviews that last from 30-60 minutes.
The length will vary from program to program. Be prepared for a variety of questions as to your background, motivation for a career in medicine, strengths, weaknesses, learning style, future career goals, any academic difficulties encountered, significant accomplishments, clinical experiences (or lack thereof), your particular interest in that program, etc. A brief screening via Skype (20-30 minutes) prior to granting a campus interview.
Be prepared for targeted questions in regard to your background and what makes you a compelling medical school candidate. Be ready to articulate this briefly and succinctly. Tour and lunch with current students.
While this is not usually a formal part of the interview process (students may not be expected to give information about applicants after visiting with them) it still provides the opportunity for programs to gather additional information. If applicants act inappropriately during the visit students will usually report such behavior to program directors. The students often act as gatekeepers of their programs and can be protective of its culture. Attending a class. Some programs allow interviewees to attend a class, which helps you assess whether or not the teaching is strong and the students collegial. Interviews are normally conducted on campus and provide an opportunity for applicants to assess whether the program is a good fit.
For those who are at great distance a Skype interview may be offered in lieu of the campus visit. If visiting campus, be sure to take this opportunity to soak up all you can about the atmosphere. Be sure to consider the following during your visit:. What do students say about the pros/cons of the program?.
What is the academic environment like (collegial or competitive)?. Is a curve used for grading?. Is it easy or difficult—sometimes by virtue of class size—to get letters of evaluation from professors?. What is the program’s track record of getting its students admitted to medical school? Does the published track record include students who did not complete the program?.
What is the attrition rate? If possible, applicants should also speak with graduates of the programs to which they apply. Doing so allows them to assess the advising services offered, much of which happens during the year following completion of the program (the “glide” year). Programs should be willing to give you contact information for alumni of the program, especially if you have been admitted and are weighing whether or not to enroll.
If you have specific questions or would like to do a mock interview please contact me by email at [email protected]. –Liza Thompson.
Why Study Premedical/Pre-Health at Goucher? The Premedical/Pre-Health program at Goucher provides the comprehensive coursework and scientific background necessary for professional and graduate school in the health professions, including Medicine, Dentistry, Veterinary Medicine, Podiatric Medicine, Optometry, Physician Assistant, Doctorate in Pharmacy and Doctorate in Physical Therapy. At Goucher we value the academic discipline and problem-solving skills necessary for careers that require life-long learning. What Will You Learn?
You can apply to medical school with almost any major, as long as you meet the minimum requirements. However, medical schools do expect applicants to perform extremely well in science courses. The smaller the number of science courses, the more weight that each individual science course carries. Many students interested in medicine major in the sciences because of their intellectual curiosity in this area, and the course requirements for medical school align well with a biology or chemistry major. Nationwide, approximately 60% of people in medical schools have biology degrees, 25-30% have chemistry or engineering degrees, and the remaining 10-15% have humanities and social sciences degrees. What Will You Do? Goucher successfully places our students into professional schools at rates two or three times the national average.
After graduation, many attend top medical schools such as University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine, George Washington University School of Medicine, Georgetown University School of Medicine, Harvard Medical School, Alpert Medical School at Brown University, Penn State College of Medicine, and Temple University School of Medicine. Others embark on successful careers in a broad range of specializations. Major & Minor Program Contacts Pre-Health (Pre-Med, Pre-Dental, Pre-Vet, Pre-Physical Therapy, other allied health): Monica Zilioli Full-Time & Half-Time Faculty Ruquia Ahmed-Schofield, Associate Professor of Chemistry: organic chemistry Pamela Douglass, Assistant Professor of Chemistry: physical chemistry Sasha Dukan, Professor of Physics: theoretical condensed matter physics George Greco, Professor of Chemistry: organic, inorganic, and medicinal chemistry Mark Hiller, Associate Professor of Biology: genetics and molecular biology Jeffrey M. Hyde, Assistant Professor of Physics: theoretical physics and cosmology Anna Jozwick, Assistant Professor of Biology: microbiology and symbiosis Cynthia Kicklighter, Associate Professor of Biology: ecology and marine biology Jenny Lenkowski, Assistant Professor of Biology: developmental biology and neurobiology Judith R. Levine, Professor of Biology and Chemistry: biochemistry and molecular biology Ingeborg Petterson, Associate Professor of Chemistry: analytical chemistry Harry Ratrie III, Senior Laboratory Lecturer and Adjunct Assistant Professor: physiology and molecular biology Kevin Schultz, Associate Professor of Chemistry: organic chemistry Gizelle Simpson, Instructional Staff Robert Slocum, Professor of Biology: plant physiology, biochemistry and molecular biology Jaired Tate, Chemistry Laboratory Coordinator. Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (LECOM) Early Acceptance Program Goucher College has an affiliation agreement with Lake Erie College of Ostepathic Medicine (LECOM) that provides early acceptance to LECOM's College of Medicine, School of Dentistry, or School of Pharmacy.
Students can apply to the early acceptance program before matriculating at Goucher, or within their first two years. Please refer to the LECOM Articulation Agreement Summary on the right side of this page for more information.
Extracurricular field experience complements the knowledge you're acquiring in class, keeps you inspired, and strengthens your professional school application. As a matter of fact, successful candidates to professional schools always have at least 100 hours of volunteer and internship experience in the areas they wish to pursue. That's why Goucher affords you abundant opportunities to get it. For premedical students, our location just outside of Baltimore puts us in close proximity to some of the most outstanding hospitals and clinics in the nation, and we've developed long, fruitful relationships with nearly all of them.
For those students interested in dentistry, we encourage them to apply to the University of Maryland Dental School's summer program, Dentistry Today. Students interested in veterinary medicine have worked in a wide variety of veterinary practices in the Baltimore area. For more information on internships, careers, and other opportunities, please see the student resources page. Internships Internships help students explore possibilities, apply classroom learning, and gain experience. Student Employment connects students to both on and off-campus opportunities. The Career Education Office provides resources and support to students with or without Federal Work Study to find jobs, submit applications, and learn more about the job search process. Students have access to — an online site for job postings and job fair events.
Major & Career Exploration Exploring career options, choosing a major, and making career decisions is a multi-step process in which all students are encouraged to engage early and often. Goucher students have a variety of resources available through the to assist them in this process. Job Search A Goucher education prepares students for today’s job market and beyond. Students can explore job opportunities and access job search resources through the and at Graduate & Professional School Students access resources for searching and applying to graduate and professional school through the, through faculty and staff members, or utilizing their own resources, network and tools.
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