MEDPATH - Postbaccalaureate Program

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Purpose

The Ohio State University College of Medicine Postbaccalaureate Program (PBP) is a five-quarter program aimed at developing and enriching the academic knowledge base and skills of students prior to their entrance into medical school. The program allows students to become more competitive and successful in the medical school environment. Increasing the number of students underrepresented in medicine (URM) and/or students from economically and/or educationally disadvantaged backgrounds who graduate from medical school is a major goal of the PBP.

Support

The College of Medicine offers conditional acceptances to medical school for the following year to a maximum of fifteen students based upon successful completion of all components of the program. Students may receive University tuition waivers while attending the PBP.

Eligibility

Students who wish to be considered for the Postbaccaluareate Program will need:

A minimum grade point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale in either their Science GPA (BCPM), All Other Courses GPA (AO) or Total GPA on the AMCAS Application
A Bachelor's degree by the start of the program
United States citizenship or permanent resident status
Completion of all pre-medical requirements including MCAT
Strong non-cognitive characteristics including emotional maturity, character, sense of caring for others, communication skills, critical thinking and problem solving skills, and commitment to service.

Application

The student must:

Submit an AMCAS application by November 1st
List The Ohio State University College of Medicine as a school selection on the AMCAS application
Be recommended by the College of Medicine Admissions Committee to MEDPATH
Interview with the College of Medicine Admissions Committee

Program

The Postbaccalaureate Program begins in September with a two-week science review and testing in biology, chemistry, mathematics, and physics to determine the appropriate level of science courses each student should take during the academic year. Students are also provided with assessment and instruction in reading, writing, learning strategies and problem solving.

Courses taken during the academic year (autumn, winter and spring quarters) include biochemistry, histology, genetics, physiology, medical terminology, medical ethics, pharmacology and/or microbiology. Facilitated review sessions are provided for the most challenging courses. Community service projects, a mentoring program, and professional development sessions are integral components of the Postbaccalaureate Program.

The final six-week summer component (Pre-Entry Program) consists of instruction in human gross anatomy, cross-sectional anatomy, biochemistry, neuroanatomy, and physiology. Conditional acceptance is awarded following the successful completion of the Pre-Entry Program.

Deadline: AMCAS completed by November 1. Early applications are encouraged.

Financial Aid

Information regarding financial aid, including cost of attendance, scholarships, and loans, may be accessed through the College of Medicine's Financial Services page dedicated to the MEDPATH Program.

For more information regarding the MEDPATH Postbaccalaureate Program, please contact:

Associate Director, MEDPATH
The Ohio State University College of Medicine
370 West Ninth Avenue
Columbus, Ohio 43210
(614) 292-3161
medpath@osumc.edu