Applicants are expected to earn a bachelor\u2019s degree from a four-year college or university that is located in and accredited in the U.S. or Canada. Applicants who have not graduated from an accredited U.S. or Canadian institution, but who completed a minimum of two (2) years in such an institution, including all of the prerequisites, may be considered to be eligible and should bring the details of their record to the attention of the Committee on Admissions.<\/p>\n
Applicants currently enrolled in a professional or graduate school program must be in the terminal year of the degree program to be considered for admission to the first year class and all applicants are expected to complete any academic program in which they are enrolled at any time during the application process. Individuals who have previously matriculated at another medical school are not eligible to apply to the Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine.<\/p>\n
Due to the retention of the current student body, Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine does not have any slots available for advanced standing in the second or third classes.<\/p>\n
We encourage all applicants to follow their own interests whether in the arts or in the sciences and acquire a broad range of experience through their education. In addition, Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine asks applicants to demonstrate competency by completing college-level coursework in the following subject areas:<\/p>\n
\u2022 English Composition or Literature (or other writing intensive course(s))
\n\u2022 Humanities
\n\u2022 Biological Sciences including Lab work
\n\u2022 Chemistry including Lab work
\n\u2022 Physics<\/p>\n
In addition, course work in Mathematics (particularly statistics), Biochemistry, Social and Behavioral Sciences (Psychology, Sociology, Anthropology), Genetics, and Molecular Biology is important. As a guideline, students typically take two semesters each of English, biology, general chemistry, organic chemistry, physics, mathematics, and social sciences. Because schools and applicants differ from one another, our “requirements” are flexible.<\/p>\n
All prerequisites must be completed before a student can matriculate at the Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine. We prefer that applicants take these courses at a 4-year undergraduate institution rather than utilize advanced placement credits. In general, we discourage online courses, P\/F courses, and courses taken at community or junior college. If you have used these course options for that or any reason, please explain the circumstances on the “educational history” section of your secondary application.\u00a0 The Committee on Admissions will then consider the matter as a part of its comprehensive review of the application. If an applicant has placed out of a required college level course, we will also accept another course in that discipline at the same or higher level.<\/p>\n
Example of How Applicants Demonstrate Competency:
\n1 year\u00a0\u00a0 English Composition or other writing intensive course
\n1 year\u00a0\u00a0 Humanities
\n1 year\u00a0\u00a0 Biological Science with lab
\n1\u00a0year\u00a0\u00a0 Physics
\nAt least 2 years of Chemistry such as:<\/p>\n
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Applicants must submit either one committee letter\/packet letter (prepared by your pre-health advisor or committee) or three (3) individual letters.\u00a0 \u00a0We suggest that individual letters be submitted by persons who know you well \u201cas a person\u201d and who are able to describe the unique qualities you possess that will help you to be successful in navigating our curriculum and the medical profession. Letters may be written by faculty members, supervisors for work or volunteer experiences, coaches, etc.\u00a0 MD-PhD applicants should provide at least one letter from a research mentor, in addition to the three (3) letters described above for a total of four\u00a0 (4) letters. Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine prefers to receive three (3) individual letters, but will accept a maximum of five (5) in cases where an applicant feels that additional letters are necessary (for example, applicants who have been working for several years, who have completed a graduate program, etc.).<\/p>\n
Formatting Requirements:
\nAll letters of recommendation must contain official letterhead (or contact information if letterhead not available) and handwritten signatures.<\/p>\n
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An Institutional Action results from unacceptable academic performance or a conduct violation, even if such action did not interrupt your enrollment, require you to withdraw, or does not appear on your official transcripts or record \u00a0due to institutional policy or person.<\/p>\n
If you are not certain whether or not you have been the subject of an institutional action, contact the registrar, student affairs officer, or other appropriate party at the relevant institution for confirmation of your record. Applicants who become the subject of an institutional action after certifying and submitting the AMCAS application must notify the Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine (camedadms<\/a>@bu.edu<\/a>).<\/p>\n If you have an Institutional Action on record, verification is required by a letter from your university stating the nature of the incident and that you are currently in good standing at your university or<\/span> a clearly identifiable comment in Health Professions Advisory Committee letter.<\/p>\n If you have an Institutional Action that is NOT on record, verification is required by a\u00a0letter from university official stating that no record exists.<\/p>\n All institutional action letters must contain official letterhead (or contact information if letterhead not available) and handwritten signatures.\u00a0 They may be submitted via email camedadms@bu.edu<\/a> or via AMCAS letter service identified as an individual letter. Institutional Action emails are accepted only from university officials, not directly from applicants.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n Medical College Admission Test (MCAT):<\/p>\n CASPer Test:<\/p>\n CASPer<\/a> an online test which assesses non-cognitive skills and interpersonal characteristics is REQUIRED.\u00a0 <\/strong><\/em>(SNAPSHOT & DUET sections are not required.<\/em>)<\/p>\n Note:\u00a0 It is not required to have test scores available to submit the Supplemental Application.<\/em><\/p>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n Interviews are by invitation only and are held virtually with a randomly assigned faculty member.\u00a0 Interviews are conducted on select days mid-September through mid-February.<\/p>\n All applicants invited to interview are also required to attend a remote information session with Dr. Hanssen and students.\u00a0 MD-PhD applicants will have the opportunity to meet with MD-PhD students and faculty in addition to other sessions.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n Final Official transcripts are required from all accepted students.\u00a0 A transcript from all degree granting universities should be submitted as soon as they become available. Transcripts must be sent directly from the college or university to Chobanian & Avedisian SOM at camedadms@bu.edu<\/a>. These transcripts will be required of all matriculating students.<\/p>\n Final Official Transcript requirements:<\/p>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n <\/p>\n Accepted students only:<\/p>\nMCAT & CASPer Tests<\/h4>
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