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Direct Medical Programs (also known as BS/MD, BA/MD, BS/DO and BA/DO) are often highly sought after because they can often be a high school student's golden ticket into medical school. These ultra competitive programs allow students to simultaneously apply to…

Choosing to go to medical school is a big decision. It takes a lot of hard work, involvement and your absolute determination to get through it with high achievements. The medical field, specifically landing a good residency, is highly competitive.…

Students targeting medicine as a career all face the same daunting hurdle: the MCAT. But do they have to? Admission into a direct medical program, or BS/MD program, can often mean skipping the MCAT requirement altogether. Every program differs with…

MCAT: The mere mention of that acronym induces stress for many students considering medical school. It’s a draining exam, over six hours long, taken by more than 85,000 students a year, that requires intense preparation.  The Medical College Admission Test, or…

For high school students planning to go into medicine, the most guaranteed route is through a BS/MD, or direct medical program. BS/MD programs allow for a smooth transition from undergraduate learning straight into medical school, guaranteeing their admission to medical…

 The Medical College Admissions Test (MCAT) is one of the most important components of an application for students applying to enroll in Medical School to pursue a Doctor of Osteopathy (D.O.) or Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) degree. This is a…