| #1 |
Brown University – Program in Liberal Medical Education (PLME) |
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50 |
Brown’s PLME eight‑year pathway combines a liberal arts undergraduate experience with a direct path into Brown’s Warren Alpert Medical School. Students follow a tailored curriculum with dedicated advisors, hospital volunteering, and medical research opportunities. |
| #2 |
Virginia Commonwealth University – Guaranteed Admission Program for Medicine |
3.90 |
SAT: 1330 ACT: 29 |
29 |
Virginia Commonwealth University’s eight-year program offers guaranteed admission to the VCU School of Medicine, with a strong emphasis on healthcare experience. |
| #3 |
Stony Brook University – Scholars for Medicine Program |
4.0 |
SAT: 1490-1590
ACT: 35-36 |
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The eight-year Scholars for Medicine program allows students to complete their undergraduate degree in three years before entering the Renaissance School of Medicine. The condensed curriculum includes early patient exposure, clinical skills training, research experience, and dedicated mentorship. |
| #4 |
University of Miami – Miller School of Medicine (Medical Scholars Program) |
3.20 (minimum) |
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Miami’s seven‑year program provides a direct pathway into the Miller School of Medicine. The tailored curriculum combines pre‑med courses with early clinical experiences, hands-on research, and community outreach, all under the guidance of dedicated mentors. |
| #5 |
Case Western Reserve University – Pre‑Professional Scholars Program (PPSP) |
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PPSP is an eight‑year track that integrates undergraduate science coursework with clinical experiences starting in year one. Students benefit from physician mentoring, community service requirements, and dedicated advising to ease the transition into medical school. |
| #6 |
University of Pittsburgh – Guaranteed Admissions Program (GAP) |
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SAT: 1500
ACT: 34 (minimum) |
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Pitt’s eight‑year accelerated program offers a direct path into the highly ranked Pitt School of Medicine. Students receive extensive academic advising, mentorship, and opportunities for research, community service, and study‑abroad experiences. |
| #7 |
University of Rochester – Rochester Early Medical Scholars (REMS) |
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REMS offers an eight‑year interdisciplinary curriculum that integrates the liberal arts and medicine. The program provides early clinical exposure, dedicated advising, research and volunteer opportunities, plus enrichment programs that emphasize communication skills and cultural competency. |
| #8 |
Florida International University Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine BS/MD Accelerated Pathway Program |
3.70 (minimum) |
SAT: 1350
ACT: 31 (minimum) |
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FIU's seven-year program emphasizes community medicine and the care of underserved populations. For students drawn to primary care or public health rather than academic medicine, the mission alignment here is a differentiator that most programs can't match. |
| #9 |
University of Alabama at Birmingham – Early Medical School Acceptance Program (EMSAP) |
3.50 (minimum) |
SAT: 1360
ACT: 30 (minimum) |
18 |
EMSAP is an eight‑year program that allows undergraduates to pursue any major while taking part in activities to prepare for medical school. Students must maintain a high GPA and participate in service, research, and professional development. |
| #10 |
Cooper Medical School of Rowan University BS/MD Program |
3.70 (minimum) |
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The seven-year structure keeps things efficient without sacrificing depth. It’s a strong pick for students who want early clinical exposure in a community-focused medical education model. |
| #11 |
University of Cincinnati – Connections Dual Admissions Program |
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SAT: 1270
ACT: 27 (minimum) |
3-15 |
The eight-year Connections program gives high‑achieving students a reserved seat in the UC College of Medicine after four years of undergraduate study. It attracts mature, service‑oriented students and emphasizes health‑disparities education, community engagement, and clinical shadowing experiences. |
| #12 |
Drexel University – Accelerated Medical Program |
4.26 |
SAT: 1538
ACT: 34 (minimum) |
24 |
Drexel’s eight‑year program offers conditional acceptance to Drexel University College of Medicine. Students complete three years of undergraduate biomedical coursework with built‑in clinical experiences, research opportunities, and dedicated MCAT preparation before entering medical school. |
| #13 |
George Washington University – Seven‑year BA/MD Program |
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GWU’s accelerated seven‑year program provides a direct pathway to the GW School of Medicine & Health Sciences. Students spend three years as undergraduates, gaining early clinical exposure, personalized advising, mentoring from medical faculty, and opportunities for research and community outreach. |
| #14 |
Georgetown University – Early Assurance Program |
3.60 (minimum) |
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Georgetown offers an eight-year conditional early‑assurance pathway to its medical school. Sophomore applicants with strong academics and healthcare experience may receive an MCAT‑optional admission and can spend their junior and senior years exploring research, service, and leadership interests while completing the remaining prerequisites. |
| #15 |
Howard University – BS/MD Program |
3.5 (minimum) |
SAT: 1300
ACT: 28 (minimum) |
12-15 |
Howard’s accelerated six‑year program lets students complete both degrees in less time. The program emphasizes clinical experiences, volunteer work, and leadership development during phase I. |
| #16 |
Tufts University – Early Assurance Program |
3.7 (minimum) |
SAT: 1400
ACT: 32 |
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Tufts’ eight-year Early Assurance Program offers sophomores conditional admission to its medical school without requiring the MCAT. Selected students can invest time normally spent on applications in deepening medical experiences and exploring other interests. |
| #17 |
Boston University – Seven‑Year Liberal Arts/Medical Education Program |
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BU’s MMEDIC/SMED seven-year programs provide early acceptance to the Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine. Participants complete an integrated curriculum of medical‑school–related courses, engage in research and community service, and enjoy the resources of a large urban medical campus. |
| #18 |
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute/Albany Medical College – Accelerated Physician‑Scientist Program |
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RPI’s physician‑scientist program lets students earn a BS and an MD in seven years. The curriculum is roughly 70% pre‑medical and 30% liberal arts, and participants often engage in undergraduate research to prepare for medical‑school honors projects. |
| #19 |
Union College/Albany Medical College – Leadership in Medicine Program |
≥ 3.9 |
SAT: 1410
ACT: 30 (minimum) |
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Union College partners with Albany Med to offer an eight‑year program that awards a BS from Union, an MBA in health‑care management from Clarkson University, and an MD from Albany Medical College. The interdisciplinary curriculum includes leadership training, research, and community service opportunities. |
| #20 |
University of Connecticut – Special Program in Medicine (Early Assurance) |
3.5 (minimum) |
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UConn’s eight-year program emphasizes liberal‑arts education to develop critical thinking, communication, and interdisciplinary knowledge. |
| #21 |
University of Illinois at Chicago – Guaranteed Professional Program (GPPA) |
3.50 |
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UIC’s eight-year GPPA Medical Scholars Program allows high‑achieving undergraduates to secure a seat at the UIC College of Medicine. Students receive specialized advising, opportunities for clinical shadowing, research, and service‑learning in Chicago’s diverse health‑care settings. |
| #22 |
University of Maryland – BS-MD Program |
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The University of Maryland’s eight-year program offers qualified sophomores conditional admission to its School of Medicine. Participants develop strong science foundations, engage in research across the Baltimore medical campus, and receive tailored advising. |
| #23 |
Rutgers New Jersey Medical School – BA/MD Program |
3.80 |
SAT: 1400
ACT: 32 (minimum) |
10-20 |
Rutgers’ seven-year BA/MD program provides a direct path to the New Jersey Medical School. Students receive comprehensive pre‑medical education, specialized academic advising, clinical experiences, physician mentorship, and leadership‑development activities. |
| #24 |
Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School – BA/MD Program |
3.60 (minimum) |
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This eight‑year program combines Rutgers’ undergraduate education with conditional admission to Robert Wood Johnson Medical School. Students benefit from small cohorts, research opportunities, and close ties to New Jersey’s largest health‑care system. |
| #25 |
University of South Carolina School of Medicine – Accelerated Undergraduate to M.D. program |
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8 |
This seven-year program is an excellent option for students seeking in-state tuition benefits and an integrated undergraduate and medical training experience in a less hypercompetitive applicant pool than the Northeast corridor programs. |
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