Frequently asked questions

 

  • • Brown Program in Liberal Medical Education (PLME)

    • University of Central Florida Burnett Medical Scholars program

    • Virginia Commonwealth University Guaranteed Admission Program

    • University of Pittsburgh BS MD Guaranteed Admissions Program

    • Drexel BA/BS+MD Early Assurance program

    • Albany Medical College/Union College Leadership in Medicine Program

    • Boston University 7-Year Liberal Arts/Medical Education Program

    • Augusta University/Medical College of Georgia 3/4 BS-MD Program

    • University of Toledo BACC2MD Program

    • University of Rochester REMS

    • Florida Atlantic University BSMD

    • Mercer University School of Medicine Special Consideration Program

  • Unlike other pre-med summer programs, University Medical Summer is taught by board-certified practicing physicians who collectively have more than 45 years of experience as medical school faculty and serving on medical school admissions committees. Thus, they are able to advise students on how best to stand out on their applications.

  • No, we teach you everything you need to know for statistical analysis of the data you collect in the clinical research course.

  • Housing is available on the UCF campus for a weekly rate.

  • Yes, all students are published in PubMed indexed journals as first authors.

  • Univeristy Medical Summer programs are selective, and are based on the following criteria:

    Aptitude- the course content is intellectually challenging. Our students’ academic profile is posted on our website.

    Attitude- we look for students who are motivated and eager to learn and contribute to the class via active participation.

    Stamina- The course content is taught at the college level. We do not water down the material.

  • We purposely cap our class size at 35, in order for each of the students to have enough personal attention from the instructors. Many of our students stay in touch well beyond camp time.

    Unlike other pre-med high school summer programs, we are an independent program, not owned by venture capitalists or private equity.

  • Yes, you may submit a teacher recommendation in lieu of scores.

  • We accept rising 9th-12th graders. We have separate programs for college students.