Hey! I've been looking into competitive pre-med programs, and Brown's PLME program caught my eye. Can someone tell me how difficult it is to get into the program? Are acceptance rates super low?
Hey! Brown University's Program in Liberal Medical Education (PLME) is an incredibly competitive and prestigious program that combines an undergraduate education with a guaranteed medical school placement at Brown's Alpert Medical School. While the acceptance rate for the PLME program typically isn't released publicly, this program is known to have a more competitive admissions process than Brown as a whole, which is already a highly selective institution with an acceptance rate around 5% in recent years.
To increase your chances of gaining admission into the PLME program, focus on maintaining a strong academic record, demonstrating a genuine commitment to the medical field through extracurricular activities and relevant experiences, and reflecting on how the program's unique blend of liberal arts and medical education aligns with your goals and interests in your application essays. CollegeVine's blog contains detailed guidance on how to tackle both Brown's general supplemental essays and the PLME-specific prompts: https://blog.collegevine.com/how-to-write-the-brown-university-and-plme-essays.
Be aware, though, that acceptance into such a selective program is never guaranteed, so it's important to explore other undergraduate institutions or combined medical programs as well. Good luck!
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