What is a direct med program? How can I apply?Answered
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I have heard about direct med programs before but I'm not sure exactly what they are, how to apply, and how they work in general. Does becoming a doctor through a direct med program take less time than going to med school?
Also, what universities are good for direct med? Thank you so much :)
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Direct Med Programs are BA/MD or BS/MD Dual degree programs
Expert @YeshDatar wrote a really good series on this exact topic last year.
https://www.collegevine.com/questions/17347/expert-advice-on-bs-md-programs-part-1
https://www.collegevine.com/questions/17523/expert-advice-on-bs-md-programs-part-2
https://www.collegevine.com/livestreams/4494/the-ultimate-guide-to-bs-md-programs
Some are as short as 6 years others 7 or 8 years. With the exception of Brown and Boston University, most BS/MD programs are not offered at Top Medical schools so if prestige, clout, higher lifetime earnings, and better job placement do not matter to you, then go for it.
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