Title: From High School to Med School : Guaranteed Admissions
1From High School to Med School Guaranteed
Admissions
Presented at the 2004 IACAC Conference Wyndham
Hotel Itasca Illinois
- University of Illinois at Chicago - Kate Knicker
- Northwestern University - Margaret Miranda
- Michigan State University - Christine Shafer,
M.D. - St. Louis University - Michelle Rogers
2The GPPA Program at UIC
- Guaranteed Professional
- Program
- Admissions Initiative
3What is GPPA?
- A program which offers guaranteed admission to
graduate or professional school for a select
group of beginning freshmen at the University of
Illinois at Chicago - 16 different programs
- Largest are Medicine, Pharmacy, Engineering
4GPPA Pre-Medicine Program Features
- Students complete a bachelors degree in the
discipline of their choice while completing a
standard pre-medicine curriculum - Students are encouraged to explore a broad range
of disciplines - 5 special semester-long seminars taught by
faculty from the UIC College of Medicine
5GPPA Pre-Medicine Program Features
- Students participate in UIC Honors College
- Scholarship Opportunities
- Undergraduate Research Opportunities
- No minimum MCAT score requirement
- Community of student scholars with similar
interests and goals - Special opportunities to meet with faculty
6GPPA Pre-Medicine Program Features
- Students participate in UIC Honors College
- Scholarship Opportunities
- Undergraduate Research Opportunities
- No minimum MCAT score requirement
- Community of student scholars with similar
interests and goals - Special opportunities to meet with faculty
7What do we ask of our students?
- Complete the pre-medicine curriculum
- Participate in the Honors College
- Maintain a 3.5 GPA
- Attend meetings and special programs
- Be a full-time student
- Take ALL coursework at UIC (except study abroad)
- Get a well-rounded education!
8GPPA Pre-Medicine Program Statistics
- Our most popular guaranteed program
- Average incoming class 40
- Average applicants per year 350
- Average ACT of admitted students 33
- Minimum time spent in program 7 years
9Who is eligible?
- Students must meet the following requirements
- 28 or higher composite ACT (1240 SAT)
- Rank in the top 15 of high school class
- Be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident
- Be an Illinois resident
10Application Process
- The GPPA program requires a separate application,
available by contacting the Office of Admissions
at (312) 996-8365 - Students who apply to GPPA do not need to fill
out a regular UIC application or an Honors
College application - Finalists for admission are brought to campus for
two rounds of interviews
11Scholarships
- GPPA Scholarships
- Chancellors GPPA Excellence Award
- 5,000 renewable award
- Chancellors Outstanding Applicant Award
- 2,500 one time awards
- GPPA students comprise majority of Honors College
Freshmen Scholarship awards
12Important Dates and Deadlines
- GPPA pre-medicine applications are due
- December 15, 2004
- Scholarship applications due
January 28, 2005 - Admissions decisions are announced in late March
for all programs
13Other Important Notes
- Those not admitted still have a place in the
regular freshman class - Students may apply to other medical schools
without penalty - GPPA presentations are made at all Fall Freshman
Preview Days
14Contact Information
- Please feel free to contact me with questions
- Kate Knicker
- gorczyca_at_uic.edu or (312) 355-2477
- GPPA Web Page
- http//www.uic.edu/depts/oaa/spec_prog/gppa
15Honors Program in Medical Education (HPME) at
Northwestern
- A pioneering program established in 1961, the
HPME provides highly motivated and gifted
students a flexible and individualized curriculum
that shortens premedical preparation and assures
entry into medical school.
- Northwestern University, Evanston IL
- www.feinberg.northwestern.edu/hpme/
16Features of HPME
- 3 years as undergraduate on Evanston Campus.
Optional 4th year - 4 years at Feinberg School of Medicine in
Chicago. - Choice of major in Weinberg College of Arts and
Sciences, McCormick School of Engineering, or
Communication Disorders major in the School of
Communication. - MCAT not required. (students do take step 1 of
USMLE)
17HPMEEntrance Requirements
- Postmark inquiry card by December 1.
- Apply to Northwestern University by Regular
Decision deadline of January 1. - Complete HPME supplemental application by January
1. - SAT I or ACT with scores in high 600s/700s. ACT
of 31 or above. - Three SAT II subject exams math 2C, writing and
chemistry. (no substitutions) Scores in high
600s/700s
- A minimum of 16 units of H.S. credit 4 years of
math, chemistry, biology, physics, 4 years of
English, 2 years of foreign language. - On Campus interview. Measures maturity,
motivation, concern for others and
extracurricular activities. - Before beginning HPME, students are required to
have a year of calculus, including differential
and integral calculus.
18HPMEAdmitted Student Profile
- Top 1 of high school class
- SAT 1 verbal 760
- SAT 1 math 775
- ACT composite 34
- SAT II Chem. 765
- SAT II Writing 750
- SAT II Math 2C 785
19HPME 2004-05 Application Information
- Approximately 900-1000 sent inquiry cards
- Approximately 700 received supplemental
application - 90 of applicants completed the supplemental
application. - 140 applicants were invited to interview
- Approximately 60 students were offered admission
to fill 50 spaces.
20 M.D. Medical Scholars
21CHM Curriculum - Points of Interest
- Clinical Skills and Patient Contact
- Information Science
- Mentor Program
- Contract for Social Responsibility
- Leadership in Medicine for the Underserved
- Rural Physician Program
- Community-integrated clinical education
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23CHM Overview- Three-year average
- Women (58)
- Age (M24.1)
- Underrepresented minorities (17)
- Non-Michigan residents (20)
- Rural background (13)
- Non-science majors (34)
- Advanced degrees (16)
- MCAT 9.8
- GPA 3.5
24Admissions Process
250 Applications
105 Secondary Applications
50 Invitations to Interview
10 Accepted into Program
25High School Academic Expectations
- High school GPA gt 3.6
- Class ranking in the top 10
- ACT gt 29 or SAT gt 1280
- College preparatory course work
26Our Admissions Philosophy
Perfect and Rare
Diverse and Colorful
27Information Sources
- Primary application academic profile
- Secondary application experience profile
- 3 letters of evaluation including a teacher
principal or school counselor - Interviews with a current medical student
faculty member
28Secondary Application Review
- 2 independent ratings
- Faculty member of admissions committee
- Trained medical student employee who also reads
and rates regular applicants materials - Ratings and comments on 9 dimensions and
continuum - Third rating possible if difference gt10/30
29Admissions Rating Form Categories
- Commitment motivation
- Depth and breath of clinical experience
- Compassion
- Service leadership
- Communication skills (written/oral)
- Judgment problem solving
- Attributes as a student (Maturity)
30Rating Fit With CHM Mission
- Fit with CHM mission
- Interest in primary care
- Caring, compassionate, values PPR
- Likely to practice in Michigan
- Interest in underserved (rural or urban)
- Respects other different from self
- Commitment to life long learning
31Rating Potential
- Overall assessment of applicants potential to
become a valuable member of the profession - Category is double weighted
32Sample of factors to consider for the attribute
Compassion
- Experience helping underserved and/or
disadvantaged individuals (Might occur during
same activity as clinical) - Experience mentoring and/or attending to the
needs of others - Values the patient/physician relationship
Demonstrates respect for others - Seeks to understand the experience and the needs
of others - Values the patient/physician relationship
33Be concerned if
- seems unaware of the doctor/patient relationship
and its relevance to healing - seems self-serving or self-centered
- has not assumed responsibility for the well being
of others - seems to lack a humanitarian spirit
- seems disinterested in making a contribution to
society
34Be concerned if.
- may be unaware of or disinterested in the
diversity of human experience - does not have experience working with individuals
unlike him/herself (consider differences in
culture, race, ethnicity, age, gender,
rural/urban experience, or socio-economic status
to establish unlikeness)
35Balance of Motivation -Rating Continuum
- Loves people
- Prestige..
- Meets others
- Expectations..
- Loves science
- Altruism
- Initiative,
- self-direction
36Interviews
- Two independent 30-minute interviews
- Faculty
- Medical student
- Each has 3 assigned questions
- No academic performance information
- Use essentially the same rating form
- Ratings for interview questions
- Oral communications
- Maturity instead of Student Attributes
37How Letters of Reference Are Used
- Personalized view of applicant
- Describes applicants attributes behaviors
- Non-cognitive characteristics
- Related to success
- Related to school mission
38My intention when writing a letter of reference
39When I am aware of problems or something negative
40I consider applicants abilities mainly in terms
of match with
41When writing a letter my intention is to
42Entering Medical Scholar- Class Profile 2004
- GPA average 3.9 (3.36-4.0)
- SAT average 1440 (1330-1550)
- ACT average 31 (29-33)
- AP or college courses 12 (4-19)
- IB credits - one scholar, 31 credits
43Program Goals
- Assist students preparation for medical school
and eventual career - Set high expectations for academic excellence,
and for competency in the fundamentals of
biological science - Develop wisdom
44How Program Goals are Achieved
- Coordinated guidance regarding selection of
courses and activities - Time and strong encouragement to enrich the
overall experience - Development of a relevant supportive peer
group
45Special Opportunities
- Honors College
- Lyman Briggs
- Specialization in Health and Humanities
46Thematic Component
- The Inquisitive Physician
- Relationship-centered Care
- Moral Dimensions of Medicine
- Changing Medical Paradigms
47Experiential Component
- Clinical and community service
- Research
- Other
- Overseas studies
- Music and athletics, etc
- Dorm mentor, aide, etc
48Format for Thematic Component
- Readings and preparation
- Monthly large group activities
- Unique presentations
- Small group discussion and interactive exercise
- Projects
49Requirements Expectations
- Attend an advising session with coordinator each
semester - No more than 2 absences per year from scheduled
meetings! - Periodic meetings with Dean for Admissions
50Requirements Expectations
- Graduate from MSU with no less than a 3.2 GPA
(3.7) - Graduate within 3-5 years
- Fulfill premedical courses
- requirements with no less than a 3.0 in each
course
51Requirements and Expectations, continued
- Participation in the thematic program
- Fulfill experiential and research expectations
- Continue to meet technical standards and conduct
expectations
52Saint Louis University
53Requirements
- Composite score of 30 ACT or 1320 SAT or higher.
- High GPA with mostly As in science and math
courses - No Cs in any science courses
- Recognize volunteer or research related
activities in high school
54- Student must achieve an official SLU GPA of
- 3.4 in science and mathematics and an overall GPA
of 3.40 their freshman year. - 3.50 in science and mathematics and an overall
GPA of 3.40 their sophomore year.
55- The Facts
- Almost 1000 pre med applications per year
- 400 applications are reviewed for the pre-med
scholar program - 250 students invited to attend the Scholars
program - 90 100 will attend as freshman
- Approximately 45 will interview sophomore year.
99 acceptance rate.
56- The Rest
- 253 freshman at Saint Louis University declare
themselves pre-med students. - These students are NOT in the pre-med scholars
program.
57Benefits
- Cove Internship Program A pre-med scholar
student can receive preference to participate in
this program. It offers 60 hours of community
service/volunteer work and earns 1 credit hour.
Volunteer in a hospital emergency room and
teaching hospital. - Better acceptance ratio for the med school. Our
medical school receives 6000 applications for 150
first year spots.
58- Curriculum
- Students in all pre-med tracks have the same
curriculum freshman and sophomore year. - Scholar students take more science courses as an
undergraduate (they are highly encouraged to take
additional science). Sets them up for a better
transition in medical school.
59- For more information
- www.slu.edu/colleges/AS/phs/scholars1.html
60Thank You!