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Medical School Pathways at UNM
School of Medicine
- Traditional
Route
Combined BA/MD Program
- Apply anytime
after earning four- year college degree
- Apply senior year
- f high school
Medical School Pathways at UNM School of Medicine Traditional - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
Medical School Pathways at UNM School of Medicine Traditional - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
Medical School Pathways at UNM School of Medicine Traditional Combined BA/MD Program Route Apply senior year Apply anytime of high school after earning four- year college degree What is the Combined BA/MD Degree Program?
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8-year Partnership degree program between the Colle llege ge of A f Arts s & S & Sci cience nces s and the UN UNM M School l of M f Medi dici cine e Designed to help lp al alle leviat viate Ne New w Mexico’s physician shortage, especially in our rural and medically underserved areas Admits 28 high school seniors every year
What is the Combined BA/MD Degree Program?
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Why apply to the UNM BA/MD Program?
▪ Reserved seat in the UNM School of Medicine ▪ Scholarship and financial aid packages ▪ Unique curriculum addressing healthcare care needs in in NM ▪ Personalized academic advisement ▪ Living and learning communities in Redondo Redondo Village Apartments
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BA/MD Student hometowns from 2006 - 2017
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BA/MD Eligibility
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be co cons nsider idered ed ap appl plic icant ants MUST… Be a New Mexico resident Be a current New Mexico high school senior Meet a minimum ACT or SAT score
- ACT: 22 Math, 19 Science, 19 Reading and 19 English
- SAT: 510 Math, 450 Critical Reading
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UNM BA/MD Students
Have a desire to serve rural and underserved communities Have a strong interest in pursuing medicine as a career in NM Have strong academics and diverse experiences
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UNM & BA/MD Timeline
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…………………………………………………………..Opens ……………………Closes ……………………………………………………..UNM Scholarship Deadline (subject to change) ………………………………………………………………Applicants notified of admissions decision (Accepted, Waitlisted or Declined) ………………………………………………………………Applicant Decision (Accept or Decline offer)
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Preparing Applicants-For Educators
▪Academics
▪ GPA ▪ ACT/SAT scores ▪ Science and Math
▪Personal Life
▪ Volunteering ▪ Community Involvement ▪ Leadership ▪ Shadowing and medical exposure
50/50
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