Bachelor of Science/Doctor of Medicine
As part of the Center of Excellence, the intent of the Meharry SOM’s BS/MD Program is to develop a student with strong academic credentials, competitive MCAT scores, and the personal, professional, leadership, and psychological attributes to be highly competitive for medical school admission and provide a foundation for training to be a great physician.
At a Glance
Through linkages with twelve Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) – students majoring in biological sciences or chemistry who matriculated into these universities are invited to participate in the BS/MD Summer Enrichment Program at Meharry Medical College (MMC).
- Students are selected during the second semester of their first year in undergraduate school by the Site Coordinator at the institution.
- This six-week summer enrichment program is held on Meharry’s campus
- Program selection criteria include:
- African American/Black students;
- U.S. citizen or permanent resident;
- An overall and science GPA of 3.25;
- Two letters of recommendation from professors and/or advisors;
- Submitted official transcript with seal; and
- Submitted 1–2-page essay.
Institutions:
Alabama A&M University – Richele Jordan, EdM, MA & Jeanette Jones, PhD
Albany State University – Brandon G. Henry, MSBE Assistant Professor of Biology, Department of Natural Sciences
Alcorn State University – Michael Harper, Director Career Services and Pre-professional Placement
Fisk University – Phyllis Freeman, PhD Associate Professor of Biology/Molecular Biology & Biochemistry
Florida A&M University – Tiffany W. Ardley, PhD Assistant Professor of Medicinal Chemistry Coordinator
Grambling State University – Ms. Katrina C. Harris, MAT Biology Lecturer
Hampton University – Brittany Martin, Program Coordinator-URISE/U01
Jackson State University – Ramzi M. Kafoury, MPH, Sc.D Associate Dean, College of Science Engineering and Technology
Southern University – Dr. Oswald D’Auvergne Chairman of the Department of Biological Sciences and Chemistry
Tennessee State University – Carla Gardner-Jones, PhD Assistant Professor Department of Biological Sciences
Tuskegee University – Steven B. McCrary Director ADA Compliance
Virginia Union University – Shyamal Premaratne, MD, PhD (Hawaii), MS (Trop Med), MAPS Associate Professor in Anatomy and Physiology
These Pre-Health Advisors listed are contacts between the undergraduate students and Meharry Medical College. They are also annually trained with the up-to-date knowledge regarding the MCAT and the preparation of the students to successfully take the placement examination.
Please see the links below for additional study material.
1.AAMC MCAT information:
2. Khan Academy Test Prep:
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