Post-Baccalaureate Premedical Program

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The one-year Post-Baccalaureate Premedical Program is a non-degree program designed for men and women who have completed a bachelor’s degree but lack the required science courses for entrance to medical school. Students typically take eight courses in the sciences and receive a certificate upon completion of the program. During the first summer of the program, an optional mathematics review course is available at no extra cost. Individual tutoring is provided throughout the program by a full-time teaching assistant, who also conducts homework sessions and exam reviews. Beginning in the fall, students prepare for the Medical College Admission Test (MCAT) through weekly study sessions; this continues in the spring with more frequent sessions and numerous practice MCATs. Workshops are offered on many topics, including essay writing and interviewing skills. In addition, students receive extensive counseling during the medical school application process and a composite letter of evaluation from the premedical committee at Goucher. During the fall and in January, between the first and spring semesters, students have the opportunity to acquire clinical exposure by volunteering in a hospital or clinic.

Admissions Procedures

Candidates for the Post-Baccalaureate Premedical Program are selected on a rolling admission basis starting in September. However, the application should be submitted as early as possible. An interview is required of competitive candidates after all application materials are received.

A completed application consists of the following:

• Application form, including a personal statement, and nonrefundable application fee
• Official transcripts from all high schools, undergraduate colleges, and graduate schools attended
• Scores from the SAT, ACT, or GRE
• Two letters of recommendation

Fees and Expenses

Information concerning tuition and expenses can be obtained from the Post-Baccalaureate Premedical Program Office. The tuition fee includes workshops, MCAT preparation, tutoring provided by the teaching assistant, lectures, and laboratory fees for the eight courses and a mathematics review (offered in the summer before the start of the program). Books and incidental fees are not included.

Financial Aid

Students may apply for undergraduate-level Subsidized and/or Unsubsidized Stafford loans by completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

Program Administrators and Faculty

Director

Betsy Merideth

Assistant Director

Toni St. John

Professor Emeritus

Barton Houseman (chemistry)

Professors

George Delahunty (biological sciences), Ali Bakhshai (physics)

Assistant Professors

George Greco (chemistry), Kevin Schultz (chemistry), Ruquia Ahmed-Schofield (chemistry), Hank Ratrie (biological sciences)

Laboratory Instructors

Jacqueline Andrews (biological sciences)

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