Location: Washington, DC
Number of students: ~60 (depends on MPH students)
Application Cycle: CASPA + supplemental application by October 1st
Interview dates: Saturdays in September-November
Start date: May
Length of Program: 25 months
Public/Private: Private
HCE: 1,000 hours required, but recommend an additional 6 months experience
GPA: Minimum 3.0 (overall and science). Must have a B- or better in all coursework
Shadowing: No specific requirement
The Good Stuff:
- Some integrated classes with medical students and other healthcare students
- Have a joint Master of Public Health program (3 year program)
- Coursework must be done within the last 10 years
- No minimum GRE
- Interview day is 10 seven minute scenario-based multiple mini-interviews (MMI style) and a panel discussion with current students/alumni
Program Link: George Washington University
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Pre-PA
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