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Bachelor's to MD (B/MD) Pathway to Medicine Program
The B/MD Pathway to Medicine program is a conditional acceptance program for IU Indianapolis School of Science students to the IU School of Medicine. Incoming freshmen with a minimum unweighted high school GPA of 3.70 and a minimum combined math and verbal SAT score of 1400 (with a minimum 670 math) or a minimum ACT score of 30 are invited to apply.
Students accepted into the B/MD Pathway to Medicine program may choose to study any of the following degree programs:
- Biology (B.S. or B.A.)
- Chemistry (B.S. or B.A.)
- Forensic & Investigative Sciences (B.S.)
- Neuroscience (B.S.)
- Physics (B.S.)
- Psychology (B.S. only)
Upon admission to the B/MD program, students will be assigned an academic advisor in the School of Science and a B/MD program advisor in the School of Science Pre-Professional & Career Preparation (PREPs) Office.
Academic Tracks
Students will complete one of two academic tracks listed below. Students should consult with their B/MD advisor regarding academic plans and timeline for each track.
4+4 Track: This is the traditional pathway. Students will complete four years of undergraduate education in the School of Science and then four years of medical education in the IU School of Medicine. Students will earn one of the bachelor’s degrees listed above from IU Indianapolis upon completion of their undergraduate education. Students must complete all requirements for matriculation into the IU School of Medicine and apply after their third year of undergraduate studies.
3+4 Track: This is the accelerated pathway. Students will complete all general education core requirements, medical school prerequisite coursework for IU School of Medicine, and most degree requirements in three years at the School of Science. Students will then complete four years of medical education in the IU School of Medicine. After successful completion of the first year of medical education, students will earn a Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies from IU Indianapolis. Students must complete all requirements for matriculation into the IU School of Medicine and apply after their second year of undergraduate studies.
Program Requirements
Each student in the baccalaureate stage of the B/MD program will be reviewed at the end of each academic year for promotion to the next year in the program by the Program Promotions and Mentoring Committee. To remain in good standing in the B/MD program, students must maintain minimum cumulative and science GPAs as calculated by the American Medical College Application Service® (AMCAS®).
|
End of Baccalaureate Year |
3+4 Track |
4+4 Track |
|
1 |
3.50 |
3.40 |
|
2 |
3.60 |
3.50 |
|
3 |
3.70 |
3.60 |
|
4 |
N/A |
3.70 |
At the end of the first year in the B/MD program, students recommended for promotion to the second year will complete an interview with the IU School of Medicine MD Admissions Committee. The Committee will determine if students are promoted to the second year of the program.
Students who have been dismissed from the B/MD program will remain enrolled in their degree program at the School of Science and will be eligible to apply to the IU School of Medicine as any other IU Indianapolis student.
Admission to the IU School of Medicine
To be eligible for admission to the IU School of Medicine, students in the B/MD program must complete the following prerequisite courses:
- One year of general and organic chemistry, physics, and biology—each with lab
- One semester of biochemistry
- One semester of social science
- One semester of behavioral science
Students must complete the MCAT exam no later than September of the year prior to beginning the IU School of Medicine with a minimum composite score of 512 and no individual sub-score below 125.
Students must complete a minimum of 40 hours of approved volunteer clinical service (medical service learning and clinical shadowing) no later than October 31 of the year prior to beginning the IU School of Medicine. Clinical experiences will be approved by the School of Science B/MD advisor.
Students must complete the AMCAS® application by no later than September 1 of the year prior to beginning the IU School of Medicine.
Students who meet these requirements and are approved to matriculate into the MD will be required to make a binding commitment by October 31 of the year prior to beginning the IU School of Medicine. Campus assignments for IU School of Medicine will be as for the Early Decision Program based on academic metrics.
