George Washington University School of Medicine

GWU SOM has BA/MD program with two schools: George Washington University and St. Bonaventure University. The program with GWU is seven years, while the one with St. Bonaventure is eight years.

GWU SOM was on probation a few years ago, but they got rid of the problems and now everything has returned to normal. It is the most applied to med school in the US. They receive 10k+ applications each year.

Each program accepts about 15 people each year. The GWU/GWU program is much more competitive than the Bonaventure/GWU program. GWU is considerably more expensive (tuition is at 42k a year,one of the most expensive in the country!) than Bonaventure.

To stay in the program, you must maintain 3.6 GPA and a minimum of grade of B in courses required for admission to medical school. MCATs are not required for matriculation.

Admission Requirements:

The George Washington University

• Apply December 1st
• SAT II in science and math
• Submit the Honors, Accelerated, and Special Programs application

St. Bonaventure University

• SAT of 1300 or higher (critical reading + math sections only) or 29 or higher on the ACT.
• Successful completion of a SAT II subject test in a science; molecular biology is preferred (Bio-M), chemistry is also acceptable.
• High school average of 90 or higher as calculated by the St. Bonaventure Admissions Office.
• Community service is evaluated and taken into consideration.
• At least two letters of recommendation from teachers, at least one of which should be from a science teacher. Letters from non-teachers (employers, volunteer coordinators, coaches, etc.) are also encouraged. Brief letters that comment on areas in which the letter writer has personal knowledge or experience with you are preferred.
• Essay(s), to include a personal statement detailing your interest and experiences in the medical/health field, and also your specific interest in SBU and GW. These topics may be included in a single essay, or in two separate essays.
• A resume that organizes all of your extracurricular activities in one place (church, clubs, sports, hobbies, volunteering, clinical exposure, employment, etc.).