Ohio State University MEDPATH Program

The Ohio State University College of Medicine has the MEDPATH post baccalaureate program where you will have a chance to prove your fitness for a career in medicine.

Only fifteen people are accepted into the program each year, but if you are successful in completing all three components of MEDPATH you will be admitted into the College of Medicine without having a lag year.

Program Focus

The MEDPATH program focuses on increasing the number of students underrepresented in medicine and students from economically and/or educationally disadvantaged backgrounds.

Structure

There are three main components to the MEDPATH post baccalaureate program. The first component begins in September with a two-week science review and testing in biology, chemistry, mathematics, and physics to determine appropriate courses for you to take during the academic year. You will also be assessed and instructed in reading, writing, learning strategies and problem solving.

The regular academic year spans three quarters (fall, winter, and spring), where you will take courses in:

• biochemistry
• histology
• genetics
• physiology
• medical terminology
• medical ethics
• pharmacology
• microbiology

The last part of the MEDPATH program is six-weeks in duration over the summer and is called the Pre-Entry Program. Here you will take courses in:

• human gross anatomy
• cross-sectional anatomy
• biochemistry
• neuroanatomy
• physiology

A conditional acceptance to the College of Medicine is awarded upon your successful completion of the Pre-Entry Program.

Eligibility

To be considered for this post baccalaureate program you will need the following:

• Minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale in either the Science GPA (BCPM), All Other Courses GPA (AO), or Total GPA on the AMCAS application
• Bachelor degree by the start of the program
• U.S. citizenship or permanent resident status
• Completion of all premedical requirements, including the MCAT
• Emotional maturity, character, communication skills, critical thinking and problem solving skills, etc.

Admissions

You will need to:

• Submit an AMCAS application by November 1st
• List The Ohio State University College of Medicine as a school selection on your AMCAS application
• Be recommended by the College of Medicine Admissions Committee to MEDPATH
• Interview with the College of Medicine Admissions Committee