FLORIDA ATLANTIC UNIVERSITY Combined Bachelor’s/M.D Programs APPLY FOR ADMISSION TO FAU FOR BOTH YOUR UNDERGRADUATE AND MEDICAL DEGREES The Charles E Schmidt College of Medicine at Florida Atlantic University offers several highly selective early admission programs The MED DIRECT seven- to eight-year combined B.S./M.D is a collaborative effort between the Charles E Schmidt College of Science and the Charles E Schmidt College of Medicine, offered on the Boca Raton Campus The Harriet L Wilkes Medical Scholars seven- to eight-year combined B.S./M.D is a collaborative effort between the Wilkes Honors College on the Jupiter Campus and the College of Medicine in Boca Raton Applications are accepted from high school seniors who demonstrate a strong interest in medicine, a high level of academic ability, and a passion for service and commitment to volunteerism PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS • • • • • • • • High school finalists come to Florida Atlantic University in the spring of their senior year for an interview with the selection committee Admission to undergraduate and medical education at the same time, as long as applicants successfully complete the program requirements Mentoring from medical students and faculty in the College of Medicine Meaningful research, volunteer and medical experiences Multiple occasions to interact with College of Medicine community-based physicians at hospitals in our consortium Personal pre-medical advising throughout the entire undergraduate program Priority in scheduling classes If you change your mind and decide not to attend medical school, you still have great choices for an outstanding education REQUIREMENTS • • • • • • SAT: 1450/1490 (Old/New) Minimum ACT composite of 33 Weighted High School GPA: 4.30 Medical Pipeline Online Application Resume Letter of recommendation from a counselor or high school teacher emailed to medicalpipelines@fau edu MORE INFORMATION www.fau.edu/medpipeline APPLICATION DEADLINE • • Admitted to FAU and the Wilkes Honors College before January 15 Medical Pipelines Application deadline is January 15 FLORIDA ATLANTIC UNIVERSITY Why Students Choose FAU’s Combined Bachelor’s/M.D Programs “The amicability of the professors and students, coupled with the academic rigor of a holistic approach to learning, were the factors that struck me most and endeared me to the Honors College when I visited the campus for the first time I chose to attend the Honors College because I desired to pursue my medical aspirations in an academically enthusiastic rather than academically competitive community.” Priscilla Tang, Wilkes Medical Scholar “Florida Atlantic University’s MED Direct program has given me the opportunity to pursue my career dream of becoming a physician I chose this program because of the personalized support system and individualized care that this program offers After speaking with my advisors and learning more about the indispensable opportunities and priceless experiences that will be gained from my years here, I am most ecstatic to continue my journey through this program.” MED Direct Information Phone: 561-297-3040 Email: admissions@fau.edu Sarvika Bommakanti, MED Direct student Wilkes Medical Scholars Program Phone: 561-799-8646 Email: hcadmissions@fau.edu ... personalized support system and individualized care that this program offers After speaking with my advisors and learning more about the indispensable opportunities and priceless experiences that... Programs “The amicability of the professors and students, coupled with the academic rigor of a holistic approach to learning, were the factors that struck me most and endeared me to the Honors College