post-bacc

Wisdom from the Advisors of the Year

January 24, 2024January 19, 2024 by Emil Chuck

The Health Professional Student Association (HPSA) Student Advisory Council recognizes two advisors as Advisors of … Read more

Q&A: Bob Rarig, Temple CST Post Bacc Pre-Health Program

October 12, 2023October 6, 2023 by Emil Chuck

Bob Rarig, Temple University Post-Bacc Program Director

Bob Rarig, Ph.D. (he/him/his) is the Program Director for the Temple College of Science and … Read more

Q&A: Barbra Roller, Ph.D., Director of the Graduate Certificate Program at FIU

January 25, 2023January 19, 2023 by Emil Chuck

Barbra Roller, PhD, Director of Graduate Certificate Program in Molecular & Biomedical Sciences

Barbra Roller, Ph.D. (she/her), is the Assistant Dean for Academic Affairs at the Florida International … Read more

Taking Medical School Prerequisites as a Nontraditional Student

June 24, 2022November 12, 2018 by Emily Millet

A look at the pros and cons of a post-baccalaureate program, self-designed program, classes as … Read more

Is a Post-Bacc Program Right for Me? Seven Benefits to Consider

June 26, 2022October 13, 2016 by AAMC Staff

It’s important to remember that as you prepare for and apply to medical school, there isn’t one set path you must take. It’s okay if your path takes different twists and turns along the way. Increasingly, applicants are taking gap years, sometimes called bridge years, between graduating from college and applying to medical school in order to gain more medically-related experience, pay down educational debt, or prepare for the MCAT exam.

Post-Bacc Program Guide

June 26, 2022June 28, 2016 by Brian Wu

Post-baccalaureate or “post-bacc” programs, for short, are often discussed among pre-med students. While post-bacc programs can benefit students with many types of backgrounds, they are not for everyone–and knowing this ahead of time is important, as the cost for these programs is anywhere between $20,000-$40,000. This article covers just what post-baccs are, as well as important information on who should consider such a program and what students should ask about before actually signing on the dotted line.