Wisdom from the Advisors of the Year
The Student Doctor Network (SDN) Student Advisory Council recognizes two advisors as Advisors of the ... Read more
Emil Chuck, PhD
Updated January 24, 2024 by Emil Chuck, PhD
Post Baccalaureate
Post-baccalaureate refers to coursework or programs completed after a bachelor’s degree to strengthen an application.
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Q&A: Bob Rarig, Temple CST Post Bacc Pre-Health Program
Bob Rarig, Ph.D. (he/him/his) is the Program Director for the Temple College of Science and ... Read more
Emil Chuck, PhD
Updated August 21, 2026 by Emil Chuck, PhD
Q&A: Barbra Roller, Ph.D., Director of the Graduate Certificate Program at FIU
Barbra Roller, Ph.D. (she/her), is the Assistant Dean for Academic Affairs at the Florida International ... Read more
Emil Chuck, PhD
Updated August 21, 2026 by Emil Chuck, PhD
How To Find Post-Bac Research
There are many reasons people pursue post-baccalaureate research. They may want to increase their competitiveness ... Read more
Franklin Iheanacho
Updated June 23, 2022 by Franklin Iheanacho
Should You Do a Post-Bac Program?
As a medical school admissions consultant and the former director of both the Johns Hopkins ... Read more
Liza Thompson, M.Ed.
Updated June 23, 2022 by Liza Thompson, M.Ed.
Taking Medical School Prerequisites as a Nontraditional Student
A look at the pros and cons of a post-baccalaureate program, self-designed program, classes as ... Read more
Emily Millet
Updated June 24, 2022 by Emily Millet
Is a Post-Bacc Program Right for Me? Seven Benefits to Consider
It’s important to remember that as you prepare for and apply to medical school, there ... Read more
AAMC Staff
Updated June 26, 2022 by AAMC Staff
What Students Should Know About Post-Bac Programs for Career Changers
This two-part series will discuss two types of post-baccalaureate pre-medical programs. This piece will address ... Read more
Cassie Kosarek
Updated October 11, 2022 by Cassie Kosarek
Post-Bacc Program Guide
Post-baccalaureate or “post-bacc” programs, for short, are often discussed among pre-med students. While post-bacc programs ... Read more
Brian Wu
Updated March 2, 2026 by Brian Wu
Career-Changer Post-Bac Programs: The Ideal Applicant
The number of post-bac programs has grown recently - who are these programs for and what advantages do they offer?
Liza Thompson, M.Ed.
Updated June 27, 2022 by Liza Thompson, M.Ed.
