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Temple University School of MedicinePost Baccalaureate programFREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONSHow do I apply?
The 2012 BCMS Application Opens October 12, 2011 The 2012 ACMS Application Opens November 1, 2011 Applicants for the Temple University School of Medicine Post Baccalaureate Program interested in a career in medicine must complete the Post Baccalaureate Program on-line application available on this web site atwww.temple.edu/medicine/postbac and submit the $50 application fee.
I forgot my password. How do I reset it?
Log back into the application site. You will be asked the following for a password reset::
I paid the application fee but my status hasn't been updated.
On-line payment requires 24 hours to be reflected.
Which track is for me?
The appropriate program is dependent on your academic background.
The BCMS Program is designed for students who need to complete the pre-medical requirements. This is a full-time 12-month course of study while preparing for the MCAT during Fall and Spring. Applicants who need to complete the premedical basic core requirements of biology, general chemistry, organic chemistry and physics, all with labs, should select this track.
The ACMS Program is designed for students who have completed all the pre-medical requirements and wish to enhance their credentials. This is a full-time, 10-month graduate level course of study while preparing for the MCAT during the Fall and Spring.
I've retaken the MCAT - How do I update my application? You may Submit & Upsate through “Send Us Stuff” found on the electronic application homepage. Please
Or Send all materials to:
Or Submit through “Send Us Stuff” found on the electronic application homepage
Do I need to send my SAT/ACT?
Yes. Your performance on standardized tests is an important component of your credentials. We accept either SAT or ACT scores. If you have taken the MCAT, you must forward this score as well.
Where do I send supporting application materials? Submit through “Send Us Stuff” found on the electronic application homepage. First, save each of your documents on your home computer using the following naming conventions before attempting to upload it to our site. Then, on the application homepage under “Send Us Stuff” click “Browse”. Select your document and click “Open”, click “Upload Document”. Upload one document at a time.
Transcripts should be sent directly to the Office of Admissions
Please help us distinguish your application. When submitting required materials, please include the program (ACMS or BCMS) on all correspondence. For example, letters of recommendation should contain your name and program:
Please identify the program (ACMS or BCMS) on all materials.
How should I submit my required materials?
Submit through “Send Us Stuff” found on the electronic application homepage. First, save each of your documents on your home computer using the following naming conventions before attempting to upload it to our site. Then, on the application homepage under “Send Us Stuff” click “Browse”. Select your document and click “Open”, click “Upload Document”. Upload one document at a time.
What are the application deadlines?
Is an interview required and when are they held?
When will I hear from you after I submit my application?
You will receive an email from the Post Baccalaureate Program when we receive your submitted application and $50 application fee. Your application status is available to you on the application site.
Can I start classes at anytime? When do classes begin?
Each program has a specific entry date which occurs only once during the academic calendar.
What are the selection criteria?
Successful applicants have a Bachelors degree from a U.S. or Canadian undergraduate institution as a requirement for admission to the Temple University Post Baccalaureate Premedical Program. Successful applicants have a record of strong academic performance and a history of volunteer and or community service.
What financial aid is available to Post Baccalaureate Program students?
What is the tuition?
For the 2011 entering class tuition for in-state residents is $22,050 and for out of state, $27,800.
Do you accept AP credits?
We will accept AP credits as long as you receive credit from your undergraduate institution on your transcript. If you are using AP credit for one of the pre-requisites, we do like to see upper level courses completed in that discipline.
What is your SAT code number?
# 5722 is the SAT code for Temple University School of Medicine Post Baccalaureate Program. You may submit your SAT scores through "Send Us Stuff", located on the application instruction page.
Do I need to re-register for the 2012 applicant pool if I applied to the Post Baccalaureate Program at Temple University School of Medicine before?
Yes, you must complete a 2012 Post Baccalaureate Program application and submit transcripts from all previous colleges/universities.
What is the SGPA Calculator used for?
The Science Grade Point Average calculator refers to Biology, Chemistry, Physics and Math (BCMP) courses . That is how we arrive at your SGPA. Your listing will be verified against your official transcript. It is most helpful if you list BCPM courses in chronological order (by year). List Course Number, Course Name, Number of Credit Hours, and the letter grade you received.
I've taken many sciences courses so my courses extend beyond the SGPA calculator page allotted. What do I do?
The SGPA form is a standard form. You may want to use a second copy to allow for additional entries. Total Quality Points divided by Total Credit Hours = GPA
Please define and describe what it means if I select the St. Luke's regional campus as my choice.
Our newly established Regional Campus at St. Luke's Hospital in Bethlehem, PA provides the unique opportunity for our post bac students to reserve a seat at that medical school campus. Each year, 30 first-year Temple University School of Medicine students select to study the year 1 medical school curriculum at Temple School of Medicine in Philadelphia and spend years 2, 3, and 4 at St. Lukes's Hospital in Bethlehem, PA. Year two of the program includes more clinically-related integrated basic science classroom study at St. Luke's Hospital-Bethlehem Campus. Years three and four include clinical rotations at St. Luke's Hospital-Bethlehem Campus. Students who rank the St. Luke's Regional Campus as their first choice will be reserving a seat at that campus. At the time of acceptance into the Post Baccalaureate Program, students are assigned to a campus. In making admissions decisions, we will make every effort to honor your selection.
What if I am the recipient of an Institutional Action?
If you were the recipient of an institutional action and have indicated this on your post baccalaureate application, we require an official statement from the school where the institutional action occurred. This document should outline the details f the event and the outcome of the institutional process. This letter should be addressed to the Director of the Post Baccalaureate Program. Your file will not be considered complete until receipt of the official school statement.
Please explain the interview process at Temple University School of Medicine
When selecting candidates for interview, the Admissions Committee looks for: strong grades, medical experience, commitment to community service, and supportive letters of recommendation. Applicants will have two interviews, one with a faculty member from the Admissions Committee and a second interview with a current medical student who completed the post baccalaureate program.
What if I am not sure I'm competitive for the program and would like my credentials reviewed before applying?
Unfortunately, because of the high volume of inquiries we receive and because of the advising needs of our students currently enrolled in the program, it is not possible to accommodate personal counseling via phone, email or in-person meetings with prospective applicants. We do not have counselors in this office to advise you. We suggest that you contact the pre-med advisor at your undergraduate institution. If you do not have access to a pre-med advisor, we recommend two excellent online resources that can be accessed at www.NAAHP.org or www.aspiringdocs.org.
When will I hear from you after I submit my application?
You will receive an email from the Post Baccalaureate Program when we receive your submitted application and $50 application fee. Your application status is available to you on the application site.
When will I be notified that my application is complete?
Once all supporting materials are received, you will be notified that your application is complete via email.
I'm applying to the ACMS Program and also applied to Temple University School of Medicine this year. Can I use my letters of recommendation from my TUSM application?
Yes. If you applied to Temple University School of Medicine for the 2012 application cycle, we will accept the letters of recommendation submitted on your behalf through AMCAS, as meeting the letter requirement for the 2012 post baccalaureate program application. If you would like to add an additional reference letter, please indicate so on the 2012 post baccalaureate program application.
Is there a form for submitting required materials, i.e. LOR, Transcript?
No, there is no institutional required form.
How do I submit letters of recommendation electronically?
Electronic submission via vendors such as:
VirtualEvals is a system that was created by a health professions advisor and a medical school admissions officer to help health professions advisors transmit letters of evaluation to health profession schools in a secure, confidential, and efficient manner.
If you are an applicant to health professions schools you are eligible to use the services of Virtual Evals (veClient or veCollect) only if your health professions advisor has subscribed to this service. There is a link to the undergrad schools and post bac programs that used veClient for 2011 in the Site Menu on the VirtualEvals URL. Contact your health professions advisor directly for further information. For more information about VirtualEvals visit: http://www.virtualevals.org/.
Interfolio. Another option, for a fee, if you do not have a premed advisor, is to utilize the on-line Vendor services for the delivery of your letters of recommendation. Information on this service can be found at http://www.interfolio.com/.
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Program Director:Grace M. Hershman, MEd Office of Admissions Post Baccalaureate Program Medical Education and Research Building 3500 N. Broad Street Suite 124 Philadelphia, PA 19140 T: 215.707.3342 F: 215-707-6932
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