Yo, friends! I'm super geared up to go pre-med but also feeling the pull toward the HBCU atmosphere. For those in the know, what are the top HBCUs for students prepping for med school? Any info on their med school acceptance rates, support programs, or partnerships with medical institutions would be super helpful!
Hey there! It's awesome to hear about your enthusiasm for both the pre-med track and HBCUs. Some standout HBCUs known for strong pre-med programs include Howard University, Xavier University of Louisiana, and Morehouse College. These schools have a rich history of supporting students on their journey to becoming medical professionals.
For instance, Xavier University is renowned for placing a high number of African American students into medical school. They offer the Premedical Program which provides advising, MCAT prep, and application guidance.
Morehouse College has similar support structures and additionally has a program named the John Hopps Research Scholars Program, funded by the National Science Foundation, to support minority students in research.
Howard University, known for its own College of Medicine, offers a pipeline program called BS-MD for exceptional high school students that can lead directly to Howard's med school.
As for med school acceptance rates, this information isn't always published, but these institutions have reputations for higher than average acceptance rates to medical schools. I'd recommend reaching out directly to their pre-health advisories or looking for alumni networks to get more detailed info about support programs and partnerships. Good luck on this exciting journey!
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