Sophie Davis Program Acceptance Rate

I've been eyeing the Sophie Davis Program at the CUNY School of Medicine, but I heard it's pretty competitive. Does anyone know the rough acceptance rate or can share their own experiences applying/attending the program?

The Sophie Davis Biomedical Education Program, now part of the CUNY School of Medicine, is indeed competitive given its unique nature. This a seven-year combined BS/MD program where the first five years are at the City College of New York (CCNY) and the last two years are clinical rotations at affiliated hospitals.

As for the acceptance rate, it varies somewhat from year to year, but it is relatively low due to the competitiveness of the program. In recent years, it's been around 7-9%.

Applying to the program is quite involved, much like other BS/MD programs. In addition to the usual transcripts and standardized test scores (test optional), you'll need to fill out additional parts of the application specifically for the Sophie Davis program. These include additional essays and potential interviews.

As you might expect, they favor students with a demonstrated interest in medicine and those who have a track record of academic success, especially in challenging courses. The program is also geared towards those who are committed to serving in medically underserved areas.

Those who've been through the program often say it offers a challenging but rewarding experience. It provides a diverse community of learners and aims to produce physicians who understand the unique health problems and needs of urban populations.

If you're interested, I would encourage you to visit the Sophie Davis/CUNY School of Medicine website to get updated admissions information and to understand the unique features and requirements of the program.