Thank
you for your interest in the Master of Arts in Medical Sciences
at Boston University School of Medicine.
This
program is designed for those interested in a career in health
care an opportunity to enhance their academic preparation prior
to the application process. Over
the last several years the competition for seats in medical schools and other
health care professional schools has become intense with an average of 3 qualified
applicants per seat in medical schools. Therefore. it is imperative to present
academic credentials which demonstrate unequivocally one's ability to successfully
complete the proposed curriculum. Over the past 14 years this program has been
one of the best in the country at identifying outstanding candidates for medical
and other health care related schools. In fact, of the 661 graduates, 572 have
been admitted to MD or MD/PhD programs at 74 allopathic medical schools across
the country. An additional small percentage of students with dual citizenship
have chosen to enroll in European medical schools in England, Ireland, Sweden
and Israel.
Another
small percentage of our students have gained admission to osteopathic
medical schools and schools of dental medicine. The excellent preparation
provided by the program is further evidenced by the fact that
the percentage of MA students
in a medical class who earn honors recognition in both basic sciences and
clinical courses exceeds their overall percentage composition
of the medical school
class. In addition to the outstanding academic training provided, Boston
University School of Medicine is a major academic research center
offering a wide variety
of research opportunities in both basic science and clinical settings.
Finally, Boston itself is a cultural center of unrivaled variety from the
Museum of Fine Arts, which recently hosted exhibits of the works of Van Gogh
and Monet,
the Boston Ballet Company, performing a wide range of dance from classical
to modern and numerous traveling Broadway companies which perform at Boston’s
active theater district. Many of these activities are available to students
at reduced rates. The opportunities for academic and personal growth abound
and
we hope you will consider joining us.
Sincerely,
Selwyn
Broitman, PhD, Program Co-Chair
Carl Franzblau, PhD, Program Co-Chair
