How to Get Into Harvard Medical School
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- In this video, we'll discuss how to get into Harvard Medical School.
Harvard Medical School, which routinely receives the #1 ranking from U.S. News & World Report, is an automatic long shot for even the most qualified pre-meds.
With world-class faculty, a diverse set of research and clinical opportunities, and an alumni network of CEOs and Nobel Laureates, it's no wonder why HMS is many pre-med hopefuls' dream school.
We'll take a look at the acceptance rate, requirements, and admissions strategies so you can become one of the select few who receive the highly coveted Harvard Medical School acceptance letter.
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[00:00] - Introduction
[00:27] - How to Get Into Harvard Medical School
[01:36] - Harvard Medical School Curriculum: Pathways & HST
[02:21] - Harvard Medical School Acceptance Rate
[03:48] - HMS Required Courses
[06:37] - Harvard Medical School Letters of Recommendation
[07:25] - The Harvard Medical School Personal Statement
[09:14] - The Harvard Medical School Interview
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Let me tell all y'all something..... I just want any medical school to give me a shot. Then I'mma be the best doctor the world can provide
I believe you. :) Let's get you to a spot where medical schools will give you a spot!
You and me both
@@YoungWildCatter that's right. Let's do it. Spring semester just ended. I'm studying orgo for MCAT.
@@Pete-da-peter Go get em yall... I'm applying this year too... LOVE ORGO!!!!!!!!
@@kyleessex6301 that's right buddy. Let's go for it
As long as I save lives and make the world a better place, I'm fine.
thats beautiful :)
Ur a good person. I just want to make a lot of money lol. Saving people is a great bonus tho.
@@ororox7307 if you want to make money, don’t go into medicine. Making money is a good compensation because of the hard work and debt, but it’s 100% should not be a big reason. In fact, it should be your 3rd or 4th reason to become a doctor
Step 1: Choose your parents wisely. It isn't our fault that you made poor decisions when being born!
We can't control that so let's optimize what we can. :)
Lmao
Lmao I'm dead
Why?? If you telling me that you didn't have much money, there is something called a scholarship for kids that don't have money to go to school.
I might not have chosen my parents wisely, but I have tried to help my kids make a better decision at birth! 😂
I was here almost 2 years ago, when I hadn’t even started my junior year! I’m a high school graduate in a few weeks now!!! I just want to say to any student out there who doesn’t believe in themselves right now: you will get through. I got so many university offers I’m confused on what to pick! You’ll do great. Just hang tight in there. I wish I could say this to myself 2 years ago but since that isn’t possible, I hope I am of some help to anyone else :)
Needed this thanku
I don’t even know why I’m watching this video I have no shot of getting into Harvard
Whether you think you can or you think you cannot, you're right either way. ;)
Not the right attitude you should have🤞 ......I'm still in high school and 2021 is my last year there which means I'm doing grade 11 in South Africa should I apply?
@@inamzide8998 you have a long path in front of you, remember that med schools in the us are a graduate type of education which means that you need a bachelor's degree of 4 years before you can apply to medical school. :)
@@inamzide8998 Why ? You lost hope in UKZN and our local universities ? Take advantage of the quota system
just graduated middle school and now im here preparing for college! i already sing and play guitar, as well as drawing and creative writing.
3rd year Math major. Got probably 4 more years in college because of how behind I was in math when I came in, major changes, and low unit semesters. It feels like an impossible road but we’re gonna do it. We’re gonna go to medical school and become doctors everyone.
Hey, would u have to attend a postbacc program to satisfy the other pre requisites ?
Amazing. Like I watched thousand videos on this topic and understood nothing but your video helped me out really well and cleared each and everything so wonderfully.
I love how he responds to every comment.
This video just evoked something within me...Thank you for strengthening the conviction! Undoubtedly the best video..Kudos to you, you're doing a fabulous job :)
Thanks for your encouragement! Glad it resonated.
I just want to get into one med school lol
And every bit of content that you watch/learn puts you one step closer to realizing that. :)
Me too, it's my big dream but it's very hard to get into 😭💔
Thank you Dr. Shemmassian for this helpful information.
Please don't stop making videos, keep making them. They are amazing.
Thank you. I told my dad about your website. It’s my dream to go to Harvard med.
Thank you so much for boosting me through this video.. I'm extremely glad to say that this video is very useful ❤
Glad it was helpful!
Thank you for putting this together
Is Harvard Medical School on your list? Why or why not? Let us know in the Comments!
One of my biggest goal since the age of nine, was to be acceptes into harvars medical school.
I am actually in 10th grade, however I am still looking forward to working hard and become an excellent doctor
@@isha4120 Work on it day by day!
@@isha4120 Good! We love how you're thinking about this so early
Thank you Dr. Shemmassian for this informative video. I'm a rising college sophomore and greatly appreciate this.
You're very welcome, Sophie! Thanks for tuning in.
Unfortunately I wasn’t enough prepared for applying to such a college as Harvard is. But at least I could Join a Private college to study medical sciences. I’m proud of it anyways. And if I’m confident on something in life is that if I graduate, if all works in my favor for what I want, I will do my specialization in Harvad
Yes sir! Love the attitude here; you'll get wherever you want to if you set your mind to it. Please lean on us and our resources if you ever need guidance. :)
It has always been my dream since I was a little kid to go to HMS
Let's get you the best chances we can. :)
I’ve always been a fan of planning ahead months, if not years before important things like this because I know the only way for me to catch up with those geniuses is to spend more time and effort on the subject, yet whenever I try to share my plans with people around me, I was always told “thinking too much”, absolutely no constructive advices were given through out the whole high school years. Maybe internet is my only hope now😢
I scrolled back to this video because I hope anybody could give me opinions other than my own on my plans and what I feel in attempting to become a psychiatrist but obviously first getting into HMS. I have every intention on achieving that goal in my lifetime, it’s not that I feel i can’t get into HMS or any other med school, but more if it’s the right time to do it.
I’m currently a freshman at a relatively small honors college but i feel as if I were to go to med school now I would place an insane amount stress both financially, and mentally on my parents and I since i’m still a dependent. I do have other interests in fields that are unrelated to medicine such as becoming a teacher for instance. I feel as if i’m feeling the pressure of rushing into field that I’m not sure i’m ready at this moment in my life. I feel if I were to still do a pre-med track and get a degree where I can find stability and become a teacher while making passive income can set me up financially and bring more happiness in my early life and maybe later on i life consider actually pursuing med schools such as HMS with pure enjoyment and commitment. I guess a lot of questions arise if I were to consider this. I guess a big one would be if I were to build a flawless application meaning:
near perfect GPA
Research
applying your own interests into the community and distinguishing yourself as an individual
shadowing
strong recommendations from current professors
competitive MCAT score
would my credentials still stand if i decided to apply to med school later in life? Would i need to retake the MCAT? Would my recommendations be useless if they’re not in present-tense? Would the research experience i do now still hold in the future?
Ultimately is this non-traditional path even possible and does being an older age and somebody who’s not coming straight out of a university affect my chances of getting in? If not recalling topics that was learned earlier in life a problem, couldn’t i just take the MCAT right before I apply to show that I still know the material? Sorry if i went on a spree lol i’m just so unfamiliar with this process and nervous if i’m closing a door i can never open again.
It is very helpful. It encouraged me to still apply even though the MCAT is still in the 10%tile but GPA is about average. The hollistic application means that I can make up for the lost cause of low MCAT score with killer personal statement and secondary application.
And it is good that they do not screen applicants based on a minimum cutoff.
Hello. I have a question. I have completed my undergrad in Computer Science with not so good GPA (3.45). I am now highly interested in studying medicine. Maybe I have to attend premedical school. So, my question is, which GPA is important? Undergrad one or premed one?
Amazing video very helpful thank you!
Thanks, Andi!
Can you pls tell the procedure to apply for MD degree at Harvard Medical College from Asia having MBBS as undergraduate degree
You definitely deserve a like plus subscriber
Getting into a medical college in India is so damn tough not just because of the level of paper but also because of the massive amount of candidates appearing. I am even fighting with them, lol!
And we're sharing the strategies to ensure you're on top of the pack. Keep working hard and let us know if we can support you in any way. :)
well best of luck for neet 2020 ! I too am competing 😉
@mingo Which state are you from?
Probably because like, every Indian wants to be a doctor. I bet parents always push their kids to go to medical school even if that's not what the kid wants
Thank you for the video! I have a question I go to school in Germany so we don’t have these courses we have them but in different not like the system in the USA. Would it be for me a disadvantage that I didn‘t chose those courses?
Hi! This video was very helpful for me. I have a question; the preenrolments you mentioned in the video (math and chem) are supposed to be finished in the US. I am an international student so what should I do about it? If I go to US what should my plan be about and where can I take my couse? Thanks...
Hey Nihan!
Thanks for dropping a comment!
Medical schools in different countries will have different policies. I'll speak to the majority of the United States medical schools but know that you will find similarities and differences between institutions in the UK and Canada. To get your specific answer, you'll have to browse each school's website and contact the respective admissions offices with your questions.
As for your grades from international schools, the vast majority of medical schools will NOT accept these grades. Grades are very important in the evaluation of any medical school applicant so if you would like the best chances to be admitted to a school in the US, you'll have to spend some time studying at an accredited US school. Many schools require that your prerequisite courses (which you can find here, www.shemmassianconsulting.com/blog/medical-school-requirements) be taken in the United States. Many schools also require that you have at least one full year of academic credits at a United States accredited college. As for your plan, you can take a look into this foundational article; it'll walk you through the entirety of medical school admissions!
www.shemmassianconsulting.com/medical-school-admissions
I strongly encourage you to review this article for a step-by-step guide on what it takes to get into US med schools.
In addition to your grades, you'll need to take the MCAT since all US medical schools require it. If you have any other specific questions afterwards, please let me know!
Shemmassian Academic Consulting thank you so much for helping and using your time to explaning
@@nihaninitalia Absolutely our pleasure. :)
You didn't ask about it specifically, but it is also important how old your pre-reqs are. Many schools might not list it on their website, but they do not count pre-reqs if they are anywhere from 5-10+ years ago. However, many schools also don't have this internal policy. You will have to call admissions at each program you are interested in applying to.
I wish i knew all this when i was back in high school.
Thanks for information 👍
I heard harvard does not offer mbbs ..If I have to join harvard I should finish my mbbs in india and then do my md there right?
What do you recommend I do the summer before I attend college if I plan to be a pre-med student?
Thank you,
This was really helpful,
But I have a question,
I have foreshadowed a band doctor and learned so much about Ayurveda. I am indian so I got quality learning. But I am reconsidering the thought of put it in my extra curricular list. I want to be a doctor with allopathic and Ayurvedic study to help people the most.
But I am trying to figure out, being interested in Ayurveda will offence?(still wondering if it's right word) them or it might help me a bit to stand out.
This confusion is because I have read some news about banning of ayurvedic products in Europe.
Plz Help me try to figure it out...
Thank you.
My dream is to study Harvard medical school. In shaa Alloh I will be a student of Harvard medical school
how to get in : walk through the gate, or err.... wait until midnight and climb the perimeter wall.
The gate will certainly suffice..
You can definitely get in as a patient
@@j10001 Seems like you're familiar with that route.
How can students overseas, that want to apply to hms be accepted, or what is the steps for admission for international students?
Hello bro i'm from Kurdistan , i finished high school with very good marks , but here need more marks to apply in Med university . Is there anyway to study at med colleges abroad to be a surgeon ?
What exam do I have to take if I want to go to HMS....and I am from Harvard.......and what about my academic qualifications
Hi its me Hirdya from Nepal.And my aim is to graduate my medical sector education from the Harvard Medical School Because i want to interact with different community people learning and doing of the community work in the school. Thanks to your video for gibing me knowledge about the admission process for Harvard.. Thank you so much..
Hi Hirdya! Thanks for saying hello from Nepal. :) We're rooting for you and we'll be here to support you in any way we can.
Hello I'm not American nor living in America .but, I really like to get onto HMS
Plus, MCAT is not available in my country . 😢
Do you have any suggestions for me?
Oooooff…as an international student going to attend college for bachelors in biology in USA my main goal is Med school. With med school comes the Huge tuition and other expenses. That is something I am unable to pay. That is why I want to try my best and get in an Ivy League for a chance at scholarship. But it seems that I will have to bleed myself and push real hard starting day 1 of my college. I will try my best to get a perfect GPA and a great MCAT score. Also, the experiences. I come from a single parent family with 3 siblings so it’s super hard to even go to college. Wish me luck guys 🙏🏻
I’m in middle school and am so invested in this! Just not sure of what I want to peruse in a few years
Never too early to start! :)
Just chill out, make friends, and don't do drugs. Worry about adult stuff when you go to college.
How do we get into harvard if we're from another country??
Like you just gave the statistics of 2023 CLASS..how early are we supposed to apply??
what subjects are required for doing cardiology
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You're so welcome, Ayush! Glad you're here :)
Sir can u plz tell me, I'm a PharmD graduate student. I interested to be more in clinical side. So Can I apply for med school without MCAT ?
Will admissions consider the application of a non traditional student who already has a career in healthcare, but is not an MD? Say a dentist, podiatrist, or something similar ? Those are people who already went to graduate school and did not drop out but are now interested not necessarily a career change but a specialty change?
Hi dr. Shirag,
Is it impossible to get into HMS for speciality if I get my general practicioner degree in Indonesia?
Thank you!
Hi Nadjoua! You can complete residency in the US with a foreign medical degree. Of course, it's tougher to match to US residencies as an IMG.
Im an international student from south africa with a bsc in biochemistry and a bsc in physiology. I know most us medical schools won't take me even though i finished my biochemistry with cum laude(which is a distinction) but if i study a masters at a us university/college will it make it easier? If I also take prereq classes during that time like phsyc and soc that i havent done. Im just curious as my parents are moving to the USA and i would rather study med there than in south africa. Because in south africa you study med with a 6 year degre and 2 year community work. And then you specialize. So if i do a masters in biochem will it help me? I already know about the MCAT as well and as a person who studied biochem and physiology i feel fairly competent about it.
Sir, if someone has done graduation in herbal medicine, in Asia we call it Unani medicines, we have both syllabi accomplished.. Allopathy and our own pathy,, are there any chances for research etc after graduation in herbal medicines
Hi Dr. Shirag Shemmassian,
At 3:47 in the video you say that it is required to take one year of mathematics. Given that I earned a 5 in AP BC Calculus, would I still be required to take one year of mathematics?
Hi Pravan!
Excellent question. There's a mixed bag here; some medical schools accept APs but most, by and large, do not. You'd be 100% secure if you took a year of mathematics during your university years. For example, Michael, a member of our team who goes to UCLA Medical School took two quarters of calculus and one quarter of statistics to satisfy this requirement.
@@Shemmassian Okay thank you so much! To be safe I'll make sure to do at least a year then.
H4 or F1 students are eligible for Pre-Med Under-Graduate courses?
We are ready to pay fees as well . need a counselor for 8th class student on how to get into hawardmed school
I'm 16 years now, currently in class 10. I really want to attend Harvard Medical school but I dont know if they will actually accept my application. Do you think I stand a chance?
Thank you Dr. Shemmassian for this helpful information!
I have some questions I wanted to ask: do high school grades matter (I got a 3.5)? My college grades are higher ( 3.7 so far), but I still have 3+ years before I graduate to improve my GPA. (I took a 3 year break between high school and college and I’m glad I did)
Also, what would be the best hospital job (CNA, transcriptionist or otherwise) so I can gain experience early? Lastly how would I go about working at a research facility to gain research experience early, is there any more information you have on this? Thank you
Hi! Thanks for leaving a comment. :) High school grades won't matter. Keep up the great grades in college! There is no best hospital job so I'd go with the one that gives you the most clinical experience and is accommodating for your student schedule. You can find more information about research and other extracurriculars on our guide here: www.shemmassianconsulting.com/blog/how-to-choose-extracurricular-activities-medical-school
Hopefully I can help as well. I am a matriculating med student about to start at my in-state M.D. school this summer.
High school grades do not matter.
3.7+ is a great GPA and will be more than satisfactory for most schools. Top 20 schools may have higher average than that, but a 3.7 will put you in the running for every school in the country.
Elaborate on the gap you took between high school and college in your application. You’re glad you took a gap...explain why.
As for hospital jobs, I’d say anything is fine. Schools want to see you have real clinical experience so any of those jobs you listed would be great.
For research opportunities, find a field that interests you (I did Neuroscience research) reach out to school faculty members in that field and ask if they have any projects that they’d be willing to take on an undergraduate assistant.
Additional advice: your GPA and MCAT are the only the keys to opening the door. Your LORs, extracurriculars, Personal Statement, Secondary essays, letters of interest/intent, campus tours, interview, are what’s going to carry you. IMO they are just as important as your GPA and MCAT.
Thank you for the video
Thanks for watching, Grace!
i am an international student and the medical schools i've looked up to all require at least 1 academic year at an institution in the us or canada for int. students to be eligible to apply. does it count if i go to the us or canada for a year with an exchange program? thank you
Yes, you'll want to make sure you meet the eligibility requirements for every program you apply to
I have a question. If I don't have more than 2 recommendation what should I do. I passed MCAT, TOEFL and GRE but the only my problem is I have only 2 recommendation letters and it blocked me to continue my education in medical school. could you please guide me what should I do.
Thanks.
Hi Artimis! Thanks for leaving a comment. You'll definitely have to gather those LOR's and here's our guide on doing just that: www.shemmassianconsulting.com/blog/medical-school-letter-of-recommendation
sir, what are the steps to get financial aids at Harvard college for undergraduate course
I am international student and doing undergraduate in biochemistry and i want to get into these univeristies ...can i get into these uni with gpa 3.5
HST is a very amaaaazing program ❤
How can I join Harvard medical school too with my low grades.
How good is nyu, michigan, and ucla for med school bc theres mo way im getting into any ivy league school
NYU is ranked #2, Michigan #15 and UCLA #6, so really they're just as hard to get into as Harvard. NYU is more difficult to get into than the other Ivy Leagues, actually. Regardless, the fundamentals of medical school admissions stay the same! Maximize your odds in general and you'll have the best shot of getting into any of these top institutions. Here's a guide to support you: howmed@
I love to team up to do a guide for DACA/Undocumented students that want to go into Medical School 😊
Hey Ana, thanks for this suggestion!
Please send me the link to get student visa for medical school
If I’m going through the research route, do I need second author or even first order publications? If so, how many? Also, do adcoms at top med schools judge how innovative/ interesting the research is when making decisions about who to admit? For example, is it better to be further back on an innovative paper’s name list or first author of a not as amazing paper?
These are all great questions but will be subjective based on the Admissions Committee of that particular school. A first author publication won't guarantee an admission; it's more about your application holistically. Do you have the grades/MCAT score? Did you spend your time on extracurriculars you were passionate about and were you accomplished in them? Of course, having first/second author publications can serve as empirical evidence that you're accomplished, but they're not necessary.
No one cares if you're second or first author on a publication. Just having research experience (doing lab work, presentations and hopefully having a publication or two) will put you miles ahead of most candidates.
If you feel it an absolute must to get into some top program with top-notch research experience on your resume, I suppose you could do a PhD first. Perhaps even a master's degree.
@@Shemmassian i am doing HSSC can i apply for harvard
Does HMX accept Pharma student in MS programme.?
Great video! @8:36 You mention a database of all secondary essay prompts would be in the description box, but I did not see it there. Can you please tell us where to find that?
Thanks, James! You can find the secondary prompts here: www.shemmassianconsulting.com/blog/medical-school-secondary-essay-prompts
@@Shemmassian Wow, having these all in one place is so helpful. This list, plus the other information in your videos, has opened my eyes to what an enormous effort med-school applications will be! Thank you so much. I am beginning to see why people hire admission consultants to shepherd them through the complexity of it all.
@@j10001 We're here to help demystify the process! Let us know if there's anything we can do to support you on your journey. :)
Does Harvard medical school provide full scholarships for international students ??
I made it my goal to get accepted to Harvard medical school/MIT program but I'm a physics and computational mathematics major and I don't think anymore credit hours on my part is possible. So I have to use my summers for those other classes but that leaves me with no time to do things like shadow and etc. I have no idea how some of these students manage all these things. It seems almost impossible. Any tips ?
Feel free to take additional gap years to get time to shadow and get clinical experience! Everyone goes at their own pace!
I have 9a* in O levels and 4a* in A levels. I have being doing many co curricular activities recently. Do I have a chance. If not in Harvard then Atleast John Hopkins
Please can I get admission to Harvard medical school directly from high school?
How about where you go for undergrad? If you get a 3.9 + 515 MCAT but its from a lower ranked school does it matter?
Hey Anish! Thanks for leaving a comment; we wrote a guide on this here:
www.shemmassianconsulting.com/blog/does-undergrad-matter-for-med-school
Plz make vedio on mbbs in harvard and fee structure and financial aid
Hello, I'm Ghana how can I take my undergraduate course at harvard medical school
Hi! Here are two resources for international students: college.harvard.edu/admissions/apply/international-applicants
college.harvard.edu/admissions/apply/visiting-undergraduate-students
Can you do a video on how to go to Oxford medical uni plz
We'll put that on the list!
Im in South Africa and my goal is to become a doctor. I want to study at either Harvard, standforred, Cambridge, kings college london, Yale, Brown or our proventiol university UKZN. I am working smart, hard and overtime to beable to be accepted to study at one of those medical schools so I'll be fully prepared to save lives. All I need is a strategy.
Are you at medical school in your country right now?
But it’s like 60k for the Harvard school
I'm an international student and I have a question about HMS's scholarship,how can I get them? please answer me,tysm
Hello! Typically, medical schools, including HMS, offer scholarships to their top applicants. There isn't anything to do beyond submitting a great application and getting accepted to be considered for a scholarship.
Hi doc, I´m curious about something: one requirement says: "If you are currently enrolled in any medical school or were enrolled previously, you are ineligible to apply to Harvard Medical School", but then another requirement says: "HMS welcomes applications from non-traditional students, such as those who have an established career, have a partner, spouse, or family, or have been out of school for two years or longer."
So, if I went to med school 6 years ago at my country, but I dropped out at the second year (for good reasons, because I won a scolarship in another country and another career) that means I can not apply to Harvard?
they don't consider positively applicants who have already entered a medical school and drop out , different situation is those who come completely from another career, for example an engineer who decides to enter medicine and change career, this is fine for them.
So this basically means I need an undergraduate degree before applying for any of these which ultimately means MBBS in India........
Can anyone help me here 🙄🙏
Hi Dr. Shemmassian, I am currently a gr 11 student in toronto,canada and I am planning to apply Honours Integrated Sciences program at Mcmaster university and then HMS. Since the undergraduate program is a research-based program, do you think I still need to involve in a different type of research or would not being involved be a problem?
Hi Anali! Thanks for your comment; if you're able to understand the scientific method, how research can translate to the clinic, how medicine informs research and contribute to a project through your program, I wouldn't see why you'd need to double-up on another external project unless you were interested.
@@ShemmassianI think I would be able to learn and understand since the things you highlighted are the program's main focus areas. Thank you so much for your time and response. Stay safe.
I want to be a successful cardiologist. What Harvard Medical School has to say about this? Can I be a cardiologist from Harvard?
I am in 11th grade now.
I would love to go to Hms! I want to get into cardiology. I’m only in grade 10 right now, so I don’t know if it’s too soon, but I’m surely interested. I wanted to know, is it necessary for me to take physics in grade 11 & 12. I’ll be doing the international baccalaureate diploma programme (IBDP) next year. I’ve chosen Biology, chemistry and psychology as my higher level subjects as of now
Hi! Never too early to start. :) It's not necessary, but can help you with your eventual undergraduate Physics course. I also encourage you to check out our comprehensive guide here: howmed@
Me too but I’m in 7th grade 😂
This is literally my EXACT situation. I’m doing the IB program next year too, and those are the classes I choose.
hey arianna, how’s it going? so far im finding the IB super tough! hbu
Same but I’m in grade 9
I am a student starting my first year in high school, I’m taking all pre ap, an ap, an onramps (college class) classes this year. Along with an academy. This academy I hope will help for my admission, because its a Biomedical Sciences Academy. I will get 2 years of medical education in high school, meaning 2 years off of med school. I also want to take National Honor Society and or Student Council. I’m also taking summer school to get ahead of my class/year and perhaps to take more science courses. Of course I know I also need high grades, but how are my chances looking and what can I do to improve them? Thank you for talking the time out of your day to do this!!
Hey Citlali! It sounds like you're on the right track. I encourage you to check out our free guide on gaining admission to top colleges here: www.shemmassianconsulting.com/college-essay-ebook/
can you go to Harvard and take the classes you said in the video and then after two years apply for HMS even though you were already at Harvard?
Yes! Harvard undergraduates can apply into HMS.
Thanks💖Do you help international student with filling application,personal statement..?
We do! Please visit our website to learn more about our services: www.shemmassianconsulting.com/medical-school-admissions
i am an international student. i want to apply for HMS. what do i need to apply?
Wow surprisingly Harvard's standards aren't 99th percentile for MCAT and only 4.0's for GPA. Goes to show that they look for more in applicants than just numbers.
Physicians are so much more than the numbers; great observation Samuel! We all know that physician who is a diagnostic GENIUS, but just can't seem to connect with you as a person...
@@Shemmassian I'd want him as a specialist or my surgeon, but not my PCP. Everyone has their place.
hello I'm from Asia, how could I get to Harvard as an international student? Is it okay to study Pre-Med courses in other countries? How about the finances? Things aren't really clear for me right now. Btw, thanks for making this vid, it made a big difference in me :>
Of course, thanks for leaving a comment! It is okay to study in other countries, but many US schools have requirements for your prerequisite coursework to take place in the States for at least a year. Here are Harvard's requirements: harvardmedint@
I chose biochemistry for my major (i am currently a senior in high school) but its in the college of agriculture. Is that okay even tho i want to do med and not agriculture
Yes! As long as you complete the prerequisite courses, you're fine to apply to medical school. You can find them here: www.shemmassianconsulting.com/blog/medical-school-requirements
Some schools might prefer pre-reqs being taken within certain departments (e.g, I've seen programs require Statistics being taken in the Math department rather than in Psychology, for example.) You will have to be careful about this and do some research/contact admissions at programs you want to apply to.
Humza S I would recommend you choose an easy major for college. You don’t need a stem major to go to medical school. Choosing an easy low credit major will give you time to crush any and all of your science classes. Either way at the end of the day aim for the highest grades you can.
Hey can I do my fellowship in critical medicine after my dpt at harvard?
You can find their program requirements here: www.pulmonaryfellowship.hms.harvard.edu/
I make myself depressed by watching these videos cause cause I go to a not competitive school at all, university of delaware. U know they gonna knock me out the water
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Hello Dr .I am an IGCSE student . So I just wanted to know what are all the requirements needed to be accepted in medical school ?
Thanks in Advance
Just look it up on Google, for your A levels you should have all the sciences and preferably maths as well.
I am from India and can't afford the fees ..is there any other way for me to study at HMS (DREAM SCHOOL)
No
If you pass the exams and stuff and u are worth studying in a dream university, the university will provide a scholarship for u
Harvard provides great financial aid
Same . I am too from India. I planned to take SAT
Take sat scholarship exam 💖
One way to get into medical school is have deep distaste for the State of Virginia.
How many Psychiatrists does it take to keep the Virginia Farm from falling?
I am from South Africa but it has always been my dream to go to Harvard med school, but because of the money exchange it is way too expensive, do you know if Harvard offers any financial aid and also what grades we have to get. (I dont think we do SAT in South Africa)
@Shahzaib Gill thank you so much