Early Assurance Programs

In the 4 + 1 Program, students can enroll in the program in their Sophomore year, and admitted students can secure their early admission to SPH's Master of Public Health programs to enable the completion of both the undergraduate and MPH degrees in five years rather than six.

Eligibility Criteria

• Minimum 60 credits completed at Hunter
• Demonstration of a commitment to pursuing a master's degree in public health, the health sciences or industrial hygiene shown through their study program or work experience
• Maintain a GPA of 3.0 or higher both cumulative coursework and SPH coursework

For more information, visit CUNY SPH's admissions page.

In this educational collaboration, eligible Hunter students will receive scholarship in the amount equal to 15% of tuition cost. The qualifying programs are : Biostatistics, Bioinformatics, Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Biohazardous Threat Agents and Emerging Infectious Diseases, Health Informatics and Data Science, Integrative Neuroscience, Microbiology and Immunology, Systems Medicine, Tumor Biology, Health Physics, Medical Physics, Pharmacology, Integrative Medicine and Health Sciences, Physiology, and Science Policy Advocacy.

For more information, visit Georgetown University Medical Center's website.

In the 4 + 4 Program, students will get early acceptance to medical school, then spend a full four years at Hunter College. Our 4+4 Bachelor's/DO Early Acceptance Program with the LECOM College of Osteopathic Medicine gives you the best of both worlds, including four years of osteopathic medical school in Erie, PA, Greensburg, PA, Elmira, NY or in Bradenton, FL.

Eligibility Criteria:

• Recommended minimum cumulative GPA of 3.4 and minimum science GPA of 3.2.
• No final grade below a C in any course.
• MCAT is waived.
• The student must submit a LECOM on-line College of Medicine Application by November 1 of the junior year.
• Attend a LECOM On-Campus Day—held in August of each year.
• Must complete a satisfactory interview with LECOM School of Osteopathic Medicine Admissions Committee.
• Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident at the time of application.

For more information, visit LECOM's EAP page.

In the 4 + 4 Program, students will get early acceptance to dental school, then spend a full four years at Hunter College. Our 4+4 Bachelor's/DDM Early Acceptance Program with the LECOM School of Dental Medicine gives you the best of both worlds, including four years of dental school in Florida.

Eligibility Criteria:

• Recommended minimum cumulative GPA of 3.4 and minimum science GPA of 3.2.
• No final grade below a C in any course.
• Take DAT the summer between the students' junior and senior year. Must earn an Academic Average that is satisfactory at the time for LECOM School of Dental Medicine.
• The student must submit a formal ADEA AADSAS centralized aplication by Novermber 1 of senior year. The supplemental application must be completed by January 1 or senior year.
• Attend a LECOM On-Campus Day—held in August of each year.
• Must complete a satisfactory interview with LECOM School of Dental Medicine Admissions Committee.
• Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident at the time of application.

For more information, visit LECOM's EAP page.

innovation and entrepreneurship to navigate the evolving healthcare landscape, with access to career and professional development roles in medtech and biotech industries.

Eligibility Criteria:

• STEM background with high degree of technical and scientific aptitude
• Minimum 3.0 GPA
• 2 Letters of Recommendation
• Personal Statement
• Resume/CV
• No GRE or other standardized test required

For more information, visit CCNY MTM's website.

Eligibility Criteria:

• Juniors and Seniors with a science GPA of 3.2 and non-science GPA of 3.5
• Must have completed all MCAT suggested courses by first summer

Two (2) Letters of Recommendation Required:

• 1 from a science professor
• 1 from a math professor

For more information on eligibility and program description, please visit EME Program.

are mature, and wish to make the most of their undergraduate experience without the pressures associated with taking the MCAT exam or applying to multiple schools during their final year in college.

Students interested in applying to this program must be committed to becoming physicians and have well-defined plans for how to use the flexibility offered by this program.

Hunter College Eligibility Criteria:

• College sophomores
• Must have completed 2 semesters of college Biology, Chemistry with labs, and accrued
  60 credits.
• Must have a minimum cumulative and science GPA of 3.85.
• Must complete the EAP electronic application (opens May 1 and closes July 31)
• An official college transcript verifying completion of 4 semester of college coursework.
• Most recent standardized test score (SAT, ACT, IB, and/or AP) to be emailed to mdadmish@urmc.rochester.edu no later than July 31.
• Students must apply through the Pre-Health Advising Office.

Three (3) Letters of Recommendation Required:

• 1 from a science professor
• 1 from a clinical supervisor
• 1 from research supervisor or other Hunter instructor

For more information, please contact the Pre-Health Professions Advising Office.

In the 4 + 4 Program, students will begin their studies at Hunter and after successfully completing the four-year premedical curriculum at Hunter, having met all prerequisite coursework for entry into SGU's School of Medicine, and meeting the requirements for promotion, qualified students who meet the standards of admission at SGU will proceed to Grenada and enter the first year of SG's School of Medicine.

The qualified medical students will be eligible to complete the first two years of medical study in Grenada, or can complete year one at Northumbria University in the UK, year two in Grenada, and the final two years of this program in clinical rotations at SGU's affiliated hospitals in the United States and/or the United Kingdom.

Students may apply to this pathway at the time they apply to Hunter or while a matriculated student at Hunter. SGU application fees will be waived for applicants, and they will be given fast track status and will be prioritized for review, interviews, processing, and decisions.

Eligibility Criteria:

• Recommended minimum cumulative GPA of 3.4 and prerequisite coursework GPA of 3.2.
• Within 5 points of the average MCAT score (The current average is approximately 498)
• Must meet all admissions criteria of SGU School of Medicine
• Students should apply to the join program when applying for admission at Hunter college.

For more information, visit St. George's University's Medical School page.

In the 4 + 4 Program, students will begin their studies at Hunter, and interested students will follow Hunter's pre-pharmacy track and apply to TCOP in their sophomore year. If they meet all requirements, after four years, accepted students will matriculate into TCOP.

The qualified medical students will be eligible to complete the first two years of medical study in Grenada, or can complete year one at Northumbria University in the UK, year two in Grenada, and the final two years of this program in clinical rotations at SGU's affiliated hospitals in the United States and/or the United Kingdom.

Eligibility Criteria:

• Recommended minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 and minimum science GPA of 2.75
• Demonstration of a commitment to study pharmacy and core requirements shown through volunteering, shadowing, and becoming knowledgeable about pharmacy
• Completion of Hunter College's four-year pre-pharmacy curriculum

Three (3) Letters of Recommendation Required:

• 1 from a Pre-Health Advisor
• 1 from a science professor
• 1 from a healthcare professional

Application must be processed and completed through PharmCAS during the final year of study at Hunter.

For more information, visit Touro College of Pharmacy's admissions page.

therapy following successful graduation and completion of the pre-requisite courses for the DPT Program.

Touro DPT Pathway students must meet a series of requirements, both academic and clinical, prior to graduation. Hunter will recommend the DPT Pathway to prospective students in their sophomore year.

For more information, please see a Pre-Health Advisor at Hunter College.

science requirements. Upon graduation from Hunter College, accepted students are assured admission to the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai.

Students interested in applying to this program must be committed to becoming physicians and have well-defined plans for how to use the flexibility offered by this program.

Eligibility Criteria:

• First semester college sophomores with a first year GPA above 3.70 and very high SAT or ACT scores
• Must have completed 2 semesters of college Biology, Chemistry, or Physics by the January 15th application deadline.

Three (3) Letters of Recommendation Required:

• 1 from a high school teacher
• 1 from a Hunter professor or faculty advisor
• 1 from a person who knows the student well academically or professionally

The MCAT is neither required nor permitted to be taken.

If accepted, additional course requirements as specified in the program material must be completed prior to graduation. For more information, visit: FlexMed Program Requirements.

and economically disadvantaged students to the Zucker School of Medicine. This three-year, summer intensive, academic enrichment program is designed to provide high achieving college students who are interested in a career in medicine an opportunity for direct matriculation to the Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell.

Eligibility Criteria:

• College Freshman
• Must have a 3.2 GPA
• Must have demonstrated success in a biology and chemistry class. Completion of a physics class is preferred, but not required.
• Must have a composite score of 1200 or higher on new SAT and/or a score of 25+ on the ACT.
• Must identify with a group that is underrepresented in medicine.
• Must come from an economically disadvantaged background.

Strong consideration for admission to the program will be given to candidates who are:

• Ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class
• Willing to commit to participating in the three-year program
• Willing to maintain a good attendance records

One (1) Letter of Recommendation Required:

• 1 from a Pre-Health Advisor

If you have questions about the application, please email the Office of Diversity and Inclusion at the Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell. To learn more information about this program and the application requirements, please visit their program web page.

students to matriculate into the MD program at the College of Medicine and Life Sciences (COMLS) at The University of Toledo (UToledo) for the academic year following completion of their four-year baccalaureate degree.

Students are accepted into the MedStart program participate in a mandatory program on the Health Science Campus during the summer between their junior and senior years of undergraduate school. This program provides participants with an opportunity to learn more about the MD program, the campus, and the Greater Toledo community. Additionally, participants get to know each other better, as well as engage with current students, faculty, and staff who give them a “sneak peak” into life as a UToledo medical student!

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We are looking for applicants who demonstrate superior motivation and enthusiasm for medicine as indicated through community service, healthcare-related activities, leadership skills, and research experiences. Further, we are looking for applicants with the highest levels of maturity, professionalism, collaboration, and cultural competence in alignment with our COMLS mission to ‘improve health in the communities and region we serve.’

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Eligibility Criteria:

• College Juniors
• Recommended minimum cumulative GPA of 3.7 or higher with a science GPA of 3.5 or higher at the time of application
• Must provide an ACT or SAT score. An SAT score of 1980 or higher or ACT score of 30 or higher is strongly recommended.
• Students must complete a minimum of:
  1. one (1) semester of general chemistry with labs
  2. one (1) semester of organic chemistry with labs
  3. either one (1) year of biological sciences or one (1) year of physics
• Must be a citizen of the United States or have permanent resident status.

For more information, visit Toledo University's MedStart page.

academic criteria, but also a written plan for the junior year prior to entering the DVM curriculum.

Activities include study in challenging courses in diverse areas of interest, initiation or completion of a research project, or time spent in a unique life experience.

IMPORTANT: If the goal is to take additional pre-vet course work and/or gain additional veterinary experience, applying in the regular cycle is a better choice.

Accepted students enter the DVM program after the completion of their junior year.

Admission is based on outstanding academic performance in the first two years of college and the applicant's plan for their intended use of the third year in college. Completion of a baccalaureate degree strongly recommended.

Applications for the Early Acceptance Pathway should not be sent through VMCAS. Send or email the application (preferred) directly to Cornell DVM Admissions.

Eligibility Criteria:

• Must have a minimum cumulative GPA of at least 3.7.
• Have all but 12 credits of prerequisite course work completed.
• Must have completed one (1) semester of organic chemistry and one semester of upper-level biology, biochemistry, or physics course at time of application.
• Must complete all prerequisite course work by the end of the junior year with a grade of B or better.
• Must provide written plan about how the time between acceptance and matriculation will be used.

For further information, please visit the Cornell Accelerated BS/DVM Pathway page.

Accepted students are required to complete their remaining two years of college and earn a bachelor's degree by May of the year of enrollment, earn a minimum 3.30 prerequisite GPA and a minimum 3.30 cumulative GPA (from all colleges previously attended).

Accepted students are also expected to complete a minimum of 30 hours of shadowing with a physical therapist in a different setting than the previous shadowing experiences.

Students that have completed two years of college study but have advanced standing due to AP, IB or college credits earned while in high school are eligible to apply.

Eligibility Criteria:

• Forty hours of shadowing of a Physical Therapist, completed after high school graduation. At least 20 hours must be completed with one Physical Therapist. Applicants may list on their application PT shadowing completed while in high school, but that can't count in the 40 hours.
• A minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.30 calculated from all colleges previously attended (matriculated and non-matriculated)
• A minimum science prerequisite grade point average of 3.30 in physical therapy science prerequisites (see next two bullet points).
• Four (4) of the 8 science prerequisite courses listed below completed by the end of the spring semester of the sophomore year with grades of B or higher, taken from an accredited college
  • Anatomy and Physiology I with lab (3-4 semester hours)
  • Anatomy and Physiology II with lab (3-4 semester hours)
  • General Biology I with lab (3-4 semester hours)
  • General Biology II with lab (3-4 semester hours)
  • General Chemistry I with lab (3-4 semester hours)
  • General Chemistry II with lab (3-4 semester hours)
  • General Physics I with lab (3-4 semester hours)
  • General Physics II with lab (3-4 semester hours)
• The courses below are additional prerequisites that do not need to be completed at the time of applying. However, they do need to be successfully completed with a grade of C or higher prior to enrolling as a physical therapy student at Upstate.
  • English elective (3 semester hours)
  • Statistics (3 semester hours)
  • Psychology (3 semester hours)
  • Social Science elective (3 semester hours)

For further information, please visit the SUNY Upstate DPT Early Assurance Program Website.

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