Early Assurance Programs

Hunter College Affiliated Early Assurance Programs:

• The State University of New York at Downstate (Juniors and Seniors)
• The University of Rochester School of Medicine (Sophomores)

Unaffiliated Early Assurance Programs:

• The Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai - FlexMed (Sophomores)
• Zucker Pipeline Program at Zucker School of Medicine Hofstra (Freshmen)
• Summer Premedical Academic Enrichment Program (SPAEP) with the opportunity of Early Assurance Program (Sophomores)
• The State University of New York Upstate Medical University (Sophomores)
• The University of Toledo School of Medicine - MedStart (Juniors)
• University of Buffalo Dental DDS (Sophomores)
• Cornell University Accelerated BS/DVM Pathway

Hunter College Affiliated Early Assurance Programs:

The State University of New York at Downstate

Application Opens: N/A
Deadline: February 21

The Early Medical Education (EME) Program is a 2-summer initiative to increase the competitiveness of pre-medical students, early in their college career by providing exam preparation and academic support. Students will learn time and stress management skills, and have an opportunity for hands-on exposure to medical disciplines through shadowing experiences with clinicians. Successful participants are guaranteed admission to SUNY Downstate's College of Medicine.

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

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.

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 w/ labs, and accrued 60 credits
• Must have a minimum cumulative and science GPA of 3.85
• Students must apply through the Pre-Health Advising Office.

One (1) Letter of Recommendation Required:

• Science Professor

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

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.

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 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) Letters 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.

Eligibility Criteria:

• College Sophomores
• Must have completed 2 semesters of college Biology, Chemistry with labs, and accrued 60 credits.
• Must have a science GPA of 3.6.

Students who attend the first summer of SPAEP and meet program requirements will be invited to rejoin the program for a second summer of research, career and professional development. At that time, eligible participants will be permitted to apply for Early Assurance through SPAEP to the UPSOM.

The Early Assurance Through SPAEP is a multi-summer residential program leading to matriculation at UPSOM. For more information regarding the summary of requirements for Early Assurance through SPAEP, please contact the Office of Diversity Affairs at 1-(412) 648-8987.

Eligibility Criteria:

• College sophomores or sophomore standing due to AP credit
• Must maintain a 3.50 science GPA and cumulative GPA.
• Must achieve a recommended score of 510 on the MCAT by August 31st.
• Must have SAT score of 1360 or greater or ACT score of 30 or better.
• Any 5 of the 8 science courses below completed prior to application:
  1. 2 semesters of General Biology + Labs
  2. 2 semesters of General Chemistry + Labs
  3. 2 semesters of Organic Chemistry + Labs
  4. Biochemistry
  5. 2 semesters of General Physics + Labs
• Students must successfully complete their two remaining years of college.

Two (2) Letters of Recommendation Required:

• 1 from a Hunter science professor or faculty advisor
• 1 from a non-science professor or faculty advisor

For more information, visit SUNY Upstate's Early Assurance Program page.

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!

“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.’”

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 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.

Accepted applicants go on to complete the remaining two years of college and attain a bachelor's degree before entering the School of Dental Medicine. This program is designed to free students from the pressures and expenses associated with the dental school application process and to allow participants the freedom to select from a wider range of courses in the last two years of college. “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.’”

Eligibility Criteria:

• College sophomores
• Must have a minimum cumulative GPA of at least 3.50.
• Applicant must have completed the English prerequisite and at least two of the five science prerequisites prior to submitting:
  
  1. Two (2) semesters of General Biology + Labs
  2. Two (2) semesters of General Chemistry + Labs
  3. Two (2) semesters of Organic Chemistry + Labs
  4. Biochemistry
  5. Two (2) semesters of General Physics + Labs

Three (3) letters of recommendation required or one (1) Pre Professional Committee recommendation letter. In the event a Committee Letter is not possible to obtain, an applicant may substitute three letters of recommendation:

• Two (2) letters of recommendation from Hunter science course directors.
• One (1) letter may come from a non-science Hunter professor or faculty advisor.

For more information, visit University of Buffalo's Early Assurance Program (DDS) page.

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.
• 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.