Information session will detail GVSU-MSU medical school admission

Last fall, Michigan State University College of Human Medicine and Grand Valley State University entered into an agreement that provides a link between pre-medical students at Grand Valley and MSU's medical school. An information session for students hoping to take advantage of that program will be held January 13. 

The program provides an enhanced opportunity for admission to medical school to qualified premedical students who wish to practice in the underserved areas. Preference for admission will be given to students who are the first generation to attend college, students who graduated from a low-income high school, those eligible for Pell grants, or those who express interest in a high need medical specialty area.

The information session will be held from 5-7 p.m. in Room B-1-120 MAK. Dr. Christine Schafer, Assistant Dean, MSU-CHM and Amanda Cuevas from the CLAS Academic Advising Center will present and discuss in detail the purpose of the program, eligibility criteria for this year's candidates, and the application process. Pizza and pop will be served.

Grand Valley students interested in caring for underserved populations will complete a program of enriching clinical and service experiences as well as academic advising directed toward admission to MSU College of Human Medicine. The emphasis on care for the underserved is at the core of the College of Human Medicine's mission.

During their junior year, students who excel in the Grand Valley program may apply to the College of Human Medicine and be assured of admission by the MSU admissions committee, as long as the students maintain their academic performance. There will be up to five admissions slots available for this program. This is a three-year pilot program that will be reviewed annually by both universities.

The application deadline is March 1. For more information, call x18585