7-Year BS/MD Accelerated Pathway Program
The 7-year (3+4) BS/MD program is designed for outstanding high school students interested in attending Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine (HWCOM) at Florida International University.
The program is a collaboration between the College of Arts, Sciences & Education, Honors College and Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine that allows exceptional students to earn both a Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences and Doctor of Medicine in seven years, a shorter amount of time than typically required for both degrees.
Students displaying a strong academic background, demonstrated leadership, community service and health care experiences will have the potential for guaranteed admission to the College of Medicine starting in their fourth year of the program, provided they meet all requirements.
Program Eligibility
To enter the 3+4 program, you must apply to FIU from high school.
Apply to Florida International University via the standard First Year Applicant process and declare a BS in Biology major.
Apply to and be accepted into The Honors College as an incoming freshman.
Student is invited to apply to the 7-Year BS/MD Accelerated Pathway Program.
Apply to the Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine by the third year of the program via the American Medical College Application Service.
Application:
The Honors College will invite students to apply to the 7-year BS/MD Accelerated Pathway Program.
Invitation Criteria:
Acceptance to FIU and the FIU Honors College.
Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident.
Must be a first-time college student in their senior year of high school when applying or have completed high school without matriculating to college immediately after graduation.
Transfer students, currently enrolled students and dual enrollment students entering the university with an associate's degree are not eligible to apply.
Must be admitted to Florida International University and The Honors College.
Must have a combined SAT score of 1350 or more (with no section below 600) or an ACT Composite score of 31 or more.
Must have an unweighted high school GPA of 3.7 or greater.
Must have completed four units of English and mathematics, and at least one unit of biology and chemistry at a high school located in the United States.
Completion of Advanced Placement and/or International Baccalaureate courses is encouraged.
Must have a letter of recommendation from your high school counselor.
Optional letter from high school teacher.
Admissions Interviews
Following review of all applications, selected candidates will be invited to interview with the Honors College and HWCOM Interview Committee. During interviews, candidates will be encouraged to reveal such personal qualities as empathy, integrity, temperament, self-confidence and resourcefulness. Applicants also will have the opportunity to demonstrate their suitability for pursuing a career in medicine by addressing questions related (but not limited) to:
Motivation for medicine
Breadth of educational interests and accomplishments
Extracurricular activities and evidence of service to others
Self-awareness and insight into issues facing physicians today
Acceptance
After all interviews have been completed, up to 5 candidates will be guaranteed acceptance into the 7-year BS/MD Accelerated Program Pathway. This acceptance and participation in the program are contingent upon the candidate maintaining high standards, as well as:
Be willing to start during Early Fall term for year 1 of undergraduate studies.
Completion of all HWCOM prerequisites for admission
Completion of all Honors College program requirements
All required courses in the BS Biology major. Selected electives can be satisfied by the medical school M1 year curriculum and will count toward completion of the BS (Biology) degree.
All University Core Curriculum including 9 credits outside of the major in the last 60 credits and 48 upper division credits.
Meeting with Honors College advisor at least once per month throughout entire undergraduate program.
Meet General Requirements
Click here to view General Requirements to progress to medical school
Click here to view 7-year BS/MD Accelerate Pathway Program Course Map
Application Checklist:
Submit a complete online application within 10 business days of receiving invitation to apply from the Honors College.
Letter of recommendation from high school guidance counselor is required as part of the online application. You will indicate the email address of the writer, and they will receive a request when you submit the application.