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Harvard Medical School Introduction
The Harvard Medical School was founded in 1782. It has been located on the Longwood Avenue Quadrangle since 1906. In 1987 the Medical Education Center was opened next to the Medical School. It is a diverse academic medical center and has cooperative links to 18 independent medical institutions.
Harvard Medical School Academics
4-year modern. Two programs are offered. The New Pathway Program is designed to accommodate the variety of interests, educational backgrounds, and career goals that characterize the student body. Basic science and clinical content are interwoven throughout the 4 years. First and second years: Uses a problem-based approach that emphasizes small-group tutorials and self-directed learning, complemented by laboratories, conferences, and lectures. Students are expected to analyze problems, locate relevant material in library and computer-based resources, and develop habits of lifelong learning and independent study. Third and fourth years:Coreclinicalclerkships;advancescienceorindependent project; patient-doctor III; and electives. The second MD Pathway is the Harvard-MIT-sponsored Health Sciences and Technology Program (HST). The curriculum of this program is designed for the student with a strong interest and background in quantitative science. The curriculum is in a semester format. HST students join students of the New Pathway Program for their clinical rotation. Thirty students are admitted each year. The school and its affiliated hospitals offer an extraordinary variety of courses. In addition, students have excess courses offered in other faculties at Harvard University and at Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Courses at these schools can be utilized in formulating an elective program.
Harvard Medical School Unique Programs
Minority admissions: Afull-time administrator coordinates the active minority recruitment program, which is geared to enroll students having academic strength, community commitment, and leadership ability. An 8week prematriculation summer program is offered for a limited number of disadvantaged students to enhance their academic preparation and provide exposure to research. Other degree programs: The MD-PhD program exists for qualified applicants who wish to integrate medical school and intensive scientific training. A collaborative program exists with the Harvard School of Public Health.
Harvard Medical School Admissions
Minimum premedical science courses are required in addition to 1 year of calculus and 1 year of expository writing. Recommended courses include 16 hours in these areas: literature, languages, the arts, humanities, and social sciences. Selection is not based on residence. Selection is based on academic excellence as reflected by an applicant’s GPA, MCAT scores, and recommendations. Other considerations are the personal essay, life experiences, community service activities, and research work. Transfer and advanced standing: Occasionally students are admitted to third-year class.
Harvard Medical School Students
System used is Honors/Pass/Fail. Promotion Boards for each of the first 3 years determine those qualified to be promoted. Students must record total passing scores on Steps 1 and 2 of the USMLE for promotion and graduation, respectively. Teaching: Preclinical courses are taught in the buildings that compose Longwood Avenue Quadrangle. Clinical instruction takes place in Beth Israel Hospital (368 beds), Brigham and Women’s Hospital (650 beds), Massachusetts General Hospital (1060 beds), and others. Other: Research facilities available in most of the medical school buildings. Library: The Countway Library of Medicine is one of the largest in the country. Housing: Dormitory housing is available for men and women; apartments for married students are nearby.
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