PRE-HEALTH PROGRAMS 449
Immunology (BIOL 338/339); Virology (BIOL 334); Parasitology (BIOL 354/355); Endocrinology (BIOL 363); Human Gross Anatomy (BIOL 365/366); Cellular Biochemistry (BIOL 373/374); Cell Biology (BIOL 375/376); and Introduction to Pathology (BIOL 490); students must take at least two of these courses along with the accompanying lab, if offered; please consult with your advisor. †The student may pursue another approved program that allows the student to acquire all prerequisite coursework prior to planned LECOM matriculation; please consult with the Pre-Health Advising Program Director to prepare an academic schedule. ***Students preparing to take the MCAT are also encouraged to take Basic Sociology (SOCI 110) this semester. Total Credits to be Completed at Gannon: 130-132
PCOM 3+4 ACCELERATED MEDICINE Gannon University, in affiliation with Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine (PCOM) located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, offers an accelerated program for qualified students to earn a bachelor’s degree from Gannon University and a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.) degree from PCOM. The 3+4 accelerated program grants highly motivated and academically strong students an opportunity to matriculate to PCOM after completing only three years of undergraduate study at Gannon University. Successful completion of the first year of medical school at PCOM will allow students in the 3+4 accelerated program to earn a Bachelor of Science degree in health science from Gannon University. Qualified students enrolled in the program will be conditionally guaranteed an interview with PCOM, providing these students with an advantage over students from other institutions at the time of application. Participation in the program does not restrict students’ ability to apply to other medical schools. GU Undergraduate Entry Requirements • • • • • •
Completion of four years of science courses at the high school level (biology and chemistry courses are required, while physics is highly recommended) Completion of four years of math courses at the high school level Cumulative high school GPA of 3.4 or higher on a 4.0 scale Class rank in the top 25% of high school class Minimum SAT score of 1220 (new SAT)/1150 (old SAT) or ACT composite score of 25 Evidence of academic and personal potential, and a desire to become an osteopathic physician
PCOM Entry Requirements After three years of undergraduate study, the participant is conditionally guaranteed an interview and possible admission to PCOM if the following requirements are satisfied. • • • • • • • •
Completion of all required courses as listed in PCOM’s Catalog Cumulative overall GPA of 3.75 through the end of sophomore year MCAT score in the 50th percentile for each section taken no later than fall of Junior year Application to PCOM through AACOMAS by October 31st of the Junior year PCOM supplemental application submitted by November 30th of the Junior year Letter of recommendation from an osteopathic physician (D.O.) Satisfactory admissions interview with PCOM Any additional requirements as outlined through the affiliation agreement between Gannon University and PCOM; students accepted to the program will have access to all requirements specified in the agreement through the Director of the Pre-Health Advising Program at Gannon University