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Medicine

The degree required for a medical doctor is either Doctor of Allopathic Medicine (M.D.) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.); both usually take four years.  Both types of doctors go through similar preparation and training, and can enter the various medical specialties with the appropriate residency program.  Medical programs generally require students to have a 4-year undergraduate degree.

Suggested Caldwell Majors

Biology, Chemistry, Health Science

Common Required Courses

Individual programs may require additional courses in science, math, humanities, and social sciences.  

Caldwell Graduate Acceptances

Allopathic medicine (M.D.) programs:

Osteopathic medicine (D.O.) programs:

Partner Programs: Allopathic Medicine

Rutgers University, New Jersey Medical School (NJMS) (3+4 Program)
*the student may begin the professional program before completing the bachelor’s degree

Apply: As a high school senior to Caldwell, applicants must select this specific program on the Common App.

Benefit: If the student is accepted, they enroll in the medical program after their junior year.  The first year of the medical program can be transferred back to Caldwell and count as the fourth year of the bachelor’s degree.

Initial screening requirements: High school GPA > 3.5, in the top 10% of high school class, SAT > 1470.  Applicants who meet these criteria will be asked to submit additional materials to Caldwell in December.  Caldwell will interview selected applicants in December/January, and the top applicants will be recommended to NJMS, which will conduct additional interviews and make their final decision. 
*Note: This program is highly competitive.  Typically, over 100 applicants meet the initial criteria.  We interview the top 30-40 applicants and forward the top 10-15 to NJMS.  Each year, NJMS has accepted up to three of our recommended applicants.*

Requirements for admission into the medical program after the junior year: GPA > 3.5, at least a B+ in required science courses, and a competitive MCAT score (as determined by NJMS).

St. George’s University (SGU), (3+4 and 4+4 Program) 
*the student must complete the bachelor’s degree before beginning the professional program

Apply: As a high school senior applying to Caldwell, applicants must select this specific program on the Common App.

Benefit: Applications from Caldwell students are prioritized, and there is no application fee. For the 3+4 program, if the student is accepted, they enroll in the medical program after their junior year.  The first year of the medical program can be transferred back to Caldwell and count as the fourth year of the bachelor’s degree.

Initial screening requirements: High school GPA > 3.5, SAT > 1270.  Qualified applicants who indicate their interest in this program will be forwarded to SGU for additional screening, including an interview. 

Requirements for admission into the medical program after the junior year: GPA > 3.4, a competitive MCAT score (as determined by SGU).

St. George’s University (SGU), (3+4 and 4+4 Program)
*the student may begin the professional program before completing the bachelor’s degree

Apply: As a first or second-year student at Caldwell.

Benefit: Applications from Caldwell students are prioritized, and there is no application fee. For the 3+4 program, if the student is accepted, they enroll in the medical program after their junior year.  The first year of the medical program can be transferred back to Caldwell and count as the fourth year of the bachelor’s degree.

Initial screening requirements: GPA > 3.5, must have taken at least six science and math courses with a GPA > 3.2. Qualified applicants who indicate their interest in this program will be forwarded to SGU for additional screening, including an interview. 

Requirements for admission into the medical program after the junior year:  GPA > 3.4, a competitive MCAT score (as determined by SGU).

Partner Programs: Osteopathic Medicine

Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (LECOM), (4+4)
*the student must complete the bachelor’s degree before beginning the professional program

Apply: As a high school senior applying to Caldwell, applicants must select this specific program on the Common App. Can also be a sophomore student who has completed between 30 and 65 credits at Caldwell. All applicants should apply to LECOM’s Early Admission Program (EAP) here. An interview with LECOM is part of the application process. 

Benefit: If the student is provisionally accepted, they know that their spot is reserved as long as they meet admission requirements.

Requirements for initial interview: SAT > 1240 or ACT > 26, GPA > 3.5; interview. If a Caldwell sophomore, add science GPA > 3.2, grade of C or higher in all required courses. 

Requirements for admission into the dental program after the senior year: Overall GPA > 3.4, science GPA > 3.2, grade of C or higher in all required courses; MCAT score > 500 (not required in specific situations).

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