MedStart
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MedStart is a unique bachelor of science/medical degree program that provides a four-year Presidential Scholarship* and guarantees admission to Wayne State’s School of Medicine for up to 15 selected freshmen per year.
Highly competitive, this program trains medical innovators and creative thinkers. MedStart nurtures future leaders in medicine by treating MedStart members as part of the medical community. The program emphasizes mentoring and research opportunities and provides immediate contact with School of Medicine faculty and upperclassmen. MedStart undergraduates also are Honors students and must meet the requirements set forth by the Honors College.
You maintain your position in MedStart and a seat in the School of Medicine by fulfilling continuation criteria listed below.
MedStart minimum requirements at Wayne State:
- GPA of 3.50
- Minimum of 25 ACT score or minimum of 1,700 on the SAT (out of 2400)
- Explanation of experience (e.g. describe the amount of time devoted to the activity) in:
- Health care
- Community service
- Team activities (e.g. athletics, debate)
- Leadership
- High school extracurricular activities
- Employment
- Summer activities
- Submission of a one-page typed essay describing why you are pursuing MedStart and why you should be accepted.
- Two letters of recommendation
- One from a high school teacher/counselor/administrator who is familiar with your extracurricular activities, team and/or leadership skills
- One from a non-family member who can address your healthcare experience, community service, and/or employment
If you have an outstanding record of achievement, meet the minimum requirements and complete a separate MedStart application, you will be invited to campus for a series of interviews with representatives from the School of Medicine and the Honors College. The campus visit will include a tour of the facilities at the School of Medicine.
* MedStart applicants must be citizens or permanent residents of the United States. Our specialized pre-professional programs are open to all students, but financial aid only is available to U.S. citizens. Non-Michigan residents must pay out-of-state tuition and fees. Students who are not citizens of the United States are not eligible for scholarships offered during Scholars Day events at Wayne State University.
Wayne State offers a number of scholarships to meritorious students, including the University Scholarship, the Presidential Scholarship, the Wayne State Scholarship, the Anthony Wayne Scholarship, and the WSU/DSO Scholarship. If students are offered more than one of these scholarships they will have to choose the one that fits them best, as they can only receive funding from one of these awards.
To receive financial aid including scholarships through the Office of Student Financial Aid or Office of Undergraduate Admissions & Scholarships you must be a citizen of the United States or have permanent resident status. The standard documentation for a permanent resident of the United States is the Permanent Resident Card (Form I-551, since 1997) or Resident Alien Card (Form I-551, before 1997).
- Submit application to Wayne State University
- Indicate a 3.5 GPA (including weighting for AP and Honors classes)
- Submit ACT scores (a minimum of 25 is required)
- Complete MedStart application
- Detail honors received in high school
- Detail explanation of experience (e.g. describe the amount of time devoted to the activity) in:
- Health care
- Community service
- Team activities (e.g. athletics, debate)
- Leadership
- High school extracurricular activities
- Employment
- Summer activities
- Prepare a one-page essay “Why Pursue MedStart” and why you should be accepted
- Request letters of recommendation – one from a high school/teacher/counselor/administrator – another from a non-family member to address activities as listed above
- Submit copy of high school transcript within MedStart application package.
Application deadline
Submit all items by Jan. 15 to
MedStart
Irvin D. Reid Honors College
2100 Undergraduate Library
Wayne State University
Detroit, MI 48202
Continuing in MedStart requires the following:
- Maintain good standing and active membership in Honors College
- Provide proof of United States or Canadian citizenship or US permanent status
- Maintain an overall 3.30 grade-point average for the first year and a 3.50 thereafter
- Complete the following:
- One year of general biology with lab
- One year of general chemistry with lab
- One year of organic chemistry with lab
- One year of physics with lab
- Maintain an overall 3.0 science GPA in Biology, Chemistry, Physics and Math courses. Receive no less than a “B” in any science course. (Any student who receives a grade of C or lower in any of the courses is required to meet with the MedStart Coordinator monthly in the following semester to discuss academic progress).
- Participate in MedStart seminars
- Participate in physician shadowing experiences
- Demonstrate continuing activity in volunteer work related to health care
- Submit monthly journal of MedStart experiences Read a MedStart journal entry
- Attend orientation sessions in fall as new MedStart members are introduced
- Participate in information/recruitment sessions for new students
- Participate in the university's American Medical Student Association (AMSA)
- Apply for an Undergraduate Research Grant prior to senior year
- Enroll in 4000-level or higher course (other than directed study or writing intensive course) or study abroad in the fall semester of fourth year
- Graduate with University Honors (36 credit hours of Honors coursework, including a senior thesis and senior seminar)
- Apply to Wayne State University’s School of Medicine and its designation of Special Program by Aug. 1.
- Take and submit scores for the Medical College Admissions Test (MCAT). Students must receive a 9 or higher on each section and a minimum total of 27. This test cannot be taken prior to completion of five semesters (spring/summer semester not included) at Wayne State University