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Combined-Degree Programs: A Valuable Alternative for Motivated Students Who Choose Medicine Early.
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Olson, Stanley W. – Academic Medicine, 1992
History and philosophy of integrated premedical-medical programs leading to a combined undergraduate-medical degree in 6-8 years are reviewed, and student performance data are cited. It is concluded that university-affiliated medical schools might consider establishing such programs to articulate curricula better and provide access for students…
Descriptors: Acceleration (Education), Articulation (Education), Career Choice, Curriculum Design
Comparison of Medical School Performances and Career Plans of Students with Broad and with Science-Focused Premedical Preparation.
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Koenig, Judith Anderson – Academic Medicine, 1992
A method for classifying students according to the breadth of their premedical preparation is presented, and medical school performances and career plans of students thus classified are compared. Grouping is according to undergraduate major, nonscience-to-science course hour ratio, and extracurricular involvement. The method is found useful for…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Career Choice, Classification, College Credits