The BA/BS-MD degree program is a partnership between University of Colorado Denver's College of Liberal Arts and Sciences and the School of Medicine. The purpose of the program is to assemble 8-10 outstanding students from broadly diverse backgrounds who are committed to serving the health care needs of Colorado. Being accepted to the program enables students to have a reserved seat in a top-ranked medical school where they will have the freedom to explore other interests during their exciting college years at UC Denver.
Admission of individuals will be conducted through a holistic review to select those academically qualified individuals from a broad range of backgrounds who show a strong commitment to a career in medicine.
Pre-Application Information Sessions
The University of Colorado School of Medicine and University of Colorado Denver College of Liberal Arts and Sciences will be hosting two Pre-Application Information Sessions for the Bachelor of Arts-Bachelor of Science- Doctor of Medicine program for 2011-2012. The dates for these sessions are September 17, 2011 and October 22, 2011 in the Anschutz Medical Campus Education Building 1, Room 1500. On both days the sessions will start promptly at 10AM.
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These information sessions will provide attendees with an overview of the program philosophy, as well as the admissions and application process for this program. Both sessions will also provide an overview of the academic as well as the non-academic requirements and answer any questions you might have about applying.
What Students are Saying
Zane Sternberg, La Veta
2010-2011 BA/BS-MD Cohort 1
"I have lived on a small ranch, outside the rural town of La Veta, for my entire life. Many people have asked me whether or not I was ready to 'narrow down' my choices so early in life. But when I think of going into medicine, I feel as though more doors are being opened than closed; it is such a diverse field. I could teach, volunteer (e.g., Doctors Without Borders), work in a large hospital, or even practice in a small town—like my parents."
Tamara Lhungay, Longmont
2010-2011 BA/BS-MD Cohort 1
"I love helping people, love interacting with people, love biology—this was a perfect fit. The program allows me to enjoy college, but I still get to achieve my goal of becoming a doctor."
Beatrice Guillermo, Montrose
2010-2011 BA/BS-MD Cohort 1
"I was born and raised in a Spanish-speaking home with two dialects. I applied for this program because I was always encouraged by my mother to do well in school. In December, I visited the Anschtuz Medical Campus and sat in on some lectures with a medical student who provided insight into how life would be for me as a med student. I fell in love with everything that I saw. He told me about the BA/BS-MD program and when I got back to Montrose, my counselor had the application ready for me to fill out. I thought this program was perfect for me."