Allopathic (MD) & Osteopathic (DO) Medicine Affiliation Programs
Elizabethtown College offers preferred admission pathways to medical schools, providing qualified students with provisional acceptance or preferred admission consideration and a streamlined route to becoming a physician.
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Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine
4+4 Pre-medical Primary Care Program
Who Can Apply: High school seniors applying to Elizabethtown College
Application Deadline: January 15 (applications to both Elizabethtown College and this program)
Process: Selected students interview with HPAC, then with PSU College of Medicine admissions. Selected students are admitted to Etown’s Pre-Medical Primary Care Program and receive conditional acceptance to PSU College of Medicine, with matriculation upon completing their B.S. degree and program requirements.
Requirements to Apply (High School Seniors):
- Residency: Pennsylvania residency required
- Citizenship: US citizen or permanent resident (green card holder)
- Class Rank: Top 10% of high school graduating class
- Coursework: Three years of natural sciences (biology, chemistry, and physics) and mathematics through trigonometry (calculus is recommended)
- Test Scores: SAT or ACT scores are optional
Requirements to Maintain Conditional Acceptance:
- Degree: Any major leading to a B.S. degree, including the required courses listed in the catalog
- Science/Math GPA: Minimum 3.5 in biology, chemistry, physics, and math courses by end of junior year
- Overall GPA: Minimum 3.5 by end of junior year
- Practicums: Complete two Family Practice Practicums
- MCAT: Earn scores as outlined in the program criteria
- Additional Requirements: For further details and admissions requirements, contact the Health Professions Advising Committee
Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (LECOM)
4+4 Early Acceptance Program
Who Can Apply: High school seniors (contact LECOM directly) or current Elizabethtown College students through end of junior year
Process: Students apply directly to LECOM’s Early Acceptance Program. Following the LECOM interview, LECOM notifies both HPAC and the student of provisional acceptance status.
Requirements:
- Citizenship: US citizen or permanent resident (green card holder) at time of application
- Science/Math GPA: Minimum 3.3 by end of junior year
- Overall GPA: Minimum 3.4 by end of junior year
- Required Courses: Grade of C or higher in the required courses listed in the catalog
- Additional Requirements: For further details and admissions requirements, contact the Health Professions Advising Committee
Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine (PCOM)
4+4 Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine/B.S. Program
Program Structure: Elizabethtown College has an agreement for preferred admission to the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine (PCOM) Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) program following four years at Elizabethtown College. Admission is not guaranteed.
Who Can Apply: Current Elizabethtown College students in their second or third year
Process: Eligible students apply and interview with PCOM. Following the interview, PCOM notifies both HPAC and the student of the admission decision.
Requirements:
- Citizenship: US citizen or permanent resident (green card holder) at time of application
- Science GPA: 3.5 by end of junior year
- Overall GPA: 3.5 by end of junior year
- Required Degree: B.S. in Biology, Biotechnology, Biochemistry & Molecular Biology, or Chemistry, with required courses taken at Elizabethtown College
- Additional Requirements: For further details and admissions requirements (including MCAT requirements), contact the Health Professions Advising Committee
Contact the Health Professions Advising Committee at hpac@etown.edu for details and admissions requirements.
Suggested Coursework
The following courses fulfill minimum requirements for most allopathic (MD) and osteopathic (DO) medical schools.
| Subject Area | Etown Courses | Typical Timing |
|---|---|---|
| Biology (12 hours) | BIO 111, BIO 112*, BIO 211* | First-Second Year |
| Chemistry (2 years) | CH 105, CH 113*, CH 213*, CH 242*, CH 216*, CH 323* & 1 Lab | First-Third Year |
| Physics (8 hours) | PHY 101, PHY 102 | Third Year |
| English (8 hours) | EN 100 & Second EN Course | First-Third Year |
| Psychology & Behavioral Science (8 hours) | PSY 105 & additional behavioral science course | By End of Third Year |
| Math (4 hours) | MA 251 | Anytime |
* Pre-requisites exist for some courses. Consult the Etown College Catalog for details.
For school-specific requirements, visit AAMC (allopathic) or AACOM (osteopathic) or the specific site of the medical school you are interested in attending.