Medical Scholars Frequently Asked Questions

Is this an accelerated program?

N​​​o. It is an eight-year program—four years at the University of Delaware and four years at the medical school.

How can I apply to the Interest Group and join​ the program?

To join the interest group, freshman are encouraged to attend one of our interest group meetings offered in fall and spring semester. You can learn the dates for these meetings by connecting with the Center for Health Professions Studies in the first few weeks of starting at UD. At the meeting, you will be given detailed information on the program application, requirements, and affiliated schools. After attending an interest meeting, you can complete a survey to join the MSP interest group.​

If I am a transfer​ student to the University of Delaware, can I be admitted into the Interest Group?

Yes, it is possible, but transfer students should connect with our Director or Academic Program Coordinator to review curriculum.​

How many students apply to the program each y​ear and how many are admitted?

​​​Anywhere from 20 to 60 students enter the Interest Group. A maximum of 20 students can be selected from this group for Sidney Kimmel, 6 for PCOM, and Rowan is more flexible based on student demand. Selection occurs at the end of the sophomore year​.

How many students are admitted to Sidney Kimmel each year through MSP?

A maximum of 20 students may receive conditional acceptance each year through the program providing they meet the final criteria for acceptance: 3.5 GPA both in the sciences and non-sciences; a score of 508 in the Medical College Acceptance Test (MCAT) with no sub-section score less than 126. ​