Eligible USF first-time in college students who have been admitted to the Honors College and are interested in attending medical school have an opportunity to receive admission to USF's College of Medicine (COM) and complete a medical degree in seven years, provided that the student continues to meet all the requirements of the program. The first three years of study will be completed at the Honors College at USF and the fourth year will be completed at USF College of Medicine as part of the first year of medical school. A Bachelor's Degree will be conferred following successful completion of undergraduate requirements (typically after the fourth year of study). The Doctor of Medicine Degree will be conferred after the successful completion of the program. Students applying for this accelerated program major in Biomedical Sciences (BMS) in order to receive a Baccalaureate Degree.

The Honors College will provide oversight of the student's progress in meeting Honors requirements and will coordinate overall completion of the first three years of the program. Students will receive advisement and schedule planning assistance each semester from a department advisor and the pre-health professional advisor. USF College of Medicine will provide oversight of the 4-year medical school curricular component of the program.

Initial Eligibility Requirements

• Admission to the Honors College as a first year student. Transfer and continuing students are not eligible to enter the 7 Year BS/MD program.
• Beginning 2012, an SAT of 1350 or an ACT of 30 will be required for students who wish to enter the 7 Year BS/MD program.
• U.S. Citizenship or Permanent Residency is a requirement.

Application Process

• Any eligible student may follow the track during their first year of undergraduate enrollment. By a specified date at the end of the first year, students must submit a declaration of intent to formally join the BS/MD program.
• Students who meet all specified benchmarks will officially apply to the USF College of Medicine during the summer between their second and third undergraduate year.
• Applicants will follow the Early Decision application process and timeline.  A completed AMCAS (primary medical school application) and an MCAT score of 30 will be due to USF College of Medicine no later than the AMCAS primary application deadline for a given application year (currently August 1, but subject to change). 
• Note: AMCAS applications can be submitted beginning June 1 of each year.  AMCAS reviewers need up to six weeks to verify submitted applications prior to forwarding them to medical schools; therefore we strongly encourage students to submit their AMCAS between June 1 – June 15. 
• Applicants will complete a secondary application and submit letters of recommendation to USF College of Medicine no later than the secondary application deadline (currently August 15, but subject to change).
• Applicants who have met all GPA, MCAT and extra-curricular benchmarks, and who have submitted complete application materials by the deadlines will receive an invitation for a formal interview by the USF College of Medicine.  Successful completion of the interview is a requirement for acceptance by the USF College of Medicine.

USF Program Requirements (first three years)

Academic Benchmarks

• At the end of the spring semester of the first year, students must attain both an overall and science/math grade point average (GPA) of 3.60, without the use of grade forgiveness. NOTE: If students transfer in a GPA from dual enrollment or transient coursework completed at another institution, the overall and science/math GPAs from all coursework completed at USF must also be 3.60 or higher.
• At the end of the summer semester of the second year, students must attain both an overall and science/math grade point average (GPA) of 3.70 in all college coursework and in all USF coursework, without the use of grade forgiveness.
• At the end of the summer semester of the third year, students must attain both an overall and science/math grade point average (GPA) of 3.70 in all college coursework and in all USF coursework, without the use of grade forgiveness.

Note: GPAs are not rounded.

Medical Experience
Students must attain a minimum of 60 contact hours of approved medical experience by the end of their second year. Documentation is required. Examples of acceptable experience include physician shadowing, or service in an emergency room, physician's office, or clinic working directly with a physician. Students must obtain prior written approval by their Honors College BS/MD advisor to ensure that their medical experience is suitable to count towards their program requirement.

Community Service Volunteering/Volunteering
A career in medicine is a career in service; therefore, service is an important component of a pre-medical student's preparation for a medical career. BS/MD program students must complete a minimum of 60 documented contact hours of volunteering by the time they submit their AMCAS application to USF COM between their second and third year. Volunteering can be completed on or off-campus but must be affiliated with a recognized non-profit organization which provides donated services for public benefit. Examples of appropriate volunteering activities include Habitat for Humanity, Reach Out and Read, Relay for Life, United Way, Metropolitan Ministries, and service projects organized through USF's Center for Leadership & Civic Engagement. Students can volunteer in a hospital or clinic in order to obtain patient-care experience but community service of a non-medical nature is also strongly encouraged.

Students can document their community service using the form available under the Resources & Forms tab. The volunteer coordinator verifying the hours should be the on-site coordinator or supervisor; if not, a faculty advisor from a campus service organization (if applicable) can verify the hours. The final documentation of 60 hours is due to the BS/MD program advisors no later than August 15 prior to the start of the third year. Note that the hours should be completed earlier than this, as they should be listed on the student's submitted AMCAS which is typically due prior to August 15.

If your volunteer site maintains a log of your service hours, then a copy of that log printed on the organization's letterhead and signed by the volunteer supervisor is acceptable documentation.

Note: Volunteer activities that are religious or political nature are not accepted towards this requirement. Research done on a paid or unpaid basis is not accepted for this requirement (although it may count towards the BS/MD research requirement). If you are unsure whether or not your intended volunteer experience is appropriate to meet the community service requirement for the BS/MD program, please check with one of the BS/MD program advisors.

NOTE: At least 20 of the medical experience or community service volunteering hours must be completed and documentation submitted to the BS/MD advisor following the completion of the spring semester of the first year.

Biomedical Research
Students are required to complete a minimum of two semesters of biomedical research. The research project may be lab based or clinical as long as it has medical relevance. Prior to starting the research project students must obtain approval from the BS/MD program advisor. Students will email a description of their project to their BS/MD advisor for review by the College of Medicine. Students often opt to combine their biomedical research with their Honors Thesis (IDH 5975). Students interested in doing this should begin their research a semester prior to the two semester thesis.

Honors College Curriculum
Prior to matriculation to the College of Medicine in the 4th year, students must complete the Honors College curriculum including a two semester thesis (IDH 5975), a special section of IDH 3600 in Biomedical Ethics and two semesters of Foreign Language. The curriculum also requires IDH 3100 Arts & Humanities (Fall 2010 cohort & later) or IDH 2010 Acquisition of Knowledge (Fall 2009 &earlier cohort). Students must also complete any courses needed to fulfill the FKL (Foundations of Knowledge & Learning). To view which honors curriculum courses fulfill FKL requirements please see this page: http://honors.usf.edu/ed_req.html

Medical College Admissions Test (MCAT)

• MCAT must be taken during the spring or early summer of second year, with a minimum score of 30, with no individual section score less than 8. The score must be available to the College of Medicine by August 1st of the application year. Keep in mind it takes approximately 30 days for MCAT scores to be reported. It is recommended that students be prepared to take the MCAT no later than April/May. Students could then retake the test in June if necessary.

AMCAS

• Students who meet all specified benchmarks will officially apply to the 7-year program during the summer between the second and third year on campus; at this time a formal application (AMCAS) to medical school will be completed.
• See individual cohort tab for details on the application process.

College of Medicine Interview

• Students must pass a formal interview with the USF College of Medicine.   Interviews are typically conducted in September of the third year.  During the preceding spring and summer, the Honors College and the College of Medicine will jointly provide information and workshops that will assist students in preparing for the interview.   

Letters of Recommendation

• Students must submit letters of recommendation (see individual cohort tab for more details on what types of letters to request)

Program Requirements & Timeline for students who entered Fall 2008 and are following the 4+4 program.

USF Program Requirements:
The following list of courses and benchmarks must be completed for admission to the USF College of Medicine. This course outline is based on the course requirements for a Bachelor of Science degree in Biomedical Science. Students pursuing alternate majors, must meet with their BS/MD advisor to ensure that they are completing all major requirements. All 4+4 students must meet all Honors College, Departmental, and University graduation requirements at the end of prior to matriculation into the College

Year 1

Fall Semester:

• ENC 1101 English I (3 or above on AP test waives this requirement)
• IDH 2010 Acquisition of Knowledge
• MAC 2241 Life Sciences Calculus I or MAC 2281 Engineering Calculus I or MAC 2311 Calculus I
• CHM 2045, CHM 2045L General Chemistry I & lab (note: must take prior to or with BSC 2010/L)

Spring Semester:

• ENC 1102 English II (4 or above on AP test waives requirement)
• IDH XXXX Honors Course (to fulfill remaining General Education Requirements)
• CHM 2046, CHM 2046L General Chemistry II & lab
• BSC 2010, BSC 2010L Biology I, Cellular Processes & lab
• Optional Free Elective (2-3 credits)

Summer Semester:

• >BSC 2011, BSC 2011L Biology II, Diversity & lab
• STA 2023 Introductory Statistics (students may also opt to take this Spring semester if student fulfilled ENC 1102 in Fall)

Year 2

Fall Semester:

• CHM 2210 Organic Chemistry I lecture only
• PHY 2053, PHY 2053L General Physics I & lab
• PCB 3063, 3063L General Genetics & lab
• IDH XXXX Honors Course (to fulfill remaining General Education Requirements)
• Optional Free Elective

Spring Semester:

• CHM 2211 Organic Chemistry II lecture only
• CHM 2210L Organic Chemistry I lab
• PHY 2054, PHY 2054L General Physics II & lab
• IDH 3600 Honors Biomedical Ethics-Required
  • (the Honors 7-year advisor will provide section information)
• IDH XXXX Honors Course (to fulfill remaining General Education Requirements)
• Complete at least 30 credit hours taken at USF after spring semester.

Summer Semester:

• Foreign language for FLEX requirement
• CHM 2211L Organic Chemistry II lab
• Attain both an overall and science/math grade point average (GPA) of 3.60 in all college coursework and in all USF coursework, without the use of grade forgiveness. GPAs are not rounded.
• Complete a minimum of 40 contact hours of approved medical experience by the end of second year. Submit documentation to BS/MD advisor.
• Complete a minimum of 40 documented contact hours of volunteering by the end of second year. Submit documentation to BS/MD advisor.

Year 3

Fall Semester:

• PCB 3712 General Physiology I & PCB 3713L lab or BSC 2093C Human Anatomy & Physiology I
• BCH 3023 Introductory Biochemistry
• IDH XXXX Honors Course (to fulfill remaining General Education Requirements) or Free Elective
• IDH 5975 Honors Thesis
• Free Elective

Spring Semester: 3+4 Students

• PCB 3023 Cell Biology
• MCB 3020C General Microbiology & lab
• BSC 2094C Human Anatomy & Physiology II (required if you took BSC 2093C)
• IDH 5975 Honors Thesis (or complete in the 4th year)
  • Students often opt to combine their biomedical research with their Honors Thesis (IDH 5975).
• Students should start Biomedical Research if they have not already done so. Prior to starting the research project students must obtain approval from the BS/MD program advisor. Students will email a description of their project to their BS/MD advisor for review by the College of Medicine.
• Maintain both an overall and science/math grade point average (GPA) of 3.70 in all college coursework and in all USF coursework, without the use of grade forgiveness. GPAs are not rounded.
• Complete at least 30 credit hours taken at USF after spring semester.
• Meet with BS/MD advisor to do final requirement check.
• Students interested in applying to programs besides USF COM must prepare to submit a complete AMCAS application including:
  • Requesting letters of recommendation: see individual schools for details.
  • Draft and revise personal statement and activity descriptions for AMCAS application.

Summer Semester:

• Prepare for and take MCAT (deadline for USF COM is September MCAT). MCAT must be taken between the second and third year, with a minimum score of 30, with no individual section score less than 8.
• Complete and submit AMCAS. The application is available in May and is open for submission on June 1st. After submission, AMCAS needs 2-6 weeks to verify your application before it is sent to USF COM. We recommend early submission of your AMCAS; this is especially critical if you are applying to other programs. The final deadline to submit AMCAS for USF COM is November 15th.
• If you are applying only to USF COM BS/MD you are not required to complete the entire AMCAS. The following sections are not required:
  • Personal statement
  • Activities Section
  • Letters of Recommendation
  • CAUTION: If you have not met all of your benchmarks (MCAT/GPA) at time of application you should complete the entire AMCAS process in the event you need to apply regular admission to USF and other programs.

Year 4 (For students who have formally decelerated to 4+4 only)

Fall Semester:

• IDH 5975 Honors Thesis (if not completed in 3rd year) If you have not gotten your Biomedical Research Approved by the BS/MD advisor you must do so immediately.
• 3000-4000 level electives as needed to meet 48 Hour Rule (courses for an academic minor or a second major may fulfill this requirement)
• Required BMS Elective (see advisor)-remember that at least one upper level chemistry is required
• Meet with BS/MD advisor for final graduation check

Spring Semester:

• IDH 5975 Honors Thesis (if not completed in 3rd year)
• IDH 4930 Seminars in Medicine
• 3000-4000 level electives as needed to meet 48 Hour Rule (courses for an academic minor or a second major may fulfill this requirement)
• Required BMS Elective (see advisor)-remember that at least 14 credits of Biomedical Electives are required*
• Complete at least 30 credit hours taken at USF after spring semester.
• Apply for graduation
• Complete Honors College Certification Form
• At the end of the summer semester of the fourth year, students must attain both an overall and science/math grade point average (GPA) of 3.70 in all college coursework and in all USF coursework, without the use of grade forgiveness. GPAs are not rounded.

*PCB 3712 and PCB 3713L apply to the BMS major, however, BSC 2093C & BSC 2094C do not. Therefore, be sure to meet with your advisor for a graduation check prior to your final semester.

Program Requirements & Timeline for students who entered Fall 2009

USF Program Requirements:
The following list of courses and benchmarks must be completed for admission to the USF College of Medicine. Please note: students who meet these benchmarks are not guaranteed acceptance into the 7-year program. The decision will be made by the College of Medicine following the formal interview.

Students who enter USF with AP scores of 5 or IB scores of 7 in any of the math or science requirements are eligible to waive the corresponding courses; however, in certain cases it is encouraged that students retake these courses.  Some Colleges of Medicine across the country restrict the use of AP, IB or Dual Enrollment credit to satisfy admission requirements.  Dual Enrollment credits in Calculus and Statistics are acceptable provided that the student earned a grade of ‘A’. A student may receive Dual Enrollment credit for up to one year of Chemistry or Biology or Physics (including the labs) provided the student earned a grade of ‘A’ in the lectures and labs.  Please see your 7-Year Advisor to discuss your options.

Year 1

Fall Semester:

• ENC 1101 English I (3 or above on AP test waives this requirement)
• IDH 2010 Acquisition of Knowledge
• MAC 2241 Life Sciences Calculus I or MAC 2281 Engineering Calculus I or MAC 2311 Calculus I
• CHM 2045, CHM 2045L General Chemistry I & lab (note: must take prior to or with BSC 2010/L)
• Look for volunteering and shadowing opportunities
• Create e-portfolio
• Meet with academic advisor to discuss Spring classes
• Recommended that students find one student organization to join

Spring Semester:

• ENC 1102 English II (4 or above on AP test waives requirement)
• IDH 3100 Honors Arts & Humanities (to fulfill remaining FKL requirements)
• CHM 2046, CHM 2046L General Chemistry II & lab
• BSC 2010, BSC 2010L Biology I, Cellular Processes & lab
• Optional Free Elective (2-3 credits)
• Attain both an overall and science/math grade point average (GPA)of 3.60, without the use of grade forgiveness. NOTE: If students transfer in a GPA from Dual Enrollment or transient coursework completed at another institution, the overall and science/math GPAs from all coursework completed at USF must also be 3.60 or higher. GPAs are not rounded.
• Attain at least 20 medical experience or community service volunteering hours and submit documentation to the BS/MD advisor by the end of the spring semester. (see overview for details)
• Complete at least 30 USF credit hours by end of spring semester.

Summer Semester:

• BSC 2011, BSC 2011L Biology II, Diversity & lab
• STA 2023 Introductory Statistics (students may also opt to take this Spring semester if student fulfilled ENC 1102 in Fall)

Year 2

Fall Semester:

• CHM 2210 Organic Chemistry I lecture only (lab conflicts with PCB 3063)
• PHY 2053, PHY 2053L General Physics I & lab

• PCB 3063, 3063L General Genetics & lab
• IDH XXXX Honors Course (to fulfill remaining FKL requirements)
• Optional Free Elective
• Attend Mandatory Advising Session at College of Medicine
• Create undergraduate research profile and explore opportunities: http://ur.usf.edu
• Schedule an appointment to meet with an undergraduate Research Advisor
• Meet with your BS/MD advisor to discuss spring classes
• Continue shadowing and volunteering
• Start MCAT prep, take at least one full length practice test in December

Spring Semester:

• CHM 2211 Organic Chemistry II lecture only
• CHM 2210L Organic Chemistry I lab
• PHY 2054, PHY 2054L General Physics II & lab
• IDH 3600 Honors Biomedical Ethics-Required
  • (the Honors 7-year advisorwill provide section information)
• IDH XXXX Honors Course (to fulfill remaining FKL requirements)
• MCAT must be taken over spring/summer of second year. Recommended that the first attempt be in April/May to allow for retake in June/July. The score must be available to the COM by August 15th of the application year.
• Request letters of recommendation: click here for details.
• Notify the BS/MD advisor regarding the Biomedical Research you will be doing
• Draft and revise personal statement and activity descriptions
• Complete at least 30 USF credit hours by end of spring semester.

Summer Semester:

• Foreign language for FLEX requirement
• CHM 2211L Organic Chemistry II lab
• Attain both an overall and science/math grade point average (GPA) of 3.70 in all college coursework and in all USF coursework, without the use of grade forgiveness.   GPAs are not rounded.
• Complete a minimum of 60 contact hours of approved medical experience by the end of second year.  Submit documentation to BS/MD advisor. 
• Complete a minimum of 60 documented contact hours of volunteering by the end of second year.  Submit documentation to BS/MD advisor.
• MCAT must be taken over spring/summer of second year. Recommended that the first attempt be in April/May to allow for retake in June/July.  The score must be available to the COM by August 15th of the application year.
• Complete and submit AMCAS.  The application is available in May and is open for submission on June 1st.  You must apply Early Decision and meet all Early Decision deadlines. After submission, AMCAS needs 2-6 weeks to verify your application before it is sent to USF COM.  The application must arrive at USF COM by August 1st, therefore, submit by mid-June.
• Make sure letters of recommendations are submitted by August 15th : click here for details.
• All other secondary materials must be received by USF COM by August 15th

Year 3

Fall Semester:

• PCB 3712 General Physiology I & PCB 3713L lab or BSC 2093C Human Anatomy & Physiology I
• BCH 3023 Introductory Biochemistry
• IDH XXXX Honors Course (to fulfill remaining FKL requirements) or Free Elective
• IDH 5975 Honors Thesis
  • Students often opt to combine their biomedical research with their Honors Thesis (IDH 5975). 
  • Students must start Biomedical Research if they have not already done so. Prior to starting the research project students must obtain approval from the BS/MD program advisor. Students will email a description of their project to their BS/MD advisor for review by the College of Medicine. 
• Free Elective
• Complete formal College of Medicine interview.
• Meet with BS/MD advisor to do final requirement check.

Spring Semester:

• PCB 3023 Cell Biology
• MCB 3020C General Microbiology & lab
• BSC 2094C Human Anatomy & Physiology II (required if you took BSC 2093C)
• IDH 4930 Seminars in Medicine
• IDH 5975 Honors Thesis
• Complete Biomedical Research & submit documentation if not combined with IDH 5975
• Maintain both an overall and science/math grade point average (GPA) of 3.70 in all college coursework and in all USF coursework, without the use of grade forgiveness.   GPAs are not rounded.
• Complete at least 30 credit hours taken at USF by end of spring semester.

Year 4

Successful completion of the first year medical curriculum is required for conferral of the Bachelor’s Degree in the accelerated (3+4) program and to continue in the medical program at USF. At the end of the summer semester following the first year of medical school students will graduate with a Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Science.

Curricular revision is an ongoing process at USF College of Medicine, so the courses listed may change. The program of study for the 2009-2010 first academic year at USFCOM follows:

• BMS 6633: Cardiovascular &   Pulmonary Systems
• BMS 6639: Excretory & Reproductive Systems
• BMS 6640: Core Principle of Medical Science
• BMS 6641: Communications: Neuro/Endocrin
• BMS 6836: Evidence-Based Clinical Reasoning
• BMS 6825: Doctoring I

> Note: Rules and regulations of The University of South Florida, The Honors College, and USF College of Medicine remain applicable for all students in this program. The program will be reviewed annually in the spring of the year to determine if changes are necessary.

Attention: Students who wish to pursue the BS/MD program who enter during or after the Fall 2010 semester must declare their interest in this program using the following form.

BS/MD Interest Declaration Form

Program Requirements & Timeline for students who entered Fall 2010

USF Program Requirements:
The following list of courses and benchmarks must be completed for admission to the USF College of Medicine.   Please note: students who meet these benchmarks are not guaranteed acceptance into the 7-year program. The decision will be made by the College of Medicine following the formal interview.

Students who enter USF with AP scores of 5 or IB scores of 7 in any of the math or science requirements are eligible to waive the corresponding courses; however, in certain cases it is encouraged that students retake these courses.  Some Colleges of Medicine across the country restrict the use of AP, IB or Dual Enrollment credit to satisfy admission requirements.  Dual Enrollment credits in Calculus and Statistics are acceptable provided that the student earned a grade of ‘A’. A student may receive Dual Enrollment credit for up to one year of Chemistry or Biology or Physics (including the labs) provided the student earned a grade of ‘A’ in the lectures and labs.  Please see your 7-Year Advisor to discuss your options.

Year 1

Fall Semester:

• ENC 1101 English I (3 or above on AP test waives this requirement)
• IDH 3100 Honors Arts & Humanities
• MAC 2241 Life Sciences Calculus I or MAC 2281 Engineering Calculus I or MAC 2311 Calculus I
• CHM 2045, CHM 2045L General Chemistry I & lab (note: must take prior to or with BSC 2010/L)
• Look for volunteering and shadowing opportunities.
• Create e-portfolio
• Meet with academic advisor to discuss Spring classes.
• Get Involved: find one student organization to join.

Spring Semester:

• ENC 1102 English II (4 or above on AP test waives requirement)
• IDH XXXX Honors Course (to fulfill remaining FKL requirements)
• CHM 2046, CHM 2046L General Chemistry II & lab
• BSC 2010, BSC 2010L Biology I, Cellular Processes & lab
• Optional Free Elective (2-3 credits)
• Attain both an overall and science/math grade point average (GPA) of 3.60, without the use of grade forgiveness.    NOTE: If students transfer in a GPA from Dual Enrollment or transient coursework completed at another institution, the overall and science/math GPAs from all coursework completed at USF must also be 3.60 or higher. GPAs are not rounded.
• Attain at least 20 medical experience or community service volunteering hours and submit documentation to the BS/MD advisor by the end of the spring semester. (see overview for details)
• Complete at least 30 USF credit hours by end of spring semester.

Summer Semester:

• BSC 2011, BSC 2011L Biology II, Diversity & lab
• STA 2023 Introductory Statistics (students may also opt to take this Spring semester if student fulfilled ENC 1102 in Fall)

Year 2

Fall Semester:

• CHM 2210 Organic Chemistry I lecture only (lab conflicts with PCB 3063)
• PHY 2053, PHY 2053L General Physics I & lab
• PCB 3063, 3063L General Genetics & lab
• IDH XXXX Honors Course (to fulfill remaining FKL requirements)
• Optional Free Elective
• Attend Mandatory Advising Session at College of Medicine
• Create undergraduate research profile and explore opportunities: http://ur.usf.edu 
• Schedule an appointment to meet with an undergraduate Research Advisor
• Meet with your BS/MD advisor to discuss spring classes
• Continue shadowing and volunteering
• Start MCAT prep, take at least one full length practice test in December

Spring Semester:

• CHM 2211 Organic Chemistry II lecture only
• CHM 2210L Organic Chemistry I lab
• PHY 2054, PHY 2054L General Physics II & lab
• IDH 3600 Honors Biomedical Ethics-Required
  • (the Honors 7-year advisor will provide section information)
• IDH XXXX Honors Course (to fulfill remaining FKL requirements)
• MCAT must be taken over spring/summer of second year. Recommended that the first attempt be in April/May to allow for retake in June/July.  The score must be available to the COM by August 15th of the application year.
• Request letters of recommendation: http://www.hsc.usf.edu/medicine/mdadmissions/referenceletter.htm.
• Notify the BS/MD advisor regarding the Biomedical Research you will be doing
• Draft and revise personal statement and activity descriptions
• Complete at least 30 USF credit hours by end of spring semester.

Summer Semester:

• Foreign language for FLEX requirement
• CHM 2211L Organic Chemistry II lab
• MCAT must be taken over spring/summer of second year. Recommended that the first attempt be in April/May to allow for retake in June/July. The score must be available to the COM by August 15th of the application year.
• Attain both an overall and science/math grade point average (GPA) of 3.70 in all college coursework and in all USF coursework, without the use of grade forgiveness.   GPAs are not rounded.
• Complete a minimum of 60 contact hours of approved medical experience by the end of second year.  Submit documentation to BS/MD advisor. 
• Complete a minimum of 60 documented contact hours of volunteering by the end of second year.  Submit documentation to BS/MD advisor.
• Complete and submit AMCAS.  The application is available in May and is open for submission on June 1st.  You must apply Early Decision and meet all Early Decision deadlines. After submission, AMCAS needs 2-6 weeks to verify your application before it is sent to USF COM.  The application must arrive at USF COM by August 1st, therefore, submit by mid-June.
• Make sure letters of recommendations are submitted by August 15th : http://www.hsc.usf.edu/medicine/mdadmissions/referenceletter.htm.
• All other secondary materials must be received by USF COM by August 15th

Year 3

Fall Semester:

• PCB 3712 General Physiology I & PCB 3713L lab OR BSC 2093C Human Anatomy & Physiology I
• BCH 3023 Introductory Biochemistry
• IDH XXXX Honors Course (to fulfill remaining FKL requirements) or Free Elective
• IDH 5975 Honors Thesis
  • Students often opt to combine their biomedical research with their Honors Thesis (IDH 5975).
  • Students must start Biomedical Research if they have not already done so. Prior to starting the research project students must obtain approval from the BS/MD program advisor. Students will email a description of their project to their BS/MD advisor for review by the College of Medicine.
• Free Elective
• Complete formal College of Medicine interview.
• Meet with BS/MD advisor to do final requirement check.

Spring Semester:

• PCB 3023 Cell Biology
• MCB 3020C General Microbiology & lab
• BSC 2094C Human Anatomy & Physiology II (required if you took BSC 2093C)
• IDH 4930 Seminars in Medicine
• IDH 5975 Honors Thesis
• Complete Biomedical Research & submit documentation if not combined with IDH 5975
• Maintain both an overall and science/math grade point average (GPA) of 3.70 in all college coursework and in all USF coursework, without the use of grade forgiveness.   GPAs are not rounded.
• Complete at least 30 credit hours taken at USF by end of spring semester.

Year 4

Successful completion of the first year medical curriculum is required for conferral of the Bachelor’s Degree in the accelerated (3+4) program and to continue in the medical program at USF. At the end of the summer semester following the first year of medical school students will graduate with a Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Science.

Curricular revision is an ongoing process at USF College of Medicine, so the courses listed may change. The program of study for the 2009-2010 first academic year at USFCOM follows:

• BMS 6633: Cardiovascular &   Pulmonary Systems
• BMS 6639: Excretory & Reproductive Systems
• BMS 6640: Core Principle of Medical Science
• BMS 6641: Communications: Neuro/Endocrin
• BMS 6836: Evidence-Based Clinical Reasoning
• BMS 6825: Doctoring I

Note: Rules and regulations of The University of South Florida, The Honors College, and USF College of Medicine remain applicable for all students in this program. The program will be reviewed annually in the spring of the year to determine if changes are necessary.

Attention: Students who wish to pursue the BS/MD program who enter during or after the Fall 2011 semester must declare their interest in this program using the following form.

BS/MD Interest Declaration Form

Our 7-year program is designed for students who are passionate about pursuing medicine as a career and wish to accelerate their education. Students should expect the first two years of the program to be intensive as the courses necessary to take the MCAT exam and study for the MCAT are completed. While students in this program do not take heavier course loads than other students, they do take the MCAT exam a full year earlier than others and may have less time to study for the exam. Students must be prepared to earn high grades, do research, shadow physicians and engage in service.

Program Requirements & Timeline for students who entered Fall 2011

Initial Eligibility Requirements

• Admission to the Honors College as a first year student. Transfer and continuing students are not eligible to enter the 7 Year BS/MD program.
• U.S. Citizenship or Permanent Residency is a requirement.

USF Program Requirements

The following list of courses and benchmarks must be completed for admission to the USF College of Medicine. Please note: students who meet these benchmarks are not guaranteed acceptance into the 7-year program. The decision will be made by the College of Medicine following the formal interview.

Students who enter USF with AP scores of 5 or IB scores of 7 in any of the math or science requirements are eligible to waive the corresponding courses; however, in certain circumstances students may consider retaking selected requirements. In the event that students decide to apply competitively for medical school, some programs across the country restrict the use of AP, IB or Dual Enrollment credit to satisfy admission requirements.

Dual Enrollment credits in Calculus and Statistics are acceptable for the BS/MD program provided that the student earned a grade of 'A'. Students may also apply Dual Enrollment credit toward up to one year of Chemistry, Biology or Physics (including the labs) provided the student earned grades of 'A' in the lectures and labs. Please see your 7-Year Advisor to discuss the best way to apply your accelerated credit towards your BS/MD program requirements.

Suggested Course Outline

Year 1 - Fall Semester Coursework:

• ENC 1101 English I (3 or above on AP test waives this requirement)
• IDH 3100 Honors Arts & Humanities (required first semester Honors course)
• MAC 2241 Life Sciences Calculus I or MAC 2281 Engineering Calculus I or MAC 2311 Calculus I
• CHM 2045, CHM 2045L General Chemistry I & lab (note: must take prior to or with BSC 2010/L)

Year 1 - Fall Semester Activities:

• Start community service and medical shadowing
• Create e-portfolio
• Meet with academic advisor to discuss Spring classes
• Get involved on campus: find one student organization to join

Year 1 - Spring Semester Coursework:

• ENC 1102 English II (4 or above on AP test waives requirement)
• IDH 2010 Acquisition of Knowledge (required second semester Honors course)
• CHM 2046, CHM 2046L General Chemistry II & lab
• BSC 2010, BSC 2010L Biology I, Cellular Processes & lab
• Free Elective (2-3 credits) or STA 2023 Introductory Statistics

Total-30 credits minmum Fall/Spring*

Year 1 - Spring Semester Activities and Benchmarks:

• Attain both an overall and science/math grade point average (GPA) of 3.60, including all graded attempts. NOTE: If students transfer in a GPA from Dual Enrollment or transient coursework completed at another institution, the overall and science/math GPAs from all coursework completed at USF must also be 3.60 or higher. GPAs are not rounded.
• Attain at least 20 community service or medical shadowing hours and submit documentation to the BS/MD advisor by May 15 (or nearest weekday). See Overview tab for details.

*NOTE: Students should complete at least 30 USF credit hours by end of spring semester. Summer credits can count towards the 30 credit hour requirement for renewal of USF scholarships; however, medical schools review the rigor of regular semester course loads in order to assess a student's readiness for the medical school curriculum. A course load of 15 – 17 credits each fall/spring semester (except the first) is highly recommended. In addition, students who need to take summer classes at an institution other than USF cannot use external summer credits towards USF scholarship renewal requirements.

Year 1 - Summer Semester Coursework:

• BSC 2011, BSC 2011L Biology II, Diversity & lab
• STA 2023 Introductory Statistics (if not taken in spring)

Year 1 - Summer Semester Activities:

• Gain significant community service and medical shadowing experience
• Begin preparation for MCAT based on coursework completed so far
• Create undergraduate research profile and explore opportunities: http://ur.usf.edu 

Year 2 - Fall Semester Coursework:

• CHM 2210 Organic Chemistry I lecture only (lab often conflicts with PCB 3063)
• PHY 2053, PHY 2053L General Physics I & lab
• PCB 3063, PCB 3063L General Genetics & lab
• IDH 3600 Honors Biomedical Ethics – Required BS/MD program course (BS/MD advisor will provide section information)
• Free Elective or course for minor

Year 2 - Fall Semester Activities:

• Attend BS/MD Application Workshop (students will be emailed date)
• Contact potential research mentors for biomedical research opportunities. Prior to starting the research project students must obtain approval from the BS/MD program advisor. Students will email a description of their project to their BS/MD advisor for review by the College of Medicine
• Meet with your BS/MD advisor to discuss spring classes
• Continue shadowing, volunteering, campus involvement
• MCAT preparation: take at least one full length AAMC practice test by December

Year 2 - Spring Semester Coursework:

• CHM 2211 Organic Chemistry II lecture only
• CHM 2210L Organic Chemistry I lab
• PHY 2054, PHY 2054L General Physics II & lab
• IDH XXXX Honors Course (to fulfill remaining FKL requirements)
• Free Elective or course for minor

Total-30 credits minmum Fall/Spring

Year 2 - Spring Semester Activities:

• Attend College of Medicine visit and tour. Advisor will inform students of date.
• Approach recommenders for letters of recommendation: http://www.hsc.usf.edu/medicine/mdadmissions/referenceletter.htm.
• Draft and revise personal statement and activity descriptions
• Start/continue biomedical research
• Prepare to take MCAT between late spring and the start of fall term. Students will be told which test date to register for

Year 2 - Summer Semester Coursework:

• CHM 2211L Organic Chemistry II lab
• Foreign language for FLEX requirement

Year 2 - Summer Semester Activities:

• Take MCAT
• Attain both an overall and science/math grade point average (GPA) of 3.70 in all college coursework and in all USF coursework, including all graded attempts.
• Complete a minimum of 60 contact hours of approved medical experience by the end of second year. Submit documentation to BS/MD advisor.
• Complete a minimum of 60 documented contact hours of community service by the end of second year. Submit documentation to BS/MD advisor.
• Complete and submit AMCAS, Secondary Applications and Letters of Recommendation. The AMCAS application is available in May and is open for submission on June 1st.

**Detailed MCAT and application deadlines will be forthcoming*

Year 3 - Fall Semester Coursework:

• PCB 3712 General Physiology I & PCB 3713L lab or BSC 2093C Human Anatomy & Physiology I
• PCB 3023 Cell Biology
• IDH XXXX Honors Course
• IDH 5975 Honors Thesis (Students may combine their biomedical research with Honors Thesis)
• Free Elective, course for minor, or foreign language as needed

Year 3 - Fall Semester Activities:

• Complete formal College of Medicine interview.
• Meet with BS/MD advisor to do final requirement check.
• Students must start Biomedical Research if they have not already done so, as two full semesters are required. Prior to starting the research project students must obtain approval from the BS/MD program advisor.
• Continue involvement in organizations, shadowing, community service

Year 3 - Spring Semester Coursework:

• BCH 3023 Introductory Biochemistry
• MCB 3020C General Microbiology & lab
• BSC 2094C Human Anatomy & Physiology II (required if you took BSC 2093C)
• IDH 4930 Seminars in Medicine - Required
• IDH 5975 Honors Thesis II

Total-30 credits minmum Fall/Spring

Year 3 - Spring Semester Activities and Benchmarks:

• Complete Biomedical Research. Submit documentation to verify completion if research is not combined with IDH 5975
• Maintain both an overall and science/math grade point average (GPA) of 3.70 in all college coursework and in all USF coursework, including all graded attempts.

Year 4

Successful completion of the first year medical curriculum is required for conferral of the Bachelor's Degree in the accelerated (3+4) program and to continue in the medical program at USF. At the end of the summer semester following the first year of medical school students will graduate with a Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Science.

Curricular revision is an ongoing process at USF College of Medicine, so the courses listed may change. The current program of study for Year 1 of the MD program is as follows:

• BMS 6633: Cardiovascular & Pulmonary Systems
• BMS 6639: Excretory & Reproductive Systems
• BMS 6640: Core Principle of Medical Science
• BMS 6641: Communications: Neuro/Endocrin
• BMS 6836: Evidence-Based Clinical Reasoning
• BMS 6825: Doctoring I

Note: Rules and regulations of The University of South Florida, The Honors College, and USF College of Medicine remain applicable for all students in this program. The program will be reviewed annually in the spring of the year to determine if changes are necessary.

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Email Ms. Hill with Biomedical Research Description: Jghill2honors.usf.edu