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YU-Einstein Medical Scholars Program

A partnership between Yeshiva University and Albert Einstein College of Medicine (AECOM) that provides a select number of high school seniors a premier Honors undergraduate education at YU, followed by early assurance to medical school training at AECOM pending fulfillment of program requirements.

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Program Director:
Rabbi Dr. Richard Weiss

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Contact: rweiss1@yu.edu

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OVERVIEW

  • High school senior applicants should have a demonstrable interest in medicine and be certain that medicine is the lifetime career they want to pursue.
    • The interest may be demonstrated in a variety of ways, including significant medical-related volunteer hours, personal experiences that focus on medicine, experience with healthcare providers and institutions and/or bio medical research
  • YU-Einstein Medical Scholars will be encouraged to explore a wide range of Yeshiva liberal arts and sciences majors, to acquire a broad-based education that can be applied to the study of modern medical science 
  • Students should display commitment to service and community through their extra-curricular activities 
  • Applicants will be required to respond to the following supplemental questions:
    • Many students who declare themselves ‘pre-med’ at the undergraduate level, eventually select a different career path. What is your motivation to choose a career in Medicine and what makes you confident in that career choice?
    • Describe your activities that have influenced your decision to pursue a career in Medicine.
    • Why are you interested in attending AECOM, and how would attending AECOM satisfy your specific interests, goals, and aspirations?
    • Describe what attracts you to spend your pre-med, undergraduate education at Yeshiva University.
    • Please share with us anything about yourself that you would like us to know. (optional)

ELIGIBILITY

  • Students must apply and be accepted to either the S. Daniel Abraham Honors Program (Stern College for Women) or the Jay and Jeanie Schottenstein Honors Program (Yeshiva College). Students applying for a program in the Sy Syms School of Business are not eligible for this scholars program.
  • Applicants must have a high school cumulative GPA of 94 or better.
  • Applicants must earn a minimum SAT score of 1460 (combined Critical Reading and Math) or a minimum ACT score of 32.
  • United States Citizens, Lawful Permanent Residents (not pending or conditional), and Asylee Status students are eligible to apply.

BENEFITS

  • A top tier medical education at AECOM is now tuition-free
  • Program participants are offered research and clinical experience opportunities with faculty at AECOM and Montefiore Medical Center

 

ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS

  • Maintain a science GPA of 3.75 and an overall GPA of 3.75
  • Take 32 credits of core, pre-med courses (BCPM) at Yeshiva University
  • Participate in scientific and/or clinical research during the summers between academic years, at AECOM, Yeshiva University, or elsewhere, as approved by the Director of the Medical Scholars Program
  • Seek opportunities for community service in underserved areas, special needs camps, as extra-curricular activities, or in other appropriate venues
  • Take the MCAT prior to October preceding the year of matriculation or of the academic year in which formal application to AECOM will take place, and receive a minimum score of 515
    The MCAT may be taken more than once
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