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SUNY ESF
ESF / SUNY Upstate Medical University Combined Bachelor’s-M.D. Program

This program is designed for high school seniors interested in pursuing a career in medicine and provides a pathway from SUNY ESF to Upstate’s Norton College of Medicine. The Upstate Accelerated Scholars Program is competitive with up to ten places available each year.

Eligibility

To be eligible for the BS/MD program high school seniors must have:

  • A high school GPA of 3.75 or higher (or equivalent, no rounding).
  • An SAT score of 1360 or higher (combined critical reading and math) or an ACT composite score of 29 or higher (no rounding).
  • Documented extracurricular activities demonstrating experience in a healthcare setting and a commitment to community service or volunteer work.

 

 

Preferred Candidates

Preferred candidates will possess the following characteristics:

  • Demonstrate strong academic achievement and preparation for rigorous undergraduate and medical education.
  • Have a demonstrated interest in pursuing a career in medicine.
  • Have meaningful experience in a healthcare setting.
  • Demonstrate a commitment to community service or volunteer work.

 

MCAT Requirement

Students accepted into the program are waived from the MCAT score requirement for admission to Upstate Norton College of Medicine. However, students are still required to complete the MCAT by the end of their undergraduate senior year for assessment purposes.

 

 

Application Timeline

Students interested in the Upstate Accelerated Scholars Program through SUNY ESF must submit their application by Dec. 15 of their senior year of high school.

 

 

Application Process

If you are interested in applying to B.S./M.D. Upstate Accelerated Scholars Program, please submit an application to ESF.

Once we receive your application, we will send you an email with instructions on setting up your ESF Applicant Portal.

Log-in to your Portal, locate the Supplemental Application Form, select Pre-Health Interest and check Upstate Accelerated Scholars.

We will send you an email with next steps, including how to submit your required UAS Statement of Interest.

  • Students must be accepted to ESF to be considered for the UAS program.
    Please note acceptance into ESF does not guarantee acceptance to the UAS program by SUNY Upstate Medical University.
  • The ESF Nomination Committee will evaluate admitted students for eligibility to the program. Students must meet the minimum criteria to be considered. The Committee will make recommendations to SUNY Upstate at which time the student will be notified that they have been recommended for consideration into the UAS.
  • SUNY Upstate Medical University will screen candidates and determine which students will be invited to interview. SUNY Upstate will notify students invited to interview and coordinate accordingly. 
  • SUNY Upstate will inform students of their decisions and provide a conditional acceptance letter to the students selected.
  • Students accepted to the UAS program will be required to work closely with their ESF undergraduate academic advisor to craft a course schedule that meets the high academic science/general and major requirements expected of program participants. Unofficial Transcripts will be sent to SUNY Upstate at the end of each semester.
  • Acceptance into the UAS is binding. Students who apply to other medical schools once accepted into SUNY Upstate will be immediately withdrawn from the UAS.
  • This program is only open to incoming first year students. 

Please contact the SUNY ESF office of undergraduate admissions at [email protected] with questions regarding application requirements, important dates, and related information. Disclaimer: The SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry/SUNY upstate medical university accelerators program is subject to change.