Post-Bac Options

There are two types of post baccalaureate (postbac) programs:

• "Career Changing" Programs: for people who need to meet the requirements to apply for medical school.
• "Record Enhancing Programs": for people who want to enhance their academic record to be more competitive and gain a better grounding in the sciences.

For more information about types of programs visit the National Association for Health Professions Advisers Post-Bac Options page.

Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) Resources for Postbac Programs:

• AAMC resources for Postbac Programs
• Search the AAMC directory of Post baccalaureate Premedical Programs
• FIRST: Finanical Information, Resources and Tools

Other resources:

• AACOM Postbaccalaureate Premedical Programs
• Princeton University has a nice overview of the types of programs and additional resources.
• A Second Opinion: The Post-Baccalaureate (link is external) (NY Times, April 2012)
• Health Professions Advisory Program at Syracuse
• Drexel University College of Medicine: Veterinary Medical Science Program