“At the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, we are dramatically advancing the art and science of medical care through an atmosphere of intense collaborative learning, social concern, and scholarly inquiry.” Icahn is known for its progressive stance towards education. They have an early admission program for sophomores in college, called the FlexMed Program,…
3 Tips for Applying to Early Admissions Programs for Medical School
If you are absolutely certain that you want to pursue a medical education, applying to early admissions programs (EAPs) can give you the freedom to pursue any major. The Icahn School of Medicine’s FlexMed Program accepts students in the second semester of their sophomore year from all majors—the more diverse, the better. Flexmed’s only requirements…
Life as a Med School Student and Nigerian Olympic Star
This interview is the latest in an Accepted blog series featuring interviews with medical school applicants and students, offering readers a behind-the-scenes look at top medical schools and the med school application process. And now, introducing Chierika Ukogu… Accepted: We’d like to get to know you! Where are you from? Where and what did you study as…
Icahn School Of Medicine At Mount Sinai 2016 Secondary Application Essay Tips
According to U.S. News and World Report, Icahn SOM is ranked in the top 20 medical schools in the U.S. for research. In 2009, the school received the Spencer Foreman Award for Outstanding Community Service because it places special emphasis on recruiting students from diverse backgrounds who demonstrate a strong dedication to community service through…
Meet An Underrepresented, Highly Motivated MD/MPH Student
This interview is the latest in an Accepted.com blog series featuring interviews with medical school applicants and students, offering readers a behind-the-scenes look at top medical schools and the med school application process. And now, introducing Alexa Mieses… Accepted: We’d like to get to know you! Where are you from? Where and what did you study as…
Writer, Designer, And MS1 At The Icahn School Of Medicine
This interview is the latest in an Accepted.com blog series featuring interviews with medical school applicants and students, offering readers a behind-the-scenes look at top medical schools and the med school application process. And now, introducing Amy Yao… Accepted: We’d like to get to know you! Where are you from? Where and what did you study as…
Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai 2014 Secondary Application Essay Tips
In 2009, Icahn SOM received the Spencer Foreman Award for Outstanding Community Service because it places special emphasis on recruiting students from diverse backgrounds who demonstrate a strong dedication to community service through long-term involvement and leadership roles. Implication for applicants: Highlight the unique characteristics, talents and experiences that you have had that will enhance…
