Getting into any of the least competitive medical schools in the US is still an admirable feat and doesn’t make you any important than the medical students at the other more competitive schools. At the end you and the graduates from those school still get the Doctor salutation awarded for the degree. Just like the most affordable medical schools, graduating from any of these is not any easier than with any other school and makes you as much of a confident professional in your field as any other educational establishment. Of course, we must accept that there is a very important individual attitude towards the daunting task of getting through a medical education alive. Some people start off humbly from a school like these and go on to become some of the more renowned people in their field, while some attend the highest-rated med schools and still can’t reach their goal.
Called “second chance” schools, these establishments accept people with comparatively lower GPA than some of their counterparts for different reasons. While college education emphasizes on one’s willingness to get down to work on whatever task they’re given, no matter whether they like it or not, some of the criteria for having a higher GPA does not necessarily reflect qualities that are needed to become a good medical professional. These medical schools give the unfortunate bunch of people who are sure they have what it takes to become a practicing doctor (except the GPA) a chance which many of them take and turn into a successful career. Don’t be fooled, though – these schools still retain a very low ratio of acceptance versus number of application. Some might even go as far as accept less than 20% of the people who apply. There is no “failsafe” school where you can magically hop on the diploma train and ride it into a pile of cash and satisfied patients. As a matter of fact, sometimes these schools accept less people than the ones looking for people with very high GPAs. Even so, the opportunity is there and people are willing to take it on.
Now, let’s take a look at these 10 least competitive medical schools in the US:
10. The Commonwealth Medical College
Having had its humble beginning just seven years ago, the Commonwealth Medical College, located in Pennsylvania, has grown to be a very well developed and respected establishment which is the set-off point for many young professionals.
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9. Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine
Next up on our list is the Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine. Founded more than half a century ago, this school has gained immense momentum and popularity in the world of medical education since its creation.
8. Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science (RFUMS)
Named after a DNA crystallographer who made pivotal discoveries for the world of biology in the last century, this institution offers twenty-nine programs to over a couple thousand students in five schools.
7. Loyola University
The Loyola University of Chicago is a private Jesuit University which was founded by the Jesuit society close than a century and a half ago. Since then, the Loyola University has grown to be one of the more prominent and influential establishments of its kind.
6. George Washington University
The George Washington University takes the sixth place in our non-competitive list of ten least competitive medical schools in the US. Having been created back in 1821 as the “Columbian College in the District of Columbia”, this university is particularly famous for its output of politicians.
5. Temple University
A top ranked research institution, our fifth contender is the Temple University. Nowadays Temple is public and has close to forty thousand students in locations not only in Pennsylvania but also in major world capitals like Tokyo and London.
4. Howard University
Ranking among the top in the US, the Howard University is a historically black, non sectarian (which means it’s open to people of all races, sexes and belief) institution. Their medical program, while still highly demanding and professional, might be a good choice for students with slightly lower GPA.
3. Rush Medical College
The third spot goes to Rush Medical College which is a part of the Rush University located in Illinois. Founded in 1837, the college has a long history of training highly skilled professionals with no compromise in quality.
2. Albany Medical College
Our second contender, the Albany Medical College, was founded in 1839 and in its long and eventful history it has trained countless professionals which includes two Nobel Prize winners and other decorated practitioners.
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1. New York Medical College
The New York Medical College concludes our list of ten least competitive medical schools in the US. Since its establishment in 1860, this institution has been the home of many great minds and continues to fuel medical progress with its talented researchers.
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