Students accepted into this competitive program have a reserved seat waiting for them at the SUNY Upstate University College of Medicine upon graduation from St. Bonaventure University.
Up to three students are accepted each year.
The student receives a provisional letter of acceptance to Upstate upon entering the program at SBU, and a seat is reserved in the medical school class that begins four years later. The acceptance is provisional only in the sense that program requirements must be maintained.
These requirements include both academic and comportment standards, as well as continued service work and clinical exposure.
Applicants must submit a single complete application to SBU by Dec. 15 of their senior year in high school. A separate application for Upstate is NOT required to enter the program. Transfer students are not eligible for this program.
Qualified applicants will be interviewed at SBU by invitation in December and January. A second interview is conducted at Upstate by invitation in late February to mid March. Decisions on acceptance are made by late March to early April.
Application Requirements
Only residents of New York state may apply for this program. Preference may be given to applicants from rural areas and those with a strong desire to practice in rural or underserved areas. SAT of 1300 or higher (critical reading + math sections only) or 29 or higher on the ACT. High school average of 90 or higher as calculated by the St. Bonaventure Admissions Office Community service is evaluated and taken into consideration At least two letters of recommendation from teachers, at least one of which should be from a science teacher. Letters from non-teachers (employers, volunteer coordinators, coaches, etc.) are also encouraged. Brief letters that comment on areas in which the letter writer has personal knowledge or experience with you are preferred. Essay(s), to include a personal statement detailing your interest and experiences in the medical/health field, and also your specific interest in SBU and Upstate. These topics may be included in a single essay, or in two separate essays. A resume that organizes all of your extracurricular activities in one place (church, clubs, sports, hobbies, volunteering, clinical exposure, employment, etc.).
Maintenance Standards of Phase I of the Program
Must be a full-time student Minimum overall grade point average of 3.5 (A = 4.0) Minimum GPA of 3.5 or better in all math/science courses a grade of B- or better in all courses complete core science and English requirements maintain character/comportment requirements MCAT testing requirement is waived
Applying for a Combined Degree Program
You may apply online (Click Here) or obtain a paper application from the SBU Admissions Office at admissions@sbu.edu; (716) 375-2400.
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"We look for a special kind of student — self-starters with high standards and expectations. Students like this enrich our institution and are able best to grow and develop professionally, during medical school and throughout their careers. Our graduates typically get their first choice of residency well above the national rate."
Dr. Steven J. Scheinman
Dean, College of Medicine
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To go to SUNY Upstate University School of Medicine
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Program
Fact
Sheet
For a printable
SBU-Upstate
Program Fact Sheet
Click Here
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Contact
Allen Knowles, M.D. E-mail aknowles@sbu.edu
Director, Franciscan Health Care Professions
Biology Dept., De La Roche Hall Rm. 219
St. Bonaventure, New York 14778
(716) 375-2656
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