Does the Program of Master of Science in Biomedical Sciences in Medical Sciences at The University of Toledo Enhance Training for Medical School?

The initial year (s) of medical school can be the most difficult, based on the long study hours, difficult classes, and maintaining a comfortable balance between both and personal life. Being academically underprepared for medical school leads some students to pursue a post-baccalaureate or special master’s program in the sciences. These programs are aimed at enhancing a student’s portfolio before applying to medical school. The main goal of the present study was to compare the academic preparedness of first-year medical students who graduated from the Master of Medical Sciences at University of Toledo versus that of students who did not graduate from this program. This study concluded that graduates of the Master of Medical Sciences program at the University of Toledo perceived that the program did enhance their academic readiness for medical school.

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