Brian Milsted came into October 21st's meeting to talk about the Drexel University College of Medicine. 

Drexel UCOM is in Philadelphia. The city is somewhat similar to Baltimore, and there are areas of poverty that Drexel students work to serve and improve conditions for. There are also clinics and medical centers for different causes and interests within the city (such as women's health). There is a new campus being established in Reding, PA which is a more suburban/rural community. 

Admissions is looking for well-rounded applicants who show commitment to medicine. More experiences expose students to more experiences and make them a better applicant. However quality is more valuable than quantity. Community involvement is especially valuable, both as an applicant and as a physician. Applicants whose values align with Drexel's mission are more likely to get accepted. They suggest students to show their interests continuously. 

Find a way to get involved virtually, especially for students who are applying in upcoming cycles. This might be a way to learn more about how medicine is evolving during the pandemic, for example. 

Gap years are a great way to get more experience. Students can also re-apply during a gap year. 

There is a research scholar track, similar to a minor, that students interested in research can pursue. However Drexel is not a research-heavy school. There is also an MD/PhD program. 

For students interested in practicing overseas, the Global Health Program can be helpful. 

Last year there were 12,000 applications, and the average GPA of the incoming class was a 3.64

For more information, visit the following site: https://drexel.edu/medicine/

You can also reach out to Mr. Milsted at bmilsted@drexel.edu