Overview

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The objective of the Bridge program is to promote entry and
retain eight (8) underrepresented medical student applicants
who have been unsuccessful in gaining entry into medical school
by providing a program designed to allow students to take a
reduced course load, completing the first year of medical school
curriculum in two years.

Students enter in the summer then continue with courses in the fall and spring academic semesters on the same time schedule as entering first year medical students. Fall term coursework consists of 9 hours of first year histology and biochemistry. Spring term coursework consists of 12 hours of medical physiology and medical microbiology/immunology.

Students must pass coursework with an average of 70% or higher. Final grades of 70-84% will be repeated upon matriculation. Final grades of 85% or better will not be repeated upon matriculation. All coursework completed will transfer to the OSU-CHS College of Osteopathic Medicine.

Admissions Criteria
In recommending candidates for admissions, the College considers all factors, including:

• Pre-professional academic achievement
• Evaluations from pre-professional committees and osteopathic physicians
• MCAT results
• Data obtained in the on-campus interview
• Student motivation for a career in osteopathic medicine