40 Years of Experience

With more than 40 years of experience educating and advising students, Goucher is proud to be recognized as one of the oldest and best post-bac programs in the country. Built upon a tradition of rigorous science coursework and personalized, supportive advising, our post-bacs enter the application cycle well-prepared and ready to apply to medical schools.

Program Highlights

Supportive, rigorous, and challenging, the Goucher Post-Baccalaureate Premedical Program provides excellent preparation for those dedicated to changing their lives—and touching the lives of others—by pursuing a career in medicine. Highlights of our program include:

• 1-year program for career changers who need the pre-med classes required for medical school admissions
• Classes taken with the cohort, not with undergraduates
• Close, personal attention and guidance from professors, tutors, and advisors
• MCAT review built into weekly schedule
• Volunteering built into weekly schedule
• Abundant clinical volunteering opportunities
• 32 students per class
• Diverse student body—applicants come from a wide array of careers (non-profits, education, healthcare consulting, research, nursing, military, finance, engineering, etc.)
• Linkage options with 7 prominent medical schools
• 99% acceptance rate to medical school

Admissions Criteria

• No (or few) pre-med science coursework
• Evidence of strong academic success
• Track record of community service
• Evidence of exploring the field of medicine
• Ability to articulate why you are pursuing medicine

Applications Are Now Being Accepted

We are currently accepting applications for the cohort entering in June 2025.

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Contact

If you would prefer to contact us by phone, please call 1-800-414-3437. If you have a question regarding the Post-Bac Premed Program or your particular situation, please email pbpm@goucher.edu and we will contact you shortly.

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