Office of Medical Education

Welcome

Some students know early that a career in medicine is in their future, and their level of commitment to this goal, their maturity, and their academic achievements set them apart. For those students, the B.S./B.A./M.D. Accelerated Course of Study offers them the chance to complete a B.S. or B.A. degree in Biology as well as an M.D. degree in only seven years. This program gives gifted and talented high school students who are certain that they want to become physicians or physician scientists the opportunity to combine their undergraduate and professional education at the University of Kentucky.

The B.S./B.A./M.D Accelerated Course of Study Program is committed to providing students every opportunity available at the University of Kentucky. Students in the program will enjoy a wide array of benefits including:

• A rigorous, challenging undergraduate career.
• Critical academic and career advising from select undergraduate faculty and medical school faculty members, as well as professional advisors.
• Opportunities to meet with/shadow specific practicing physicians in a student's field of interest.
• Access to knowledgeable medical school administration for guidance in regards to the admissions process.
• A peer group of other highly motivated students facing similar challenges and experiencing similar opportunities.
• Enrichment experiences in the College of Medicine designed to acquaint the student with research, clinical, and community service opportunities during the student's undergraduate experience.