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MD Program

Student Diversity and Enrichment Pipeline Programs

Student & Community Engagement

MS in Medical Sciences, Interdisciplinary Medical Sciences (IMS)

The IMS concentration within the MS in Medical Sciences program is designed to provide qualified students with advanced training in the sciences basic to the practice of medicine. 
 
Students who perform well during this program will have developed competencies requisite for consideration for admission to medical, graduate, or other health professions programs. This concentration provides an opportunity for students interested in graduate work that has a broad medical base. 
 
Students will take science and anatomy courses and examinations with first-year medical students which will allow successful participants to demonstrate their readiness for the rigors of a medical school curriculum. Each student receives personalized guidance to support their academic success and assist with the preparation of their professional school application. MCAT preparation is provided. 

Curriculum & Admission Information

This program is designed to be completed with full time enrollment in one year (Summer, Fall, and Spring). Details about the admission requirements and curriculum for the IMS concentration can be found in the Graduate Catalog. 

Graduate Catalog

To learn more about the required premedical coursework and competencies of US and Canadian medical schools visit the AAMC website.


How to Apply

All applicants must first complete the USF Graduate School Application. When completing this application you will have the option to select a graduate program and concentration. Please select from the drop down list, the MS in Medical Sciences degree and the Interdisciplinary Medical Sciences concentration.

Prospective students should apply for Fall semester, but please note that the program is on an alternative calendar and courses begin in June. 

USF Graduate School will notify Office of Student and Community Engagement of your interest in the IMS program. You will then receive an email containing the IMS Application Instructions and a hyperlink to the additional IMS Supplemental Program Application.

All applicants must provide an MCAT Score Report (with verification code), official transcripts from all college/universities attended, two science faculty letters of recommendation, and complete the Office of Graduate and Postdoctoral Affairs Medical Sciences Secondary Application.

Students from a group under-represented in medicine and/or disadvantaged backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply. 

Steps to Apply

1. Submit a Graduate Admissions Application
2. Pay the $30 application fee
3. Submit the required documents. Most documents can be uploaded directly in the application portal.

Official transcripts should be sent to the following address below, or electronically to gradadmissions@usf.edu

 
University of South Florida
Office of Admissions - Graduate
4202 E. Fowler Avenue, SVC 1036
Tampa, FL 33620-6900

 

Contact Us

Admissions and general information, please contact:
Email: osce@usf.edu

Program Director:
Dr. Ingrid Bahner
Email: ibahner@usf.edu 


Program Advisor:
Mr. Kevin J. Casey, MEd.
Email: kevinjcasey@usf.edu