Everything you want to know about a Postbacc program

[@ayeshatasmia4870]

Looking forward to this video! Congratulations on getting into Med-School!!!!

[@monikabapna]

Thank you!!

[@yvonenguyen5366]

Thank you so much for this video!!! Very helpful

[@ClarissaRose]

Thank you so much for this video!!!!!

[@ameliawan9729]

Hey Monika! Congratulations on your medical school acceptance! I am in the debate whether I should do a postbacc or SMP. I already took all of the required classes in my undergrad. My undergrad grades were not that great so I am considering the opportunity. I would love to hear your insights! Thank you so much!

[@monikabapna]

This is a good question! In a lot of instances a 1 year post-bacc and a SMP are interchangeable. So basically, if you have already taken your premed requirements then I would recommend a SMP or postbacc that lets you take upper level science courses such as anatomy, physiology, embryology etc. I wouldn't recommend doing a postbacc where you have to re-take your undergrad courses again. Hope this helps!

[@ameliawan9729]

@@monikabapna Thank you so much!!! Your insights are beneficial! Would you feel comfortable disclosing your GPA after your postbacc? A range would be sufficient to get an idea of how much a postbacc can help because I am afraid that a postbacc wouldn't help my grades too much.

[@monikabapna]

​@@ameliawan9729 So that's another thing about programs like mine - you don't really get to average your undergrad GPAs and postbacc GPA. You get a separate GPA for your postbacc program that is evaluated separately from the rest of your undergrad grades. If you are doing a postbacc with undergrad courses (e.g physics, chem) then things are a little different!

[@joyc9594]

Hi! May I ask which post-bac program you went to? Thanks! :)

[@darrylowusu-ansah8465]

Hi! Thank for the video! Would you mind making a video on your specific study strategies and work flow for achieving the grades you did? Do you mind sharing what your undergrad gpa is?

[@Medpostbacc]

Did you end up going to the med school where you got your postbacc from ?

[@monikabapna]

I was waitlisted at that school!

[@Poppomatic64]

Can I work and do this? I’m assuming there are evening programs?

[@masobeso]

I fall into the grades category. Do you know more about the first route you mentioned?

[@lania.m]

So if the postbac programs takes 2+ years, they will give you a masters degree?

[@monikabapna]

Depends on the program but many do!

[@borutokhanzna9739]

Which post bacc program did you go to?

[@adelanegoita3407]

Great video! Do you mind telling us how old you are?

[@monikabapna]

I’m 25!

[@Medpostbacc]

Hey Monika, how many hours did you work during the SMP?

[@monikabapna]

About 6-7 hours a week! Especially during my fall semester. Increased my hours in the spring cause my course load was a little lighter

[@Medpostbacc]

@@monikabapna Nice. Where did you work at? I am starting an SMP, and I am considering working on-campus because I qualify for federal work-study.

[@monikabapna]

@@Medpostbacc I worked remotely for a nonprofit! i think anything that doesnt cause you to have a crazy commute should be fine. Your time during the smp is super precious!