Harvard Medical: A look at the admissions process

[@kenperlman2204]

Many years ago I was at Harvard Law. I was friends with a girl who worked at Harvard Med admissions. One day I went to her office to meet her. She had to work late so I sat there and glanced at some of the applications. I was blown away by how accomplished they were. Not only brilliant but amazing research, awards, talents and abilities. Truly outstanding. Quite frankly it made most of my law school colleagues ( or at least me) pale by comparison. Many decades later one of my daughters attended Harvard Dental but their first two years they do the Med School curriculum plus some extra dental classes. She roomed with and is still friends with two of the Med School students both of whom were extraordinary.

[@naj858]

My cousin and I got in. Couldn't be more pleased.

[@VictoriaAntonetti]

congrats!

[@caldwell477]

***** My mom went to Harvard along with my great aunt. Both were incredibly smart took all honors classes 4.0 GPA every semester not to mention clubs and other things on the side. My grandfather went to Yale. But its a combination grades, where you rank. What high school did you come from how difficult was the curriculum. Also what program are you looking for. Harvard wants the best students but also wants people who give back to others and are leaders. My mom has published several books and co-authored a book at nineteen on grant writing. You have to sell yourself. Pick up a copy of Harvards' guide to admissions guide for undergraduates which shows a lot of the students who were admitted to Harvard. Yeah its crazy all high GPA honors classes, class presidents, some have worked published and so on. One of my friends went to GeorgeTown University for law. He triple majored and ran track. You gotta stand out academically and along with outside the classroom.

[@naj858]

cc477 This is the Medical School admissions, not the actual undergraduate school itself.

[@caldwell477]

NJ Moallim She didnt go to undergrad she went to the graduate school of education. I'm sure she could have gone for Harvard medical if she wanted but she wanted to teach chemistry she loved the idea of teaching and loved science. Obviously medical school demands are different then other schools within Harvard but still you have a pretty good chance if you can get into Harvard to begin with. Her GPA was 4.0 for undergrad plus ran clubs and so on.

[@ultimakey3111]

cc477 So legacy boost? URM boost as well? Those are so significant.

[@mikaevans2591]

I was feeling bad when I visited this hospital and was quite impressed with the level of care given to me during my stay. I recommend them to the local community and thank them for their personal touch.

[@robertlind1511]

My dad went to Mt. Sinai Medical School and taught at Harvard Medical School, safe to say its a great medical school. Brigham is a great hospital one of the best in the world.

[@shirin3090]

I’m just 16and my biggest wish is receiving the acceptance of here, it's kind of impossible for me but I would do anything for it.✨

[@Curvy_Marine]

May you will🙏

[@JohnDoe-cq4yr]

I am a 40+ year old and already in the middle of my career. Thinking about applying. Graduated (undergrad) in late 90's.

[@RFarr-vo3vf]

+John Doe DO IT!!!! Go for it and don't look back!! I wish all the best for you!! :)

[@wasiaahmad4152]

this comment made me so happy!!

[@hermellakebede859]

Go for it!!!

[@Tombstone03]

John Doe did you do it for your just a tease

[@carasmussen27]

@@RFarr-vo3vf go for it.!!!

[@anthonymontana7561]

I went in for an interview and they asked what qualifies me to be a student at Harvard med and I told them I had the idea for viagra waaaay before it was ever made.

[@extrabutterpopcornwithsalt5667]

Anthony Montana I’m deaaad , did you get accepted?

[@GuardianDiancie]

DWL

[@adriananinoartigas5880]

Anthony Montana r/thatHappened

[@vincelao]

Anthony Montana lmao hahahaha

[@mitch2413]

@@musicmakerchick19 Sildenafil was originally used to treat high blood pressure

[@dubzilla6978]

I’ll congratulate anyone who got accepted to an Ivy League school but why does learning have to be so competitive?

[@lissa4750]

Learning isn't competitive. Getting into the best schools of the whole world or getting to work at one of the best hospitals in America, on the other hand. ..

[@suyashsinkar1822]

From my observations, competition in academia fuels student excellence. The desire to reach the top can lead many to bring innovative ideas to their disciplines. In the end, the world benefits from the wonders academic competition can inspire.

[@nikam3042]

@@suyashsinkar1822 ok then it would also reduce the number of potential innovators.

[@smellypatel5272]

@@suyashsinkar1822 scoring highly in standardized exams does not indicate one's aptitude to excel in research or one's medical practice. All it really does is filter out people who have less time and fewer resources to tackle these obstacles.

[@maceson8390]

That's where the fun is 😅

[@PilatesEmmaB]

I got accepted

[@maxlucas1378]

Wahoo👏

[@hadaaf9799]

Naturefairy wow congrats 💪🏻💪🏻 how did you got accepted

[@---dg5ur]

Fuck you

[@reefvlog21]

Naturefairy congrats

[@sathyamjaitly6664]

Naturefairy CONGRATS

[@britney3643]

I do very much love this school. I’m in the 8th grade and right now I just really want to try my hardest to get in and if I don’t I won’t give up on my dreams on becoming a good doctor.

[@sania9503]

Good luck!😃

[@jerrypie]

A lot of people are saying this is pretentious? This is just an interview with Harvard medical school admissions. They aren't claiming you have to go to Harvard to be a great doctor, or that other medical schools won't land you a great career.

[@DanT-iu6oc]

This video is pretentious. You can go to Alaska osteopathic medical school of nowhere and still graduate making doctor money, doctor job security, and doctor prestige. Medicine is the one field where your pedigree rarely matters; your skill as a doctor does.

[@ElfHimSelf]

You seem insecure.

[@happypremed1088]

Dan T this was beautiful

[@maxos-4135]

@@ElfHimSelf shut up he is right

[@xxLoRiTaxx]

It’s true, being a patient idk where my doctors have gone to school and I don’t care as long as they deliver quality care and listen and do their job effectively that’s all that matters

[@NotJustAnotherAverageJoe]

It's true, but some schools are better than others, that's a fact too. From your teachers to the programs they have. They can be better, Harvard is rated as the #1 Med School for a reason. Of course you can become a great doctor anywhere so there's that

[@pp2072]

I’ve got my md degree, but what’s so wonderful about it. As md’s, it’s now a struggle for money, turf wars, and bitter thoughts of having given up your life

[@funnyvedios9865]

How to mbbs admission ...??

[@danielamantler5782]

since i was in 2nd grade, i've wanted to be a doctor. until 5th i didn't know what kind. but now, going into 6th i want to be a cardiac electrophysiologist. i know it's a long shot, but i deeply want to be it. of all my years in school, i've been in exemplary student. until 5th. i tried to be the cool one, acted out in class, and ended up barley passing math and science. but now that i'm entering middle school, i want to learn as much as i can. i want to excel to the best of my ability. when i enter 8th grade, i'm hoping to get into this medical school near me. in those four years there, i will be taught to prepare myself to go to college. i really hope that i can get accepted into Harvard medical school. it's been my dream since forever. but i know i can't just wish for it. i have to work my butt off to achieve this wild dream of mine. so starting school i will be the best student i can, get outstanding grades, and excel in all my classes. 😁

[@pencilerasersharpener7774]

I hope you get into your favourite medical college and try your best. never give up on that wild dream of yours!!

[@vanessalutfi3169]

did you get in?

[@dannymichael1640]

How the fk is how you react during the interview reflect on how you will interact with patients in the future. Obviously the interview is a lot more stressful.

[@GuardianDiancie]

Dani Mikhael what interview isn’t stressful. I dread university interviews more than I dread going to a job interview. I’m a shy person when it comes to interviews (job and college). Whereas talking to people on daily basis is much easier.

[@tdtadesse547]

Why would u not be stressed treating a patient? Every physician should be stressed about giving the best care possible

[@happyblackwoman6154]

Got accepted to Harvard Medical School on a full ride. Graduated years ago in the top!

[@ericchengtv3506]

Lil Pump got accepted tho

[@Ilovepizza27]

Who that?

[@raeabronski5189]

I want to go here so badly, i may only be a seventh grader that wants to become a trauma surgeon, but I really deeply want to go to Harvard

[@ronaldapaditr]

You can !! Start preparing yourself now and its possible !

[@LoneWulf278]

Rae Abronski it's really awesome that you are so young and already so ambitious! Keep at it and never give up!

[@daveyjones3016]

Study you butt off and don't let your classmates distract you unfriend if needed

[@vinimini2694]

I'm a ninth grader and in same situation!

[@LoneWulf278]

I wish the best of luck to all of you! :)

[@stevensantos4245]

I can and will do it.

[@Sarah-jw1ri]

If you’re sole focus is on Harvard medical school, you need to re-evaluate your reasons for becoming a doctor. It’s a no brainer people do it for the paycheck. Medical school is medical school. Some are harder to get into because more people apply there.

[@MrBjorn6]

Isn't more important to do your residency training at Harvard, Hopkins NYU, Stanford than go to Medical school there?

[@nicogambino8425]

I got accepted too but my family donates A LOT OF MONEY TO HARVARD even I have a 4.0 still money talks

[@douglassmith3016]

@ the 01:30 mark: "...if everyone in the orchestra played the cello, we wouldn't have an orchestra," --Thank you!

[@ngorbinnyikang2861]

Amazing.... I hope to be Harvard medical student

[@TheJayson07]

Take an important general lesson kids, it’s not just med school that looks for these interests. It’s all faculties and universities around the country. They love “passion diversity” one may be a painter in the class one may be a singer. Etc. So go learn a skill !

[@thejils1669]

In my HMS interview, I was asked why I particularly wanted to go to HMS. I told them: "Well, gosh, geez, shucks...I guess somebody's gotta go here!" They musta liked the answer 'cause I got in...with a full 4 year scholarship to boot!

[@LazyIncubuss]

really? can you help me too by just giving me some info. I'm a pre med student... thanks

[@gbadeoluwaadedigba9640]

@@LazyIncubuss so are you in medical school now

[@casev235]

I'm in eighth grade and my dream is to be a pediatric oncologist

[@marketdetective]

No thats your parents dream...subconsciously programmed into your dream

[@noeditbookreviews]

That should never even have to be a thing. May you make tons of money for the establishment off of the prolonged suffering of the innocent.

[@Colt1911Novice]

consciousnick - so a doctor who’s purpose is to help young children affected by cancer, be diagnosed and treated for cancer is making money from the PROLONGED suffering of the innocent? How in any way is a doctors job to prolong the suffering of a patient in this case a child?

[@green4760]

Go for it!! Make sure you do a lot of research into the field you think you want to go into

[@melissangeno8548]

Im in seventh grade and my dream is to be paedriatic Gastro surgeon

[@ianstockwell7632]

If I don't get accepted, I'll try again and again.

[@ianstockwell7632]

Biochemistry

[@heythere8318]

Same

[@MHSMagicLuver]

That’s what I did for PA school and this year I was accepted to 2 schools. I’m 1/4 of the way done now. It’s rough especially since I had been out of college for 5 years but.. I’ll get it with the help of my classmates :)

[@ultimakey3111]

Ian Stockwell That’s a terrible idea. If you get accepted anywhere, take the acceptance and run.

[@niccolomachiavell]

You can only apply to HMS twice before being automatically rejected. There are so many people ignorant about the admissions process in this comment section.

[@fizzed789]

My dream is to study at harvard and become a surgeon but it is expensive thats why it is my dream cuz it can’t be real

[@krishnakumar8713]

I am in grade 8 and I want to become a gynecologist from HARVARD University !! It's my dream !! I don't know weather it will happen or not !! I have never went out from my country INDIA !! Coz I want to step out from INDIA for the first time and go in HAVARD !!

[@krishnakumar8713]

@@pplrjustppl HoW much chances are there ????

[@hamzayousuf6405]

@@krishnakumar8713 The chances of you making is really low! A Harvard undergraduate student has less than 5% chance of getting accepted and you are from Indian, which gives you less than 2% chance of getting accepted. I believe you can make it to Harvard if you really try your best and get at least 95% in all of the subjects in college. I got accepted into Neuroscience program at Harvard! It took me several tries but I finally made it. My mark in High school was 93% overall. I upgraded some of my classes and got a 98% as my overall average! You need to get more than that if you want to get accepted!!!

[@TheSimsparkles]

I have a big dream of being a doctor and studying at Harvard but im scared of failure im scared and its stopping me from taking any step 🙍💔

[@toiletfish3688]

I feel the same as you !! but we have to be strong and believe in ourselves. I wish good luck to you and me!

[@TheSimsparkles]

Joaol Cardozo thank you! and yes we will accomplish are dreams

[@TheSimsparkles]

Najib M thank you for the nice words! i will :)

[@ahmadn2842]

same here

[@ach6386]

Try Harvard, but if you don;t get in its okay. The school doesn't matter, its what you learn.

[@angelickitsune108]

I’m 12 and I already know the colleges I want to go I really want to become a surgeon and I can’t wait to start my career I didn’t really care about my grades up to 5th grade when I realized I got to step my game up and now I have all A and B but then again I’m only in 7th grade I still have plenty of time 😊

[@jamesbentleymdfrcs1294]

My partner turned down pre-med science at Harvard for Cambridge, UK, as you can commence your 6 years Medicine per se at 18yrs and practising at 24 - also, Cambridge is so much more beautiful and historic. Nice enough place though, Harvard....

[@blinkinsum224]

Got accepted!!

[@azizmohamed1884]

Teqnik congratulations 🎉

[@samsarkar03]

Can a foreigner apply for admission ? And does they have full free studentship ?

[@danid2702]

Congratulations!

[@jessicaflowers6795]

Teqnik congrats!! You’ll do great!!

[@trebax7023]

Going to pursue my undergrad at my local 4 year university this year. I'm supposed to be going into 9th grade (I'm 14) but hopefully i can go to this school to pursue neurosugery. It's my dream!!!

[@gamer_572]

God Fulfill Your Dream .. Best wishes

[@jimquantic]

I love it, " a diverse class in terms of passion"--What? Let's see, diversity in passion--that must mean we need people who are not passionate, at all, so so passionate, very passionate, absolutely nutty in passion", right? Smart Professor, smart.

[@fevenayana6931]

I think he meant diversity in WHAT people are passionate about. They want applicants who are passionate about medicine, people, and diffident specialities, so they can have a diverse pool of doctors, going into a variety of positions.

[@jimquantic]

That seems a fair comment Feven, correction taken

[@yasmeenejaz5199]

My favorite institute

[@heythere8318]

If I don’t get in to Harvard medical or Harvard law I’ll keep trying again and again. I don’t care how old I am. I won’t apply anywhere else as backup. This has been my dream since I was like 5

[@TurdFurgeson571]

0:30 Read this for the real answer that they are dancing around. The lowest overall gpa and sgpa for accepted students was 3.73 and 3.7, respectively. Lowest MCAT = 513, lowest category being CARS (126). All that other talk is just window dressing. These numbers a their primary concern.

[@NinaR478]

TurdFurgeson571 it’s still Harvard.. but they’re saying great numbers aren’t what make you stand out, good numbers are a given, especially Harvard where the best of the best will apply.

[@amandal.1422]

@@NinaR478 theyre liars its all for the camera they say that bs. If a persons parents donate money they also wont mention thats what got their kid in

[@digitalstudy8547]

To graduate form harvard , what kind of undergraduate we need

[@aanchalgajbhiye]

Anything

[@stevenk4582]

YOU DON’T NEED HARVARD TO BE A GREAT DOCTOR.

[@tl5476]

I watched this video so where is my acceptance letter?

[@mimipatou3552]

I got accepted 💞💞

[@LazyIncubuss]

can you please give me some info.

[@jesseleeward2359]

Wooohooo

[@katieturco9618]

I'm hoping to become an epidemiologist I'm in seventh grade but I am truly trying my best to look and see what universities to go to, my top pick of course so far being Harvard

[@kentheengineer592]

1:41 exactly which is why I'm planning to pursue a honorary MD-PhD in general medical studies meaning literally nearly every medical specialty that exist I study it and I will be medical school for at least 15 years with my AI as my assistant to speed up the learning processes, my projects are prioritized by my rates of progress

[@ianstockwell7632]

My blood pressure is always 150 so I need a sedative I can't even feel my chest anymore

[@ianstockwell7632]

Help me

[@fukusamon4277]

Get off your ass and do some exercise avoid foods that clog your arteries and get further testing done to find the culprit

[@Zetsuke4]

I just got accepted.

[@berniestephens4506]

It's a business, there are plenty of good medical schools. There's no reason they're any better.

[@karaxo21]

not a fan of someone's backstory playing a part in their admission. Do you want someone operating on your heart because they ha a tough upbringing?

[@Jelila4ever]

That's one way to look at it, or maybe that person who had tough upbringing made them stronger and more ambitious to focus on getting into a great med school that would train them well to perform heart surgery.

[@Araweelo]

It makes people more stronger and ambitious

[@davidsolomon9029]

I don't think k they are looking for a sad story

[@oanochie]

or you forget that this said person had to pass all the medical school exams, and numerous board exams to be QUALIFIED to do the surgery. They would be weeded out if they couldn't meet the competency requirements. This isn't like taking a test in college bro.

[@pauld4355]

Yes. They have the same training as someone who didnt, but also has ability to overcome challenges.

[@shortnik11]

Very informational video, it's true diversity is important

[@JenCheng1]

The Fee Assistance Program only helps a little...so how would you endure four years of medical school debt and paying the rent each month? Can you help me out and tell me how it is you are paying the rent portion? That I would really like to know. Are any of your parents helping you out with the $800 or so of rent each month?

[@ugiboogy1111]

loans

[@abhishekchatterjee7184]

My dream college.

[@rainylovegood9589]

MCAT is important for admission into 1st year in HMS?

[@Osky305]

Let's remember harvard has been know to never give students less than B because they feel if the students made it to that school then the deserve no less

[@Ice-916]

How many hours would it take a car going 70mph to travel 70 miles. If you answer correctly, you will be admitted into Harvard.

[@asjadmemoon]

JXL Creation 1 hour

[@succulentfish8569]

@@asjadmemoon Congratulations!

[@smallnoob7577]

70 hours, trick question tho

[@pakistanzindabad4766]

3.76 hours. You cant seriously think I was being serious? Ans is 1 hour doe.

[@ASFRamon]

1 hour

[@hungvu2774]

Awesome

[@amritaparamsingh1410]

I have done 4 years of nursing and now a registered nurse in India but now I want to be a doctor and wish to study medical science in usa ...how should I proceed ?

[@MasudRana-qv1tf]

Wow world love this do stirs agin poll agin

[@Arooba-saleem]

I am in pre med i want to become a cardiologists to become that i am working hard we all should work hard to get admission in there

[@csalt1242]

I hope I can come here one day! :)

[@herexcellency1295]

Good morning....thanks for the video! Please I want to know if there is medicine for Postgraduate applicants in Harvard.

[@ttttek6318]

Dr.singh from Harvard university

[@keeganlshoemate6291]

Really need the help to make that I graduate with a degree nothing else, just a degree

[@domina4893]

Im 13. Im a straight A student. I would love to become a pediatric neurosurgeon. Go to Harvard Medical School and work at Mayo Clinic. I am aware you need to be involved in clubs that demonstrate some kind of leadership. Im always involved in my clubs but never get picked as a president or vice precident etc because I am not very popular. Correction. Not popular at all. And that stops me from getting elected as a leader in my school. What should I do?

[@Tr2w]

In High School as a senior currently. Your middle school career doesn't matter at all, so don't worry about that. If you can't become the leader of a club you're in, create your own. Create multiple even. Also, since med school is after undergrad, they usually look at your college performance more than anything. As long as you can demonstrate throughout high school that you're highly academically proficient, and a well-rounded student in terms of extracurriculars, your odds of getting into a good school are high. Then it's just staying on top of college from there.

[@reneeliverson8413]

Interact more with the people around you. Dont be an introvert, be both an introvert and an extrovert because your interaction with people will get you to those president positions. I'm talking from experience, interact with everyone no matter how rude they are, I'm not saying make friends with everyone. I'm saying talk to different people at times. Give them a brief knowledge about you. Dont tell them to much but interact so that they can describe your personality to others.

[@rayojel3918]

i'll be there next year

[@deanaronelson3979]

Harvard Medical School Do you keep classes on a Saturday?

[@Dylan-jn3dq]

It doesn’t matter where you go to get your certification. It matters what you do with it. People seem to get caught up in that Harvard is the best place to go. There are institutions that hold the standards lower than this ridiculousness that have better doctor success rates than this program. Don’t get caught up in it.

[@pacificabir1865]

I am from Bangladesh.The full process of this admission in medical school is not clear to me.Can anyone help me to make it clear??????

[@LazyIncubuss]

i wanna know aswell bro

[@IjeomaObinwanne]

Am in Africa, my daughter victory wants to come here so badly As a medical student 🙏

[@pauld4355]

actual professional clinical experience should be the highest weighted factor

[@mukeshyadav-pc1jj]

tq

[@IjeomaObinwanne]

What's your options for acceptance in administration

[@iliyasahmaulana]

Nice.

[@unknownunknown9008]

Lets remember that Oxford is still the Top Uni

[@docmirza6800]

Actually i did it all

[@ashy174]

Leaving this comment here to come back to... you got this :)

[@josephphiri8893]

How can have an access at Harvard school of Medicine?

[@anhiana]

I don't know english... ): That's make me feel so sad because I can't apply ):

[@moviecutstamil2448]

Respected sir/Ma'am, After completing MBBS in india... please tell me how to get into hardvard for PG courses with complete student scholarship

[@FatemaAkter-zj3iz]

Can I get admitted here from bangladesh......???

[@blackcatzn1854]

I really really want to go there, even if I'm an eight grader.

[@hyyharmy7]

Basically you need to have the confidence in interviews as Obama does when he gives speeches

[@valeriacuadrado228]

How can you prepare yourself to enter to Harvard?

[@ELee-zv5ud]

Start studying, do AP classes or IB, broaden your horizon and volunteer, who wants a doctor who isn't interested in serving people. You have to love learning for it's own sake, if not you won't be able to stay the course. The knowledge has to be it's own reward.

[@ambreenhoney3258]

Hey I am 15 years old and my biggest dream is to get into Harvard Med school plz prayyyy for mee☺

[@munaifrasool9741]

Harvard medical school student here😷

[@kenoplaines]

I know it’s hard but I know it’s possible and I really want to get a PhD there.

[@leenameer114]

Harvard med student class of 2029

[@hallen3169]

Cool Brain You need to do really well in your classes, but I’m sure you know that already. So I’d advice you either start a club/organization or join one. Do research and volunteer in activities you love and last but DEFINITELY NOT THE least when it comes to getting into med school, continuously research on how to get into med school😂 because trust me you learn smth new everyday.

[@melodymoon5768]

Are they there to be a Dr.or go to harcard?

[@babybear9977]

Is there any online process??

[@sujanbiswas5487]

Is there are any examination for admission?

[@alikaboosi9276]

I should go harvard.

[@en.muhammad6882]

How can any person registration to study at Harvard university?.

[@rulrul3459]

Can anyone tell me the admission process for international students?

[@donovana2861]

2.5%...

[@augustrush7538]

Now, (Because of the Incompetent teaching. /WOKE.). I am forced to ask any physician attending to my body for their medical credential(s.). If they attended Harvard Medical schools, ‘I will not let them touch my body’. - Keep this in mind for enrolling to this college. Same goes for Yale Medical school students/Graduates. Now, You’re going to get more than you paid for.

[@alisonwilshon4359]

Hi everyone i'm french teen actually i'm in high school this is very interesting for my futur but, i think i could not integrate this university because my raport card isn't high and not low just in the middle. So how i can integrat this university and what you think about my situation

[@srishti2373]

I will edit when I get into harvard

[@vintaests40yearsago24]

I really want to be a neurosurgeon, But i don’t know if i can do it

[@user-ym3mj3ng3f]

Do i have to do 4 years of science to get into medical school in the us (i think its called pre med I’m not sure) I really wanna go to harvard medical school but i don’t know if they require pre med?? My gpa is 96% which is 4.8 out of 5 would it get me into harvard med school? (i’ve just finished grade 11 i haven’t started grade 12 yet) Ps: i’m from saudi arabia so i don’t really know how things work in the us😑 i could use some help !!

[@harshitabellad3140]

After you finish grade 12, you have to finish 4 years of pre-med (undergraduate school) to get into medical school in the U.S. Hope that helps.

[@addievlogs4827]

im a normal 8th grade student, and want to be a cardiothoraic surgeon. and i wantto study in harvard so badly! please help me with how to get in becoz im from another country india and idk more abt the procedure

[@mr.informativelaw8738]

I got selected