Boston University's Chobanian and Avedisian School of Medicine is a social justice medical school that recently changed its name with an impressive $100 million gift. In this episode of Admissions Straight Talk, Accepted founder Linda Abraham interviews BU School of Medicine's Associate Dean of Admissions, Dr. Kristen Goodell, to find out what's new at the school and what the admissions committee looks for in its applicants.
1:57 Welcome Dr. Kristen Goodell, BU School of Medicine
2:03 An overview of Boston University’s Chobanian and Avedisian School of Medicine
2:44 What's new at BU's Chobanian and Avedisian School of Medicine
4:33 Restructuring the curriculum at BU's School of Medicine
8:56 How the wealth of 40+ outpatient sites and the program's location in Boston influences the educational experience of medical students at BUSM
13:47 PISCEs, the new basic science curriculum, explained
15:20 How important is it for applicants to have done research before applying to the school?
17:19 What does a holistic approach to medical school admissions mean at BU?
23:25 What do you hope to glean from the secondary that you don't get from the primary?
27:07 ChatGPT and the essay component of the application process
30:40 Advice for applicants, especially those who come from underrepresented backgrounds in medicine as they write their essays
33:12 The role of Casper in the evaluation process
34:16 A common mistake that applicants make in approaching the primary and or secondary application
35:32 What makes for a great interview
38:26 Timeframe for when BU typically stops sending out interview invitations
39:36 How prerequisites taken at a community college are viewed
40:21 How shadowing and virtual shadowing are viewed in the applications process
49:05 Where listeners can learn more about Boston University's Chobanian and Avedisian School of Medicine
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