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Research Experience for BS/MD Admissions: The Scientific Method Matters More Than Publications

By Kyle Dobiszewski, Ph.D. Medical school admissions committees review thousands of applications from highly accomplished candidates each cycle. Grades, test scores, clinical exposure, and service are all important, but research experience frequently distinguishes the strongest applicants — particularly for competitive BS/MD programs. The real value lies not in a publication alone, but in what research […]

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Inside Insights into the Program in Liberal Medical Education (PLME)–Brown’s Ultra-Competitive, 8-year BS/MD Program

Hi everyone, my name is Andrew. I am currently a second year medical student at The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University, with an interest in trauma and spine surgery. I am excited to be involved with Archimedes Advising and help students who were once in my shoes. A little bit about me… During

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New Program Spotlight: UAMS Launches a Landmark 6-Year BS/MD Program — The Fourth in the Nation and Modeled After UMKC

The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS), in partnership with the University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, has announced an exciting new accelerated pathway: a six-year Bachelor of Science to Doctor of Medicine (BS-MD) program launching in Fall 2027. This makes it only the second true six-year bachelor’s-to-MD program in the United States, joining the ranks

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From BS/MD to Mid- and Late-Career Excellence: A Snapshot of 26 NJMS-Trained Physicians 25+ Years Out

At Archimedes Advising, we often hear the same question from ambitious high school students and their families: “What does success actually look like decades after a BS/MD or accelerated pre-med pathway?” This article answers that question with real-world data from a cohort of 26 physicians who entered undergraduate studies in the early-to-mid 1990s (graduating 1994–2000)

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BS/MD Graduates Find Widespread Success in Many Competitive Specialties: A 20+ Year Case Study

# What Specialties Do BS/MD Graduates Pursue? ## Insights from NJMS BA/MD Alumni Residency Matches For ambitious high school students exploring BS/MD programs, a frequent concern is whether the streamlined path limits their future specialty options.  Analyzing this unique data set of 50 BS/MD graduates from the NJMS BA/MD program tells us:  **Not at all.**

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Archimedes Advising’s 2025-2026 Results: 13 Applicants Earn 30 Acceptances

At Archimedes Advising, we deliver exceptional outcomes through exceptional focus. We intentionally limit our client numbers each cycle to provide truly personalized, high-touch guidance for ambitious BS/MD and BS/DO applicants. The results below reflect only students who engaged with us in a significant capacity—specifically, the 13 applicants who worked with us for a minimum of

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Free BS/MD interviewing webinar on February 14, 2026 at 3:00 PM EST

Join our founder, Dr. Kyle F. Dobiszewski, as he provides insights on BS/MD interviewing, based on the almost one thousand interviews that he has conducted since 2013.  This webinar is intended to provide current seniors with interview tips and strategies for both traditional and MMI formats, but all are welcome.  Attendance is free, but registration

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Shreyas Bulusu

Shreyas Bulusu was raised and educated from Kindergarten onwards in Washington State, and led a life typical of his other high-achieving friends. Unfortunately, no matter how much Shreyas seemed to be “just another American kid”, there was an important consideration…Shreyas was from India and emigrated on an H4 visa to the United States when very

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