The Application Deadline for Fall 2012 is July 13, 2012. Please see our application requirements and deadlines for more details.
Since 1981, the Interdepartmental Medical Science (IMS) program has been successful in helping students gain entry into U.S. medical schools. Offering an interdisciplinary curriculum that integrates first-year medical school basic science courses and presents them through clinical system-based modules, the IMS program allows students the opportunity to test their preparation, motivation, and commitment to medicine.
Starting fall of 2010, the Interdepartmental Medical Science program was offered at our new Center for Graduate Studies campus in Sacramento, California in addition to our Philadelphia Center City Health Sciences campus.
Learn more about the IMS curriculum.
Typical Backgrounds of IMS Students
- Late in their decision to apply to medical school
- Interested in improving their academic record before applying or re-applying to medical school
- Would like a year in a medical school setting before deciding whether medicine is the career for them
- Interested in applying to dental, optometry, podiatry, chiropractic, or other health professional schools
Guaranteed Interview with Drexel University College of Medicine
Interdepartmental Medical Science students may qualify for a "guaranteed interview" at Drexel University College of Medicine by doing the following:
- Applying to Drexel University College of Medicine through AMCAS
- An MCAT score of at least a 27 with no section less than a 9 or a score of 30 or above on their most recent MCAT with no section less than a 7
- Grades of B or better in all fall semester IMS coursework
- Enroll in the entire IMS curriculum
Interviews are held in the spring semester after the fall semester grades are posted.
Faculty Advisors
Students in the IMS program are assigned a faculty advisor to meet with them regularly and who will eventually write a letter of evaluation for application to health professional schools.
