Honors at Wayne State University
MedStart
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MedStart Application (pdf) MedStart Application Checklist Read one student's reflections on his MedStart experience. Office of Undergraduate Admissions
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MedStart is a unique bachelor of science/medical degree program that provides a four-year, full-tuition Presidential Scholarship* and guarantees admission to Wayne State’s School of Medicine for up to 15 selected freshmen per year.
Highly competitive, this program trains medical innovators and creative thinkers. MedStart nurtures future leaders in medicine by treating MedStart members as part of the medical community. The program emphasizes mentoring and research opportunities and provides immediate contact with School of Medicine faculty and upperclassmen. MedStart undergraduates also are Honors students and must meet the requirements set forth by the Honors Program.
You maintain your position in MedStart and a seat in the School of Medicine by fulfilling continuation criteria listed below.
MedStart minimum requirements at Wayne State:
- GPA of 3.50 (recalculated, including weighting for AP/honors classes)
- Minimum of 25 ACT score or minimum of 1,700 on the SAT (out of 2400)
- Explanation of experience (e.g. describe the amount of time devoted to the activity) in:
- Health care
- Community service
- Team activities (e.g. athletics, debate)
- Leadership
- High school extracurricular activities
- Employment
- Summer activities
- Submission of a one-page typed essay describing why you are pursuing MedStart and why you should be accepted.
- Two letters of recommendation
- One from a high school teacher/counselor/administrator who is familiar with your extracurricular activities, team and/or leadership skills
- One from a non-family member who can address your healthcare experience, community service, and/or employment
If you have an outstanding record of achievement, meet the minimum requirements and complete a separate MedStart application, you will be invited to campus for a series of interviews with representatives from the School of Medicine and the Honors Program. The campus visit will include a tour of the facilities at the School of Medicine.
* Our specialized pre-professional programs are open to all students, but financial aid only is available to
- Submit application to Wayne State University
- Indicate a 3.5 GPA (including weighting for AP and Honors classes)
- Submit ACT scores (a minimum of 25 is required)
- Complete MedStart application
- Detail honors received in high school
- Detail explanation of experience (e.g. describe the amount of time devoted to the activity) in:
- Health care
- Community service
- Team activities (e.g. athletics, debate)
- Leadership
- High school extracurricular activities
- Employment
- Summer activities
- Prepare a one-page essay “Why Pursue MedStart” and why you should be accepted
- Request letters of recommendation – one from a high school/teacher/counselor/administrator – another from a non-family member to address activities as listed above
- Submit copy of high school transcript within MedStart application package.
Application deadline
Submit all items by Jan. 15 to
MedStart
Honors Program
2100 Undergraduate Library
Wayne State University
Detroit, MI 48202
- Good standing and active membership in Honors Program
- Provide proof of United States or Canadian citizenship or US permanent status
- Maintain an overall 3.30 grade-point average for the first year and a 3.50 thereafter
- Complete the following:
- One year of general biology with lab
- One year of general chemistry with lab
- One year of organic chemistry with lab
- One year of physics with lab
- Maintain an overall 3.0 grade-point average in science courses
- Participate in MedStart seminars
- Participate in physician shadowing experiences
- Demonstrate continuing activity in volunteer work related to health care
- Submit monthly journal of MedStart experiences Read a MedStart journal entry
- Attend orientation sessions in fall as new MedStart members are introduced
- Participate in information/recruitment sessions for new students
- Participation in the university's American Medical Student Association (AMSA)
- Apply for an Undergraduate Research Grant prior to senior year
- Submit scores from the Medical College Admissions Test (MCAT) following junior year
- Enroll in 4000-level or higher course (other than directed study or writing intensive course) or study abroad in the fall semester of fourth year
- Graduate with University Honors (24 credit hours of Honors coursework, including a senior thesis and senior seminar)
- Apply to Wayne State University’s School of Medicine and its designation of Special Program by Aug. 1.