IDeA: Innovation & Design Application

College

  • Center City Campus
  • Sidney Kimmel Medical College

Program Length

4 years

Prerequisites

3.4 GPA | See More

Program Type

  • On Campus

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For Program Information

Name: Michelle Calderoni
Position: Scholars Program Coordinator, Office of Admissions
Organization: Sidney Kimmel Medical College

Applying

Application Process & Deadlines

JANUARY 29, 2024 - Application Deadline

FEBRUARY 28, 2024 -  On campus interview at Sidney Kimmel Medical College located 1015 Walnut Street, Philadelphia PA

APRIL 2024 -  Students notified of acceptance
(Accepted students will have two weeks to respond and conditionally accept)

DECEMBER 2025 -  Complete AMCAS application

JULY 2026 - Two-week preparatory program. Students are offered a virtual mini-course to prepare them for medical school. 

JULY 2026 - Matriculate at SKMC

Prerequisites

  • General Chemistry*:  CHM 201 (or 207) and CHM 202 or CHM 215 (if AP 1 Unit)
  • General Biology*:  EEB 211 and MOL 214
  • 3.4 GPA

* Or equivalent upper level courses

Prior to applying to the Jefferson IDeA Scholars Program, applicants will have completed

  • one course in calculus or biostatistics if AP credit has been given for calculus
  • one course in biology with lab
  • one course in chemistry with lab, at a level appropriate for premedical preparation.

Prior to Matriculation to SKMC Jefferson IDeA Scholars must complete

  • one (1) course in organic chemistry
  • one (1) course in biochemistry or molecular biology.
  • Acceptable courses will be chosen in consultation with and with the approval of the Princeton University Office of Health Professions Advising.

Application Requirements

  • To apply, please email Michelle.Calderoni@jefferson.edu -  you will be sent a link to access the application
  • Two letters of reference (at least one from a Princeton faculty member) 
  • College transcript
  • Resume
  • SAT/ACT scores (if taken)