The Drexel Pathway to Medical School (DPMS) program is a Master of Science degree program designed for talented students with personal experiences of hardship who have interest in attending Drexel's MD program and have completed traditional pre-med coursework as well as the MCAT prior to applying. DPMS accepts individuals who have been personally impacted by health care disparities, socioeconomic or educational barriers.
Students who successfully complete the one-year Drexel Pathway to Medical School program and achieve academic and professional benchmarks are accepted into Drexel's MD program.
Conveniently located in the new, state-of-the-art Health Sciences Building on Drexel’s main campus in the heart of Philadelphia’s University City, this one-year program offers a unique opportunity for dedicated students to further enhance their academic backgrounds by completing rigorous coursework that builds skills for clinical problem-solving.
The DPMS program furthers Drexel University College of Medicine's commitment to diversity.
Meet Our Students & Alums
“I cannot say enough about the Drexel Pathway to Medical School program. It was extremely challenging, but the rigor of it made the transition to medical school much smoother. Not only does the material overlap with a lot of the M1 material we are currently studying, but I was able to figure out how I learn best. The support we received from faculty and alumni during Drexel Pathway to Medical School continues to be an invaluable resource now as a first-year medical student.” Read more.
"My involvement with LMSA has been instrumental in my development as a leader in medical school. Collaborating with passionate and driven peers has significantly enhanced my communication skills and networking abilities." Read more.
"Students should look forward to the experience of learning medicine in a close-knit, easily accessible location. West Reading is an up-and-coming environment that holds frequent festivals and allows those living there to become immersed in different cultures. It gives a small-town feel with the option of seeing urban and rural communities with a short drive." Read more.
Program News
Coral Caceres Named Buckfire & Buckfire, P.C. Medical School Diversity Scholarship Winner
Buckfire Law, Southfield, Mich., is pleased to announce Coral Caceres, of Bogota, New Jersey, has been named this year’s recipient of the 2024 Buckfire & Buckfire, P.C. Medical School Diversity Scholarship. Caceres is currently a third-year medical student at Drexel University College of Medicine, where she also earned a Master of Science through the Drexel Pathway to Medical School (DPMS) program. This annual award began in 2014 as a way for the Michigan-based law firm to show its commitment to helping medical students pursue their educational and career goals. Learn more.
National Medical Association Convention and Scientific Assembly Prize
Gabriel DePinho, MD ’27, received first prize in the poster symposium at the National Medical Association Convention and Scientific Assembly, which was held in New York City August 3-7, 2024. Gabe spent the summer of 2024 as an intern at the Florida Orthopedic Institute in Tampa, through the Nth Dimensions program, whose mission is to eliminate health care disparities in all communities by diversifying the physician workforce.
Is Drexel Pathway to Medical School for Me?
The Drexel Pathway to Medical School program is designed for students who want to attend Drexel's MD program and have taken traditional pre-med coursework (one year of biology, chemistry, organic chemistry and physics with a lab) and the MCAT before applying.
Applicants who are usually accepted into the program include:
- Have been personally impacted by health care disparities, socioeconomic or educational barriers;
- Have MCAT scores from the 25th percentile or better in each section or overall;
- Have an undergraduate science or overall GPA of 2.9 or better; and
- Possess a bachelor's degree from an accredited U.S. institution, or an international equivalent and are citizens or permanent residents of the U.S.
For specific admission requirements please visit our how to apply to the Drexel Pathway to Medical School program page.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us at CoM_MedicalSciences@drexel.edu or 267.359.2761.