The Master of Science in Medical Physiology (MSMP) program maintains linkage agreements with two medical schools and one anesthesia program: Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine and Case Western Reserve University Master of Science in Anesthesia Program. These agreements offer eligible students guaranteed interviews if they meet specific academic criteria, eligibility requirements and professional standards.
Students are encouraged to review all requirements carefully, as linkage criteria and admissions policies may change.
Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine (Traditional MD Linkage)
Requirements:
- AAMCAS-calculated undergraduate GPA of 3.4 or higher
- MSMP GPA of 3.5 or higher
- MCAT score of 515 or higher for the 2024 AMCAS application cycle
- Demonstrate the highest standards of personal and professional conduct
- Institutional actions or misdemeanor convictions will be considered on a case-by-case basis
Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine
Requirements:
- Currently enrolled in the MSMP program or a graduate of the program on or after January 1, 2020
- U.S. citizen or permanent resident
- AACOMAS-calculated cumulative undergraduate science GPA of 2.8 or higher
- MSMP core curriculum GPA of 3.5 or higher (20 credits)
- MCAT score of 501 or higher
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Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine
Requirements:
- Currently enrolled in the MSMP program
- AACOMAS-calculated cumulative undergraduate science GPA of 2.8 or higher
- MSMP core curriculum GPA of 3.5 or higher (20 credits)
- MCAT score of 501 or higher
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Case Western Reserve University Master of Science in Anesthesia Program
Requirements:
- Currently enrolled in the MSMP program or a graduate of the program within the past year
- Cumulative undergraduate science GPA of 2.8 or higher
- Overall undergraduate GPA of 2.8 or higher
- MSMP GPA of 3.25 or higher
- Applicants must meet one of the following:
- MCAT score of 500 or higher
- GRE scores of 153 or higher (Verbal), 156 or higher (Quantitative) and 4.0 or higher (Writing)
- Complete all MSA prerequisite courses in person (not online), for a letter grade and for academic credit
- Earn no grades of D or F in prerequisite or non-prerequisite courses unless the course was retaken and a grade of B or higher was earned
- Receive endorsement of candidacy from an MSMP faculty advisor