Students choose a pathway before entering medical school and may change pathways during the first three months. The Independent Study Pathway is an Ohio State innovation that allows students to use sets of highly structured objectives, resource guides and computer-based materials to learn on their own. The major difference between the programs is the method of study in the basic sciences and the sequence of the content. Students will be sent information about the three program choices after admission to the College. For a brief description of these pathways please click on Academic Opportunities or scroll above.
Admission is highly competitive.
Students who have excellent academic backgrounds, motivation for a career in academic medicine, and a commitment to or demonstrated aptitude for a research career are recruited nationally. A joint 5 year program allowing students to earn the M.D. and MPH degrees. A joint 5 year program allowing students to earn the M.D. and MHA degrees. The curriculum gives the graduate a variety of analytical and managerial skills specially designed to be applicable in the health services setting. The Early Admission Pathway will provide early entrance into the College of Medicine and Public Health for a select group of National Merit, National Hispanic, and National Achievement Finalists, entering Ohio State University in Autumn 2001.