About the Program
The Engineering Scholars for Medicine Program is an outstanding opportunity for high-achieving students who wish to pursue both their interests in the engineering and medical fields.

Today’s healthcare industry is becoming increasingly technological, as shown by the evolution of the MRI and other advanced imaging methods, drug delivery systems, the development of artificial or tissue-engineered organs, computer controlled prosthetics, medical instrumentation, microelectromechanical systems, and robotic surgery techniques. To keep pace with these developments, there is a need for students with strong engineering backgrounds to enter the medical profession.

A background in engineering has proven highly desirable for admission to medical school; engineers develop strong problem solving skills and tend to attack problems from several angles. This ingenuity is particularly important in developing new methods of treatment, technology, and medicine. In addition, like doctors, engineers are held to a high standard of ethics; both must consider the human and environmental impact of their work.

Students accepted into this program are guaranteed admission to Stony Brook University’s School of Medicine, provided they:

• Complete all requirements and graduate from any BE degree program in the College of Engineering and Applied Sciences at Stony Brook University


• Complete all required premedical courses


• Maintain a cumulative grade point average of 3.2


• Attain a minimum cumulative MCAT score of 28, with no less than 8 on any section

The Engineering Scholars for Medicine program is an excellent track for students who wish to pursue careers in medicine while obtaining undergraduate degrees in the engineering field of their choice. Students in this program will receive the rigorous training required of all engineers in ABET accredited programs, while at the same time taking the courses required of premedical students, being exposed to research in the medical fields, and preparing for the MCAT examinations.

Qualifications
To be considered for admission to the Engineering Scholars for Medicine program, you must:

• Have a combined SAT Math and Critical Reading score of 1350 or higher


• Have documentation of U.S. citizenship or permanent residency in the United States

How to Apply
Apply for admission to Stony Brook University as a freshman for the fall semester by December 1, and submit all supporting documentation, including high school transcript, SAT/ACT scores, two Teacher/Counselor Evaluations, and the Supplemental Application (including essay) by December 31.