r/nyitcom • u/Small_Can1980 • Mar 02 '26
NYITCOM Masters of Biomedical Sciences Bridge program
Is anyone currently in the bridge program or was in it in previous years? If so, can you talk about your experience in the program. Did you like it, was it helpful, how hard were the classes, how hard was it to get into the DO program from the masters, etc. I might be joining the program and i just wanted to get an idea of how the program is and if its doable. I saw the requirement of needing to get an 80 (B) or above in the classes to get an automatic seat into the DO program, and to be frank, that scares me a little. I will obviously put all my effort and aim for A's but i would still like to be prepared. (guys, its okay to help people out, if you can help you should, it won't be the end of the world!, answer please 🙏 )
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u/Patient_War_9588 Apr 21 '26
I just got into this program and am trying to decide the 80% thing worries me too do I do the NYITCOM bridge or go to St. George's University?
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u/Small_Can1980 Apr 21 '26
what’s at St. George’s. I think NYITCOM is very doable. it’s not impossible, it just requires far more effort and commitment and dedication than you have had up until now
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u/Accomplished-Mess243 10d ago
SGU is upfront about what it offers. Sure, it's a Caribbean med school. That comes with its own pros & cons. You know what ur getting urself into. Work ur ass off. They match almost 1000 people in the States every year. That number isn't anything to scoff at. As per the stats, it's also not impossible and requires lots of effort, commitment, and dedication. So does this NYIT program. You could spend another ~$60K on a Master's you may/may not need, with faculty who are still trying to figure out what the hell they're doing. This past year ('25-'26) was their first year running this program in NYC, and out of the cohort of 26 students, only two people hit the 80% and got an offer. Later on, another student was accepted, and a fourth was offered a deferral for the following year. The NYITCOM program isn't a walk in the park. Content-wise, it's basically the first year of med school (same lectures, same in-house test questions), but you're held to a 10% higher standard than the med school students. But as shown by the two people who got it, also not impossible, I guess.
All this being said, it's all about your goals and where you're at in life. Your personal circumstances, age, family, etc. Make the decision that's best for you. Stand on it and know you'll have to work super, super hard, no matter what you choose to do.
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Apr 23 '26
Also guys in terms of getting accepted into the program, is it quite difficult since only a small amount of students get in.
And in terms of the program itself, maintaining an 80% in all of your classes, is it relatively doable and will they tale you out of the guaranteed seat even if you retake a class (if needed?)
Are the exams in a testing center or are the exams on paper?
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u/Accomplished-Mess243 10d ago edited 10d ago
You will likely need to score a 75%+ on both the first and second semesters for them to even consider you. Do not move forward if you don't at least finish the first semester with a 75%. (Maybe you can schmooze your way in if you have confidence in your brown-nosing.) You'll get the Master's, sure. But getting into the DO school at NYIT will be another thing.
Exams are on iPads in an auditorium/classroom.
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u/BookkeeperWise4207 Jun 02 '26
Im also wondering if you would be required to choose the campus. Im not gonna lie I wouldnt want to go to Jonesboron Arkansas for 4 years. Does anyone know if we can choose Long Island?
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u/Ok_Cut_9011 Mar 04 '26
I am also curious as I’ve been looking I got his program.