Medical Honors Pathway Admission Requirements
Application Deadline
Who Can Apply:
- High school seniors
- During your post-high school study in yeshivot in Israel or elsewhere
- High school graduates who have not enrolled as full-time students at a Touro undergraduate school, or at any other regionally-accredited college or university.
Academic Requirements
In order to be considered for the Medical Honors Pathway applicants must have:
- SAT score (math/verbal) of at least 1400 or ACT Composite score of at least 31
- Un-weighted high school GPA of at least 3.7 or 92
If you meet these academic standards and apply to the Medical Honors Pathway, you will be interviewed by a member of the New York Medical College’s Admissions Committee, after admission to Lander College to Men.
What You Will Need as Part of Your Application
Supervised Clinical or Research Experience
You must have meaningful supervised clinical or research experience related to the health sciences. This experience must be obtained outside of your high school (e.g., at a clinic, hospital, or recognized research lab). Please document your experiences on your MHP application form.
Letters of Recommendation
Two (2) letters of recommendation attesting to the maturity and qualifications of the applicant for the Medical Honors Pathway, including the applicant's capability in understanding and applying scientific information.
At least one (1) recommendation letter must be written by the physician or by the head of a research lab (with Ph.D. credentials) who supervised your clinical or research experience.
All recommendation letters must be submitted on your behalf directly by your references (not you) to the LCM Admissions Office (aryeh.manheim@touro.edu).
An Essay
Your essay should not exceed 5,300 characters. It must be written by you, the applicant, and discuss why you are interested in a career in medicine and enrollment in the Medical Honors Pathway.
Applications to the Medical Honors Pathway will be reviewed after your acceptance to Lander College for Men.
