Get Into a BS/MD Program
FREE LIVE WEBINAR FOR PARENTS OF 9TH - 11TH GRADERS
November 11, 2026 | 5 PM PT
Daniel Mark
Former Admissions Officer at Brown University
5,000+ Applications Read
Help your child understand what BS/MD programs look for and help them build a stronger application.
Daniel M.
Former Brown Admissions Officer
5,000+ Applications Read
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If your child already knows they want to become a doctor, a BS/MD program can offer a more direct, and in some cases faster, path from high school to medicine. But deciding whether this path is right for your child, and preparing them to compete for a spot, can start years before they apply.
Daniel has evaluated applicants for Brown’s highly selective PLME BS/MD program and will help you understand what these programs expect and how your child can prepare.
Understand how BS/MD could accelerate your child’s path
Learn how combined programs differ from the traditional pre-med route and how some can shorten the journey from high school to becoming a doctor.
Know what your child should be building now
See which academic choices, clinical experiences, research, service, and activities can help demonstrate a serious commitment to medicine.
Help your child develop a compelling “why medicine”
Understand how admissions committees assess a teenager’s decision to pursue medicine and what can make that commitment feel genuine and well-informed.
See what a competitive BS/MD application requires
Learn how academics, experiences, essays, and personal motivations come together so you can identify strengths and potential gaps before application season.
College Counselor
Former Brown Admissions Officer | 5,000+ Applications Reviewed
Daniel Mark
Meet Your Host
Daniel brings five years of admissions experience to Empowerly, having served as a Senior Admissions Officer at Brown University and Assistant Director of Admissions at Connecticut College. With over 5,000 applications reviewed, hundreds of students interviewed, and 50+ admission committees under his belt, Daniel has evaluated applicants for highly selective programs including Brown's PLME BS/MD and the Brown/RISD dual degree. He also counsels students on essays, college lists, and testing strategy.
In this session, Daniel will share what he learned evaluating applicants for Brown’s PLME BS/MD program and break down what these programs look for beyond strong academics. You’ll leave with a clearer understanding of how your child can build and communicate a genuine commitment to medicine.
College Counselor
Former Brown Admissions Officer 5,000+ Applications Reviewed
Register anyway and we'll send a recording. The live Q&A is for attendees only.
About 60 minutes, including the live Q&A.