So Why Do A Postbaccalaureate Program?

So there are two types of non-traditional students pursuing medical school, those with a science background and those without. Personally I feel that those individuals who have never taken the med-school prerequisites have a huge advantage over those that have. The prereqs by the way are 2 semesters of Biology with a lab, 2 semesters of inorganic chemistry with a lab, 2 semesters of organic chemistry with a lab and 2 semesters of physics with a lab (there might be additional class requirements for different medschools). There are a number of traditional post-bacs to choose from for the non-science individual which can be found here at Postbaccalaureate Premedical Programs. Many post-bac programs can be found in your area and many offer evening and part time classes for full-time workers and parents. There are a number of advantages of going through a post-bac versus doing it yourself (DIY). Post-bacs offer structure and support for their students. They are there to get you into medical school. It is also in their best interest to help you succeed because that will increase their numbers which in turn increases enrollment which means more money for them. Many post-bacs also have affiliation or linkage programs with other medical schools. You are often guaranteed an interview or even admission to medical school if you maintain an above average GPA, however, these schools are hard to get into. The main disadvantage of doing a post-bac instead of doing it on your own is the obvious cost of the program.
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Here are two additional forums that I found really helpful when I was researching post-bac programs:
The Official Guide to Special Masters Programs
Rate your SMP & Postbac