Unique Opportunities

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At Missouri Southern, you’ll find innovative outdoor learning areas, such as 40 acres of native prairie, beehives, a wildflower habitat, and a biology pond. One of the most innovative offerings is the advanced medical school partnership with Kansas City University’s Joplin campus. You’re senior pre-med major, Rebekah, to tell us more. Hey, Rebekah.

– Thanks, Alex. During my senior year of high school, I knew I wanted to go to college to study medicine, but I had absolutely no idea where I wanted to go. My decision would be based on the resources and the academic preparation that my chosen university would provide me. This decision was basically made for me the moment I got a brochure in the mail advertising MSSU’s Yours to Lose program. In short, Yours to Lose is an accelerated premedical program offered here at MSSU in partnership with Kansas City University, Joplin. Students complete a bachelor’s of biology in three years with guaranteed acceptance in a medical school after graduation. YTL students also have priority enrollment and medically tailored general education courses. This sounds way too good to be true, right? Well, I thought so as well until I got an interview. Interview day consisted of meeting current YTL and KCU students and faculty, while touring both campuses. And let me just say, I loved what I saw. What solidified my decision in choosing MSSU and YTL is touring MSSU’s cadaver lab. MSSU is the only undergraduate institution that provides an accelerated pre-medical program where students get experience in a cadaver lab. MSSU’s advanced human dissection course allows students to have an opportunity with a first patient who happens to be a whole body donor. Through systemic dissection and research, students make a case for probable cause of death, which is then presented to an audience of peers. This course is a pre-med student’s dream. Soon, I will be starting my first year at KCU and that’s all in thanks to YTL. This program has given me a community of high achieving like-minded individuals that I was able to relate to the first moment I stepped on MSSU’s campus. Having a group of people that are collaborative, not competitive, has not only made me a better student, but has prepared me more for medical school than I could have ever expected. Back to you, Alex.

– Rebekah, thank you so much for sharing your experience with Missouri Southern’s Advanced Medical School Acceptance program. Getting your bachelor’s in biology in three years and having a confirmed spot in the KCU Medical School cohort is huge. Best of luck as you continue your journey at KCU Joplin.