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Geisinger Affiliation Agreement

Geisinger College of Health Sciences School of Medicine

An affiliation agreement between Lycoming College and Geisinger College of Health Sciences, School of Medicine (GCHS SOM) now provides eligible Lycoming students with a guaranteed interview for consideration for admission to GCHS SOM’s highly competitive doctor of medicine (M.D.) program.

GCHS SOM offers a community-based model of medical education that emphasizes early clinical exposure. Its innovative Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) curriculum accentuates Geisinger’s deep roots in research, health system science, and value-based care, as well as international prominence in genetics and genomics. This approach creates a unique, world-class learning environment where students develop the knowledge and skills to practice medicine and promote health, wellness, and disease prevention in the communities they serve.

The agreement establishes a streamlined pathway for qualified Lycoming pre-med students to advance their medical education at a premier Pennsylvania institution. Lycoming students who meet rigorous academic and professional standards will be invited to interview at GCHS SOM during the application cycle preceding their desired entry year.

To qualify for an interview

Lycoming College students must meet the following eligibility requirements:

  • Maintain a cumulative grade point average (G.P.A.) of at least 3.5 for all courses completed at Lycoming College.
  • Maintain a cumulative G.P.A. of at least 3.5 in all science courses, with no grade below a "C" in any course.
  • Achieve a score of 509 or higher on the Medical College Admissions Test (MCAT), with a score of at least 126 in each section.
  • Submit an American Medical College Application Service (AMCAS) application and a GCHS SOM secondary application by the appropriate deadlines.
  • Secure a committee letter of endorsement from the faculty at Lycoming College.
  • Meet all professionalism requirements.
  • Be active members of the Lyco to White Coat program.

Students in the program will receive dedicated guidance from Lycoming College faculty. This designated advisor will serve as the academic advisor and primary liaison with the GCHS SOM admissions office, ensuring students are well-prepared for the rigors of medical school and the application process.

Final acceptance into the M.D. program will be determined by GCHS SOM following the interview through its established, mission-aligned selection process.

For more information about Geisinger admission, please contact David Andrew, Ph.D., assistant professor of biology, at andrew@lycoming.edu.