As a prospective MD student at the Renaissance School of Medicine, I need to know the specific prerequisite coursework required for admission, including any associated lab requirements or credit hours. Additionally, what are the primary federal loan programs available, and what are the options for international students regarding financial aid? Finally, what are the common living arrangements and transportation considerations for students, especially during their first two years?
Navigate to 'https://renaissance.stonybrookmedicine.edu/'. Click on 'Admissions'. Click on 'Frequently Asked Questions' (or 'FAQ's' if available). From the FAQ page, click on 'Requirements' under 'Application Procedures' to find the prerequisite coursework. List all specific prerequisite courses mentioned (e.g., Biology, Chemistry, Physics, etc.) and any associated credit hour requirements or specific course types (e.g., labs). Navigate back to the 'Frequently Asked Questions' page. Click on 'Financial Information'. Identify and list the primary federal loan programs available and describe financial aid options for international students. Navigate back to the 'Frequently Asked Questions' page. Click on 'Housing' under 'Student Life'. Describe the common living arrangements and transportation considerations for students, especially during their first two years. Synthesize all collected information into a concise answer.
The agent successfully navigates to the 'Requirements' page and lists the specific prerequisite coursework, including Biology, General Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Physics, and English, noting the lab requirements for science courses and minimum credit hours. The agent successfully navigates to the 'Financial Information' page and identifies the primary federal loan programs as Federal Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loan and Federal Direct Grad PLUS, also stating that international students are ineligible for federal aid but can access private educational loans. The agent successfully navigates to the 'Housing' page and describes that most students in their first two years live on campus or in nearby communities, often sharing single-family homes, and notes that access to an automobile may be important due to limited public transportation and geographically dispersed clinical clerkships.