It is also important that you demonstrate in your application that you have carefully considered a career in medicine; Be sure to carefully describe your medical experiences and interactions with physicians, along with other patient care or health related experiences. The AAMC provides a range of career exploration resources and advice for students.
Academic metrics ranges for those who were invited to interview were:
- Cumulative GPA: 2.73-4.00
- Science GPA: 2.58-4.00
- MCAT: 502-528
The average GPA and MCAT for the incoming class of 2022 was:
- 3.82 cumulative GPA with a range of 2.88-4.00
- 3.78 Science GPA with a range of 2.58-4.00
- 518 MCAT with a range of 502-527 Mode: 518
Application Requirements:
- Prerequisite course completed prior to enrollment.
- Complete the MCAT exam and score a 495 or higher to receive our secondary application.
- Letter of recommendation.
Us they are not requiring PREview or CASPer test nor any Altus Suite components (Duet or Snapshot). This applies to all three of our MD and MD/PhD programs.
University Program and CCLCM Program Coursework Prerequisite Requirements
Our Admissions Committee makes its decisions based on a variety of different application components, one of which is depth and breadth of study in the sciences and liberal arts, both of which are vital to success in the practice of medicine. While we list our required and recommended courses, it is in your best interest, both as a medical school candidate and an aspiring physician, to present a broad and meaningful record of study.
Science credit hours typically seen with our successful applications at the time of application are:
- Non-scientific specializations: at least 40 credit hours
- Science majors: at least 55 credit hours
- Post-bacc students: at least 32 credit hours
Please note that these are only guidelines to help you structure your course of study and that there may be exceptions.
Required Course
This is the minimum number of courses we expect you to have completed at the time of enrollment, not necessarily at the time of enrollment. That said, it’s to your advantage to complete as many of the required courses as possible in preparation for the MCAT and strengthen your medical school application. Community college credits on these courses are assessed on a case-by-case basis.
- General chemistry: 2 semesters/3 quarters with 2 semesters of laboratory. AP/IB credit accepted.
- Organic chemistry: 1 semester with 1 laboratory semester. AP/IB not accepted.
- Biochemistry (must include metabolism): 1 semester course, lab not required. A biochemistry quarter is acceptable to meet biochemistry requirements, however a second trimester is recommended in preparation for the MCAT and to have a strong foundation for our curriculum.
- Writing/University English: 1 semester. This can also be accomplished with other expository writing courses in the humanities. Science courses with extensive writing components may also meet this requirement. AP/IB credit not accepted.
recommended course
These are courses or areas of study that we strongly recommend you consider in preparing for the MCAT and, more importantly, preparing for medical school. While formal coursework in these areas is the most frequent method of learning content, it can also be undertaken in other ways, most commonly through research experiences.
- Cell biology
- Physical
- genetics
- Biostatistics
- Social and Behavioral Sciences (Psychology, Anthropology, Sociology, etc.)
- research experience
- University Program (4-year MD): No research experience required. However, a successful candidate must be able to demonstrate an interest in participating in a future research project as a medical student.
- CCLCM Program (5-Year MD): More than two summers of hypothesis-driven research experience in a medical or non-medical field is a requirement for the CCLCM Program, as the CCLCM curriculum is designed to train medical investigators
Medical Scientists Training Program
Required Course
This is the minimum amount of courses we expect you to have completed at the time of enrollment, not necessarily at the time of enrollment. That said, it’s to your advantage to have completed as many courses as you need in preparation for the MCAT and strengthen your medical school application. Community college credits on these courses are assessed on a case-by-case basis.
- General/inorganic chemistry: 2 semesters/3 trimesters with 2 semesters of lab. AP/IB credit accepted.
- Organic Chemistry: 1 semester with 1 semester of laboratory. AP/IB not accepted.
- Biochemistry (must include metabolism): 1 semester course, laboratory not required.
- Advanced Biology or Biology Subarea: 1 semester, non-mandatory laboratory. AP/IB credit not accepted.
- Calculus or Statistics: 2 semesters/3 quarters. AP/IB credit accepted.
- Writing/University English: 1 semester. This can also be accomplished with other expository writing courses in the humanities. Science courses with extensive writing components may also meet this requirement. AP/IB credit not accepted.
- Research experience: Substantial research experience is required during the summers and during the academic year as an undergraduate student or during the post-baccalaureate research period. Applicants should also seriously consider and explain why they want to pursue MD and PhD degrees.
recommended course
These are courses or areas of study that we strongly recommend you consider in preparing for the MCAT and, more importantly, preparing for medical school. While formal coursework in these areas is the most frequent method of learning content, it can also be undertaken in other ways, most commonly through research experiences.
- Physical
- Social and Behavioral Sciences (Psychology, Anthropology, Sociology, etc.)