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==Contacts==
 
==Contacts==
 
'''Website:''' http://www.upstate.edu/com/<br>
 
'''Website:''' http://www.upstate.edu/com/<br>
'''Phone:''' 315-464-4570 or 800-736-2171<br>
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'''Phone:''' 315-464-4570<br>
'''Admissions e-mail:''' admiss@upstate.edu
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'''Admissions e-mail:''' dmissfa@upstate.edu
 
 
  
 
==Program Information==
 
==Program Information==
*Doctor of Medicine (MD)
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====Curriculum====
**4 years in length
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*Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)
*Number of applications 2007: 5,321
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*4 years in length
**1,945 were New York state residents
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*Joint programs are available. Descriptions can be found [http://www.upstate.edu/com/special_opps/mdphd.php here] and
**3,376 were out-of-state residents
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[http://www.upstate.edu/cnymph/ here]
*Number of applicants interviewed: Approximately 700
 
*Class size in 2008: 160
 
**130 were New York state residents
 
**30 were out-of-state residents
 
*There are also a few joint programs offered:
 
**MD/PhD (Doctor of Philosophy)
 
***7 years in length
 
**MD/MPH (Master of Public Health)
 
For information on program statistics, click [http://www.upstate.edu/com/admissions/class_stats.php here] and [http://www.upstate.edu/com/admissions/interview.php  here]<br>
 
For more information about the MD/PhD program, click [http://www.upstate.edu/com/special_opps/mdphd.php here]<br>
 
For more information about the MD/MPH program, click [http://www.upstate.edu/cnymph/ here]
 
  
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====Admission statistics====
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*Total number of applicants in 2013: NA
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*Class size in 2015: 160 (148 in-province, 12 out-of-province)
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*For more information, click [http://www.upstate.edu/com/admissions/class_stats.php here]
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*International students are eligible to apply, may priority will be given to candidates who are US citizens or permanent residents. For more information on the program, click [http://www.upstate.edu/com/admissions/faqs.php here]
  
==Admission Requirements==
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==Admissions Requirements==
  
 
====Course and Degree Requirements====
 
====Course and Degree Requirements====
 
*Degree: Minimum 3 years of undergraduate study in any major at an accredited American or Canadian university
 
*Degree: Minimum 3 years of undergraduate study in any major at an accredited American or Canadian university
*Required Courses  
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*Required Courses
 
**General Biology (6 credits) with lab
 
**General Biology (6 credits) with lab
 
**General Chemistry (6 credits) with lab
 
**General Chemistry (6 credits) with lab
**Organic Chemistry (6 credits) with lab
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**Organic Chemistry (3 credits) with lab
**Physics (6 credits) with lab
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**Biochemistry
**English (6 credits) in which one course must have a writing component
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**General Physics (6 credits) with lab
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**Writing/Composition
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**English elective
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**Statistics (3 credits)
 
*Recommended Courses
 
*Recommended Courses
 
**Genetics
 
**Genetics
 
**Cell Biology
 
**Cell Biology
 
**Biochemistry
 
**Biochemistry
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**Microbiology
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**Immunology
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**Pathology
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**Histology
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**Neuroscience
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**Anatomy
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**Pharmacology
 
**Physiology
 
**Physiology
 
**Psychology
 
**Psychology
 
**Statistics
 
**Statistics
 
**Experimental Design
 
**Experimental Design
**Some other courses that may be useful are Histology, Pathology, Neuroscience, Anatomy Microbiology, Immunology and Pharmacology and courses related to public health and ethics.
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**Courses related to public health and ethics.
 
*AP credits are accepted as long as credit was awarded for the course
 
*AP credits are accepted as long as credit was awarded for the course
For more information, click [http://www.upstate.edu/com/admissions/faqs.php here]
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For more information, click [http://www.upstate.edu/com/admissions/index.php here]
  
 
====GPA====
 
====GPA====
*Minimum: There is no official cut-off mark established by the University
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*In 2016, the average cGPA was 3.63
*Average accepted GPA 2008:
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**Total GPA: 3.59
 
**Science GPA: 3.53
 
**Non-science GPA: 3.69
 
 
For more information, click [http://www.upstate.edu/com/admissions/class_stats.php here]
 
For more information, click [http://www.upstate.edu/com/admissions/class_stats.php here]
  
 
====MCAT====
 
====MCAT====
*Minimum scores:  There are no official cut-off marks established by the University
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**In 2016, the average MCAT score was 509
*Average Accepted Scores:
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*All MCAT scores will be considered/The most recent MCAT scores will be considered/The best MCAT scores will be considered
**Physical Sciences – 10.08
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*The MCAT must be taken before the application deadline of December 1 to qualify for this application cycle. Scores older than 3 years will not be accepted.
**Biological Sciences – 10.47
 
**Verbal Reasoning – 9.53
 
**Writing Sample – Not available
 
*MCAT must have been written before the application deadline of December 1 and only tests written within the last 3 years before the application deadline are accepted.
 
 
For more information, click [http://www.upstate.edu/com/admissions/class_stats.php here] and [http://www.upstate.edu/com/admissions/ here]<br>
 
For more information, click [http://www.upstate.edu/com/admissions/class_stats.php here] and [http://www.upstate.edu/com/admissions/ here]<br>
For more information about the MCAT, click [http://www.aamc.org/students/mcat/ here]
 
  
 
====Supporting Documents====
 
====Supporting Documents====
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For more information, click [http://www.upstate.edu/com/admissions/faqs.php here]<br>
 
For more information, click [http://www.upstate.edu/com/admissions/faqs.php here]<br>
 
For more information on recommendation letters, click [http://www.upstate.edu/com/admissions/letters_of_rec.php here]
 
For more information on recommendation letters, click [http://www.upstate.edu/com/admissions/letters_of_rec.php here]
 
====Other Requirements====
 
*The student will need to possess certain Technical Standards (qualifications the University considers important)
 
For more information on technical standards click [http://www.upstate.edu/com/admissions/tech_standards.pdf here]
 
 
  
 
==Interview==
 
==Interview==
*Date: From September till March on Mondays and Wednesdays and every third Tuesday of the month  and occur between 8:30 AM – 2:30 PM (including a school tour and lunch)
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*Interview invitations will be sent out earliest before September
*The interview is held on campus and given by a current medical student and an MD or PhD interviewer. The interview’s goal is to assess the applicant and understand his/her interests, clinical experiences, etc.
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*Approximately 750 students are interviewed
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*Type of interview: MMI
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*Students are typically notified of interview results 4-5 weeks after the date of interview
 
For more information, click [http://www.upstate.edu/com/admissions/interview.php here]
 
For more information, click [http://www.upstate.edu/com/admissions/interview.php here]
  
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==Timeline 2017-2018==
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*June - Begin submitting AMCAS applications
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*August 1, 2017 - Early Decision AMCAS applications must be on file
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*August 15, 2017 - Early Decision applicants must have a completed application on file
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*October 15, 2017 - AMCAS deadline
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*December 1, 2017 - Latest date to submit a completed SUNY Upstate Medical University Secondary Application (MD and MD/PhD applicants)
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**Information on this application is received after admissions office receives the verified AMCAS application
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For more information, click [http://www.upstate.edu/com/admissions/ here] and
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[http://www.upstate.edu/com/admissions/how_2_apply.php here]
  
==Timeline==
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==Tuition 2017-2018==
*August 1: Early Decision AMCAS application deadline
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*In-province/domestic students:
*August 15: Deadline for Early Decision applicants
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**First year tuition: $41, 770
*October 15: AMCAS application deadline & Application to send Application letters
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**Total first year fees: $65, 851
*December 1: Deadline to send Supplemental Application
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*Out-of-province/non-domestic students:
*May 15: Deadline for receiving the Application Fee
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**First year tuition: $65, 160
*June 1: Deadline to ask for a deferment on acceptance
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**Total first year fees: $89,241
For more information, click [http://www.upstate.edu/com/admissions/how_2_apply.php here] and [http://www.upstate.edu/com/admissions/faqs.php here]
 
  
==Tuition 2009-2010==
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For more information on tuition, click [http://www.upstate.edu/currentstudents/document/com_budget_year1.pdf here]<br>
=====Full Time=====
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For information on financial aid, click [http://www.upstate.edu/prospective/finaid/applying.php here]<br>
*New York state resident: $ 22,800
 
*Non-resident: $ 40,640
 
=====Part Time=====
 
*New York state resident: $ 950/credit
 
*Non-resident: $ 1693/credit
 
=====All Students=====
 
*Activities fee: $ 130
 
*Health services fee: $ 182
 
*Disability insurance fee: $ 65
 
*SUNY College fee: $ 25
 
*Technology fee: $ 150
 
*Books and supplies: $ 1000 – $ 3000
 
*Diagnostic equipment: $ 875
 
*Microscope rental: $ 60
 
*Health insurance: $ 3,238
 
*Living expenses (approximate):
 
**Room & utilities: $ 725
 
**Food: $ 425
 
**Personal expenses: $ 180
 
**Transportation: $ 185
 
For more information on tuition, click [http://www.upstate.edu/prospective/finaid/cost/cost_com.php here]<br>
 
For information on financial aid, click [http://www.upstate.edu/currentstudents/financial_resources/finaid/applying.php here]<br>
 
 
For information on campus residences, click [http://www.upstate.edu/currentstudents/campuslife/residence/ here]
 
For information on campus residences, click [http://www.upstate.edu/currentstudents/campuslife/residence/ here]
  
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Contacts

Website: http://www.upstate.edu/com/
Phone: 315-464-4570
Admissions e-mail: dmissfa@upstate.edu

Program Information

Curriculum

  • Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)
  • 4 years in length
  • Joint programs are available. Descriptions can be found here and

here

Admission statistics

  • Total number of applicants in 2013: NA
  • Class size in 2015: 160 (148 in-province, 12 out-of-province)
  • For more information, click here
  • International students are eligible to apply, may priority will be given to candidates who are US citizens or permanent residents. For more information on the program, click here

Admissions Requirements

Course and Degree Requirements

  • Degree: Minimum 3 years of undergraduate study in any major at an accredited American or Canadian university
  • Required Courses
    • General Biology (6 credits) with lab
    • General Chemistry (6 credits) with lab
    • Organic Chemistry (3 credits) with lab
    • Biochemistry
    • General Physics (6 credits) with lab
    • Writing/Composition
    • English elective
    • Statistics (3 credits)
  • Recommended Courses
    • Genetics
    • Cell Biology
    • Biochemistry
    • Microbiology
    • Immunology
    • Pathology
    • Histology
    • Neuroscience
    • Anatomy
    • Pharmacology
    • Physiology
    • Psychology
    • Statistics
    • Experimental Design
    • Courses related to public health and ethics.
  • AP credits are accepted as long as credit was awarded for the course

For more information, click here

GPA

  • In 2016, the average cGPA was 3.63

For more information, click here

MCAT

    • In 2016, the average MCAT score was 509
  • All MCAT scores will be considered/The most recent MCAT scores will be considered/The best MCAT scores will be considered
  • The MCAT must be taken before the application deadline of December 1 to qualify for this application cycle. Scores older than 3 years will not be accepted.

For more information, click here and here

Supporting Documents

  • AMCAS Application
  • Supplemental Application form
  • $ 100 Application fee
  • Letters of Recommendation
    • For Undergraduate Students: 1 letter from the Health Professions Advisory Committee or the Pre-Health Advisor of the applicant’s University. If there are no such committees, 2 letters are required from faculty members from different departments in which one must be from a science department.
    • For Graduate Students: 1 letter from the Health Professions Advisory Committee or the Pre-Health Advisor of the applicant’s University and 1 letter from a graduate supervisor or departmental chairperson (the latter is not needed for non-matriculated students doing graduate courses).
    • For Non-Traditional Students: For applicants that have graduated from their undergraduate degree more than five years ago and employed full-time, 1 letter must be from a faculty member from the a science department in which a prerequisite course for Medical school was taken and 1 letter from a current supervisor.
    • For MD/PhD Applicants: 1 letter from the Health Professions Advisory Committee or the Pre-Health Advisor of the applicant’s University and 3 letters from other people who can assess the applicant’s academic abilities and research interest.

For more information, click here
For more information on recommendation letters, click here

Interview

  • Interview invitations will be sent out earliest before September
  • Approximately 750 students are interviewed
  • Type of interview: MMI
  • Students are typically notified of interview results 4-5 weeks after the date of interview

For more information, click here

Timeline 2017-2018

  • June - Begin submitting AMCAS applications
  • August 1, 2017 - Early Decision AMCAS applications must be on file
  • August 15, 2017 - Early Decision applicants must have a completed application on file
  • October 15, 2017 - AMCAS deadline
  • December 1, 2017 - Latest date to submit a completed SUNY Upstate Medical University Secondary Application (MD and MD/PhD applicants)
    • Information on this application is received after admissions office receives the verified AMCAS application

For more information, click here and here

Tuition 2017-2018

  • In-province/domestic students:
    • First year tuition: $41, 770
    • Total first year fees: $65, 851
  • Out-of-province/non-domestic students:
    • First year tuition: $65, 160
    • Total first year fees: $89,241

For more information on tuition, click here
For information on financial aid, click here
For information on campus residences, click here