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==Contacts ==
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==Contacts==
'''Website:''' http://www.med.wisc.edu/education/main/100<br>
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'''Website:''' http://www.med.wisc.edu/ <br>
'''Phone:''' 608-263-7561<br>
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'''Phone:''' (608) 263-4925 <br>
'''Admissions e-mail:''' jyshepard@wisc.edu<br>
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'''Admissions e-mail:''' medadmissions@med.wisc.edu
'''Address:''' 750 Highland Ave., Madison, Wi 53705
 
 
 
  
 
==Program Information==
 
==Program Information==
*Degrees Offered:
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====Curriculum====
**MD Program
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*Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)
***Number of applications in 2009:
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*4 years in length
****565 Wisconsin residents
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*Joint programs are available. Descriptions can be found [http://www.med.wisc.edu/education/mstp/medical-scientist-training-program-mstp/390 here]
****1,590 Non-Wisconsin residents
 
***Class size in 2009:
 
****132 Wisconsin residents
 
****36 Non-Wisconsin residents
 
**MD/MPH Program
 
**Medical Scientist Training Program (MD/PhD)
 
**Graduate Programs
 
**Master of Public Health
 
**Allied Health Professions Degree Programs
 
  
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====Admission statistics====
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*Total number of applicants in 2013: over 5,000
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*Applicants interviewed 2013: 500-600
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*Class size in 2013: 175
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*A maximum of 20-25% of spaces are offered for out-of-state applicants
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*International students are not eligible to apply
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For more information on the program, click [URL here]
  
== Admission Requirements ==
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==Admissions Requirements==
  
==== Course and Degree Requirements====
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====Course and Degree Requirements====
*Degree: Bachelor’s degree in any subject.
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*Degree: Bachelor's degree
 
*Required Courses
 
*Required Courses
**General biology with lab (3 credits)
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**General biology with lab (1 semester)
**Advanced biology with lab (3 credits)
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**Advanced biology (1 semester)
**Inorganic/General chemistry with lab (6 credits)  
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**General chemistry with lab (2 semester)
**Organic chemistry (3 credits)
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**Organic chemistry (1 semester)
**Biochemistry (3 credits)
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**Biochemistry (1 semester)
**Physics with lab (6 credits)
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**Physics with lab (2 semester)
**Statistics 1 semester
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**Statistics (1 semester)
**Mathematics - Calculus recommended (3 credits)
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*Recommended Courses
For more information click [http://www.med.wisc.edu/education/md/admissions/premedical-requirements/110 here]
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**Calculus (1 semester)
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For more information, click [http://www.med.wisc.edu/education/md/admissions/premedical-requirements/110 here]
  
 
====GPA====
 
====GPA====
*Minimum: 2.80
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*Average grade/GPA of admitted applicants in 2013: 3.76
For more information, click [http://www.med.wisc.edu/education/md/admissions/mcat/109 here]
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For more information, click [http://www.med.wisc.edu/education/md/admissions/premedical-requirements/110 here]
  
====MCAT====
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====MCAT====
*Minimum scores:  
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*Average score of admitted applicants in 2013: 32
**Physical Sciences – 7
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*Multiple MCAT scores may be viewed differently by different committee members
**Biological Sciences – 8
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*The MCAT must be taken before September 12, 2013) to qualify for this application cycle. Scores older than 2010 will not be accepted.
**Verbal Reasoning – 7
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For more information, click [http://www.med.wisc.edu/education/md/admissions/premedical-requirements/110 here]
*Average accepted scores 2009:
 
**Slightly above 10 in each section
 
**Writing Sample – P
 
For more information, click [http://www.med.wisc.edu/education/md/admissions/mcat/109 here]
 
  
 
====Supporting Documents====
 
====Supporting Documents====
*AMCAS Application
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*AMCAS application
*Secondary Application consisting of:
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*Secondary application
**Data sheet and record of residence
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*Letters or recommendation
**Life activities
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**One committee letter and one individual letter from a nonacademic source (someone other than a faculty or family member or personal friend), or
**Optional essay
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**One letter packet: This packet should include letters from three faculty members and a letter from a nonacademic source (someone other than a faculty or family member or personal friend), or
**Re-applicant essay (if applicable)
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**Four individual letters: three academic letters of recommendation from faculty members and a fourth nonacademic letter from someone other than a faculty or family member or personal friend.
**Letters of recommendation. The applicant may choose one of the 3 choices below:
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For more information, click [http://www.med.wisc.edu/education/md/admissions/apply-for-2014/103 here]
***1 committee letter and 1 letter from a non-academic source
 
***1 letter packet containing 3 letters from faculty members and 1 letters from a non-academic source
 
***4 individual letters: 3 letters from faculty members and 1 letters from a non-academic source
 
**Record of disciplinary/legal action
 
**Attestation statement
 
**$ 56 non-refundable application fee
 
For more information, click [http://www.med.wisc.edu/education/md/admissions/how-to-apply/103 here]
 
  
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====Evaluation criteria====
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*The Admissions Committee performs a holistic review of all applicants by which balanced consideration is given to the multiple ways in which applicants may prepare for and demonstrate suitability as medical students and future physicians
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*Applicants are evaluated in the entirety of their background, personal qualities, academic preparation, and life experiences.
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For more information, click [http://www.med.wisc.edu/education/md/admissions/selection-criteria/111 here]
  
 
==Interview==
 
==Interview==
*Occurs at the Health Sciences Learning Center.
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*Interview invitations will be sent out on a rolling basis
*Some applicants may be able to request a phone interview instead.
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*Interview dates for 2013-2014: September 20, 2013 to February 2014
For more information, click [http://www.med.wisc.edu/education/md/admissions/how-to-apply/103 here]
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For more information, click [http://www.med.wisc.edu/education/md/admissions/apply-for-2014/103 here]
 
 
 
 
==Timeline ==
 
====Early Decision====
 
*May, 2010: AMCAS application available
 
*June, 2010: Applicants may start to submit AMCAS application
 
*June 17, 2010: Last MCAT test date for Early Decision
 
*August 1, 2010: Early Decision AMCAS application deadline
 
*September 1, 2010: Secondary Application deadline
 
*September, 2010: Early Decision interviews held, review of Early Decision applications
 
*October 1, 2010: Early Decision applicants notified of Committee decision
 
 
 
==== Regular Decision ====
 
*May, 2010: AMCAS application available
 
*June, 2010: Applicants may start to submit AMCAS application
 
*September 11, 2010: Last MCAT test dates for 2010 application
 
*October 1, 2010: Regular Decision interviews begin and continue into March; Admissions Committee begins review of Regular Decision applications and continues through April
 
*November 1, 2010: AMCAS application deadline
 
*December 1, 2010: Secondary Application deadline
 
*April, 2010: Notification of Committee’s decision. Applicants on a waiting list will receive notification as seats become available until mid-August.
 
For more information, click [http://www.med.wisc.edu/education/md/admissions/application-timeline/104 here]
 
  
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==Timeline 2013-2014==
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*May 8, 2013: AMCAS application available
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*June 4, 2013: Earliest date to submit AMCAS application
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*September 12, 2013: Last MCAT test date for 2014 application consideration
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*November 1, 2013: Last date to submit AMCAS application
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*December 1, 2013: Secondary application deadline
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For more information, click [http://www.med.wisc.edu/education/md/admissions/before-you-apply/31698 here]
  
==Tuition 2010-2011==
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==Tuition 2013-2014==
*Resident of Wisconsin:
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*In-province/domestic students:
**Tuition: $24,080.00 USD
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**First year tuition: $24,919
**Total Cost (Tuition + Fees): $44,395.00 USD
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**Total first year fees: $46,274
*Non-Resident of Wisconsin:
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*Out-of-province/non-domestic students:
**Tuition: $35,210.00 USD
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**First year tuition: $34,815
**Total Cost (Tuition + Fees): $55,525.00 USD
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**Total first year fees: $56,170
*Information on financial aid:
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For more information, click [http://www.med.wisc.edu/education/md/admissions/tuition-scholarships-financial-aid/106 here] <br>
**Financial Aid phone number: 608-262-3060
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For information on financial aid, click [http://www.med.wisc.edu/education/md/admissions/tuition-scholarships-financial-aid/106 here]
***Percentage of students receiving financial aid: 89%
 
***Percentage of students receiving:
 
****Loans: 82%
 
****Grants/scholarships: 37%
 
****Work-study aid: 0%
 
For more information on tuition click [http://www.med.wisc.edu/education/md/admissions/costs-financial-aid/106 here]<br>
 
For more information on Financial Aid, click [http://www.finaid.wisc.edu/index.php?module=categories&catid=106 here]
 
  
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Contacts

Website: http://www.med.wisc.edu/
Phone: (608) 263-4925
Admissions e-mail: medadmissions@med.wisc.edu

Program Information

Curriculum

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

Admission statistics

  • Total number of applicants in 2013: over 5,000
  • Applicants interviewed 2013: 500-600
  • Class size in 2013: 175
  • A maximum of 20-25% of spaces are offered for out-of-state applicants
  • International students are not eligible to apply

For more information on the program, click [URL here]

Admissions Requirements

Course and Degree Requirements

  • Degree: Bachelor's degree
  • Required Courses
    • General biology with lab (1 semester)
    • Advanced biology (1 semester)
    • General chemistry with lab (2 semester)
    • Organic chemistry (1 semester)
    • Biochemistry (1 semester)
    • Physics with lab (2 semester)
    • Statistics (1 semester)
  • Recommended Courses
    • Calculus (1 semester)

For more information, click here

GPA

  • Average grade/GPA of admitted applicants in 2013: 3.76

For more information, click here

MCAT

  • Average score of admitted applicants in 2013: 32
  • Multiple MCAT scores may be viewed differently by different committee members
  • The MCAT must be taken before September 12, 2013) to qualify for this application cycle. Scores older than 2010 will not be accepted.

For more information, click here

Supporting Documents

  • AMCAS application
  • Secondary application
  • Letters or recommendation
    • One committee letter and one individual letter from a nonacademic source (someone other than a faculty or family member or personal friend), or
    • One letter packet: This packet should include letters from three faculty members and a letter from a nonacademic source (someone other than a faculty or family member or personal friend), or
    • Four individual letters: three academic letters of recommendation from faculty members and a fourth nonacademic letter from someone other than a faculty or family member or personal friend.

For more information, click here

Evaluation criteria

  • The Admissions Committee performs a holistic review of all applicants by which balanced consideration is given to the multiple ways in which applicants may prepare for and demonstrate suitability as medical students and future physicians
  • Applicants are evaluated in the entirety of their background, personal qualities, academic preparation, and life experiences.

For more information, click here

Interview

  • Interview invitations will be sent out on a rolling basis
  • Interview dates for 2013-2014: September 20, 2013 to February 2014

For more information, click here

Timeline 2013-2014

  • May 8, 2013: AMCAS application available
  • June 4, 2013: Earliest date to submit AMCAS application
  • September 12, 2013: Last MCAT test date for 2014 application consideration
  • November 1, 2013: Last date to submit AMCAS application
  • December 1, 2013: Secondary application deadline

For more information, click here

Tuition 2013-2014

  • In-province/domestic students:
    • First year tuition: $24,919
    • Total first year fees: $46,274
  • Out-of-province/non-domestic students:
    • First year tuition: $34,815
    • Total first year fees: $56,170

For more information, click here
For information on financial aid, click here