Difference between revisions of "American University of the Caribbean School of Medicine"
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*Doctor of Medicine (MD) | *Doctor of Medicine (MD) | ||
*4 years in length | *4 years in length | ||
− | * | + | *9% of student body is Canadian - more information [http://www.aucmed.edu/prospective/canada.html here] |
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**Bachelor's degree preferred but not required | **Bachelor's degree preferred but not required | ||
*Required Courses | *Required Courses | ||
− | **Biology (6 credits) | + | **Biology with Lab (6 credits) |
− | **General chemistry (6 credits) | + | **General chemistry with Lab (6 credits) |
− | **Organic chemistry (6 credits) | + | **Organic chemistry with Lab (6 credits) |
− | **General physics (6 credits) | + | **General physics with Lab (6 credits) |
**English (6 credits) | **English (6 credits) | ||
*Recommended Courses | *Recommended Courses | ||
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====GPA==== | ====GPA==== | ||
− | *Average: 3. | + | *Average accepted Overall score 2009: 3.23 |
+ | *Average accepted Science score 2009: 3.05 | ||
For more information, click [http://www.aucmed.edu/prospective/student-profile.html here] | For more information, click [http://www.aucmed.edu/prospective/student-profile.html here] | ||
====MCAT==== | ====MCAT==== | ||
− | *Average score: 25 | + | *Average accepted score 2009: 25 |
*MCAT must have been written with five years of application | *MCAT must have been written with five years of application | ||
For more information, click [http://www.aucmed.edu/prospective/student-profile.html here] and [http://www.aucmed.edu/prospective/application-procedure.html here] | For more information, click [http://www.aucmed.edu/prospective/student-profile.html here] and [http://www.aucmed.edu/prospective/application-procedure.html here] | ||
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*Letters of reference | *Letters of reference | ||
**At least two must be from science professors who have taught the applicant | **At least two must be from science professors who have taught the applicant | ||
+ | ***Letters form a Pre-Medical Advisory Committee are preferable | ||
**Additional references may be submitted | **Additional references may be submitted | ||
**Letters must be on letterhead stationary and send directly from the writer | **Letters must be on letterhead stationary and send directly from the writer | ||
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==Tuition 2009-2010== | ==Tuition 2009-2010== | ||
*Basic Science Semesters | *Basic Science Semesters | ||
− | **Semesters 1- | + | **Semesters 1-5: USD$ 16,000 |
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*Clinical Semesters | *Clinical Semesters | ||
− | **Semesters 6-9: | + | **Semesters 6-9: USD$ 17,700 |
− | **Semester 9.5: 8 | + | **Semester 9.5: USD$ 8,850 |
For more information on tuition, click [http://www.aucmed.edu/prospective/tuition-fees.html here]<br> | For more information on tuition, click [http://www.aucmed.edu/prospective/tuition-fees.html here]<br> | ||
For information on admission scholarships, click [http://www.aucmed.edu/prospective/financial-aid.html here] | For information on admission scholarships, click [http://www.aucmed.edu/prospective/financial-aid.html here] |
Revision as of 16:49, 25 August 2010
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Contacts
Website: http://www.aucmed.edu/
Phone: 866-DR2B-AUC (372-2282) and 305-446-0600
Admissions e-mail: applicants@aucmed.edu
Program Information
- Doctor of Medicine (MD)
- 4 years in length
- 9% of student body is Canadian - more information here
Admission Requirements
Course and Degree Requirements
- Degree: Minimum of 90 semester credits of college level courses (equivalent of 3 years at Mcgill)
- Bachelor's degree preferred but not required
- Required Courses
- Biology with Lab (6 credits)
- General chemistry with Lab (6 credits)
- Organic chemistry with Lab (6 credits)
- General physics with Lab (6 credits)
- English (6 credits)
- Recommended Courses
- Genetics
- Cellular biology
- Developmental biology
- Comparative anatomy
- Mathematics
- Humanities
- Social sciences
For more information, click here
GPA
- Average accepted Overall score 2009: 3.23
- Average accepted Science score 2009: 3.05
For more information, click here
MCAT
- Average accepted score 2009: 25
- MCAT must have been written with five years of application
For more information, click here and here
Supporting Documents
- Completed application (available online or in pdf)
- A recent photograph
- Personal essay (one 8.5x11 page, typed, 750 words max)
- Essay should touch on why applicant wants to pursue medicine, what qualities would make them a good physician, the applicant's goals, etc.
- Chronological list of education/work experience/extra-curriculars since graduation from high school (1 page, typed)
- Letters of reference
- At least two must be from science professors who have taught the applicant
- Letters form a Pre-Medical Advisory Committee are preferable
- Additional references may be submitted
- Letters must be on letterhead stationary and send directly from the writer
- At least two must be from science professors who have taught the applicant
- Official transcripts (send directly from registrar)
- MCAT scores
For more information, click here
Interview
- Applicant may be asked to come for an interview, as determined by the Admissions Committee
For more information, click here
Timeline
- No specific deadline (rolling admissions)
- Semesters begin in January, May and September
- Applicants are advised to apply 4-5 months prior to term to which they are seeking admission
For more information, click here
Tuition 2009-2010
- Basic Science Semesters
- Semesters 1-5: USD$ 16,000
- Clinical Semesters
- Semesters 6-9: USD$ 17,700
- Semester 9.5: USD$ 8,850
For more information on tuition, click here
For information on admission scholarships, click here