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Contacts

Website: http://www.ecu.edu/cs-dhs/bsomadmissions/index.cfm
Phone: 252-744-2202
Admissions e-mail: somadmissions@ecu.edu


Program Information

  • Doctor of Medicine (MD)
    • 4 years in length
  • Number of applications in 2009: 789
  • Number of interviewed applicants: 205
  • Class size in 2010: 16
  • There are also a few joint programs offered:
    • MD/MBA
      • 5 years in length
    • MD/PhD
      • Variable duration depending on the PhD program
    • MD/MPH
      • 5 years in length

For information on program statistics, click here
For more information about the MD/MBA program, click here
For more information about the MD/PhD program, click here
For more information about the MD/MPH program, click here


Admission Requirements

Course and Degree Requirements

  • Degree: Minimum 3 years of undergraduate study in any major
  • Required Courses
    • General Biology or Zoology (6 credits) with lab
    • General Chemistry (6 credits) with lab
    • Organic Chemistry (6 credits) with lab
    • Physics (6 credits) with lab
    • English (6 credits)
  • Recommended Courses
    • Genetics
    • Humanities
    • Biostatistics
    • Social Science
    • Additional courses in English

For more information, click here

GPA

  • Minimum: There is no official cut-off mark established by the University
  • Average accepted GPA 2009: 3.5

For more information, click here

MCAT

  • Minimum scores: There are no official cut-off marks established by the University
  • Average Accepted Scores:
    • Physical Sciences – 9
    • Biological Sciences – 9
    • Verbal Reasoning – 9
    • Writing Sample – Not available
  • MCAT must have been written in the spring of the year before matriculation and only tests written within 3 years of the application deadline are accepted.

For more information, click here and here
For more information about the MCAT, click here

Supporting Documents

  • AMCAS Application
  • Secondary Application containing:
    • Passport format colour picture
    • $ 60 Application fee
    • Supplemental Application form
    • Personal 300-500 word essay explaining your future goals, why you wish to pursue medicine, interests, etc.
    • Transcript from your university
    • 3 Letters of Recommendation from university professors in which 2 of them must have taught science courses. Another alternative is 1 Letter of Recommendation from one member of the Professional Evaluation Committee of your school.

For more information, click here

Other Requirements

  • Laptop
  • PDA or Windows Mobile Device
  • The following Technical Standards (qualifications the University considers important):
    • Attitudinal and emotional characteristics
    • Good interpersonal skills and behavioural proficiencies
    • Ability to communicate effectively
    • Visual, auditory, and other sensory competencies
    • Ability to follow procedures and manipulations
    • Superior maintenance of ethical standards

For more information on computer requirements, click here
For more information on technical standards, click here


Interview

  • Date: From September till April and occur between 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM (1st interview) and 1:30 PM – 2:00 PM (2nd interview).
  • The 2 interviews are held on campus by members of the Admissions Committee. The second one in particular is given by the Associate Dean of Admissions or the Director of Admissions.

For more information, click here


Timeline

  • August 31: Deadline to send Recommendation Letters for Early Decision applicants
  • November 15: Deadline to send Recommendation Letters & AMCAS application deadline

For more information, click here


Tuition 2009-2010

  • Total: $ 28,710 divided as:
    • First year tuition & fees: $ 10,058
    • Laptop: $ 1611
    • Books & supplies: $ 1080
    • Health insurance: $ 1294
    • Living expenses: $ 6263
    • Food: $ 3094
    • Transportation: $ 2357
    • Personal expenses: $ 2528
    • Loan fees: $ 425

For more information on tuition, scholarships, grants and loans, click here