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==Contacts==
 
==Contacts==
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Website: http://www.uwmedicine.org/<br>
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'''Website:''' http://www.uwmedicine.org/<br>
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Phone: 206-543-7212<br>
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'''Phone:''' 206-543-7212<br>
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Fax: 206-616-3341<br>
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'''Fax:''' 206-616-3341<br>
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Email: askuwsom@u.washington.edu
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'''Email:''' askuwsom@u.washington.edu
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==Program Information==
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*Doctor of Medicine (MD)
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*4 years in length
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*A Minimum of 40 hours of physician shadowing is required prior to applying.
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*Must be a U.S. Citizen or a Permanent Resident
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**Exception to applicants applying for MD/PhD program
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*Joint Degrees Offered:
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**MD/PhD
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**MD/MHA (Masters in Health Administration)
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**MD/MPH – 5 year program
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==Admission Requirements==
 
==Admission Requirements==
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===General Notes===
 
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*Apply through AMCAS website
 
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*90% of accepted applicants are from Washington, Wyoming, Alaska, Montana, or Idaho
 
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*Only considers applicants that are US citizens or Permanent US residents
 
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*Offers the MD/PhD (MSTP) degree granting program
 
  
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For more information visit: http://www.uwmedicine.org/Education/MDProgram/Admissions/ApplicationProcedure.htm
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====Course and Degree Requirements====
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*Degree: Undergraduate or post/baccalaureate required courses completed in the U.S or in the appropriate regional accrediting body
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**background in the humanities and liberal arts is encouraged.
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*Required Courses
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**Social Sciences or Humanities (12 credits)- 2 years
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**Chemistry and Biology (12 credits)  - General Chemistry, General Biology, Biochemistry, Molecular Genetics, and Cell Biology/Cell Physiology
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**Physics (6 credits)  or Physics + Math (3 credits each)
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*Recommended Courses
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**Ethics
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**Anatomy or Comparative Anatomy
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**Human or Mammalian Physiology
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**Embryology
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*Courses not accepted
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**Evolution
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**Ecology
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**Bio-diversity
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**Nutrition
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**Environmental Sciences
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**Astronomy
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**Atmospheric Sciences
  
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===Criteria===
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====Required Classes====
 
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*2 semesters 8 credits Biology(general biology, genetics, microbiology, physiology, zoology, or anatomy.)
 
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*2 semesters 8 credits Chemistry(inorganic, organic, or biochemistry.)
 
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*2 semesters 8 credits Physics
 
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*2 semesters 8 credits biology, chemistry, or physics which can be met by taking other courses in any of the above broad categories. Molecular Biology can only count toward additional course credits.
 
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**The following courses are recommended, but not required:
 
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***Ethics
 
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***Anatomy or Comparative Anatomy
 
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***Human or Mammalian Physiology
 
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***Embryology
 
  
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*A broad background in both sciences and humanities is encouraged
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For more information, click [http://uwmedicine.washington.edu/Education/MDProgram/Admissions/SelectionFactors.htm here]
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For more information visit: http://www.uwmedicine.org/Education/MDProgram/Admissions/SelectionFactors.htm
 
  
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====GPA====
 
====GPA====
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*A weighted 3.5 is competitive
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*Average accepted GPA 2008: 3.67
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*In 2007, candidates offered positions had an average of 3.69
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*Calculation method: GPA is weighted and calculated on a 4-point scale
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*Weighted GPA:
 
 
** Where A = U0 GPA
 
** Where A = U0 GPA
 
** Where B = (U1 GPA) x 2
 
** Where B = (U1 GPA) x 2
 
** Where C = (U2 GPA) x 3
 
** Where C = (U2 GPA) x 3
 
*** Then weighted GPA = (A+B+C)/6
 
*** Then weighted GPA = (A+B+C)/6
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For more information visit: http://www.uwmedicine.org/Education/MDProgram/Admissions/SelectionFactors.htm
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For more information, click [http://uwmedicine.washington.edu/Education/MDProgram/Admissions/FAQ.htm Here]
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====MCAT====
 
====MCAT====
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*A 9 average is competitive
 
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*In 2007, candidates offered positions had an average of:
 
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** Verbal = 10.5
 
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** Physical Sciences = 10.7
 
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** Biological Sciences = 11.1
 
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** Writing sample = Q
 
  
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For more information visit http://www.uwmedicine.org/Education/MDProgram/Admissions/SelectionFactors.htm
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*Minimum scores: N
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*Median scores 2008:
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**Physical Sciences – 10.6
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**Biological Sciences – 10.8
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**Verbal Reasoning – 10.2
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**Writing Sample – Q
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*MCAT must be taken no later than September 30th, one year prior to possible matriculation
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For more information, click [http://uwmedicine.washington.edu/Education/MDProgram/Admissions/SelectionFactors.htm here]
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====Supporting Documents====
  
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==Supporting Documents==
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*Graduate Record Examinations (GRE) may be requested under exceptional circumstances
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*Supplemental Application
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*Supplemental application form- received upon completion and qualifying through the AMCAS application
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*Letters of Recommendation
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*Autobiographical statement – outline of prior health care experiences, goals etc. (‘Personal Comments’ section of the AMCAS application can be used for this)
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** From premed committee or from 3 instructors
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*Statement as to why the UW School of Medicine (200 words max)
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*An autobiographical statement
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*Letters of Recommendation- Either a premedical committee evaluation or 3 letters from professors that have taught the applicant. (The letters must be confidential and not seen by the applicant)
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*Short essay:
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*$35 application fee
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** "Why UWSOM?" (University of Washington School of Med.)
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*Conviction/Criminal history information – search within 2 weeks of receiving acceptance via email
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*State Residency Certification
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*State Residency Certification- required for those from Wyoming, Alaska, Montana, Idaho, and Washington
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*Conviction/ Criminal History Check
 
  
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For more information visit http://www.uwmedicine.org/Education/MDProgram/Admissions/ApplicationProcedure.htm
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==Deadlines==
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For more information, click [http://uwmedicine.washington.edu/Education/MDProgram/Admissions/ApplicationProcedure.htm here]
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*Apply through AMCAS
 
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*After AMCAS application review, selected candidates are asked to submit a supplemental application
 
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*AMCAS application submitted by Nov 1
 
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*Secondary application due by Jan 15
 
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*Final decision made by second week in April
 
  
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For more information visit http://www.uwmedicine.org/Education/MDProgram/Admissions/ApplicationProcedure.htm
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==Tuition==
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==Timeline==
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*Resident tuition = $17,427
 
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*Out of State tuition = $41,430
 
  
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For more information visit http://www.uwmedicine.org/Education/MDProgram/Admissions/ApplicationProcedure.htm
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*June 1 – Nov 1 : AMCAS applications submissions
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*Jan 15, 2008: Deadline for all secondary applications
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*Feb 28, 2008: Deadline for FAFSA
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*April, 2008: Final offers of admission
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==Tuition  2009-20010==
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*Total First Year Budget- $38,158 USD
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**Estimated Tuition (resident)- $19,122 USD
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**Health/Immunization fee (one-time) - $475 USD
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**First year books and supplies- $2,298 USD
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**Room and Board - $12,474 USD
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**Personal - $2,265 USD
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**Transportation- $1,524 USD
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*Estimated Tuition (non-resident) - $45,527 USD
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For more information, click [http://uwmedicine.washington.edu/Education/MDProgram/StudentAffairsAndServices/FinancialAid/ here]
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==Financial Aid and Scholarships 2009-2010==
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*Applicants must apply through the FAFSA website- available [http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/ here]
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*Various Scholarships are awarded- for more information, scroll down to Scholarship Information at [http://uwmedicine.washington.edu/Education/MDProgram/StudentAffairsAndServices/FinancialAid/ here]
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==Statistics==
 
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*Ranked by U.S. News & World Report as the No. 1 school for teaching primary-care physicians for 14 years in a row
 
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*Currently is ranked sixth in the country among research-oriented medical schools.
 
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*The school is second only to Harvard in National Institutes of Health (NIH) research funding.
 
 
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Contacts

Website: http://www.uwmedicine.org/
Phone: 206-543-7212
Fax: 206-616-3341
Email: askuwsom@u.washington.edu


Program Information

  • Doctor of Medicine (MD)
  • 4 years in length
  • A Minimum of 40 hours of physician shadowing is required prior to applying.
  • Must be a U.S. Citizen or a Permanent Resident
    • Exception to applicants applying for MD/PhD program
  • Joint Degrees Offered:
    • MD/PhD
    • MD/MHA (Masters in Health Administration)
    • MD/MPH – 5 year program


Admission Requirements

Course and Degree Requirements

  • Degree: Undergraduate or post/baccalaureate required courses completed in the U.S or in the appropriate regional accrediting body
    • background in the humanities and liberal arts is encouraged.
  • Required Courses
    • Social Sciences or Humanities (12 credits)- 2 years
    • Chemistry and Biology (12 credits) - General Chemistry, General Biology, Biochemistry, Molecular Genetics, and Cell Biology/Cell Physiology
    • Physics (6 credits) or Physics + Math (3 credits each)
  • Recommended Courses
    • Ethics
    • Anatomy or Comparative Anatomy
    • Human or Mammalian Physiology
    • Embryology
  • Courses not accepted
    • Evolution
    • Ecology
    • Bio-diversity
    • Nutrition
    • Environmental Sciences
    • Astronomy
    • Atmospheric Sciences


For more information, click here


GPA

  • Average accepted GPA 2008: 3.67
  • Calculation method: GPA is weighted and calculated on a 4-point scale
    • Where A = U0 GPA
    • Where B = (U1 GPA) x 2
    • Where C = (U2 GPA) x 3
      • Then weighted GPA = (A+B+C)/6


For more information, click Here


MCAT

  • Minimum scores: N
  • Median scores 2008:
    • Physical Sciences – 10.6
    • Biological Sciences – 10.8
    • Verbal Reasoning – 10.2
    • Writing Sample – Q
  • MCAT must be taken no later than September 30th, one year prior to possible matriculation

For more information, click here


Supporting Documents

  • Graduate Record Examinations (GRE) may be requested under exceptional circumstances
  • Supplemental application form- received upon completion and qualifying through the AMCAS application
  • Autobiographical statement – outline of prior health care experiences, goals etc. (‘Personal Comments’ section of the AMCAS application can be used for this)
  • Statement as to why the UW School of Medicine (200 words max)
  • Letters of Recommendation- Either a premedical committee evaluation or 3 letters from professors that have taught the applicant. (The letters must be confidential and not seen by the applicant)
  • $35 application fee
  • Conviction/Criminal history information – search within 2 weeks of receiving acceptance via email
  • State Residency Certification- required for those from Wyoming, Alaska, Montana, Idaho, and Washington


For more information, click here


Timeline

  • June 1 – Nov 1 : AMCAS applications submissions
  • Jan 15, 2008: Deadline for all secondary applications
  • Feb 28, 2008: Deadline for FAFSA
  • April, 2008: Final offers of admission


Tuition 2009-20010

  • Total First Year Budget- $38,158 USD
    • Estimated Tuition (resident)- $19,122 USD
    • Health/Immunization fee (one-time) - $475 USD
    • First year books and supplies- $2,298 USD
    • Room and Board - $12,474 USD
    • Personal - $2,265 USD
    • Transportation- $1,524 USD
  • Estimated Tuition (non-resident) - $45,527 USD

For more information, click here


Financial Aid and Scholarships 2009-2010

  • Applicants must apply through the FAFSA website- available here
  • Various Scholarships are awarded- for more information, scroll down to Scholarship Information at here
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