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==Contacts== | ==Contacts== | ||
| − | Website: http://www.aucmed.edu<br> | + | '''Website:''' http://www.aucmed.edu/<br> |
| − | Phone: | + | '''Phone:''' 305-446-0600<br> |
| − | Admissions e-mail: applicants@aucmed.edu | + | '''Admissions e-mail:''' applicants@aucmed.edu |
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| + | ==Program Information== | ||
| + | *Doctor of Medicine (MD) | ||
| + | *4 years in length | ||
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==Admission Requirements== | ==Admission Requirements== | ||
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| − | === | + | ====Course and Degree Requirements==== |
| − | * | + | *Degree: Minimum of 90 semester credits of college level courses; baccalaureate degree preferred but not required |
| − | + | *Required Courses | |
| − | + | **Biology (6 credits) | |
| − | + | **General chemistry (6 credits) | |
| − | *Biology | + | **Organic chemistry (6 credits) |
| − | *General | + | **General physics (6 credits) |
| − | *Organic | + | **English (6 credits) |
| − | *General | + | For more information, click [http://www.aucmed.edu/prospective/entrance-requirements.html here] |
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====MCAT==== | ====MCAT==== | ||
| − | *MCAT | + | *Required |
| − | * | + | *MCAT must have been written within 5 years of application |
| + | For more information, click [http://www.aucmed.edu/prospective/entrance-requirements.html here] | ||
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| + | ====Supporting Documents==== | ||
| + | *Recent photo (2" x 2") | ||
| + | *A brief personal essay regarding an applicant's medical career expectations typed on one letter-sized page (8½ x 11). In concise terms, applicants should summarize the development of their interest in medicine, their goals in pursuing a medical career, and personal attributes that qualify them to be a physician. They must also briefly describe the skills and values they believe a physician should possess in order to practice medicine in the 21st century. Lastly, they must summarize how their experiences to date demonstrate an acquisition and possession of those skills and values. Essays should be limited to 750 words. | ||
| + | *A chronological listing of educational, employment history, and volunteer experience since graduation from high school typed on one letter-sized page (8½ x 11). | ||
| + | *2 letters from individual science professors who have taught the applicant. Additional letters of recommendation from professors or employers with details of previous medical experience will be accepted to further support the applicant’s candidacy to medical school. These letters must appear on original letterhead stationery and be directly sent from the individual offering the recommendation. | ||
| + | *Official transcripts | ||
| + | *MCAT scores (sent directly from the testing agency) | ||
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| + | ==Interview== | ||
| + | *May be requested at the discretion of the Admissions Committee | ||
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| + | ==Timeline== | ||
| + | *No deadline to apply due to its rolling admissions policy | ||
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| − | ==Tuition== | + | ==Tuition 2009-2010== |
| − | + | *First year tuition - $ 26 400 | |
| − | * | + | 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] | |
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[[Category:Medicine]] | [[Category:Medicine]] | ||
Revision as of 23:33, 2 June 2009
Contacts
Website: http://www.aucmed.edu/
Phone: 305-446-0600
Admissions e-mail: applicants@aucmed.edu
Program Information
- Doctor of Medicine (MD)
- 4 years in length
Admission Requirements
Course and Degree Requirements
- Degree: Minimum of 90 semester credits of college level courses; baccalaureate degree preferred but not required
- Required Courses
- Biology (6 credits)
- General chemistry (6 credits)
- Organic chemistry (6 credits)
- General physics (6 credits)
- English (6 credits)
For more information, click here
MCAT
- Required
- MCAT must have been written within 5 years of application
For more information, click here
Supporting Documents
- Recent photo (2" x 2")
- A brief personal essay regarding an applicant's medical career expectations typed on one letter-sized page (8½ x 11). In concise terms, applicants should summarize the development of their interest in medicine, their goals in pursuing a medical career, and personal attributes that qualify them to be a physician. They must also briefly describe the skills and values they believe a physician should possess in order to practice medicine in the 21st century. Lastly, they must summarize how their experiences to date demonstrate an acquisition and possession of those skills and values. Essays should be limited to 750 words.
- A chronological listing of educational, employment history, and volunteer experience since graduation from high school typed on one letter-sized page (8½ x 11).
- 2 letters from individual science professors who have taught the applicant. Additional letters of recommendation from professors or employers with details of previous medical experience will be accepted to further support the applicant’s candidacy to medical school. These letters must appear on original letterhead stationery and be directly sent from the individual offering the recommendation.
- Official transcripts
- MCAT scores (sent directly from the testing agency)
Interview
- May be requested at the discretion of the Admissions Committee
Timeline
- No deadline to apply due to its rolling admissions policy
Tuition 2009-2010
- First year tuition - $ 26 400
For more information on tuition, click here
For information on admission scholarships, click here
