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==Contacts==
 
==Contacts==
 
'''Website:''' http://www.aucmed.edu/<br>
 
'''Website:''' http://www.aucmed.edu/<br>
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'''Phone:''' 305-446-0600<br>
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'''Phone:''' 866-DR2B-AUC (372-2282) and 305-446-0600<br>
 
'''Admissions e-mail:''' applicants@aucmed.edu
 
'''Admissions e-mail:''' applicants@aucmed.edu
  
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*Doctor of Medicine (MD)
 
*Doctor of Medicine (MD)
 
*4 years in length
 
*4 years in length
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*5% of student body is Canadian
  
  
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====Course and Degree Requirements====
 
====Course and Degree Requirements====
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*Degree: Minimum of 90 semester credits of college level courses; baccalaureate degree preferred but not required
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*Degree: Minimum of 90 semester credits of college level courses (equivalent of 3 years at Mcgill)
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**Bachelor's degree preferred but not required
 
*Required Courses  
 
*Required Courses  
 
**Biology (6 credits)
 
**Biology (6 credits)
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**General physics (6 credits)
 
**General physics (6 credits)
 
**English (6 credits)
 
**English (6 credits)
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*Recommended Courses
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**Genetics
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**Cellular biology
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**Developmental biology
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**Comparative anatomy
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**Mathematics
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**Humanities
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**Social sciences
 
For more information, click [http://www.aucmed.edu/prospective/entrance-requirements.html here]
 
For more information, click [http://www.aucmed.edu/prospective/entrance-requirements.html here]
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====GPA====
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*Average: 3.2
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For more information, click [http://www.aucmed.edu/prospective/student-profile.html here]
  
 
====MCAT====
 
====MCAT====
 
*Average score: 25
 
*Average score: 25
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*MCAT must have been written within 5 years of application
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*MCAT must have been written with five years of application
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For more information, click [http://www.aucmed.edu/prospective/entrance-requirements.html here]
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For more information, click [http://www.aucmed.edu/prospective/student-profile.html here] and [http://www.aucmed.edu/prospective/application-procedure.html here]
  
 
====Supporting Documents====
 
====Supporting Documents====
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*Recent photo (2" x 2")
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*Completed application (available [https://www.aucmed.edu/login.asp online] or in [http://www.aucmed.edu/pdf/AUC-Application.pdf pdf])
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*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.
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*A recent photograph
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*A chronological listing of educational, employment history, and volunteer experience since graduation from high school typed on one letter-sized page (8½ x 11).
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*Personal essay (one 8.5x11 page, typed, 750 words max)
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*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.
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**Essay should touch on why applicant wants to pursue medicine, what qualities would make them a good physician, the applicant's goals, etc.
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*Official transcripts
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*Chronological list of education/work experience/extra-curriculars since graduation from high school (1 page, typed)
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*MCAT scores (sent directly from the testing agency)
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*Letters of reference
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For more information, click [https://www.aucmed.edu/prospective/application-procedure.html here]
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**At least two must be from science professors who have taught the applicant
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**Additional references may be submitted
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**Letters must be on letterhead stationary and send directly from the writer
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*Official transcripts (send directly from registrar)
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*MCAT scores
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For more information, click [http://www.aucmed.edu/prospective/application-procedure.html here]
  
 
==Interview==
 
==Interview==
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*May be requested at the discretion of the Admissions Committee
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*Applicant may be asked to come for an interview, as determined by the Admissions Committee
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For more information, click [http://www.aucmed.edu/prospective/entrance-requirements.html here]
  
  
 
==Timeline==
 
==Timeline==
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*No deadline to apply due to its rolling admissions policy
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*No specific deadline (rolling admissions)
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*Advised to apply 4-5 months prior to term of matriculation
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*Semesters begin in January, May and September
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**Applicants are advised to apply 4-5 months prior to term to which they are seeking admission
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For more information, click [http://www.aucmed.edu/prospective/entrance-requirements.html here]
  
  
 
==Tuition 2009-2010==
 
==Tuition 2009-2010==
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*First year tuition - $ 26 400
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*Basic Science Semesters
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**Semesters 1-4: 14 500 USD
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**Semester 5: 15 700 USD
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*Clinical Semesters
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**Semesters 6-9: 16 100 USD
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**Semester 9.5: 8 050 USD
 
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]
  
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[[Category:International|AUC]]
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[[Category:Medicine|AUC]]

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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
  • 5% of student body is Canadian


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 (6 credits)
    • General chemistry (6 credits)
    • Organic chemistry (6 credits)
    • General physics (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: 3.2

For more information, click here

MCAT

  • Average score: 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
    • Additional references may be submitted
    • Letters must be on letterhead stationary and send directly from the writer
  • 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 1-4: 14 500 USD
    • Semester 5: 15 700 USD
  • Clinical Semesters
    • Semesters 6-9: 16 100 USD
    • Semester 9.5: 8 050 USD

For more information on tuition, click here
For information on admission scholarships, click here

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