East Carolina Medicine

Medicine
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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

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

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GPA

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

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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.

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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.

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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

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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.

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Timeline

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

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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

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