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==Contacts==
 
==Contacts==
 
'''Website:''' http://hms.harvard.edu/admissions/default.asp?page=application<br>
 
'''Website:''' http://hms.harvard.edu/admissions/default.asp?page=application<br>
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'''Phone:''' (617) 432-1550 <br>
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'''Phone:''' (617) 432-1000 <br>
 
'''Admissions e-mail:''' Admissions_Office@hms.harvard.edu
 
'''Admissions e-mail:''' Admissions_Office@hms.harvard.edu
  
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**New Pathway Curriculum: 135 students are admitted each year.
 
**New Pathway Curriculum: 135 students are admitted each year.
 
**HST Curriculum: collaboration between Harvard and MIT. 30 students are admitted each year.
 
**HST Curriculum: collaboration between Harvard and MIT. 30 students are admitted each year.
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*Number of applications for 2011 entering class: 5,435
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*Number of applications for August 2013 entering class: 5,779
 
*Class size: 165
 
*Class size: 165
 
*No rolling admissions policy
 
*No rolling admissions policy
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*Degree: Minimum 3 years of undergraduate study or a baccalaureate degree required prior to matriculation (any discipline)
 
*Degree: Minimum 3 years of undergraduate study or a baccalaureate degree required prior to matriculation (any discipline)
 
*Required Courses  
 
*Required Courses  
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**Biology with laboratory (6 credits)
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**Biology with laboratory (6 credits)  
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**Chemistry with laboratory (12 credits)
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**Chemistry with laboratory (12 credits)  
 
***e.g. General Chemistry with labs + Organic Chemistry (6 credits) with labs
 
***e.g. General Chemistry with labs + Organic Chemistry (6 credits) with labs
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**Physics (6 credits)
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**Physics (6 credits)  
 
**Calculus (6 credits)  
 
**Calculus (6 credits)  
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**Expository writing (6 credits)
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**Expository writing (6 credits)  
 
**Calculus involving differential equations and 6 credits of calculus based physics are additionally required for HST Curriculum
 
**Calculus involving differential equations and 6 credits of calculus based physics are additionally required for HST Curriculum
 
**Note on AP credits
 
**Note on AP credits
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***Biology - AP credits can not be used to satisfy this requirement, upper level courses should be taken
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***Biology - AP credits cannot be used to meet this requirement, upper level courses should be taken
 
***Chemistry - AP credits can be used to meet one semester of this requirement if upper level courses are taken
 
***Chemistry - AP credits can be used to meet one semester of this requirement if upper level courses are taken
 
***Physics - AP credits can be used to meet one semester of this requirement if upper level courses are taken
 
***Physics - AP credits can be used to meet one semester of this requirement if upper level courses are taken
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*** Expository Writing - AP credits cannot be used to meet this requirement
 
***Calculus - Calculus AB: 3 credits, Calculus BC: 6 credits
 
***Calculus - Calculus AB: 3 credits, Calculus BC: 6 credits
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*Recommended Courses
 
*Recommended Courses
 
**Literature, languages, arts, humanities, social sciences, computer, honours courses and independent research
 
**Literature, languages, arts, humanities, social sciences, computer, honours courses and independent research
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For more information, click [http://hms.harvard.edu/admissions/default.asp?page=requirements here]
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For more information, click [http://hms.harvard.edu/departments/admissions/applying/requirements-admission here]
  
 
====GPA====
 
====GPA====
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*Average accepted GPA 2012: 3.80
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*Average accepted GPA 2013: 3.8
 
*No minimum cut-off, but academic excellence is expected
 
*No minimum cut-off, but academic excellence is expected
 
For more information, click [http://hms.harvard.edu/content/class-statistics here]
 
For more information, click [http://hms.harvard.edu/content/class-statistics here]
  
 
====MCAT====
 
====MCAT====
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*Median scores 2011:
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*Median scores 2013:
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**Physical Sciences – 12.39
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**Physical Sciences – 12.55
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**Biological Sciences – 12.47
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**Biological Sciences – 12.61
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**Verbal Reasoning – 11.18
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**Verbal Reasoning – 11.20
 
*No minimum cut-off, but academic excellence is expected
 
*No minimum cut-off, but academic excellence is expected
 
*MCATs more than 3 years old must be retaken
 
*MCATs more than 3 years old must be retaken
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*Essay that demonstrates integrity, maturity, concern for others, leadership potential, and an aptitude for working with people
 
*Essay that demonstrates integrity, maturity, concern for others, leadership potential, and an aptitude for working with people
 
*Maximum of six letters of recommendation allowed
 
*Maximum of six letters of recommendation allowed
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**at least 2 from science professors with whom you have taken classes  
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**At least 2 from science professors with whom you have taken classes  
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**at least 1 from non-science professor  
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**At least 1 from non-science professor  
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**letters from ALL research supervisors are required  
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**Letters from ALL research supervisors are required  
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For more information, click [http://hms.harvard.edu/content/letters-evaluation-faqs]<br>
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For more information, click [http://hms.harvard.edu/departments/admissions/admissions-faqs here]
  
 
==Interview==
 
==Interview==
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*800-1000 applicants out of 5,138 applicants invited for interviews for 2009 entering class
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*800-1000 applicants out of 5,779 applicants invited for interviews for 2013 entering class
 
*All interviews held in Boston area
 
*All interviews held in Boston area
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*one-on-one interview with members of the Committee of Admissions for both New Pathway and HST applicants
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*One-on-one interview with members of the Committee of Admissions for both New Pathway and HST applicants
 
*Additional interview with a faculty member and student for New Pathway applicants
 
*Additional interview with a faculty member and student for New Pathway applicants
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For more information, click [http://hms.harvard.edu/admissions/default.asp?page=admissions here]
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For more information, click [http://hms.harvard.edu/departments/admissions/interview-day here]
  
 
==Selection Factors==
 
==Selection Factors==
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==Timeline==
 
==Timeline==
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*October 15, 2012: deadline for online AMCAS application
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*October 15, 2013: Deadline for online AMCAS application
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*October 22nd, 2012: last day to submit online supplemental application, and for AMCAS to receive letters of recommendation
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*October 22nd, 2013: Last day to submit HMS supplemental application, and for AMCAS to receive letters of recommendation
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*September, 2011-mid January, 2012: e-mail invitations for interviews  
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*August, 2013-mid January, 2014: E-mail invitations for interviews  
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*March, 2012: final decision letters mailed for all applicants
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*March, 2014: Final decision letters mailed for all applicants
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For more information, click [http://hms.harvard.edu/content/admissions-faqs here]
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For more information, click [http://hms.harvard.edu/departments/admissions/applying/application-process-and-timeline here]
  
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==Tuition 2009-2010==
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==Tuition 2013-2014==
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*First year tuition: $49,875
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*First year tuition: $52,100
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*University Health Services Fee: $ 930
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*University Health Services Fee: $ 958
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*Blue Cross/Blue Shield: $ 2168
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*Blue Cross/Blue Shield: $ 2190
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*Disability Insurance: $ 35
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*Disability Insurance: $ 63
 
*Matriculation Fee: $ 35
 
*Matriculation Fee: $ 35
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*facilities fee: 2900
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*Education Materials Fee: $425
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*First year average expenses: $ 66,600
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*Faculties Fee: $3050
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For more information, click [http://hms.harvard.edu/content/601-tuition-and-fees]<br>
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*First year average expenses: $ ~60,000
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For more information, click [http://hms.harvard.edu/departments/office-registrar/student-handbook/6-financial-obligations/601-tuition-and-fees]<br>
  
 
==Student Composition ==
 
==Student Composition ==
 
*165 students
 
*165 students
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**from 88 undergraduate institutions, 33 states, and 7 foreign countries
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**from 72 undergraduate institutions, 32 states, and 8 foreign countries
 
**80% majored in sciences
 
**80% majored in sciences
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**9.7% hold advanced degrees
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**18% Groups that are underrepresented in medicine
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**Age of entrance: 20-30
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**Age of entrance: 21-32
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**47:53 women to men ratio
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**54:46 women to men ratio
  
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For more information, click [http://hms.harvard.edu/content/class-statistics here]
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For more information, click [http://hms.harvard.edu/departments/admissions/applying/selection-factors/admissions-statistics here]
  
 
[[Category:Harvard University|Medicine]]
 
[[Category:Harvard University|Medicine]]
 
[[Category:Medicine|Harvard]]
 
[[Category:Medicine|Harvard]]

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Contacts

Website: http://hms.harvard.edu/admissions/default.asp?page=application
Phone: (617) 432-1000
Admissions e-mail: Admissions_Office@hms.harvard.edu

Program Information

  • Doctor of Medicine (MD)
    • MD/PhD available here
    • MD/MBA available here
    • MD/MPH available here
    • MD/MPP available here
  • 4 years in length
  • All students are admitted into either of two programs
    • New Pathway Curriculum: 135 students are admitted each year.
    • HST Curriculum: collaboration between Harvard and MIT. 30 students are admitted each year.
  • Number of applications for August 2013 entering class: 5,779
  • Class size: 165
  • No rolling admissions policy

Admission Requirements

Course and Degree Requirements

  • Degree: Minimum 3 years of undergraduate study or a baccalaureate degree required prior to matriculation (any discipline)
  • Required Courses
    • Biology with laboratory (6 credits)
    • Chemistry with laboratory (12 credits)
      • e.g. General Chemistry with labs + Organic Chemistry (6 credits) with labs
    • Physics (6 credits)
    • Calculus (6 credits)
    • Expository writing (6 credits)
    • Calculus involving differential equations and 6 credits of calculus based physics are additionally required for HST Curriculum
    • Note on AP credits
      • Biology - AP credits cannot be used to meet this requirement, upper level courses should be taken
      • Chemistry - AP credits can be used to meet one semester of this requirement if upper level courses are taken
      • Physics - AP credits can be used to meet one semester of this requirement if upper level courses are taken
      • Expository Writing - AP credits cannot be used to meet this requirement
      • Calculus - Calculus AB: 3 credits, Calculus BC: 6 credits
  • Recommended Courses
    • Literature, languages, arts, humanities, social sciences, computer, honours courses and independent research

For more information, click here

GPA

  • Average accepted GPA 2013: 3.8
  • No minimum cut-off, but academic excellence is expected

For more information, click here

MCAT

  • Median scores 2013:
    • Physical Sciences – 12.55
    • Biological Sciences – 12.61
    • Verbal Reasoning – 11.20
  • No minimum cut-off, but academic excellence is expected
  • MCATs more than 3 years old must be retaken
  • Scores must be posted in AMCAS application by November 1st

For more information, click here

Supporting Documents

  • Essay that demonstrates integrity, maturity, concern for others, leadership potential, and an aptitude for working with people
  • Maximum of six letters of recommendation allowed
    • At least 2 from science professors with whom you have taken classes
    • At least 1 from non-science professor
    • Letters from ALL research supervisors are required

For more information, click here

Interview

  • 800-1000 applicants out of 5,779 applicants invited for interviews for 2013 entering class
  • All interviews held in Boston area
  • One-on-one interview with members of the Committee of Admissions for both New Pathway and HST applicants
  • Additional interview with a faculty member and student for New Pathway applicants

For more information, click here

Selection Factors

The Committee on Admissions evaluates applications based on several factors, including:

  • Academic Records
  • Applicant's essay
  • Medical College Admission Test scores
  • Extracurricular activities
  • Summer Occupations
  • Life experiences
  • Experience in the health field, including research or community work
  • Letters of evaluation


Timeline

  • October 15, 2013: Deadline for online AMCAS application
  • October 22nd, 2013: Last day to submit HMS supplemental application, and for AMCAS to receive letters of recommendation
  • August, 2013-mid January, 2014: E-mail invitations for interviews
  • March, 2014: Final decision letters mailed for all applicants

For more information, click here

Tuition 2013-2014

  • First year tuition: $52,100
  • University Health Services Fee: $ 958
  • Blue Cross/Blue Shield: $ 2190
  • Disability Insurance: $ 63
  • Matriculation Fee: $ 35
  • Education Materials Fee: $425
  • Faculties Fee: $3050
  • First year average expenses: $ ~60,000

For more information, click [1]

Student Composition

  • 165 students
    • from 72 undergraduate institutions, 32 states, and 8 foreign countries
    • 80% majored in sciences
    • 18% Groups that are underrepresented in medicine
    • Age of entrance: 21-32
    • 54:46 women to men ratio

For more information, click here

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