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==Contacts==
 
==Contacts==
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'''Website:''' http://hms.harvard.edu/admissions/default.asp?page=application<br>
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'''Website:''' https://hms.harvard.edu/<br>
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'''Phone:''' (617) 432-1550 <br>
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'''Phone:''' (617) 432-1000 <br>
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'''Admissions e-mail:''' Admissions_Office@hms.harvard.edu
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'''Admissions e-mail:''' pme@hms.harvard.edu
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==Program Information==
 
==Program Information==
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====Curriculum====
 
*Doctor of Medicine (MD)
 
*Doctor of Medicine (MD)
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**MD/PhD available [http://www.hms.harvard.edu/md_phd/ here]
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**4 years in length
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**MD/MBA available [http://www.hbs.edu/mba/academics/mdmba.html  here]
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**MD/MPH available [http://www.hsph.harvard.edu/academics/master-of-public-health-program/ here]
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For more information on the program, click [https://hms.harvard.edu/departments/medical-education/md-programs/pathways here]
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**MD/MPP available [http://www.hks.harvard.edu/ here]
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For more information on joint programs, click [https://meded.hms.harvard.edu/combined-degrees here]
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*4 years in length
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*All students are admitted into either of two programs
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====Admission Statistics====
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**New Pathway Curriculum: 135 students are admitted each year.
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*Number of applications for August 2016 entering class: 7,069
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**HST Curriculum: collaboration between Harvard and MIT. 30 students are admitted each year.
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*Number of applicants interviewed: 842
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*Number of applications for 2009 entering class: 5,138
 
 
*Class size: 165
 
*Class size: 165
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*No rolling admissions policy
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*International students are eligible to apply, but are rarely accepted, if not US or Canadian university.
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For more information, click [https://meded.hms.harvard.edu/admissions-at-a-glance here]
  
 
==Admission Requirements==
 
==Admission Requirements==
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====Course and Degree Requirements====
 
====Course and Degree Requirements====
 
*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)
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*Required Courses  
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*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/Biochemistry with laboratory (12 credits)  
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***e.g. General Chemistry with labs + Organic Chemistry (6 credits) with labs
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***including inorganic chemistry, organic chemistry and biochemistry
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**Physics (6 credits)
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**Physics (6 credits)  
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**Calculus (6 credits)  
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**Math (6 credits)  
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**Expository writing (6 credits)
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***including calculus and statistics
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**Calculus involving differential equations and 6 credits of calculus based physics are additionally required for HST Curriculum
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**Writing (6 credits)
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**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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*Recommended Courses:
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***Chemistry - AP credits can be used to meet one semester of this requirement if upper level courses are taken
 
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***Physics - AP credits can be used to meet one semester of this requirement if upper level courses are taken
 
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***Calculus - Calculus AB: 3 credits, Calculus BC: 6 credits
 
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*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 [https://meded.hms.harvard.edu/admissions-prerequisite-courses here]
  
 
====GPA====
 
====GPA====
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*Average accepted GPA 2005: 3.76
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*Average accepted GPA 2016: 3.8
 
*No minimum cut-off, but academic excellence is expected
 
*No minimum cut-off, but academic excellence is expected
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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 [https://meded.hms.harvard.edu/admissions-at-a-glance here]
  
 
====MCAT====
 
====MCAT====
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*Median scores 2005:
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*MCAT is required
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**Physical Sciences – 12.09
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*Average scores 2016:
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**Biological Sciences – 12.03
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**Average old MCAT scores were:
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**Verbal Reasoning – 11.01
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***Verbal - 10.65
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***Physical Science - 12.39
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***Biological Science - 12.33
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***Cumulative - 35.44
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**Average new MCAT scores were:
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***BBFL - 129.85
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***CARS - 128.89
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***CPBS - 129.22
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***PSBB - 129.37
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***TOTAL - 517.33
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*No minimum cut-off, but academic excellence is expected
 
*No minimum cut-off, but academic excellence is expected
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*MCATs more than 3 years old must be retaken
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*MCAT older than 3 years must be retaken
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*Scores must be posted in AMCAS application by November 1st
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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 [https://meded.hms.harvard.edu/admissions-mcat here]
  
 
====Supporting Documents====
 
====Supporting Documents====
 
*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/admissions/default.asp?page=researchapply here]<br>
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For more information, click [https://meded.hms.harvard.edu/admissions-letters-evaluation here]
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==Evaluation==
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*Academic Records
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*Applicant's essay
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*Medical College Admission Test scores
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*Extracurricular activities
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*Summer Occupations
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*Life experiences
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*Experience in the health field, including research or community work
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*Letters of evaluation
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For more information, click [https://meded.hms.harvard.edu/admissions-selection-factors here]
  
 
==Interview==
 
==Interview==
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*800-1000 applicants out of 5,138 applicants invited for interviews for 2009 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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*Two separate interviews with two different members of the Committee on Admission
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*Additional interview with a faculty member and student for New Pathway applicants
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For more information, click [https://meded.hms.harvard.edu/interview-day here]
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For more information, click [http://hms.harvard.edu/admissions/default.asp?page=admissions here]
 
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==Selection Factors==
 
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The Committee on Admissions evaluates applications based on several factors, including:
 
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*Academic Records
 
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*Applicant's essay
 
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*Medical College Admission Test scores
 
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*Extracurricular activities
 
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*Summer Occupations
 
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*Life experiences
 
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*Experience in the health field, including research or community work
 
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*Letters of evaluation
 
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==Timeline==
 
==Timeline==
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*October 15, 2010: deadline for online AMCAS application
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*Early May: AMCAS application opens
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*November 1, 2010: last day to submit online supplemental application, and for AMCAS to receive letters of recommendation
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*Early June: AMCAS application can be submitted
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*September, 2010-mid January, 2011: e-mail invitations for interviews
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*Early July: HMS secondary opens and can be submitted
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*March, 2011: final decision letters mailed for all applicants
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*September - January: Interviews
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For more information, click [http://hms.harvard.edu/admissions/default.asp?page=apply here]
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*October 16: Deadline for online AMCAS application
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*October 23: Last day to submit HMS supplemental application, and for AMCAS to receive letters of recommendation
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==Tuition 2009-2010==
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*October 31: AMCAS transcript deadline
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*First year tuition: $45,050
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*December 1: AMCAS verification deadline
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*University Health Services Fee: $ 1,166
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*Early March: Final decision letters mailed for all applicants
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*Blue Cross/Blue Shield: $ 1,788
 
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*Disability Insurance: $ 63
 
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*Matriculation Fee: $ 35
 
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*Educational Materials Fee: $ 415
 
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*Living Expenses: $ 18,600
 
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*Books and Supplies: $ 2,798
 
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*Loan Fees: $85
 
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*First year average expenses: $ 66,600
 
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For more information, click [http://hms.harvard.edu/admissions/default.asp?page=costs here]<br>
 
  
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==Student Composition ==
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For more information, click [https://meded.hms.harvard.edu/admissions-timeline here]
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*165 students
 
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**from 64 undergraduate institutions, 34 states, and 13 foreign countries
 
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**66% majored in sciences
 
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**16% social science majors, 7% humanities major
 
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**Age of entrance: 21-36
 
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**49:51 women to men ratio
 
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**50% are students of colour
 
  
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For more information, click [http://hms.harvard.edu/admissions/default.asp?page=statistics here]
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==Tuition 2016-2017==
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*First year tuition: $58,050
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*First year total: ~$61,000
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For more information, click [http://medstudenthandbook.hms.harvard.edu/601-tuition-and-fees here]
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For more information about financial aid, click [https://hms.harvard.edu/departments/financial-aid-harvard-medical-school here]
  
 
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[[Category:Harvard University|Medicine]]
 
[[Category:Medicine|Harvard]]
 
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Contacts

Website: https://hms.harvard.edu/
Phone: (617) 432-1000
Admissions e-mail: pme@hms.harvard.edu

Program Information

Curriculum

  • Doctor of Medicine (MD)
    • 4 years in length

For more information on the program, click here For more information on joint programs, click here

Admission Statistics

  • Number of applications for August 2016 entering class: 7,069
  • Number of applicants interviewed: 842
  • Class size: 165
  • International students are eligible to apply, but are rarely accepted, if not US or Canadian university.

For more information, click here

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/Biochemistry with laboratory (12 credits)
      • including inorganic chemistry, organic chemistry and biochemistry
    • Physics (6 credits)
    • Math (6 credits)
      • including calculus and statistics
    • Writing (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 2016: 3.8
  • No minimum cut-off, but academic excellence is expected

For more information, click here

MCAT

  • MCAT is required
  • Average scores 2016:
    • Average old MCAT scores were:
      • Verbal - 10.65
      • Physical Science - 12.39
      • Biological Science - 12.33
      • Cumulative - 35.44
    • Average new MCAT scores were:
      • BBFL - 129.85
      • CARS - 128.89
      • CPBS - 129.22
      • PSBB - 129.37
      • TOTAL - 517.33
  • No minimum cut-off, but academic excellence is expected
  • MCAT older than 3 years must be retaken

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

Evaluation

  • 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

For more information, click here

Interview

  • All interviews held in Boston area
  • Two separate interviews with two different members of the Committee on Admission

For more information, click here

Timeline

  • Early May: AMCAS application opens
  • Early June: AMCAS application can be submitted
  • Early July: HMS secondary opens and can be submitted
  • September - January: Interviews
  • October 16: Deadline for online AMCAS application
  • October 23: Last day to submit HMS supplemental application, and for AMCAS to receive letters of recommendation
  • October 31: AMCAS transcript deadline
  • December 1: AMCAS verification deadline
  • Early March: Final decision letters mailed for all applicants

For more information, click here

Tuition 2016-2017

  • First year tuition: $58,050
  • First year total: ~$61,000

For more information, click here
For more information about financial aid, click here

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