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*No minimum cut-off, but academic excellence is expected | *No minimum cut-off, but academic excellence is expected | ||
*MCAT older than 3 years must be retaken | *MCAT older than 3 years must be retaken | ||
| − | For more information, click [https://hms.harvard.edu/ | + | For more information, click [https://meded.hms.harvard.edu/admissions-mcat here] |
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**At least 1 from non-science professor | **At least 1 from non-science professor | ||
**Letters from ALL research supervisors are required | **Letters from ALL research supervisors are required | ||
| − | For more information, click [ | + | For more information, click [https://meded.hms.harvard.edu/admissions-letters-evaluation here] |
==Evaluation== | ==Evaluation== | ||
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*Letters of evaluation | *Letters of evaluation | ||
| − | For more information, click [https://hms.harvard.edu | + | For more information, click [https://meded.hms.harvard.edu/admissions-selection-factors here] |
==Interview== | ==Interview== | ||
*All interviews held in Boston area | *All interviews held in Boston area | ||
*Two separate interviews with two different members of the Committee on Admission | *Two separate interviews with two different members of the Committee on Admission | ||
| − | For more information, click [https://hms.harvard.edu | + | For more information, click [https://meded.hms.harvard.edu/interview-day here] |
==Timeline== | ==Timeline== | ||
| − | *October | + | *Early May: AMCAS application opens |
| − | *October | + | *Early June: AMCAS application can be submitted |
| − | *October | + | *Early July: HMS secondary opens and can be submitted |
| − | * | + | *September - January: Interviews |
| − | *March | + | *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 [https://hms.harvard.edu | + | For more information, click [https://meded.hms.harvard.edu/admissions-timeline here] |
| − | ==Tuition 2016- | + | ==Tuition 2016-2017== |
*First year tuition: $58,050 | *First year tuition: $58,050 | ||
*First year total: ~$61,000 | *First year total: ~$61,000 | ||
Latest revision as of 09:02, 5 July 2017
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
- Average old MCAT scores were:
- 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
