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==Contacts==
 
==Contacts==
 
'''Website:''' http://www.medschool.lsuhsc.edu/<br>
 
'''Website:''' http://www.medschool.lsuhsc.edu/<br>
 
'''Phone:''' (504) 568-6262 <br>
 
'''Phone:''' (504) 568-6262 <br>
 
'''Admissions e-mail:''' ms-admissions@lsuhsc.edu
 
'''Admissions e-mail:''' ms-admissions@lsuhsc.edu
 
 
 
==Program Information==
 
==Program Information==
*Doctor of Medicine (MD)
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====Curriculum====
*7~8 years in length
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*Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)
**4 years of medical school, 3~4 years of Graduate studies
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*4 years in length
*Class size Average: 200
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*Joint programs are available. Descriptions can be found [http://www.medschool.lsuhsc.edu/admissions/Programs.aspx here]
*Programs/Areas of Specialization:
 
**Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
 
**Human Genetics
 
**Pathology
 
**Physiology
 
**Cell Biology and Anatomy
 
**Microbiology, Immunology and Parasitology
 
**Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics
 
**Neuroscience Program
 
  
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====Admission statistics====
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*Total number of applicants in 2013: XX
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*Applicants interviewed 2013: XX
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*Class size in 2013: 200(XX in-province, XX out-of-province)
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*A maximum of XX% of spaces are offered for out-of-province applicants
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*International students are not eligible to apply
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For more information on the program, click [URL here]
  
==Admission Requirements==
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==Admissions Requirements==
 
 
  
 
====Course and Degree Requirements====
 
====Course and Degree Requirements====
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**Physics (8 credits, with lab)
 
**Physics (8 credits, with lab)
 
**English (6 credits)
 
**English (6 credits)
*General Requirements
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*Recommended Courses
**Prior research experience
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**biochemistry (strongly recommended),
**GPA: minimum 3.5 (out of 4.0)
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**cell biology,
**MCAT: mean of 10 (Oldest MCAT score accepted is August 2007)
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**comparative vertebrate anatomy,
**GRE (optional): Verbal + Quantitative 1200
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**computer sciences,
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**embryology (developmental biology),
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**histology,
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**mathematics,
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**microbiology,
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**molecular genetics,
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**physiology,
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**statistics (epidemiology).
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**economics,
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**English,
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**ethics,
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**foreign languages,
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**history,
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**philosophy,
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**psychology,
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**public speaking,
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**sociology.
 
For more information, click [http://graduatestudies.lsuhsc.edu/MD_PhD.htm here] and [http://www.medschool.lsuhsc.edu/admissions/Requirements.aspx here]
 
For more information, click [http://graduatestudies.lsuhsc.edu/MD_PhD.htm here] and [http://www.medschool.lsuhsc.edu/admissions/Requirements.aspx here]
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====GPA====
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*In-province/domestic students:
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**Minimum grade/GPA: 3.5
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**Average grade/GPA of admitted applicants in 2013: 3.7
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*Out-of-province/non-domestic students:
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**Minimum grade/GPA: XXX
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**Average grade/GPA of admitted applicants in 2013: XXX
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*Calculation method:
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** School details (E.g. Courses completed during the year of entry are not counted towards the GPA/The lowest academic year is not counted/etc.)
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For more information, click [http://www.medschool.lsuhsc.edu/admissions/Statistics.aspx here]
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====MCAT====
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*Minimum score: XX (or XX/XX/XX)
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*All MCAT scores will be considered/The most recent MCAT scores will be considered/The best MCAT scores will be considered
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*The MCAT must be taken before September 2013 to qualify for this application cycle. Scores older than January 1, 2010 will not be accepted.
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For more information, click [URL here]
  
 
====Supporting Documents====
 
====Supporting Documents====
Send the following completed documents directly to the school:
 
 
*Application form - click [http://graduatestudies.lsuhsc.edu/Forms/Graduate_School_Application_Form.pdf here]
 
*Application form - click [http://graduatestudies.lsuhsc.edu/Forms/Graduate_School_Application_Form.pdf here]
 
*Admission fee - $30 Checks or Money order
 
*Admission fee - $30 Checks or Money order
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*Letters of Recommendation - 2 letters preferably from Science professors
 
*Letters of Recommendation - 2 letters preferably from Science professors
 
*TOEFL - for International students  
 
*TOEFL - for International students  
For more information, click [http://graduatestudies.lsuhsc.edu/admissions.htm here]
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For more information, click [http://graduatestudies.lsuhsc.edu/admissions.htm here]  and [http://graduatestudies.lsuhsc.edu/admissions_and_application.aspx here]
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====Evaluation criteria====
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* To evaluate all applicants in three major areas: humanitarian qualities, overall excellence, and diversity of experience. For more information, click [http://www.medschool.lsuhsc.edu/admissions/Criteria.aspx here]
  
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==Interview==
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*Interview invitations will be sent out on XXXX or on a rolling basis
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*Interview dates for 2013-2014
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*Type of interview (MMI/ combined MMI and traditional etc/involves faculty + students, etc.)
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For more information, click [URL here]
  
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==Timeline 2013-2014==
==Timeline==
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*June 1, 2013: AMCAS application becomes available online
*June 1, 2012: AMCAS application becomes available online
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*Nov 30, 2013: Deadline to submit AMCAS
*Nov 30, 2012: Deadline to submit AMCAS
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*Jan 15, 2014: Deadline for secondary applications
*Jan 01, 2013: Deadline for secondary applications
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*Sept, 2013: Interviews begin
*Sept, 2012: Interviews
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*Oct 15 2013: First acceptance notice:
*Oct 15 2012: First acceptance notice:
 
 
For more information, click [http://www.medschool.lsuhsc.edu/admissions/deadlines.aspx here]
 
For more information, click [http://www.medschool.lsuhsc.edu/admissions/deadlines.aspx here]
  
==Tuition 2012-2013==
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==Tuition 2013-2014==
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*In-province/domestic students:
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**First year tuition: $XX
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**Total first year fees: $XX
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*Out-of-province/non-domestic students:
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**First year tuition: $XX
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**Total first year fees: $XX
 
*Total Student Fee (Resident)- $20,590.00
 
*Total Student Fee (Resident)- $20,590.00
 
*Total Student Fee (non-Resident)- $43,082.00
 
*Total Student Fee (non-Resident)- $43,082.00

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Contacts

Website: http://www.medschool.lsuhsc.edu/
Phone: (504) 568-6262
Admissions e-mail: ms-admissions@lsuhsc.edu

Program Information

Curriculum

  • Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)
  • 4 years in length
  • Joint programs are available. Descriptions can be found here

Admission statistics

  • Total number of applicants in 2013: XX
  • Applicants interviewed 2013: XX
  • Class size in 2013: 200(XX in-province, XX out-of-province)
  • A maximum of XX% of spaces are offered for out-of-province applicants
  • International students are not eligible to apply

For more information on the program, click [URL here]

Admissions Requirements

Course and Degree Requirements

  • Degree: Bachelor's Degree
  • Required Courses
    • Biology (8 credits, with lab)
    • Chemistry (8 credits, with lab)
    • Organic Chemistry (8 credits, with lab)
    • Physics (8 credits, with lab)
    • English (6 credits)
  • Recommended Courses
    • biochemistry (strongly recommended),
    • cell biology,
    • comparative vertebrate anatomy,
    • computer sciences,
    • embryology (developmental biology),
    • histology,
    • mathematics,
    • microbiology,
    • molecular genetics,
    • physiology,
    • statistics (epidemiology).
    • economics,
    • English,
    • ethics,
    • foreign languages,
    • history,
    • philosophy,
    • psychology,
    • public speaking,
    • sociology.

For more information, click here and here

GPA

  • In-province/domestic students:
    • Minimum grade/GPA: 3.5
    • Average grade/GPA of admitted applicants in 2013: 3.7
  • Out-of-province/non-domestic students:
    • Minimum grade/GPA: XXX
    • Average grade/GPA of admitted applicants in 2013: XXX
  • Calculation method:
    • School details (E.g. Courses completed during the year of entry are not counted towards the GPA/The lowest academic year is not counted/etc.)

For more information, click here

MCAT

  • Minimum score: XX (or XX/XX/XX)
  • All MCAT scores will be considered/The most recent MCAT scores will be considered/The best MCAT scores will be considered
  • The MCAT must be taken before September 2013 to qualify for this application cycle. Scores older than January 1, 2010 will not be accepted.

For more information, click [URL here]

Supporting Documents

  • Application form - click here
  • Admission fee - $30 Checks or Money order
  • GRE Scores - Have the Educational testing service send to the school office (Code 6385)
  • Official transcripts - 2 copies from each college and/or university attended
  • Goal Letter - indicate applicant's long-term and short-term goals in relation to the program
  • Letters of Recommendation - 2 letters preferably from Science professors
  • TOEFL - for International students

For more information, click here and here

Evaluation criteria

  • To evaluate all applicants in three major areas: humanitarian qualities, overall excellence, and diversity of experience. For more information, click here

Interview

  • Interview invitations will be sent out on XXXX or on a rolling basis
  • Interview dates for 2013-2014
  • Type of interview (MMI/ combined MMI and traditional etc/involves faculty + students, etc.)

For more information, click [URL here]

Timeline 2013-2014

  • June 1, 2013: AMCAS application becomes available online
  • Nov 30, 2013: Deadline to submit AMCAS
  • Jan 15, 2014: Deadline for secondary applications
  • Sept, 2013: Interviews begin
  • Oct 15 2013: First acceptance notice:

For more information, click here

Tuition 2013-2014

  • In-province/domestic students:
    • First year tuition: $XX
    • Total first year fees: $XX
  • Out-of-province/non-domestic students:
    • First year tuition: $XX
    • Total first year fees: $XX
  • Total Student Fee (Resident)- $20,590.00
  • Total Student Fee (non-Resident)- $43,082.00
  • Stipends - offered during Graduate Studies and Medical school.

For information on financial aid, click here
For more information on tuition, click here