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*Number of applications in 2008/2009: 1,037 in-state and 1,067 out-of-state applications | *Number of applications in 2008/2009: 1,037 in-state and 1,067 out-of-state applications | ||
*Class size in 2008/2009: 190 | *Class size in 2008/2009: 190 | ||
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==Admission Requirements== | ==Admission Requirements== | ||
*Application through American Medical College Application Service (AMCAS) by November 1st. | *Application through American Medical College Application Service (AMCAS) by November 1st. | ||
*Experiences shadowing physicians and/or volunteering in a clinical setting is recommended. | *Experiences shadowing physicians and/or volunteering in a clinical setting is recommended. | ||
| + | *Preference to Georgia residents. No more than 5 percent of the entering class each year is non-residents of Georgia | ||
| + | For more information, click [http://www.mcg.edu/som/admit/application/ here] | ||
====Course and Degree Requirements==== | ====Course and Degree Requirements==== | ||
| + | *Preference is given to applicants with a baccalaureate degree in an accredited college | ||
| + | *Minimum requirement is 90 semester hours or 135 quarter hours | ||
| + | Required Courses | ||
*Biology: One academic year of general biology or zoology with lab | *Biology: One academic year of general biology or zoology with lab | ||
*Chemistry: | *Chemistry: | ||
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*No required minimum MCAT score | *No required minimum MCAT score | ||
*MCAT must have been written within 2 years of application deadline | *MCAT must have been written within 2 years of application deadline | ||
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For more information, click [http://www.facmed.utoronto.ca/programs/md/admissions/0910/requirements/Academic_Qualifications/MCAT.htm here] | For more information, click [http://www.facmed.utoronto.ca/programs/md/admissions/0910/requirements/Academic_Qualifications/MCAT.htm here] | ||
Revision as of 16:43, 7 November 2009
Contacts
Website: http://www.mcg.edu/som/admit/
Phone: (706) 721-31868
Admissions e-mail: stdadmin@mcg.edu
Program Information
- Doctor of Medicine (MD)
- 4 years in length
- Number of applications in 2008/2009: 1,037 in-state and 1,067 out-of-state applications
- Class size in 2008/2009: 190
Admission Requirements
- Application through American Medical College Application Service (AMCAS) by November 1st.
- Experiences shadowing physicians and/or volunteering in a clinical setting is recommended.
- Preference to Georgia residents. No more than 5 percent of the entering class each year is non-residents of Georgia
For more information, click here
Course and Degree Requirements
- Preference is given to applicants with a baccalaureate degree in an accredited college
- Minimum requirement is 90 semester hours or 135 quarter hours
Required Courses
- Biology: One academic year of general biology or zoology with lab
- Chemistry:
- One academic year of general/inorganic chemistry with lab
- One academic year of advanced chemistry, two quarters or one semester of organic chemistry with lab
- Other quarter or semester may be fulfilled by any advanced chemistry course (lab not necessary)
- Biochemistry is strongly recommended.
- Physics: One academic year of physics with lab
- English: One academic year of English
- Cellular biology and statistics are recommended, but not required
- All required courses should be taken on a graduated grading scale (e.g., A, B, C, D, F). A pass/fail type system should not be used.
For more information, click here
GPA
- No required minimum GPA score
MCAT
- No required minimum MCAT score
- MCAT must have been written within 2 years of application deadline
For more information, click here
Supporting Documents
- Letter of recommendation submit to AMCAS before an interview invitation is considered
- The Admissions Committee will not review an applicant’s file without having received all three letters of recommendation.
- Three letters of recommendation include:
- One from the Pre-Health Advisory committee from the undergraduate institution
- Two personal references preferably one from a physician.
Interview
- Interview by invitation after application and recommendation letters are reviewed
- Interview is conducted with ne member of the School of Medicine Admissions Committee
Timeline
Tuition 2009-2010
Tuition for first year
- Residence of Georgia: $21,408
- Non-residence of Georgia: $30,976
Total expense for first year:
- Residence of Georgia: $27,324
- Non-residence of Georgia: $41,174
For more information on tuition, click here
