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==Contacts==
 
==Contacts==
'''Website:''' http://humanmedicine.msu.edu/<br>
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'''Website:''' http://humanmedicine.msu.edu <br>
'''Phone:''' 517-353-9620<br>
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'''Phone:''' (517) 353-1730 <br>
'''Admissions e-mail:''' MDadmissions@msu.edu <br>
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'''Admissions e-mail:''' MDadmissions@msu.edu
'''College of Human Medicine:''' http://mdadmissions.msu.edu/index.php
 
  
 
==Program Information==
 
==Program Information==
*Doctor of Medicine (MD)
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====Curriculum====
*4 years in length  
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*Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)
*Out-of-State Students: 20%
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*4 years in length
*Dual programs offered: MD/PhD or MPH (Master’s in Public Health)
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*Joint programs are available. Descriptions can be found [http://mdadmissions.msu.edu/faq/combined_faq.php here]
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*International students are eligible to apply
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For more information on the program, click [http://humanmedicine.msu.edu/Medical_Education/Medical_Education%20.htm here]
  
 
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==Admissions Requirements==
==Admission Requirements==
 
  
 
====Course and Degree Requirements====
 
====Course and Degree Requirements====
*Degree: 4-year Baccalaureate degree from an accredited undergrad in Canada or United States  (any field)
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*Degree: Baccalaureate degree at accredited American or Canadian undergraduate institution
*Required Courses - 2 semesters for each
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*Required Courses
**General/Inorganic Chemistry (8 credits) – min. 1 lab
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**Social sciences/humanities (1 year)
**General Biology (8 credits) – min. 1 lab
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**General biology and 1 lab (1 year)
**Organic Chemistry (8 credits) – min. 1 lab
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**General/inorganic chemistry and 1 lab (1 year)
**English Writing or composition or any writing-intensive classes (6 credits)
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**Organic chemistry and 1 lab (1 year)
**Mathematics (3 credits) – algebra or statistics and probability  
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**English, writing, or composition
**Upper-level biological science courses (6-8 credits) – ex. Biochemistry, Cell biology, Embryology, Genetics, Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Neuroscience, or Physiology
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**Mathematics through college algebra or statistics and probability
For a self-assessment guide, click [http://mdadmissions.msu.edu/handbook/sections/premed_reqs.php here]<br>
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*Recommended Courses
For more information, click [http://mdadmissions.msu.edu/handbook/handbook.php#recommendations here]
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**2 upper-level biological science courses
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***Anatomy, biochemistry, cell biology, genetics, immunology, physiology (highly recommended)
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***Embryology, microbiology, molecular biology, neuroscience
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For more information, click [http://mdadmissions.msu.edu/applicants/premed_reqs.php here]
  
 
====GPA====
 
====GPA====
*Average GPA: 3.6 (4.0 scale)
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*Minimum grade/GPA: 3.75 although welcomes disadvantaged and non-traditional students
*The minimum requirement is 3.0
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*Average grade/GPA of admitted applicants in 2012: 3.7
For more information, click [http://mdadmissions.msu.edu/faq/pages/competitive_faq.php Here]
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For more information, click [http://mdadmissions.msu.edu/faq/pages/competitive_faq.php here]
  
 
====MCAT====
 
====MCAT====
*Average scores:
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*Minimum score: VR9.9/BS10.4/PS10.8
**Physical Sciences – 10.7
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*Average score of admitted applicants in 2012: VR10/BS10/PS10
**Biological Sciences – 10.3
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*The MCAT must be taken before September 12, 2013 to qualify for this application cycle. Scores older than January 2010 will not be accepted.
**Verbal Reasoning – 9.9
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For more information, click [http://mdadmissions.msu.edu/applicants/process/process.php#mcat here]
**Writing Sample – P
 
**minimum requirement is 8 for each section
 
*MCAT must have been written within 4 years of application deadline
 
For more information, click [http://mdadmissions.msu.edu/faq/pages/competitive_faq.php here]
 
  
 
====Supporting Documents====
 
====Supporting Documents====
*AMCAS Online Application click [http://www.aamc.org/students/amcas/start.htm here]
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*AMCAS Application
*Lectters of evaluation – 3 to 5 letters submitted through AMCAS
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*3 letters of evaluation
*Secondary Application – complete within 2 weeks from the date it it was sent 
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**1 from basic science or medical science professor
For more information, click [http://mdadmissions.msu.edu/main/faqs.htm#amcas here]
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**1 from from individual who has knowledge of personal experiences and characteristics
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**Highly desirable to have 1 from clinical setting
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**For more information on letters of evaluation, click [http://mdadmissions.msu.edu/applicants/letter.php here]
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For more information, click [http://mdadmissions.msu.edu/applicants/process/process.php here]
  
 
==Interview==
 
==Interview==
*Applicants have two 30-minute interviews
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*Interview invitations will be sent out on a rolling basis
For more information, click [http://mdadmissions.msu.edu/main/handbook.htm#review here]
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*Interview dates for 2013-2014: Fridays between mid-September and February
 
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*Type of interview: MMI and 20-30 minute interview
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For more information, click [http://mdadmissions.msu.edu/applicants/process/process here]
  
==Timeline==
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==Timeline 2013-2014==
*Early June – AMCAS application opens online
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*Month date, year: Event
*Aug 1, 2012 – AMCAS application deadline for Early-Decision applicants
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For more information, click [URL here]
*Aug 31, 2012 – Secondary Application deadline for Early-Decision applicants
 
*Nov. 15, 2012 – AMCAS application deadline for regular applicants
 
*Nov. 30, 2012 – Secondary Application deadline for regular applicants
 
  
==Tuition 2012-2013==
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==Tuition 2013-2014==
*In-state Tuition –  $27,608 USD
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*In-province/domestic students:
*Out-of-State Tuition - $59,220 USD
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**First year tuition: $26,778
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**Total first year fees: $49,632
For more information on tuition, click [http://mdadmissions.msu.edu/faq/pages/financialAid_faq.php here]
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*Out-of-province/non-domestic students:
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**First year tuition: $54,748
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**Total first year fees: $77,602
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For more information, click [http://www.finaid.msu.edu/read/budchm.pdf here] <br>
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For information on financial aid, click [http://www.finaid.msu.edu/med/default.asp here]
  
 
[[Category:Michigan State University|Medicine]]
 
[[Category:Michigan State University|Medicine]]
 
[[Category:Medicine|Michigan]]
 
[[Category:Medicine|Michigan]]

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Contacts

Website: http://humanmedicine.msu.edu
Phone: (517) 353-1730
Admissions e-mail: MDadmissions@msu.edu

Program Information

Curriculum

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

For more information on the program, click here

Admissions Requirements

Course and Degree Requirements

  • Degree: Baccalaureate degree at accredited American or Canadian undergraduate institution
  • Required Courses
    • Social sciences/humanities (1 year)
    • General biology and 1 lab (1 year)
    • General/inorganic chemistry and 1 lab (1 year)
    • Organic chemistry and 1 lab (1 year)
    • English, writing, or composition
    • Mathematics through college algebra or statistics and probability
  • Recommended Courses
    • 2 upper-level biological science courses
      • Anatomy, biochemistry, cell biology, genetics, immunology, physiology (highly recommended)
      • Embryology, microbiology, molecular biology, neuroscience

For more information, click here

GPA

  • Minimum grade/GPA: 3.75 although welcomes disadvantaged and non-traditional students
  • Average grade/GPA of admitted applicants in 2012: 3.7

For more information, click here

MCAT

  • Minimum score: VR9.9/BS10.4/PS10.8
  • Average score of admitted applicants in 2012: VR10/BS10/PS10
  • The MCAT must be taken before September 12, 2013 to qualify for this application cycle. Scores older than January 2010 will not be accepted.

For more information, click here

Supporting Documents

  • AMCAS Application
  • 3 letters of evaluation
    • 1 from basic science or medical science professor
    • 1 from from individual who has knowledge of personal experiences and characteristics
    • Highly desirable to have 1 from clinical setting
    • For more information on letters of evaluation, click here

For more information, click here

Interview

  • Interview invitations will be sent out on a rolling basis
  • Interview dates for 2013-2014: Fridays between mid-September and February
  • Type of interview: MMI and 20-30 minute interview

For more information, click here

Timeline 2013-2014

  • Month date, year: Event

For more information, click [URL here]

Tuition 2013-2014

  • In-province/domestic students:
    • First year tuition: $26,778
    • Total first year fees: $49,632
  • Out-of-province/non-domestic students:
    • First year tuition: $54,748
    • Total first year fees: $77,602

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