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'''Website:''' http://www.feinberg.northwestern.edu/index.html <br>
 
'''Website:''' http://www.feinberg.northwestern.edu/index.html <br>
 
'''Phone:''' 312-503-8206<br>
 
'''Phone:''' 312-503-8206<br>
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'''Admissions e-mail:''' med-admissions@northwestern.edu
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'''Admissions e-mail:''' med-admissions@northwestern.edu <br>
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'''Location:''' Chicago, Illinois
  
 
==Program Information==
 
==Program Information==
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*4 years in length
 
*4 years in length
 
**Applicants with a PhD in biomedical/preclinical sciences may be eligible for a 3-year program.
 
**Applicants with a PhD in biomedical/preclinical sciences may be eligible for a 3-year program.
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*The 164 members of the Class of 2013 include 90 men and 74 women.
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*Number of applicants for class of 2020: 7,608
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** 13 (8 percent) African and African American; 57 (35 percent) Asian; 11 (7 percent) Hispanic; 2 (1 percent) Native American or Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander; and 74 (45 percent) White.
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*Class size: 163
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*Joint programs include:  
 
*Joint programs include:  
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#MD/MA  
 
#MD/MA  
 
#MD/MPH  
 
#MD/MPH  
 
#MD/PhD  
 
#MD/PhD  
 
#MD/MS
 
#MD/MS
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For more information on joint programs, click [http://www.feinberg.northwestern.edu/education/prospective-students/index.html here]<br>
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For information on the entering class profile, click [http://www.feinberg.northwestern.edu/admissions/how-to-apply/class-profile.html here]
  
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:For more information on joint programs, click [http://www.feinberg.northwestern.edu/admissions/md/programs/deg_list.html here]
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==Admission Requirements==
  
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====Course and Degree Requirements====
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*Degree: Minimum of 90 hours of college credit (3 years) but a bachelor's degree is expected
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*Two semesters of the following coursework are required (lecture and lab):
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**Biology
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**Physics
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**Inorganic Chemistry
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**Organic Chemistry
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*Two semesters of the following coursework are recommended: English, Humanities, Psychology, Statistics.
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For more information, click [http://www.feinberg.northwestern.edu/admissions/process/requirements/index.html here]
  
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==Admission Requirements==
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*Highly recommended courses are:
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**English Composition
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**Statistics
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**Biochemistry
  
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====Course and Degree Requirements====
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*Also additional coursework in genetics, statistics, public health, and the social sciences (ie. psychology) is encouraged.
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*Degree: Minimum of 90 hours of college credit
 
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* Two semesters of the following coursework are required (lecture and lab):
 
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***Biology,  
 
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***Physics,  
 
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***Inorganic Chemistry,  
 
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***Organic Chemistry.
 
  
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*Two semesters of the following coursework are recommended: English, Humanities, Psychology, Statistics.
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For more information, click [http://www.feinberg.northwestern.edu/admissions/how-to-apply/requirements.html here]
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* A bachelor’s degree is not required, it is expected.
 
  
 
====GPA====
 
====GPA====
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* GPA for the Class of 2013 is 3.74 overall and 3.69 in the sciences.
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*Average GPA for Class of 2020: 3.87 overall and 3.86 in the sciences  
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For a summary of the median GPAs, click [http://www.feinberg.northwestern.edu/admissions/md/students/class-profile.html here]
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For a summary of the median GPAs, click [http://www.feinberg.northwestern.edu/admissions/how-to-apply/class-profile.html here]
  
 
====MCAT====
 
====MCAT====
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*Students are encouraged to take the MCAT exam or any retests no later than June of the application year.
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*MCAT written between January 2014 through September 2016 will only be considered.
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* Average scores on the Medical College Admission Test (MCAT) for the class are  '''12.16''' in the biological sciences,'''11.89 ''' in the physical sciences, and '''10.52''' in verbal skills.
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*Average MCAT scores for class of 2020: 36 (for old)/ 518 (for new)
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For more information on the MCAT, click [http://www.feinberg.northwestern.edu/admissions/md/process/applying.html here]
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For more information, click [http://www.feinberg.northwestern.edu/admissions/how-to-apply/requirements.html here]
  
 
====Supporting Documents====
 
====Supporting Documents====
 
*American Medical College Applications Service (AMCAS) application form
 
*American Medical College Applications Service (AMCAS) application form
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*Feinberg supplemental application
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*Feinberg Supplemental Application + non-refundable fee of $95
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*Letters of recommandation
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*3 Letters of Recommendation - follow the link below for specific requirement of LOR
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*MCAT
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**This application is only sent out to applicants once the University has received the AMCAS form.
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*Transcript
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For more information, click [http://www.feinberg.northwestern.edu/admissions/md/process/applying.html here]
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*Technical standards will be asked to be filled out
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====Other Requirements====
 
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* All applicants are required to have completed at least three years of course work at an accredited U.S. or Canadian college or university, through study at the undergraduate or graduate level or a combination of both degree levels.
 
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* Only applications for transfer into the third year of medical studies, based on hardship, are considered.
 
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* An applicant may request to defer matriculation for a year after acceptance of a Feinberg admission offer.
 
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For a detailed list of required skills, click [http://www.feinberg.northwestern.edu/admissions/md/process/applying.html here]
 
  
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**For more information, click [http://www.feinberg.northwestern.edu/admissions/how-to-apply/requirements.html here] and
  
 
==Interview==
 
==Interview==
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*Date: Mid-September to mid-February.
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*Date: September through February
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*It involves two half-hour sessions with faculty members to discuss about the candidate’s motivation, aptitudes, future goals, etc.
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*The average interview lasts 30 minutes (will meet individually with two members of the faculty)
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* 15-20 minutes with an admissions dean or a faculty member.
 
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* During this interview, applicants: are asked questions about their interests and motivation to medicine, can add updates to their admissions files, and are also expected to ask the interviewer questions about the medical school.
 
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For more information, click [http://www.feinberg.northwestern.edu/admissions/md/process/interview.html here]
 
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==Timeline==
 
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* January, April, May, June 2009 -Preferred months to sit for the MCAT examination.
 
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* June 2009 Complete, submit, and certify AMCAS application, as of June 2.
 
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* July through November 1, 2009 -  The Office of Admissions receives AMCAS applications by electronic transmission.
 
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* August 24, 2009- The first-year class of Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine is welcomed for Orientation Week.
 
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* August 28, 2009- The first-year class of Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine participates in Founders' Day and the White Coat Ceremony.
 
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* August through mid December 2009 - The Committee on Admissions reviews completed application files and makes interview invitation decisions.
 
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* Late August 2009 through mid January 2010 - Selected applicants who have completed their Feinberg application file are invited to participate in an on-campus interview day.
 
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* September 2009 - Last MCAT test dates for 2010 applicants. July, August, or September MCAT scores will be considered only if FSM is informed that an applicant is taking the MCAT during those months at the time the Supplemental application is submitted.
 
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For more information, click [http://www.feinberg.northwestern.edu/admissions/md/process/process.html here]  
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For more information, click [http://www.feinberg.northwestern.edu/admissions/how-to-apply/interview.html here]
  
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==Tuition 2009-2010==
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==Timeline 2016-2017==
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*June, 2016: Submit AMCAS Application
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*August, 2016: Submit Supplemental Application
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*September, 2016: Latest MCAT Score Accepted
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*October, 2016: Interview season begins
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*October, 15, 2016: AMCAS Application Deadline
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*November, 15, 2016: Supplemental Application Deadline and LOR deadline
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*January, 2017: 6-8 weeks after the interview, applicants receive an update on their status
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*February, 2017: Last interviews are held
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*March, 2017: Final decisions submitted by early March
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*April, 2017: Final decision to be made by the acceptant
  
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*The annual tuition rate for the 2009-10 academic year is $42,974
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For more detailed timeline, refer [http://www.feinberg.northwestern.edu/admissions/how-to-apply/deadlines.html here]
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* Books and supplies $2000
 
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* transportation, room and board $ 1449
 
  
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For more information on tuition, click [http://www.feinberg.northwestern.edu/admissions/md/tuition/tuition_fees.htmlhere]<br>
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==Tuition 2016-2017==
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*Tuition: ~$55,000
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*Annual cost of admission: ~$85,000
  
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For more information on tuition, click [http://www.feinberg.northwestern.edu/admissions/how-to-apply/tuition.html here]<br>
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For information on financial aid, click [http://www.feinberg.northwestern.edu/education/current-students/campus-services/financial-aid/index.html here]
  
 
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Contacts

Website: http://www.feinberg.northwestern.edu/index.html
Phone: 312-503-8206
Admissions e-mail: med-admissions@northwestern.edu
Location: Chicago, Illinois

Program Information

  • Doctor of Medicine (MD)
  • 4 years in length
    • Applicants with a PhD in biomedical/preclinical sciences may be eligible for a 3-year program.
  • Number of applicants for class of 2020: 7,608
  • Class size: 163
  • Joint programs include:
  1. MD/MA
  2. MD/MPH
  3. MD/PhD
  4. MD/MS

For more information on joint programs, click here
For information on the entering class profile, click here

Admission Requirements

Course and Degree Requirements

  • Degree: Minimum of 90 hours of college credit (3 years) but a bachelor's degree is expected
  • Two semesters of the following coursework are required (lecture and lab):
    • Biology
    • Physics
    • Inorganic Chemistry
    • Organic Chemistry
  • Two semesters of the following coursework are recommended: English, Humanities, Psychology, Statistics.

For more information, click here

  • Highly recommended courses are:
    • English Composition
    • Statistics
    • Biochemistry
  • Also additional coursework in genetics, statistics, public health, and the social sciences (ie. psychology) is encouraged.

For more information, click here

GPA

  • Average GPA for Class of 2020: 3.87 overall and 3.86 in the sciences

For a summary of the median GPAs, click here

MCAT

  • MCAT written between January 2014 through September 2016 will only be considered.
  • Average MCAT scores for class of 2020: 36 (for old)/ 518 (for new)

For more information, click here

Supporting Documents

  • American Medical College Applications Service (AMCAS) application form
  • Feinberg Supplemental Application + non-refundable fee of $95
  • 3 Letters of Recommendation - follow the link below for specific requirement of LOR
  • MCAT
  • Transcript
  • Technical standards will be asked to be filled out
    • For more information, click here and

Interview

  • Date: September through February
  • The average interview lasts 30 minutes (will meet individually with two members of the faculty)

For more information, click here

Timeline 2016-2017

  • June, 2016: Submit AMCAS Application
  • August, 2016: Submit Supplemental Application
  • September, 2016: Latest MCAT Score Accepted
  • October, 2016: Interview season begins
  • October, 15, 2016: AMCAS Application Deadline
  • November, 15, 2016: Supplemental Application Deadline and LOR deadline
  • January, 2017: 6-8 weeks after the interview, applicants receive an update on their status
  • February, 2017: Last interviews are held
  • March, 2017: Final decisions submitted by early March
  • April, 2017: Final decision to be made by the acceptant

For more detailed timeline, refer here

Tuition 2016-2017

  • Tuition: ~$55,000
  • Annual cost of admission: ~$85,000

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

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