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'''Website:''' http://med.psu.edu/md<br> | '''Website:''' http://med.psu.edu/md<br> | ||
'''Phone:''' 717-531-8521<br> | '''Phone:''' 717-531-8521<br> | ||
− | '''Admissions e-mail:''' studentaffairs@pennstatehealth.psu.edu | + | '''Admissions e-mail:''' studentaffairs@pennstatehealth.psu.edu <br> |
'''Location: ''' Hershey, Pennsylvania. US | '''Location: ''' Hershey, Pennsylvania. US | ||
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Contacts
Website: http://med.psu.edu/md
Phone: 717-531-8521
Admissions e-mail: studentaffairs@pennstatehealth.psu.edu
Location: Hershey, Pennsylvania. US
Program Information
- Doctor of Medicine (MD)
- 4 years in length
- Number of applications in 2011 (most recent data): 7,339
- Number of applicants interviewed in 2011: 856
- Class size in 2011: 143
- MD/PhD programs are available. For more information, click here
Admission Requirements
Course and Degree Requirements
- Degree: Minimum 3 years of undergraduate study in an accredited university (any discipline)
- Required Courses
- Biology + lab (one year) - include components of genetics, genomics, evolution, ecology, natural history
- Chemistry + lab (two years) - include Organic and inorganic chemistry
- Physics + lab (one year)
- Mathematics (one year) - include components of calculus, statistics, and probability
- Humanities (one half-year) - philosophy, history, literature, language, anthropology, ethics, or theology
- Behavioural Science (one half-year) - psychology, sociology, cultural anthropology, human ecology
- Recommended courses:
- English
For more information, click here
GPA
- Average accepted GPA 2011: 3.72
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MCAT
- Average scores in 2011:
- Physical Sciences – 9.85
- Biological Sciences – 10.28
- Verbal Reasoning – 9.29
- Writing Sample – P
- MCAT must have been written within 3 years of year of matriculation
For more information, click here
Supporting Documents
- Complete AMCAS Online Application
- Secondary application - sent by email after completing the AMCAS + non-refundable fee of $75
- Additional information for AMCAS:
- Official transcripts
- Service fees
- Letters of recommendation
- One letter from the Pre-Health Committee at the applicant's institution; OR,
- Four individual letters (max 6): Two from science faculty, one from non-science faculty, and one from a professional of the applicant's choice
- Additional letters are required if the applicant pursued further studies
- Upon acceptance, international applicants must submit the following:
- College of Medicine Application for Visa Document - provided upon acceptance
- Proof of Finances
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For more information for international applicants, click here
Interview
- Monday, Wednesday, Fridays between Mid-September to March
- Two or three faculty members interview each applicant in individual interviews
- Applicant is given a tour and lunch
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Timeline
- June 1: AMCAS application becomes available online
- Sept 1: Deadline for submission of completed application and supporting documents for Early Decision applicants
- Oct 1: Early Decision applicants are notified by this date
- Oct 15: Acceptances begin and continue on a rolling basis until the class is filled
- Nov 15: Deadline for completion of AMCAS application
- Jan 15: Deadline for submission of Secondary Application
For more information, click here
Tuition 2012-2013
- Pennsylvania residents:
- First year tuition: $41,860
- Total fees (on-campus): $60,652
- Non-residents:
- First year tuition: $49.984
- Total fees (on-campus): $68,776
For more information on tuition, click here
For information on financial aid, click here