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==Contacts== | ==Contacts== | ||
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'''Website:''' http://www.pennstatehershey.org/home/<br> | '''Website:''' http://www.pennstatehershey.org/home/<br> | ||
'''Phone:''' 717-531-8755<br> | '''Phone:''' 717-531-8755<br> | ||
'''Admissions e-mail:''' StudentAdmissions@hmc.psu.edu | '''Admissions e-mail:''' StudentAdmissions@hmc.psu.edu | ||
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==Program Information== | ==Program Information== | ||
*Doctor of Medicine (MD) | *Doctor of Medicine (MD) | ||
*4 years in length | *4 years in length | ||
| − | *Number of applications in | + | *Number of applications in 2011 (most recent data): 7,339 |
| − | *Number of applicants interviewed in | + | *Number of applicants interviewed in 2011: 856 |
| − | *Class size in | + | *Class size in 2011: 143 |
| − | + | *MD/PhD programs are available. For more information, click [http://med.psu.edu/web/mdphd/home here] | |
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==Admission Requirements== | ==Admission Requirements== | ||
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====Course and Degree Requirements==== | ====Course and Degree Requirements==== | ||
*Degree: Minimum 3 years of undergraduate study in an accredited university (any discipline) | *Degree: Minimum 3 years of undergraduate study in an accredited university (any discipline) | ||
*Required Courses | *Required Courses | ||
| − | **Biology + lab ( | + | **Biology + lab (one year) - include components of genetics, genomics, evolution, ecology, natural history |
| − | **Chemistry + lab ( | + | **Chemistry + lab (two years) - include Organic and inorganic chemistry |
| − | **Humanities ( | + | **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 | |
| − | *Recommended courses | + | **Behavioural Science (one half-year) - psychology, sociology, cultural anthropology, human ecology |
| + | *Recommended courses: | ||
**English | **English | ||
For more information, click [http://www.pennstatehershey.org/web/md/admissions/overview/requirements here] | For more information, click [http://www.pennstatehershey.org/web/md/admissions/overview/requirements here] | ||
====GPA==== | ====GPA==== | ||
| − | + | *Average accepted GPA 2011: 3.72 | |
| − | *Average accepted GPA | ||
For more information, click [http://www.pennstatehershey.org/web/md/admissions/overview/profile Here] | For more information, click [http://www.pennstatehershey.org/web/md/admissions/overview/profile Here] | ||
====MCAT==== | ====MCAT==== | ||
| − | + | *Average scores in 2011: | |
| − | *Average scores in | + | **Physical Sciences – 9.85 |
| − | **Physical Sciences – 9. | + | **Biological Sciences – 10.28 |
| − | **Biological Sciences – 10. | + | **Verbal Reasoning – 9.29 |
| − | **Verbal Reasoning – 9. | ||
**Writing Sample – P | **Writing Sample – P | ||
| − | + | *MCAT must have been written within 3 years of year of matriculation | |
| − | *MCAT must have been written within 3 years of | ||
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For more information, click [http://www.pennstatehershey.org/web/md/admissions/overview/profile here] | For more information, click [http://www.pennstatehershey.org/web/md/admissions/overview/profile here] | ||
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====Supporting Documents==== | ====Supporting Documents==== | ||
| − | + | *Complete AMCAS Online Application | |
| − | *Complete AMCAS Online Application | + | *Secondary application - sent by email after completing the AMCAS + non-refundable fee of $75 |
| − | *Secondary application - | ||
*Additional information for AMCAS: | *Additional information for AMCAS: | ||
**Official transcripts | **Official transcripts | ||
**Service fees | **Service fees | ||
**Letters of recommendation | **Letters of recommendation | ||
| − | *Upon acceptance, international applicants must | + | ***One letter from the Pre-Health Committee at the applicant's institution; OR, |
| − | *College of Medicine Application for Visa Document - provided upon acceptance | + | ***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 | **Proof of Finances | ||
| − | For more information, click [http://www.pennstatehershey.org/web/md/admissions/overview/procedure here] | + | For more information, click [http://www.pennstatehershey.org/web/md/admissions/overview/procedure here] <br> |
For more information for international applicants, click [http://www.pennstatehershey.org/web/md/admissions/overview/international here] | For more information for international applicants, click [http://www.pennstatehershey.org/web/md/admissions/overview/international here] | ||
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==Interview== | ==Interview== | ||
| − | + | *Monday, Wednesday, Fridays between Mid-September to March | |
| − | *Monday, Wednesday, Fridays between Mid-September | + | *Two or three faculty members interview each applicant in individual interviews |
| − | *Two or three faculty members interview each applicant | ||
*Applicant is given a tour and lunch | *Applicant is given a tour and lunch | ||
| − | For more information, click [ | + | For more information, click [http://www.pennstatehershey.org/web/md/admissions/overview/interviews here] |
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==Timeline== | ==Timeline== | ||
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*June 1: AMCAS application becomes available online | *June 1: AMCAS application becomes available online | ||
| − | * | + | *Sept 1: Deadline for submission of completed application and supporting documents for Early Decision applicants |
| − | *Oct | + | *Oct 1: Early Decision applicants are notified by this date |
| − | *Nov | + | *Oct 15: Acceptances begin and continue on a rolling basis until the class is filled |
| − | *Jan 15: Deadline for submission of | + | *Nov 15: Deadline for completion of AMCAS application |
| − | + | *Jan 15: Deadline for submission of Secondary Application | |
For more information, click [http://www.pennstatehershey.org/web/md/admissions/overview/timeline here] | For more information, click [http://www.pennstatehershey.org/web/md/admissions/overview/timeline here] | ||
| − | + | ==Tuition 2012-2013== | |
| − | + | *Pennsylvania residents: | |
| − | + | **First year tuition: $41,860 | |
| − | ==Tuition | + | **Total fees (on-campus): $60,652 |
| − | *First year tuition | + | *Non-residents: |
| − | *Total | + | **First year tuition: $49.984 |
| − | *First year tuition | + | **Total fees (on-campus): $68,776 |
| − | *Total | + | For more information on tuition, click [http://www.pennstatehershey.org/web/md/financialaid/accepted/costs here]<br> |
| − | For more information on tuition, click [http://www.pennstatehershey.org/web/md/financialaid/ | ||
For information on financial aid, click [http://www.pennstatehershey.org/web/md/financialaid here] | For information on financial aid, click [http://www.pennstatehershey.org/web/md/financialaid here] | ||
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[[Category:Pennsylvania State University|Medicine]] | [[Category:Pennsylvania State University|Medicine]] | ||
[[Category:Medicine|Pennsylvania State]] | [[Category:Medicine|Pennsylvania State]] | ||
Revision as of 22:46, 9 March 2013
Contacts
Website: http://www.pennstatehershey.org/home/
Phone: 717-531-8755
Admissions e-mail: StudentAdmissions@hmc.psu.edu
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
For more information, click Here
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
For more information, click here
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
For more information, click here
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
