Pennsylvania State Hershey College of Medicine

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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 2009: 7,172
• Number of applicants interviewed in 2009: 929
• Class size in 2009: 144

Admission Requirements

Course and Degree Requirements

• Degree: Minimum 3 years of undergraduate study in an accredited university (any discipline)
• Required Courses
  • Biology + lab (6 credits) - include components of genetics, genomics, evolution, ecology, natural history
  • Chemistry + lab (12 credits) - include Organic and inorganic chemistry
  • Humanities (3 credits) - philosophy, history, literature, language, anthropology, ethics, or theology
  • Physics + lab (6 credits)
  • Mathematics (6 credits) - include components of calculus, statistics, and probability
• Recommended courses
  • English

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GPA

• Average accepted GPA 2009: 3.69

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MCAT

• Average scores in 2009:
  • Physical Sciences – 9.71
  • Biological Sciences – 10.06
  • Verbal Reasoning – 9.28
  • Writing Sample – P

• MCAT must have been written within 3 years of application deadline

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Supporting Documents

• Complete AMCAS Online Application - click here
• Secondary application - received by email after completing the AMCAS
• Additional information for AMCAS:
  • Official transcripts
  • Service fees
  • Letters of recommendation
• Upon acceptance, international applicants must sent the following:
• College of Medicine Application for Visa Document - provided upon acceptance
  • Proof of Finances

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Interview

• Monday, Wednesday, Fridays between Mid-September - March
• Two or three faculty members interview each applicant
• Applicant is given a tour and lunch

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Timeline

• June 1: AMCAS application becomes available online
• Sep 1: Deadline for submission of secondary application for Early Decision applicants
• Oct 15: First round of accepted students are notified
• Nov. 15: Deadline for completion of AMCAS application
• Jan 15: Deadline for submission of secondary application
• June 1: Deadline to apply for international visa

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Tuition 2009-2010

• First year tuition (Pennsylvania Residents) - $ 37,326
• Total first year fees (Pennsylvania Residents) - $ 54,296
• First year tuition (Visa student) - $ 48,812
• Total first year fees (Visa student) - $ 65,782

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