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==Contacts==
 
==Contacts==
 
'''Website:''' http://www.upstate.edu/com/<br>
 
'''Website:''' http://www.upstate.edu/com/<br>
 
'''Phone:''' 315-464-4570 or 800-736-2171<br>
 
'''Phone:''' 315-464-4570 or 800-736-2171<br>
 
'''Admissions e-mail:''' admiss@upstate.edu
 
'''Admissions e-mail:''' admiss@upstate.edu
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==Program Information==
 
==Program Information==
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*Doctor of Medicine (MD)
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====Curriculum====
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**4 years in length
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*Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)
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*Number of applications 2012: 5,321
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*4 years in length
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**1,945 were New York state residents
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*Joint programs are available. Descriptions can be found [http://www.upstate.edu/com/special_opps/mdphd.php here] and
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**3,376 were out-of-state residents
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[http://www.upstate.edu/cnymph/ php  here]
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*Class size in 2012: 160
 
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**130 were New York state residents
 
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**30 were out-of-state residents
 
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*There are also a few joint programs offered:
 
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**MD/PhD (Doctor of Philosophy)
 
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***7 years in length
 
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**MD/MPH (Master of Public Health)
 
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For information on program statistics, click [http://www.upstate.edu/com/admissions/class_stats.php here] and [http://www.upstate.edu/com/admissions/interview.php  here]<br>
 
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For more information about the MD/PhD program, click [http://www.upstate.edu/com/special_opps/mdphd.php here]<br>
 
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For more information about the MD/MPH program, click [http://www.upstate.edu/cnymph/ here]
 
  
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====Admission statistics====
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*Total number of applicants in 2013: NA
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*Applicants interviewed 2013: NA
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*Class size in 2013: NA (XX in-province, XX out-of-province)
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*A maximum of XX% of spaces are offered for out-of-province applicants
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*International students are/are not eligible to apply
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For more information on the program, click [URL here]
  
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==Admission Requirements==
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==Admissions Requirements==
  
 
====Course and Degree Requirements====
 
====Course and Degree Requirements====
 
*Degree: Minimum 3 years of undergraduate study in any major at an accredited American or Canadian university
 
*Degree: Minimum 3 years of undergraduate study in any major at an accredited American or Canadian university
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*Required Courses
 
*Required Courses  
 
*Required Courses  
 
**General Biology (6 credits) with lab
 
**General Biology (6 credits) with lab
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====GPA====
 
====GPA====
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*Minimum: There is no official cut-off mark established by the University
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*In-province/domestic students:
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*Average accepted GPA 2012:
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**Minimum grade/GPA: NA
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**Total GPA: 3.59
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**Average grade/GPA of admitted applicants in 2013: NA
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**Science GPA: 3.53
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*Out-of-province/non-domestic students:
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**Non-science GPA: 3.69
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**Minimum grade/GPA: NA
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**Average grade/GPA of admitted applicants in 2013: NA
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*Calculation method:
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** School details (E.g. Courses completed during the year of entry are not counted towards the GPA/The lowest academic year is not counted/etc.)
 
For more information, click [http://www.upstate.edu/com/admissions/class_stats.php here]
 
For more information, click [http://www.upstate.edu/com/admissions/class_stats.php here]
  
 
====MCAT====
 
====MCAT====
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*Minimum scores: There are no official cut-off marks established by the University
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*Minimum score:NA
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*Average Accepted Scores:
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*All MCAT scores will be considered/The most recent MCAT scores will be considered/The best MCAT scores will be considered
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**Physical Sciences – 10.08
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*The MCAT must be taken before the application deadline of December 1 to qualify for this application cycle. Scores older than 3 years will not be accepted.
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**Biological Sciences – 10.47
 
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**Verbal Reasoning – 9.53
 
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**Writing Sample – Not available
 
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*MCAT must have been written before the application deadline of December 1 and only tests written within the last 3 years before the application deadline are accepted.
 
 
For more information, click [http://www.upstate.edu/com/admissions/class_stats.php here] and [http://www.upstate.edu/com/admissions/ here]<br>
 
For more information, click [http://www.upstate.edu/com/admissions/class_stats.php here] and [http://www.upstate.edu/com/admissions/ here]<br>
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For more information about the MCAT, click [http://www.aamc.org/students/mcat/ here]
 
  
 
====Supporting Documents====
 
====Supporting Documents====
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For more information on recommendation letters, click [http://www.upstate.edu/com/admissions/letters_of_rec.php here]
 
For more information on recommendation letters, click [http://www.upstate.edu/com/admissions/letters_of_rec.php here]
  
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====Other Requirements====
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====Evaluation criteria====
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*The student will need to possess certain Technical Standards (qualifications the University considers important)
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*How the applicant will be evaluated; example: McGill has a 30/70 Personal statement/academics split to be invited for an interview and then a 20/80 academic/interview split for the final decision
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For more information on technical standards click [http://www.upstate.edu/com/admissions/tech_standards.php here]
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For more information, click [URL here]
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==Interview==
 
==Interview==
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*Date: From September till March on Mondays and Wednesdays and every third Tuesday of the month  and occur between 8:30 AM – 2:30 PM (including a school tour and lunch)
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*Interview invitations will be sent out in August
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*The interview is held on campus and given by a current medical student and an MD or PhD interviewer. The interview’s goal is to assess the applicant and understand his/her interests, clinical experiences, etc.
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*Interview dates for 2013-2014: From September till March on Mondays and Wednesdays and every third Tuesday of the month  and occur between 8:30 AM – 2:30 PM (including a school tour and lunch)
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*Type of interview :MMI
 
For more information, click [http://www.upstate.edu/com/admissions/interview.php here]
 
For more information, click [http://www.upstate.edu/com/admissions/interview.php here]
  
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==Timeline 2013-2014==
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 June - Begin submitting AMCAS applications
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 August 1 - Early Decision AMCAS applications must be on file
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 August 15 - Early Decision applicants must have a completed application on file
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 October 15 - AMCAS deadline
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 December 1 - Latest date to submit a completed application to SUNY Upstate (MD and MD/PhD applicants)
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 May 15 - Latest date to receive the $100 deposit refund
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 June 1 - Latest date to request a deferment on acceptance
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For more information, click [http://www.upstate.edu/com/admissions/faqs.php here] and
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[http://www.upstate.edu/com/admissions/how_2_apply.php here]
  
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==Timeline==
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==Tuition 2013-2014==
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*August 1: Early Decision AMCAS application deadline
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*In-province/domestic students:
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*August 15: Deadline for Early Decision applicants
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**First year tuition: $XX
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*October 15: AMCAS application deadline & Application to send Application letters
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**Total first year fees: $XX
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*December 1: Deadline to send Supplemental Application
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*Out-of-province/non-domestic students:
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*May 15: Deadline for receiving the Application Fee
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**First year tuition: $XX
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*June 1: Deadline to ask for a deferment on acceptance
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**Total first year fees: $XX
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For more information, click [http://www.upstate.edu/com/admissions/how_2_apply.php here] and [http://www.upstate.edu/com/admissions/faqs.php here]
 
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==Tuition 2010-2011==
 
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=====Full Time=====
 
 
*New York state resident: $ 29,530 USD
 
*New York state resident: $ 29,530 USD
 
*Non-resident: $ 54,650 USD
 
*Non-resident: $ 54,650 USD

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Contacts

Website: http://www.upstate.edu/com/
Phone: 315-464-4570 or 800-736-2171
Admissions e-mail: admiss@upstate.edu

Program Information

Curriculum

  • Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)
  • 4 years in length
  • Joint programs are available. Descriptions can be found here and

php here

Admission statistics

  • Total number of applicants in 2013: NA
  • Applicants interviewed 2013: NA
  • Class size in 2013: NA (XX in-province, XX out-of-province)
  • A maximum of XX% of spaces are offered for out-of-province applicants
  • International students are/are not eligible to apply

For more information on the program, click [URL here]

Admissions Requirements

Course and Degree Requirements

  • Degree: Minimum 3 years of undergraduate study in any major at an accredited American or Canadian university
  • Required Courses
  • Required Courses
    • General Biology (6 credits) with lab
    • General Chemistry (6 credits) with lab
    • Organic Chemistry (6 credits) with lab
    • Physics (6 credits) with lab
    • English (6 credits) in which one course must have a writing component
  • Recommended Courses
    • Genetics
    • Cell Biology
    • Biochemistry
    • Microbiology
    • Immunology
    • Pathology
    • Histology
    • Neuroscience
    • Anatomy
    • Pharmacology
    • Physiology
    • Psychology
    • Statistics
    • Experimental Design
    • Courses related to public health and ethics.
  • AP credits are accepted as long as credit was awarded for the course

For more information, click here

GPA

  • In-province/domestic students:
    • Minimum grade/GPA: NA
    • Average grade/GPA of admitted applicants in 2013: NA
  • Out-of-province/non-domestic students:
    • Minimum grade/GPA: NA
    • Average grade/GPA of admitted applicants in 2013: NA
  • Calculation method:
    • School details (E.g. Courses completed during the year of entry are not counted towards the GPA/The lowest academic year is not counted/etc.)

For more information, click here

MCAT

  • Minimum score:NA
  • All MCAT scores will be considered/The most recent MCAT scores will be considered/The best MCAT scores will be considered
  • The MCAT must be taken before the application deadline of December 1 to qualify for this application cycle. Scores older than 3 years will not be accepted.

For more information, click here and here

Supporting Documents

  • AMCAS Application
  • Supplemental Application form
  • $ 100 Application fee
  • Letters of Recommendation
    • For Undergraduate Students: 1 letter from the Health Professions Advisory Committee or the Pre-Health Advisor of the applicant’s University. If there are no such committees, 2 letters are required from faculty members from different departments in which one must be from a science department.
    • For Graduate Students: 1 letter from the Health Professions Advisory Committee or the Pre-Health Advisor of the applicant’s University and 1 letter from a graduate supervisor or departmental chairperson (the latter is not needed for non-matriculated students doing graduate courses).
    • For Non-Traditional Students: For applicants that have graduated from their undergraduate degree more than five years ago and employed full-time, 1 letter must be from a faculty member from the a science department in which a prerequisite course for Medical school was taken and 1 letter from a current supervisor.
    • For MD/PhD Applicants: 1 letter from the Health Professions Advisory Committee or the Pre-Health Advisor of the applicant’s University and 3 letters from other people who can assess the applicant’s academic abilities and research interest.

For more information, click here
For more information on recommendation letters, click here

Evaluation criteria

  • How the applicant will be evaluated; example: McGill has a 30/70 Personal statement/academics split to be invited for an interview and then a 20/80 academic/interview split for the final decision

For more information, click [URL here]

Interview

  • Interview invitations will be sent out in August
  • Interview dates for 2013-2014: From September till March on Mondays and Wednesdays and every third Tuesday of the month and occur between 8:30 AM – 2:30 PM (including a school tour and lunch)
  • Type of interview :MMI

For more information, click here

Timeline 2013-2014

 June - Begin submitting AMCAS applications  August 1 - Early Decision AMCAS applications must be on file  August 15 - Early Decision applicants must have a completed application on file  October 15 - AMCAS deadline  December 1 - Latest date to submit a completed application to SUNY Upstate (MD and MD/PhD applicants)  May 15 - Latest date to receive the $100 deposit refund  June 1 - Latest date to request a deferment on acceptance For more information, click here and here

Tuition 2013-2014

  • In-province/domestic students:
    • First year tuition: $XX
    • Total first year fees: $XX
  • Out-of-province/non-domestic students:
    • First year tuition: $XX
    • Total first year fees: $XX
  • New York state resident: $ 29,530 USD
  • Non-resident: $ 54,650 USD

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

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