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====Course and Degree Requirements==== | ====Course and Degree Requirements==== | ||
*Degree: Baccalaureate degree from a university in the United States of America or in Canada | *Degree: Baccalaureate degree from a university in the United States of America or in Canada | ||
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| − | * | + | *strong preparation in the sciences basic to medical school studies is advised |
| − | + | *All prerequisites should be completed within five years of the application year | |
| − | ** | + | **variety of college course combinations, including biology, general and organic chemistry and physics are a minimum |
| − | ** | + | **courses taken to meet the basic requirements should be comparable to courses accepted for concentration in these disciplines |
| − | ** | + | **Courses taken should be supplemented by laboratory experiences. |
| − | * | + | * Studies in the humanities, the social and behavioral sciences and the development of effective writing skills are strongly suggested |
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| − | + | For more information, click [http://www.jefferson.edu/jmc/admissions/apply/procedure.html here] | |
| − | For more information, click [http://www.jefferson.edu/jmc/admissions/procedure. | ||
====GPA==== | ====GPA==== | ||
| − | + | *Average accepted GPA in 2012: 3.7 | |
| − | *Average accepted GPA in | ||
| − | For more information, click [http://www.jefferson.edu/jmc/admissions/faq. | + | For more information, click [http://www.jefferson.edu/jmc/admissions/faq.html#par_title_0 here] |
====Standardized Test==== | ====Standardized Test==== | ||
| − | + | *Median / Average scores 2012: | |
| − | *Median / Average scores | + | **Verbal Reasoning: 10 |
| − | **Verbal Reasoning: 10 | + | **Physical Sciences: 11 |
| − | **Physical Sciences: | + | **Biological Sciences: 11 |
| − | **Biological Sciences: | ||
*Test must have been written within 3 years of application deadline | *Test must have been written within 3 years of application deadline | ||
| − | For more information, click [http://www.jefferson.edu/jmc/admissions/faq. | + | For more information, click [http://www.jefferson.edu/jmc/admissions/faq.html#par_title_0 here] |
====Supporting Documents==== | ====Supporting Documents==== | ||
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**If no such committee exist, then a letter of recommendation is required from an individual faculty member of Biology, a faculty member of Chemistry, of Physics and of Humanities. | **If no such committee exist, then a letter of recommendation is required from an individual faculty member of Biology, a faculty member of Chemistry, of Physics and of Humanities. | ||
**If applicant has continued to graduate programs, a letter of recommendation from the graduate school is highly encouraged. | **If applicant has continued to graduate programs, a letter of recommendation from the graduate school is highly encouraged. | ||
| − | + | *Secondary Application | |
| + | For more information, click [http://www.jefferson.edu/jmc/admissions/apply/procedure.html here] | ||
==Interview== | ==Interview== | ||
Revision as of 15:01, 23 March 2013
Contacts
Website: http://www.jefferson.edu/jmc/index.cfm
Phone: 215-955-6983
Admissions e-mail: JMC.Admissions@jefferson.edu
Program Information
- M.D degree
- 4 years in length
Admission Requirements
Course and Degree Requirements
- Degree: Baccalaureate degree from a university in the United States of America or in Canada
- strong preparation in the sciences basic to medical school studies is advised
- All prerequisites should be completed within five years of the application year
- variety of college course combinations, including biology, general and organic chemistry and physics are a minimum
- courses taken to meet the basic requirements should be comparable to courses accepted for concentration in these disciplines
- Courses taken should be supplemented by laboratory experiences.
- Studies in the humanities, the social and behavioral sciences and the development of effective writing skills are strongly suggested
For more information, click here
GPA
- Average accepted GPA in 2012: 3.7
For more information, click here
Standardized Test
- Median / Average scores 2012:
- Verbal Reasoning: 10
- Physical Sciences: 11
- Biological Sciences: 11
- Test must have been written within 3 years of application deadline
For more information, click here
Supporting Documents
- Application is done through AMCAS, click here
- Letters of Recommendation from a pre professional committee
- If no such committee exist, then a letter of recommendation is required from an individual faculty member of Biology, a faculty member of Chemistry, of Physics and of Humanities.
- If applicant has continued to graduate programs, a letter of recommendation from the graduate school is highly encouraged.
- Secondary Application
For more information, click here
Interview
- Every Wednesday beginning September 2010 through the end of April 2011
- Takes place: Jefferson Medical College; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Interview is conducted by a member of the Committee of Admissions
For more information, click here
Timeline
- June.1, 2010: Earliest date for filing of AMCAS application
- Nov.15, 2010: Latest date for filing of AMCAS application
- Jan.1, 2011: All of the following must be submitted:
- Supplemental Application
- Letters of Recommendation
- MCAT scores
- Application Fee
For more information, click here
Tuition 2008-2009
First Year Tuition: $44,547 USD Total Cost for First Year:$68,669 USD International Students are not eligible for financial scholarships or financial loans. International applicants may however contact the Financial Aid Office.
For more information click here
