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==Contacts==
 
==Contacts==
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'''Website:''' http://md.tufts.edu/<br>
Tufts University School of Medicine<br>
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'''Phone:''' 617-636-6571<br>
Office of Admissions<br>
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'''Admissions e-mail:''' med-admissions@tufts.edu
136 Harrison Avenue<br>
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Boston, MA 02111<br>
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==Program Information==
USA
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*Doctor of Medicine (MD)
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*4 years in length
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**Joint programs are available. Descriptions can be found [http://md.tufts.edu/Admissions/Combined-MD-Programs-Admissions here]
  
Telephone: (617) 636-6571<br>
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====Admission statistics: Class of 2021====
Website: www.tufts.edu/med/admissions<br>
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*Total number of applicants: 11,029
E-mail: med-admissions@tufts.edu
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*Applicants interviewed: 926
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*Applicants Admitted: 539
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*Applicants Enrolled: 210
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*Class size for Traditional MD Program: 176
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*International students are eligible to apply
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For more information on the program, click [http://medicine.tufts.edu/Education/MD-Programs/Doctor-of-Medicine/Class-Profile here]
  
 
==Admission Requirements==
 
==Admission Requirements==
===General Notes===
 
*Three years of attendance at an accredited college or university is required
 
*Preference is given to applicants who have completed a Bachelor's degree
 
*Priority is given to citizens and permanent residents of the United States
 
*All applicants must submit an AMCAS profile.
 
  
For more information: http://www.tufts.edu/med/admissions/md/eligibility/index.html
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====Course and Degree Requirements====
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*Degree: Minimum 3 years of undergraduate study
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**Strong preference given to applicants who will complete a bachelor’s degree in the U.S.
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*Required Courses:  
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**Biology with lab (8 credits)
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**Chemistry with lab (8 credits)
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**Organic Chemistry with lab (8 credits)
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**Physics with lab (4 credits)
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*Recommended Courses
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**English – applicants must possess strong skills in English both spoken and written.  
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**Math – calculus, statistics, and computer science.
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*For biology and physics, AP credit does not reduce required coursework
  
===Criteria===
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For more information on course requirements, click [http://medicine.tufts.edu/Admissions/MD-Application-Process/Course-Prerequisites here]
====Required classes====
 
*The following year-long (8 credits) courses must be completed including their respective laboratory components:
 
**General Biology (Introductory Biology)<br>
 
**General Chemistry<br>
 
**Organic Chemistry<br>
 
**General Physics<br>
 
*Highly Recommended Classes include:
 
**A genetics course
 
**A biochemistry course
 
**Coursework in calculus/statistics/computer science
 
*Mean GPA of 2008 Entering Class:
 
**Mean Total GPA: 3.60
 
**Mean Science GPA: 3.53
 
  
For more information: http://www.tufts.edu/med/admissions/md/eligibility/prereq.html
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====GPA====
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*Minimum: 3.50 (4.0 scale)
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*Mean GPA of 2017 Entering Class: 3.61
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*Mean Science GPA: 3.55
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For more information on class profile, click [http://medicine.tufts.edu/Education/MD-Programs/Doctor-of-Medicine/Class-Profile here]
  
 
====MCAT====
 
====MCAT====
*The MCAT is required, and must be taken no later than the September exam one calendar year prior to application
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Mean Scores 2017
*The MCAT must have been taken within five calendar years prior to enrollment
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*Pre-2015 MCAT
*Mean MCAT Scores for 2008 Entering Class:  
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**Verbal Reasoning: 9
**VR: 10.3
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**Physical Sciences: 10
**PS: 10.9
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**Biological Sciences: 10
**BS: 11.1
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**Total: 30
 
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*New MCAT
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**Chemical and Physical Foundations of Biological Systems: 128
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**Critical Analysis and Reasoning Skills: 127
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**Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems: 128
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**Psychological, Social, and Biological Foundations of Behaviour: 128
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*MCAT must have been written within 5 years of application deadline, and no later than the September one calendar year prior to enrolment.
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For more information, click [http://md.tufts.edu/Admissions/MD-Application-Process/MCAT here]
  
 
====Supporting Documents====
 
====Supporting Documents====
*A Tufts University School of Medicine (TUSM) Secondary Application must be completed.
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*An American Medical College Application Service (AMCAS) Application
*3 letters of recommendation must be sent
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*Secondary Application  
 
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*3 letters of recommendation: sent as either hard-copy (via the U.S. Postal Service) or as PDF files (via the Virtual Evals system).
For more information: http://www.tufts.edu/med/admissions/md/howtoapply/index.html
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*$125 Application fee
 
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For more information, click [http://medicine.tufts.edu/Admissions/MD-Application-Process/Letters-of-Recommendation here]
==Deadlines==
 
*August 1, 2008: Early Decision Program (EDP) AMCAS Application deadline
 
*September 1, 2008: EDP Secondary TUSM Application and Letters of Recommendation deadline
 
*October 1, 2008: Early Decision Program Results revealed
 
*November 1, 2008: Regular MD AMCAS applications due
 
*January 15, 2009: Regular Secondary TUSM Application and Letters of Recommendation deadline
 
*March 2009: Letter of regret sent to applicants not chosen for interview
 
*April 15, 2009: Letter of regret/letter of invitation to interview sent
 
*May 15, 2008: Multiple Acceptance Deadline
 
 
 
For more information: http://www.tufts.edu/med/admissions/md/howtoapply/timeline.html
 
 
 
==Tuition==
 
*Application Fee: $105 USD
 
*Annual Tuition Fee: $48,386 USD
 
*Anticipated Minimum Cost for First Year: $77,109-78,825 USD
 
 
 
For more information: http://www.tufts.edu/med/docs/about/offices/finaid/CostsMD.pdf
 
  
==Financial Aid==
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==Interview==
*Tufts University School of Medicine offers financial aid to US Citizens with FAFSA
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*Sep-March: TUSM interview season
*Private loans may be obtained with a co-signer for international students
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*Interviews are by invitation only
*Information on scholarships is also available [http://www.tufts.edu/med/about/offices/finaid/scholarships/mdloan/institutional.html here]
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*Personal interviews are conducted at the Boston campus, and consist of a full day of orientation
  
For more information: http://www.tufts.edu/med/about/offices/finaid/index.html
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==Timeline 2017-2018==
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*June - November: TUSM receives applications from AMCAS
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*July - January: TUSM receives secondary applications and letters of Recommendation
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*July - March: Completed applications are reviewed
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*August 1: Deadline to complete Early Decision AMCAS application
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*August - March: TUSM sends invitations to interview
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*September 1: Deadline to complete Early Decision TUSM Secondary Application
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*September - March: TUSM Interview Season
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*October 1: TUSM notifies Early Decision applicants of application outcome
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*October - April: TUSM Admissions Committee admits selected applications
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*October - March: Applicants no longer being considered for admission receive letter of regret
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*November 1: Deadline to complete regular AMCAS application
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*January 15: Deadline to complete regular TUSM Secondary Application
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*March 31: All applicants have received either an invitation to interview or a letter of regret
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*April 30: Tuition deposit refund deadline
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*May - August: TUSM admits selected applicants from Wait List
  
==Statistics==
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For more information, click [http://medicine.tufts.edu/Admissions/MD-Application-Process/Timeline here]
*Profile of 2008 Entering Class
 
**Total Initial AMCAS Applicants: 9103
 
**Total Completed Applications: 7072
 
**Applicants Interviewed: 871
 
**Number of Applicants Accepted: 178
 
  
For more information: http://www.tufts.edu/med/admissions/md/classprofile.html
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==Tuition 2017-2018==
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*First Year Tuition: $60,704
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*Total for First Year:
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**Off-campus: $90,212
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**Dorm: $87,938
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For more information on tuition, click [http://medicine.tufts.edu/Student-Services-and-Campus-Life/Financing-Your-Education/MD-Costs/Cost-of-Attendance-MD-Program-2017-18 here]<br>
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For information on financial aid, click [http://medicine.tufts.edu/Student-Services-and-Campus-Life/Financing-Your-Education/MD-Students-Applying-for-Aid here]
  
 
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Contacts

Website: http://md.tufts.edu/
Phone: 617-636-6571
Admissions e-mail: med-admissions@tufts.edu

Program Information

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

Admission statistics: Class of 2021

  • Total number of applicants: 11,029
  • Applicants interviewed: 926
  • Applicants Admitted: 539
  • Applicants Enrolled: 210
  • Class size for Traditional MD Program: 176
  • International students are eligible to apply

For more information on the program, click here

Admission Requirements

Course and Degree Requirements

  • Degree: Minimum 3 years of undergraduate study
    • Strong preference given to applicants who will complete a bachelor’s degree in the U.S.
  • Required Courses:
    • Biology with lab (8 credits)
    • Chemistry with lab (8 credits)
    • Organic Chemistry with lab (8 credits)
    • Physics with lab (4 credits)
  • Recommended Courses
    • English – applicants must possess strong skills in English both spoken and written.
    • Math – calculus, statistics, and computer science.
  • For biology and physics, AP credit does not reduce required coursework

For more information on course requirements, click here

GPA

  • Minimum: 3.50 (4.0 scale)
  • Mean GPA of 2017 Entering Class: 3.61
  • Mean Science GPA: 3.55

For more information on class profile, click here

MCAT

Mean Scores 2017

  • Pre-2015 MCAT
    • Verbal Reasoning: 9
    • Physical Sciences: 10
    • Biological Sciences: 10
    • Total: 30
  • New MCAT
    • Chemical and Physical Foundations of Biological Systems: 128
    • Critical Analysis and Reasoning Skills: 127
    • Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems: 128
    • Psychological, Social, and Biological Foundations of Behaviour: 128
  • MCAT must have been written within 5 years of application deadline, and no later than the September one calendar year prior to enrolment.

For more information, click here

Supporting Documents

  • An American Medical College Application Service (AMCAS) Application
  • Secondary Application
  • 3 letters of recommendation: sent as either hard-copy (via the U.S. Postal Service) or as PDF files (via the Virtual Evals system).
  • $125 Application fee

For more information, click here

Interview

  • Sep-March: TUSM interview season
  • Interviews are by invitation only
  • Personal interviews are conducted at the Boston campus, and consist of a full day of orientation

Timeline 2017-2018

  • June - November: TUSM receives applications from AMCAS
  • July - January: TUSM receives secondary applications and letters of Recommendation
  • July - March: Completed applications are reviewed
  • August 1: Deadline to complete Early Decision AMCAS application
  • August - March: TUSM sends invitations to interview
  • September 1: Deadline to complete Early Decision TUSM Secondary Application
  • September - March: TUSM Interview Season
  • October 1: TUSM notifies Early Decision applicants of application outcome
  • October - April: TUSM Admissions Committee admits selected applications
  • October - March: Applicants no longer being considered for admission receive letter of regret
  • November 1: Deadline to complete regular AMCAS application
  • January 15: Deadline to complete regular TUSM Secondary Application
  • March 31: All applicants have received either an invitation to interview or a letter of regret
  • April 30: Tuition deposit refund deadline
  • May - August: TUSM admits selected applicants from Wait List

For more information, click here

Tuition 2017-2018

  • First Year Tuition: $60,704
  • Total for First Year:
    • Off-campus: $90,212
    • Dorm: $87,938

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