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==Location==
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La Jolla, California
  
 
==Contacts==
 
==Contacts==
 
'''Website:''' http://meded.ucsd.edu/ <br>
 
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'''Phone:''' 858- 434- 3880 <br>
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'''Phone:''' 858-434-3880 <br>
 
'''Admissions e-mail:''' somadmissions@ucsd.edu
 
'''Admissions e-mail:''' somadmissions@ucsd.edu
  
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*Doctor of Medicine (MD)
 
*Doctor of Medicine (MD)
 
*4 years in length
 
*4 years in length
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*Class size in 2009: 101
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*Applicants must be a United States Citizen, or have Permanent Resident status, to be eligible to apply to the UCSD School of Medicine
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For more information, click [http://meded.ucsd.edu/index.cfm/asa/admissions/home/ here]
  
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*Acceptance rate: 5.5%
 
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*In-state acceptance rate: 7.1%
 
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*Out-of-state acceptance rate: 2.5%
 
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*Minority acceptance rate: 5.0%
 
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*International acceptance rate: 0.0%
 
  
 
==Admission Requirements==
 
==Admission Requirements==
  
 
====Course and Degree Requirements====
 
====Course and Degree Requirements====
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*You must complete the following lecture courses with a grade of "C" or better to be eligible to apply to the UCSD School of Medicine. Typically, each of these required courses must be completed at an accredited U.S. institution.
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*Degree: A minimum of 3 years of undergraduate study, with one year being from an accredited 4-year American institution. However, the recommended amount is 4 years of undergraduate study.
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** One year (2 semesters or 3 quarters) of college-level Biology (excluding botany & biochemistry).
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*Courses: There are no required courses, though the following are highly recommended.
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** One year (2 semesters or 3 quarters) of college-level General Chemistry (biochemistry is acceptable).
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**Biology (1 academic year - 2 semesters/3 quarters)  
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** One year (2 semesters or 3 quarters) of college-level Organic Chemistry.
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**General Chemistry (1 academic year - 2 semesters/3 quarters)
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** One year (2 semesters or 3 quarters) of college-level Physics.
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**Organic Chemistry (1 academic year - 2 semesters/3 quarters)
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** One year (2 semesters or 3 quarters) of college-level Math (only calculus, statistics, or computer science will be considered).
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**Biochemistry (1 term - 1 semesters/1 quarter)
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*UCSD does not require any laboratory coursework.
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**Physics (1 academic year - 2 semesters/3 quarters)
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* UCSD does not require English coursework, but competence in spoken and written English is required.
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**Calculus or Statistics (1 academic year - 2 semesters/3 quarters)
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*AP credit with a score of 4 or 5 can be used to satisfy some of the requirements:
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**Laboratory coursework for all courses offering corresponding labs
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*The full year of Math.
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*AP credit are acceptable
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**One semester of Physics (meaning you would need to complete ONE semester or TWO quarters to complete the requirements).
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For more information, click [https://meded.ucsd.edu/index.cfm/asa/admissions/application_process/ (Step 1)]
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**One semester of General Chemistry (meaning you would need to complete ONE semester or TWO quarters to complete the requirements).
 
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*AP credit can NOT be used to meet the Biology or Organic Chemistry requirements.
 
  
 
====GPA====
 
====GPA====
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*Student Characteristics – ENTERING CLASS, 2008
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*Average overall GPA of entering class 2016: 3.76
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*Average overall GPA: 3.75
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*Average science GPA of entering class 2016: 3.62
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*Average science GPA: 3.79
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For more information, click [https://meded.ucsd.edu/index.cfm/asa/admissions/application_process/ (Step 1)]
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*33.4 Q Composite Avg. MCAT (VR: 10.4; PS 11.4; BS 11.6; Writing Q)
 
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*46% female / 54% male
 
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*90% Residents of California
 
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*63% Biology/Chemistry majors, remainder in physical and social sciences and humanities
 
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*47% of applicants receiving interviews offered admission
 
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===MCAT===
 
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*Must have taken the MCAT within the 3 years prior to your planned matriculation date. 
 
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*MCAT scores for exams taken in early 2010 will not be considered. 
 
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*33.4 Q Composite Avg. MCAT (VR: 10.4; PS 11.4; BS 11.6; Writing Q)
 
  
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===Interview===
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====MCAT====
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* from late September through the end of March
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MCAT must have been taken within the 3 years prior to matriculation.
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Average scores entering class 2016:
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*Pre-2015 MCAT
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**Physical Sciences – 11.5
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**Biological Sciences – 11.7
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**Verbal Reasoning – 10.4
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**Writing Sample – Q
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**Total: 33.6 Q
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*New MCAT
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**CARS: 128.3
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**CPFBS: 128.6
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**BBFL: 129.5
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**PSBFB: 129.2
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**Total: 515.6
  
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*The American Medical College Application Service (AMCAS) application is accepted.
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For more information, click [https://meded.ucsd.edu/index.cfm/asa/admissions/application_process/ (Step 1)]
  
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*School asks for a school-specific application as part of the admissions process.
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====Supporting Documents====
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*[https://students-residents.aamc.org/applying-medical-school/applying-medical-school-process/applying-medical-school-amcas/ AMCAS] application (deadline November 1, no extensions granted)
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*Secondary Application (by email invitation - mid July through December) which includes:
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**$105 fee
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**Biographical sketch (distinct from the personal comments on the AMCAS application)
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**Statement regarding criminal conviction
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**Personal background information
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**Extracurricular activities
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**Academic/work/research experience
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**Publications, presentations, fellowship experiences
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**Medical/clinical experiences
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**Volunteer/community service experiences
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**Letters of Recommendation
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***UCSD will be participating in AMCAS Letters Service for the 2017-2018 application year, please click [https://www.aamc.org/students/applying/amcas/faqs/63226/faq_amcasletters.html here] for more details
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**Indication of potential interest in Dual Degree programs
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For more information, click [https://meded.ucsd.edu/index.cfm/asa/admissions/application_process/ step 3]
  
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*You must be a United States Citizen, or have Permanent Resident status, to be eligible to apply to the UCSD School of Medicine.
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==Interview==
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*MMI format
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*The day begins at 7:50 a.m. and ends at 2:00 p.m.
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*Offers of acceptance will not be made until after October 15
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For more information, click [https://meded.ucsd.edu/index.cfm/asa/admissions/application_process/ (Step 4)]
  
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===Timeline===
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==Timeline==
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* Primary application (June1 - November 1)
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*June 6: Applicants may start sending AMCAS application
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* Secondary Application (mid-July through December)
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*Mid-July - December: Applicants may start sending Secondary application documents upon invitation
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*October 15: First notifications of acceptance are sent out
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*November 1: AMCAS application deadline
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*December: Deadline to submit Secondary application documents
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*Late September to March: Interviews
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For more information, click [https://meded.ucsd.edu/index.cfm/asa/admissions/application_process/ here]
  
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==Costs and Financial Aid==
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==Tuition 2016-2017==
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* Financial aid phone number: 858- 534-4664
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*First year tuition and fees:
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* Tuition, 2007-2008 academic year: In-state: $22,959; Out-of-state: $35,204
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**In-state: $37,797.77
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*Room and board: $12493
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**Out-of-state: $50,042.77
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*Percentage of students receiving: Loans: 81%, Grants/scholarships: 55%, Work-study aid: 1%,
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For information on tuition, click [https://meded.ucsd.edu/index.cfm/asa/financial_aid/budgets/ here]<br>
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*Average medical school debt for the Class of 2006: $79562
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For information on financial aid, click [https://meded.ucsd.edu/index.cfm/asa/financial_aid here]
 
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Location

La Jolla, California

Contacts

Website: http://meded.ucsd.edu/
Phone: 858-434-3880
Admissions e-mail: somadmissions@ucsd.edu

Program Information

  • Doctor of Medicine (MD)
  • 4 years in length
  • Applicants must be a United States Citizen, or have Permanent Resident status, to be eligible to apply to the UCSD School of Medicine

For more information, click here


Admission Requirements

Course and Degree Requirements

  • Degree: A minimum of 3 years of undergraduate study, with one year being from an accredited 4-year American institution. However, the recommended amount is 4 years of undergraduate study.
  • Courses: There are no required courses, though the following are highly recommended.
    • Biology (1 academic year - 2 semesters/3 quarters)
    • General Chemistry (1 academic year - 2 semesters/3 quarters)
    • Organic Chemistry (1 academic year - 2 semesters/3 quarters)
    • Biochemistry (1 term - 1 semesters/1 quarter)
    • Physics (1 academic year - 2 semesters/3 quarters)
    • Calculus or Statistics (1 academic year - 2 semesters/3 quarters)
    • Laboratory coursework for all courses offering corresponding labs
  • AP credit are acceptable

For more information, click (Step 1)

GPA

  • Average overall GPA of entering class 2016: 3.76
  • Average science GPA of entering class 2016: 3.62

For more information, click (Step 1)

MCAT

MCAT must have been taken within the 3 years prior to matriculation. Average scores entering class 2016:

  • Pre-2015 MCAT
    • Physical Sciences – 11.5
    • Biological Sciences – 11.7
    • Verbal Reasoning – 10.4
    • Writing Sample – Q
    • Total: 33.6 Q
  • New MCAT
    • CARS: 128.3
    • CPFBS: 128.6
    • BBFL: 129.5
    • PSBFB: 129.2
    • Total: 515.6

For more information, click (Step 1)

Supporting Documents

  • AMCAS application (deadline November 1, no extensions granted)
  • Secondary Application (by email invitation - mid July through December) which includes:
    • $105 fee
    • Biographical sketch (distinct from the personal comments on the AMCAS application)
    • Statement regarding criminal conviction
    • Personal background information
    • Extracurricular activities
    • Academic/work/research experience
    • Publications, presentations, fellowship experiences
    • Medical/clinical experiences
    • Volunteer/community service experiences
    • Letters of Recommendation
      • UCSD will be participating in AMCAS Letters Service for the 2017-2018 application year, please click here for more details
    • Indication of potential interest in Dual Degree programs

For more information, click step 3

Interview

  • MMI format
  • The day begins at 7:50 a.m. and ends at 2:00 p.m.
  • Offers of acceptance will not be made until after October 15

For more information, click (Step 4)

Timeline

  • June 6: Applicants may start sending AMCAS application
  • Mid-July - December: Applicants may start sending Secondary application documents upon invitation
  • October 15: First notifications of acceptance are sent out
  • November 1: AMCAS application deadline
  • December: Deadline to submit Secondary application documents
  • Late September to March: Interviews

For more information, click here

Tuition 2016-2017

  • First year tuition and fees:
    • In-state: $37,797.77
    • Out-of-state: $50,042.77

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

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