Difference between revisions of "University of California, San Francisco Medicine"
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**MD/MPH – click [http://www.medschool.ucsf.edu/admissions/degrees/Curriculum.aspx#TheMDMPHProgram here] | **MD/MPH – click [http://www.medschool.ucsf.edu/admissions/degrees/Curriculum.aspx#TheMDMPHProgram here] | ||
*4 years in length | *4 years in length | ||
− | *Number of applications in | + | *Number of applications in 2009: 5991 |
− | * | + | *Number of applicants interviewed in 2009: 502 |
− | *Class size in | + | *Class size in 2009: 149 |
− | *80% of | + | *80% of seats are reserved for California residents |
+ | For more information, click [http://www.medschool.ucsf.edu/admissions/profile/ here] | ||
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====GPA==== | ====GPA==== | ||
− | *Minimum: 3.2 (4.0 scale) – generally considered | + | *Minimum: 3.2 (4.0 scale) – scores below this are generally not considered favourably for admission |
− | *Average accepted GPA | + | *Average overall accepted GPA 2009: 3.74 |
− | *Average science GPA | + | *Average science accept GPA 2009: 3.72 |
− | *Academic performance is evaluated in context of other factors such as difficulty of courses taken and course load | + | *Academic performance is evaluated in context of other factors such as difficulty of courses taken and course load. |
− | *It is not recommended to select courses | + | *It is not recommended to select courses for the sole purpose of raising the GPA. |
− | For more information, click [http://www.medschool.ucsf.edu/admissions/apply/gettingstarted.aspx#gpa here] | + | For more information, click [http://www.medschool.ucsf.edu/admissions/apply/gettingstarted.aspx#gpa here] and [http://www.medschool.ucsf.edu/admissions/profile/ here] |
====MCAT==== | ====MCAT==== | ||
− | *Average scores | + | *Minimum scores: None indicated |
− | **Physical Sciences – | + | *Average scores 2009: |
+ | **Physical Sciences – 11 | ||
**Biological Sciences – 12 | **Biological Sciences – 12 | ||
− | **Verbal Reasoning – | + | **Verbal Reasoning – 10 |
− | **Writing Sample – | + | **Writing Sample – n/a |
− | *MCAT must have been written within 3 years of the date | + | *MCAT must have been written within 3 years of the date applicants plan to enter medical school. |
− | For more information, click [http://www.medschool.ucsf.edu/admissions/apply/gettingstarted.aspx#MCAT here] | + | *Only the lastest MCAT scores will be considered if written multiple times. |
+ | For more information, click [http://www.medschool.ucsf.edu/admissions/apply/gettingstarted.aspx#MCAT here] and [http://www.medschool.ucsf.edu/admissions/profile/ here] | ||
====Supporting Documents==== | ====Supporting Documents==== | ||
*AMCAS Application | *AMCAS Application | ||
*Applicant’s personal statement | *Applicant’s personal statement | ||
− | *Letters of recommendation are required once the university has requested them. A minimum of three will be requested via AMCAS letter service including at least 2 letters from the applicant’s senior instructors | + | *Letters of recommendation are required once the university has requested them. A minimum of three will be requested via AMCAS letter service including at least 2 letters from the applicant’s senior instructors. |
− | *Secondary Applications are sent to selected applicants who have passed the initial selection. These must be received within two weeks | + | *Secondary Applications are sent to selected applicants who have passed the initial selection. These must be received within two weeks. |
− | For more information, click [http://www.medschool.ucsf.edu/admissions/apply/gettingstarted.aspx#started_review here] and | + | *Statement of Authenticity |
+ | *$60 application fee for U.S. citizens, $80 for International students | ||
+ | For more information, click [http://www.medschool.ucsf.edu/admissions/apply/gettingstarted.aspx#started_review here] and [http://www.medschool.ucsf.edu/admissions/apply/secondary.aspx here]<br> | ||
For AMCAS application information, click [http://www.aamc.org/students/amcas/start.htm here] | For AMCAS application information, click [http://www.aamc.org/students/amcas/start.htm here] | ||
==Interview== | ==Interview== | ||
− | *Interviews are designed to provide a chance for applicants to ask questions, sit-in on a class and meet current students, staff and faculty | + | *Interviews are designed to provide a chance for applicants to ask questions, sit-in on a class and meet current students, staff and faculty. |
− | *Student housing is available | + | *Student housing is available. |
− | *Two interviews are granted to the interviewees. Average interview lasts 40 minutes with at least one of the interviewers being a member of the faculty and the other, a current medical student | + | *Two interviews are granted to the interviewees. Average interview lasts 40 minutes with at least one of the interviewers being a member of the faculty and the other, a current medical student. |
For more information, click [http://www.medschool.ucsf.edu/admissions/apply/interview.aspx here] | For more information, click [http://www.medschool.ucsf.edu/admissions/apply/interview.aspx here] | ||
==Timeline== | ==Timeline== | ||
− | *June | + | *June 1, 2010: AMCAS application available |
− | *Oct. 15, | + | *Oct. 15, 2010: Deadline to submit applications including MCAT scores |
− | *December 15, | + | *December 15, 2010: First letter of acceptance sent |
− | *May 1, | + | *May 1, 2010: Last day for notification of regular acceptances |
− | *May 15 – August 1, | + | *May 15 – August 1, 2010: Applicants placed on the alternate list will be notified of admission status |
For more information, click [http://www.medschool.ucsf.edu/admissions/apply/accepted.aspx here] | For more information, click [http://www.medschool.ucsf.edu/admissions/apply/accepted.aspx here] | ||
− | ==Tuition | + | ==Tuition 2010-2011== |
− | *First year tuition (California residents) - $ | + | *First year tuition (California residents) - $30,781 |
− | *Total first year fees (California residents) - $ | + | *Total first year fees (California residents) - $52,563 |
− | *First year tuition (non-residents) - $ | + | *First year tuition (non-residents) - $ 30,781 + $ 12,245 = $43,026 |
− | *Total first year fees (non-residents) - $ | + | *Total first year fees (non-residents) - $52,563 + $ 12,245 = $ 64,808 |
For more information on tuition and student budget, click [http://saawww.ucsf.edu/financial/general/budget.htm here]<br> | For more information on tuition and student budget, click [http://saawww.ucsf.edu/financial/general/budget.htm here]<br> | ||
For information on financial aid, click [http://www.medschool.ucsf.edu/admissions/tuition/index.aspx here] | For information on financial aid, click [http://www.medschool.ucsf.edu/admissions/tuition/index.aspx here] |
Revision as of 16:13, 8 September 2010
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Contacts
Website: http://medschool.ucsf.edu/admissions/
Phone: 415-476-4044
Admissions e-mail: admissions@medsch.ucsf.edu
Program Information
- Doctor of Medicine (MD)
- 4 years in length
- Number of applications in 2009: 5991
- Number of applicants interviewed in 2009: 502
- Class size in 2009: 149
- 80% of seats are reserved for California residents
For more information, click here
Admission Requirements
Course and Degree Requirements
- Degree: Minimum 3 years of undergraduate study in any major. Recommended a baccalaureate degree
- Required Courses
- General Chemistry (8 credits) with labs
- Organic Chemistry (6 credits)
- Physics (8 credits) with labs
- General Biology (8-10 credits) with lab and study of vertebrate zoology
- Note – courses in vertebrate embryology, genetics, cell physiology, or comparative vertebrate anatomy with labs can satisfy the General Biology requirement
- AP credits can be used to satisfy General Chemistry and Physics requirements
- Recommended Courses
- Mathematics
- Upper-division biological sciences
- Humanities and English composition
For more information, click here
GPA
- Minimum: 3.2 (4.0 scale) – scores below this are generally not considered favourably for admission
- Average overall accepted GPA 2009: 3.74
- Average science accept GPA 2009: 3.72
- Academic performance is evaluated in context of other factors such as difficulty of courses taken and course load.
- It is not recommended to select courses for the sole purpose of raising the GPA.
For more information, click here and here
MCAT
- Minimum scores: None indicated
- Average scores 2009:
- Physical Sciences – 11
- Biological Sciences – 12
- Verbal Reasoning – 10
- Writing Sample – n/a
- MCAT must have been written within 3 years of the date applicants plan to enter medical school.
- Only the lastest MCAT scores will be considered if written multiple times.
For more information, click here and here
Supporting Documents
- AMCAS Application
- Applicant’s personal statement
- Letters of recommendation are required once the university has requested them. A minimum of three will be requested via AMCAS letter service including at least 2 letters from the applicant’s senior instructors.
- Secondary Applications are sent to selected applicants who have passed the initial selection. These must be received within two weeks.
- Statement of Authenticity
- $60 application fee for U.S. citizens, $80 for International students
For more information, click here and here
For AMCAS application information, click here
Interview
- Interviews are designed to provide a chance for applicants to ask questions, sit-in on a class and meet current students, staff and faculty.
- Student housing is available.
- Two interviews are granted to the interviewees. Average interview lasts 40 minutes with at least one of the interviewers being a member of the faculty and the other, a current medical student.
For more information, click here
Timeline
- June 1, 2010: AMCAS application available
- Oct. 15, 2010: Deadline to submit applications including MCAT scores
- December 15, 2010: First letter of acceptance sent
- May 1, 2010: Last day for notification of regular acceptances
- May 15 – August 1, 2010: Applicants placed on the alternate list will be notified of admission status
For more information, click here
Tuition 2010-2011
- First year tuition (California residents) - $30,781
- Total first year fees (California residents) - $52,563
- First year tuition (non-residents) - $ 30,781 + $ 12,245 = $43,026
- Total first year fees (non-residents) - $52,563 + $ 12,245 = $ 64,808
For more information on tuition and student budget, click here
For information on financial aid, click here