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==Contacts==
 
==Contacts==
'''Website:''' http://pritzker.uchicago.edu/<br>
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'''Website:''' http://pritzker.uchicago.edu <br>
'''Phone:''' 773-702-1937<br>
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'''Phone:''' (773) 702-1937 <br>
 
'''Admissions e-mail:''' pritzkeradmissions@bsd.uchicago.edu
 
'''Admissions e-mail:''' pritzkeradmissions@bsd.uchicago.edu
 
  
 
==Program Information==
 
==Program Information==
*Doctor of Medicine (MD)
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====Curriculum====
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*Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)
 
*4 years in length
 
*4 years in length
*3-8 international students are accepted each year
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*Joint programs are available. Descriptions can be found [http://pritzker.uchicago.edu/jointdegrees here]
  
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====Admission statistics====
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*Class size in 2013: 88
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*International students are not eligible to apply; excludes students from Canadian schools. 1 year of science coursework at college or university in Canada or United States is required.
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For more information on the program, click [http://pritzker.uchicago.edu/admissions/requirements/ here]
  
==Admission Requirements==
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==Admissions Requirements==
  
 
====Course and Degree Requirements====
 
====Course and Degree Requirements====
*Degree: Minimum 3 years of (90 credit hours) undergraduate study at an American or Canadian University (any discipline)
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*Degree: 90 credit hours; baccalaureate preferred but not required
**Completion of undergraduate degree strongly encouraged
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*Required Courses
*Required Courses  
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**General Chemistry & laboratory (8 credits)
**General chemistry (6 credits) with lab
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**Organic Chemistry & laboratory (8 credits)
**Organic chemistry (6 credits) with lab
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**General Physics & laboratory (8 credits)
**Physics (6 credits) with lab
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**Introductory Biology & laboratory (8 credits)
**Introductory biology (6 credits) with lab
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*Recommended Courses
*Recommended courses
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**Biochemistry & laboratory
**Biochemistry
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**Humanities
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**Social Sciences
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**Calculus
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**Statistics
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**College English
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**Genetics
 
For more information, click [http://pritzker.uchicago.edu/admissions/requirements/ here]
 
For more information, click [http://pritzker.uchicago.edu/admissions/requirements/ here]
For information on using advanced standing credits, click [http://pritzker.uchicago.edu/admissions/requirements/pathways.shtml here]
 
  
 
====GPA====
 
====GPA====
*For accepted class of 2012:
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*Minimum grade/GPA: 3.00
**Average – 3.80
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*Average grade/GPA of admitted applicants in 2013: 3.80
**Range – 3.10-4.0 (majority of students attained between 3.6-4.0)
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For more information, click [http://pritzker.uchicago.edu/admissions/faq.shtml here]
For more information, click [http://pritzker.uchicago.edu/admissions/faq.shtml#mcat here]
 
  
 
====MCAT====
 
====MCAT====
*For accepted class of 2012:
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*Minimum score: 27
**Average score 36
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*Average score: 36
**Range – 27-40 (majority students scored between 34 and 38)
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*The MCAT must be taken before September 2013 to qualify for this application cycle. Scores older than January 2011 will not be accepted.
*MCAT must have been written no earlier than 2009
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For more information, click [http://pritzker.uchicago.edu/admissions/faq.shtml here]
*MCAT must be written no later than September 11, 2012 for 2013 admission
 
For more information, click [http://pritzker.uchicago.edu/admissions/faq.shtml#mcat here]
 
  
 
====Supporting Documents====
 
====Supporting Documents====
*Application through [http://www.aamc.org/audienceamcas.htm AMCAS]
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*Online AMCAS application
*Supplemental application
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*Secondary application by email
**Three [http://pritzker.uchicago.edu/admissions/recommendation.shtml letters of recommendation]
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*Letters of Recommendation
 
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**3 or more individual letters; OR
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**packet of 3 individual letters from a Career Counselling Centre or Health Professions Advising Office; OR
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**Health Professions Advisor or Committee letter, with or without additional letters
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**At least 2 letters should be written by individuals who can speak about potential for success in rigorous science curriculum.
 
For more information, click [http://pritzker.uchicago.edu/admissions/process.shtml here]
 
For more information, click [http://pritzker.uchicago.edu/admissions/process.shtml here]
  
 
==Interview==
 
==Interview==
*Interviews are conducted on a rolling basis
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*Interview invitations will be sent out on a rolling basis  
*Invitations sent via email within 4-6 weeks of application submission
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*Interview dates for 2013-2014: August 27 to January 30
*Applicants participate in a full day orientation
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*Interviews will be held by the Admissions Committee
For more information, click [http://pritzker.uchicago.edu/admissions/process.shtml here] and [http://pritzker.uchicago.edu/admissions/faq.shtml#interviewing here]
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For more information, click [http://pritzker.uchicago.edu/admissions/process.shtml here]
 
 
 
 
==Timeline==
 
*June 1 – October 15, 2012: AMCAS Filing
 
*December 3, 11:59 PM CST: standard secondary application due
 
*December 3, 11:59 PM CST: recommendation
 
*August 27, 2012 - January 31, 2013: Interviews
 
*October 15 – rolling: Acceptance Notification
 
  
For more information (e.g. Early Decision), click [http://pritzker.uchicago.edu/admissions/timeline.shtml here]
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==Timeline 2013-2014==
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*June 1 - October 15, 2013: AMCAS filing
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*August 27, 2013 - January 30, 2014: Interviews
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*October 15, 2013: AMCAS deadline
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*October 15,2013: Beginning of rolling acceptance notification
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*December 2, 2013 11:59pm CST: Secondary Application deadline
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For more information, click [http://pritzker.uchicago.edu/admissions/timeline.shtml here]
  
==Tuition 2010-2011==
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==Tuition 2013-2014==
*Total first year fees - 72,843 USD
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*First year tuition: $45,835
**First year tuition – 44,075 USD
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*Total first year fees: $73,737
**Health Insurance - 2,991 USD
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For more information, click [http://pritzker.uchicago.edu/admissions/financialaid/budget.shtml] <br>
**Books & Supplies - 1,419 USD
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For information on financial aid, click [http://pritzker.uchicago.edu/admissions/financialaid/sources.shtml here]
**Lab & Instruments Microscope Rental - 746 USD
 
*Third/Fourth year tuition – 57816 USD
 
*Total third/fourth year fees – 92367 USD
 
For more information on tuition, click [http://pritzker.uchicago.edu/admissions/financialaid/budget.shtml here]<br>
 
For information on admission scholarships, click [http://pritzker.uchicago.edu/admissions/financialaid/sources.shtml here]
 
  
 
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[[Category:University of Chicago|Medicine]]
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Contacts

Website: http://pritzker.uchicago.edu
Phone: (773) 702-1937
Admissions e-mail: pritzkeradmissions@bsd.uchicago.edu

Program Information

Curriculum

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

Admission statistics

  • Class size in 2013: 88
  • International students are not eligible to apply; excludes students from Canadian schools. 1 year of science coursework at college or university in Canada or United States is required.

For more information on the program, click here

Admissions Requirements

Course and Degree Requirements

  • Degree: 90 credit hours; baccalaureate preferred but not required
  • Required Courses
    • General Chemistry & laboratory (8 credits)
    • Organic Chemistry & laboratory (8 credits)
    • General Physics & laboratory (8 credits)
    • Introductory Biology & laboratory (8 credits)
  • Recommended Courses
    • Biochemistry & laboratory
    • Humanities
    • Social Sciences
    • Calculus
    • Statistics
    • College English
    • Genetics

For more information, click here

GPA

  • Minimum grade/GPA: 3.00
  • Average grade/GPA of admitted applicants in 2013: 3.80

For more information, click here

MCAT

  • Minimum score: 27
  • Average score: 36
  • The MCAT must be taken before September 2013 to qualify for this application cycle. Scores older than January 2011 will not be accepted.

For more information, click here

Supporting Documents

  • Online AMCAS application
  • Secondary application by email
  • Letters of Recommendation
    • 3 or more individual letters; OR
    • packet of 3 individual letters from a Career Counselling Centre or Health Professions Advising Office; OR
    • Health Professions Advisor or Committee letter, with or without additional letters
    • At least 2 letters should be written by individuals who can speak about potential for success in rigorous science curriculum.

For more information, click here

Interview

  • Interview invitations will be sent out on a rolling basis
  • Interview dates for 2013-2014: August 27 to January 30
  • Interviews will be held by the Admissions Committee

For more information, click here

Timeline 2013-2014

  • June 1 - October 15, 2013: AMCAS filing
  • August 27, 2013 - January 30, 2014: Interviews
  • October 15, 2013: AMCAS deadline
  • October 15,2013: Beginning of rolling acceptance notification
  • December 2, 2013 11:59pm CST: Secondary Application deadline

For more information, click here

Tuition 2013-2014

  • First year tuition: $45,835
  • Total first year fees: $73,737

For more information, click [1]
For information on financial aid, click here