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==Location==
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Chicago, Illinois
  
 
==Contacts==
 
==Contacts==
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'''Website:''' http://pritzker.uchicago.edu/<br>
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'''Website:''' http://pritzker.uchicago.edu <br>
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'''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
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==Program Information==
 
==Program Information==
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*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
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*3-8 international students are accepted each year
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*Joint programs are available. Descriptions can be found [http://pritzker.uchicago.edu/page/joint-degrees-0 here]
  
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====Admission statistics====
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*Applications: 5082
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*Class size: 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/page/why-pritzker here]<br>
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[This section may not be up to date]
  
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==Admission Requirements==
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==Admissions Requirements==
  
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====Course and Degree Requirements====
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====Requirements====
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*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
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**Completion of undergraduate degree strongly encouraged
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*Required Courses
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'''Required Competencies'''<br>
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**General chemistry (6 credits) with lab
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Requirements for admission emphasizes level of mastery instead of number of courses taken
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**Organic chemistry (6 credits) with lab
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*Competencies required in:
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**Physics (6 credits) with lab
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** Biology
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**Introductory biology (6 credits) with lab
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**Chemistry
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*Recommended courses
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**Physics
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**Biochemistry
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**Mathematics
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For more information, click [http://pritzker.uchicago.edu/admissions/requirements/ here]
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**Humanities
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For information on using advanced standing credits, click [http://pritzker.uchicago.edu/admissions/requirements/pathways.shtml here]
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**Writing & Analysis
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**Interpersonal Skills
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**Clinical Exploration
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*Encouraged exposure to:
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**Psychology
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**Sociology
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**Anthropology
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**Philosophy
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**Ethics
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**Economics
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For more detailed descriptions, click [http://pritzker.uchicago.edu/page/entrance-requirements#2016-reqs here]
  
 
====GPA====
 
====GPA====
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*For accepted class of 2012:
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*Minimum grade/GPA: 3.00
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**Average – 3.80
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*Average grade/GPA of admitted applicants in 2013: 3.80
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**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]
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For more information, click [http://pritzker.uchicago.edu/admissions/faq.shtml#mcat here]
 
  
 
====MCAT====
 
====MCAT====
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*For accepted class of 2012:
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*Minimum score: 27
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**Average score – 36
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*Average score: 37
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**Range – 27-40 (majority students scored between 34 and 38)
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*September 10, 2016 is the latest accepted test date for the 2016 admissions cycle
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*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]
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*MCAT must be written no later than September 11, 2012 for 2013 admission
 
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For more information, click [http://pritzker.uchicago.edu/admissions/faq.shtml#mcat here]
 
  
 
====Supporting Documents====
 
====Supporting Documents====
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*Application through [http://www.aamc.org/audienceamcas.htm AMCAS]
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*Online AMCAS application
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*Supplemental application
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*Secondary application by email
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**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==
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*Interviews are conducted on a rolling basis
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*Interview invitations will be sent out on a rolling basis  
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*Invitations sent via email within 4-6 weeks of application submission
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*Interviews will be held by the Admissions Committee
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*Applicants participate in a full day orientation
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For more information, click [http://pritzker.uchicago.edu/page/planning-your-interview-day here]
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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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==Timeline 2016-2017==
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For more information, click [http://pritzker.uchicago.edu/page/admissions-timelines here]
  
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*AMCAS Filing June 2 - October 16, 2017
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*AMCAS Deadline October 16, 2017
  
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==Timeline==
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Secondary Application Deadline
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*June 1 – October 15, 2012: AMCAS Filing
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*December 1, 2017 at 11:59 PM CST
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*December 3, 11:59 PM CST: standard secondary application due
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*Letters of Recommendation December 1, 2017
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*December 3, 11:59 PM CST: recommendation
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*Interview Dates August 2017 - January 2018
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*August 27, 2012 - January 31, 2013: Interviews
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*Interviews take place Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday
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*October 15 – rolling: Acceptance Notification
 
  
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For more information (e.g. Early Decision), click [http://pritzker.uchicago.edu/admissions/timeline.shtml here]
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Decision Notification
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*Admissions decisions will be released periodically beginning October 2017
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*Acceptance Response Deadline April 30, 2018
  
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==Tuition 2010-2011==
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==Tuition 2017-2018==
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*Total first year fees - 66 440 USD
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*Direct Expenses: $60,122
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**First year tuition – 40,627 USD
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*Total Budget: $83,761
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**Health Insurance - 2,662 USD
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For more information, click [http://pritzker.uchicago.edu/page/student-budget here] <br>
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**Books & Supplies - 1,419 USD
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For information on financial aid, click [http://pritzker.uchicago.edu/page/financial-aid here]
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**Lab & Instruments Microscope Rental - 680 USD
 
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*Third/Fourth year tuition – 51 092 USD
 
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*Total third/fourth year fees – 82 660 USD
 
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For more information on tuition, click [http://pritzker.uchicago.edu/admissions/financialaid/budget.shtml here]<br>
 
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For information on admission scholarships, click [http://pritzker.uchicago.edu/admissions/financialaid/sources.shtml here]
 
  
 
[[Category:University of Chicago|Medicine]]
 
[[Category:University of Chicago|Medicine]]
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[[Category:Medicine|Chicago]]
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[[Category:Medicine|Chicago University]]

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Location

Chicago, Illinois

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

  • Applications: 5082
  • Class size: 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
[This section may not be up to date]

Admissions Requirements

Requirements

  • Degree: 90 credit hours; baccalaureate preferred but not required


Required Competencies
Requirements for admission emphasizes level of mastery instead of number of courses taken

  • Competencies required in:
    • Biology
    • Chemistry
    • Physics
    • Mathematics
    • Humanities
    • Writing & Analysis
    • Interpersonal Skills
    • Clinical Exploration
  • Encouraged exposure to:
    • Psychology
    • Sociology
    • Anthropology
    • Philosophy
    • Ethics
    • Economics

For more detailed descriptions, 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: 37
  • September 10, 2016 is the latest accepted test date for the 2016 admissions cycle

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
  • Interviews will be held by the Admissions Committee

For more information, click here

Timeline 2016-2017

For more information, click here

  • AMCAS Filing June 2 - October 16, 2017
  • AMCAS Deadline October 16, 2017

Secondary Application Deadline

  • December 1, 2017 at 11:59 PM CST
  • Letters of Recommendation December 1, 2017
  • Interview Dates August 2017 - January 2018
  • Interviews take place Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday

Decision Notification

  • Admissions decisions will be released periodically beginning October 2017
  • Acceptance Response Deadline April 30, 2018

Tuition 2017-2018

  • Direct Expenses: $60,122
  • Total Budget: $83,761

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

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