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*Degree: A Bachelor’s degree | *Degree: A Bachelor’s degree | ||
*Required Courses | *Required Courses | ||
− | **Physics with lab ( | + | **Physics with lab (2 courses) |
− | **Mathematics | + | **Mathematics/Statistics (2 courses |
− | **Organic Chemistry with lab ( | + | **Organic Chemistry with lab (2 courses) |
− | **General Chemistry with lab ( | + | **General Chemistry with lab (2 courses) |
− | **Introductory Biology with lab ( | + | **Introductory Biology with lab (2 courses) |
− | **Advanced Biology course ( | + | **Advanced Biology course (1 course) in either: |
***Biochemistry | ***Biochemistry | ||
***Molecular & Cell Biology | ***Molecular & Cell Biology | ||
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***Genetics | ***Genetics | ||
***Microbiology | ***Microbiology | ||
− | **English courses that include Composition & Literature ( | + | **English courses that include Composition & Literature (2 courses) |
− | **Social and Behavioural Sciences/Humanities ( | + | **Social and Behavioural Sciences/Humanities (4 courses) in either: |
***Behavioural Psychology | ***Behavioural Psychology | ||
***Foreign Language course | ***Foreign Language course | ||
***Other courses that foster an appreciation for cultural variety | ***Other courses that foster an appreciation for cultural variety | ||
− | For more information, click [http://www.medicine.uiowa.edu/ | + | For more information, click [http://www.medicine.uiowa.edu/md/requirements/ here] |
====GPA==== | ====GPA==== | ||
*Minimum: 2.5 out of 4.0 | *Minimum: 2.5 out of 4.0 | ||
**It is strongly recommended to take science prerequisites using an alpha or numerical grading scheme if it offers a pass/fail option. | **It is strongly recommended to take science prerequisites using an alpha or numerical grading scheme if it offers a pass/fail option. | ||
− | * | + | *Entering 2012 Class mean GPA: 3.74 |
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====MCAT==== | ====MCAT==== | ||
− | *Minimum scores: There are no minimum scores, but mean accepted scores are available: | + | *Minimum scores: There are no minimum scores, but mean 2012 entering class accepted scores are available: |
**Physical Sciences – 10.3 | **Physical Sciences – 10.3 | ||
− | **Biological Sciences – | + | **Biological Sciences – 11.2 |
− | **Verbal Reasoning – 10. | + | **Verbal Reasoning – 10.3 |
**Writing Sample – P | **Writing Sample – P | ||
*MCAT must have been written within 5 years of application deadline | *MCAT must have been written within 5 years of application deadline | ||
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For more information on the MCAT, click [http://www.aamc.org/students/mcat/reserving/start.htm here] | For more information on the MCAT, click [http://www.aamc.org/students/mcat/reserving/start.htm here] | ||
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**'''MD/PhD Applicants:''' One of the letters must be written from the applicant’s research supervisor. | **'''MD/PhD Applicants:''' One of the letters must be written from the applicant’s research supervisor. | ||
**'''Applicants applying with a Master’s degree or PhD:''' Applicants should submit a comprehensive report instead of the Premedical Advisory Committee Report if the applicant’s program has such a report. | **'''Applicants applying with a Master’s degree or PhD:''' Applicants should submit a comprehensive report instead of the Premedical Advisory Committee Report if the applicant’s program has such a report. | ||
− | For more information, click [ | + | For more information about Admission Requirements, click [http://www.medicine.uiowa.edu/md/requirements/ here] and [http://www.medicine.uiowa.edu/osac/admissions/selections.html here] |
==Interview== | ==Interview== |
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Contacts
Website: http://www.medicine.uiowa.edu/osac/admissions/
Phone: 800-493-7415
Admissions contact form: https://www.medicine.uiowa.edu/md_form.aspx?ekfrm=2275
Program Information
- Doctor of Medicine (MD)
- Several joint programs are also offered:
- Medical Scientist Training Program (MD/PhD)
- Medical Doctor/Masters in Public Health
- Medical Doctor/Masters in Business Administration
- Medical Doctor/Juris Doctor
- 4 years in length
- Class size in 2009: 148
- 96 were Iowa residents
- 43 were non-residents
- 9 were in a MD/PhD program
For more information on joint programs, click here
For information on the curriculum, click here
For more information on statistics, click here
For tips on starting Medical school, click here
Admission Requirements
Course and Degree Requirements
- Degree: A Bachelor’s degree
- Required Courses
- Physics with lab (2 courses)
- Mathematics/Statistics (2 courses
- Organic Chemistry with lab (2 courses)
- General Chemistry with lab (2 courses)
- Introductory Biology with lab (2 courses)
- Advanced Biology course (1 course) in either:
- Biochemistry
- Molecular & Cell Biology
- Human Physiology
- Genetics
- Microbiology
- English courses that include Composition & Literature (2 courses)
- Social and Behavioural Sciences/Humanities (4 courses) in either:
- Behavioural Psychology
- Foreign Language course
- Other courses that foster an appreciation for cultural variety
For more information, click here
GPA
- Minimum: 2.5 out of 4.0
- It is strongly recommended to take science prerequisites using an alpha or numerical grading scheme if it offers a pass/fail option.
- Entering 2012 Class mean GPA: 3.74
MCAT
- Minimum scores: There are no minimum scores, but mean 2012 entering class accepted scores are available:
- Physical Sciences – 10.3
- Biological Sciences – 11.2
- Verbal Reasoning – 10.3
- Writing Sample – P
- MCAT must have been written within 5 years of application deadline
For more information on the MCAT, click here
Supporting Documents
- AMCAS Application
- Secondary Application form
- Premedical Advisory Committee Report.
- If the applicant’s school does not have a Premedical Advisory Committee, then he or she is required to have 2 academic letters of reference and 1 letter of reference from another person at the applicant’s discretion. A fourth letter may be sent from an individual involved in an important extracurricular activity who can make a judgement regarding the applicant’s abilities.
- MD/PhD Applicants: One of the letters must be written from the applicant’s research supervisor.
- Applicants applying with a Master’s degree or PhD: Applicants should submit a comprehensive report instead of the Premedical Advisory Committee Report if the applicant’s program has such a report.
For more information about Admission Requirements, click here and here
Interview
- Date: Any day between September - early February (except weekends)
- Applicants must schedule their interview once they have been invited for one. Thus, it is best to do it early.
- Interviews occur on campus at the Carver College of Medicine Admissions Office and are conducted by two members from the College of Medicine Faculty. The interview lasts 25 minutes. It is also recommended to dress in business attire.
- Interviews are conducted at the Faculty of Medicine by a member of the Faculty and a current medical student
For more information, click here
Timeline
- May 1, 2010: AMCAS application opens
- June 1, 2010: Completed AMCAS application may be sent (but not the deadline)
- September 11, 2010: Last day for all applicants to do the MCAT
- November 1, 2010: Completed AMCAS application deadline
- December 15, 2010: Deadline for all applicants to receive supplemental materials
- January 1, 2011: Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) submission opens
- March 30, 2011: Last day for decision notification for all applicants
For more information, click here
Tuition 2010-2011
Resident
- First Year total: $ 49,215
- Tuition: $ 29,804
- Books & Supplies: $ 4,710
- Room & Board: $ 9,900
- Transportation: $ 890
- Loan Fees: $ 116
- Miscellaneous: $ 3,795
Non-Resident
- First Year total: $ 65,029
- Tuition: $ 45,618
- Books & Supplies: $ 4,710
- Room & Board: $ 9,900
- Transportation: $ 890
- Loan Fees: $ 116
- Miscellaneous: $ 3,795
For more information on tuition, click here
To apply for financial aid, click here
For more information on financial aid and scholarships, click here
For tips on managing debt, click here