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==Contacts==
 
==Contacts==
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==Program Information==
 
==Program Information==
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====Curriculum====
 
*Doctor of Medicine (MD)
 
*Doctor of Medicine (MD)
 
*Twin Cities Campus
 
*Twin Cities Campus
 
**4-6 years in length
 
**4-6 years in length
**Class size of entering class in 2009: 169
 
**Number of applicants in 2009: 3259
 
 
*Duluth Campus
 
*Duluth Campus
 
**4 years in length
 
**4 years in length
 
**Average class size: 60
 
**Average class size: 60
*Admission statistics
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*Joint programs are available. Descriptions can be found [http://www.med.umn.edu/medical-school-students/combined-degrees/index.htm here]
**73% successful applicants involved in community service or volunteer work
 
**75% successful applicants involved in research
 
**82% successful applicants involved in medically-related work
 
*Profile of 2009 entering class of medical students
 
**To view, click [http://www.meded.umn.edu/admissions/class_profile.php here]
 
  
==Admission Requirements==
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====Admission statistics====
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*Total number of applicants in 2013: 3,669
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*Applicants interviewed 2013: 582
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*Class size in 2013: 170 (133 in-province, 37 out-of-province)
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*International students are  eligible to apply
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For more information on the program, click [http://www.med.umn.edu/medical-school-students/medical-school-admissions/medical-school-selection-criteria/class-profile-twin-cities/index.htm here]
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==Admissions Requirements==
  
 
====Course and Degree Requirements====
 
====Course and Degree Requirements====
*Degree: A baccalaureate degree or graduate degree from a college or university in the United States or Canada
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* Degree: A baccalaureate degree or graduate degree from a college or university in the United States or Canada
 
*Required Courses
 
*Required Courses
 
**Biology + lab (1 semester)
 
**Biology + lab (1 semester)
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**Social and behavioral sciences and humanities
 
**Social and behavioral sciences and humanities
 
For more information, click [http://www.meded.umn.edu/admissions/prerequisites.php here]
 
For more information, click [http://www.meded.umn.edu/admissions/prerequisites.php here]
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====GPA====
 
====GPA====
*Minimum:  
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*Minimum grade/GPA: 3.29
*Average accepted GPA in 2009: 3.74
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*Average grade/GPA of admitted applicants in 2013: 3.74
 
For more information, click [http://www.meded.umn.edu/admissions/class_profile.php here]
 
For more information, click [http://www.meded.umn.edu/admissions/class_profile.php here]
  
====Standardized Test====
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====MCAT====
*Average score: 33
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*Minimum score: 29
*Scores no older than three years
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*All MCAT scores will be considered/The most recent MCAT scores will be considered/The best MCAT scores will be considered
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*The MCAT Scores older than 3 years will not be accepted.
 
For more information, click [http://www.meded.umn.edu/admissions/class_profile.php here]
 
For more information, click [http://www.meded.umn.edu/admissions/class_profile.php here]
  
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For more information, click [http://www.meded.umn.edu/admissions/application_process.php here]
 
For more information, click [http://www.meded.umn.edu/admissions/application_process.php here]
  
====Essential Qualities====
 
*Commitment to improving the human condition
 
*Professional conduct - honesty, compassion, self-awareness, and ethical behavior
 
*Interpersonal skills - communication, teamwork, tolerance, leaderships experience, and diversity experience
 
*Effective dedication to lifelong learning - intellectual curiosity, scientific aptitude, potential for academic success, creativity, research experience, psychological resilience
 
For more information, click [http://www.meded.umn.edu/admissions/qualities.php here]
 
  
 
==Interview==
 
==Interview==
*When: August - March
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*Interview dates: August - March
*Interview with medical school faculty member of a member of the Admissions Committee
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*Interview with medical school faculty member or a member of the Admissions Committee
 
For more information, click [http://www.meded.umn.edu/admissions/application_process.php here]
 
For more information, click [http://www.meded.umn.edu/admissions/application_process.php here]
  
==Timeline==
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==Timeline 2013-2014==
 
*Applications available between June 1st and November 15th
 
*Applications available between June 1st and November 15th
 
*Deadline for AMCAS primary application: November 15th
 
*Deadline for AMCAS primary application: November 15th
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For more information, click [http://www.meded.umn.edu/admissions/application_process.php here]
 
For more information, click [http://www.meded.umn.edu/admissions/application_process.php here]
  
==Tuition 2012-2013==
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==Tuition 2013-2014==
 
*Out of state: $37,508
 
*Out of state: $37,508
 
*In state: $29,975.00
 
*In state: $29,975.00

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Contacts

Website: http://www.med.umn.edu/#num=content-2054207&id=album-76259

Phone: 612-625-7977

Admissions e-mail: meded@umn.edu

Program Information

Curriculum

  • Doctor of Medicine (MD)
  • Twin Cities Campus
    • 4-6 years in length
  • Duluth Campus
    • 4 years in length
    • Average class size: 60
  • Joint programs are available. Descriptions can be found here

Admission statistics

  • Total number of applicants in 2013: 3,669
  • Applicants interviewed 2013: 582
  • Class size in 2013: 170 (133 in-province, 37 out-of-province)
  • International students are eligible to apply

For more information on the program, click here

Admissions Requirements

Course and Degree Requirements

  • Degree: A baccalaureate degree or graduate degree from a college or university in the United States or Canada
  • Required Courses
    • Biology + lab (1 semester)
    • Chemistry (general or organic) + lab (1 semester)
    • Life Sciences (biology, genetics, biochemistry, physics, etc.) (4 semesters)
    • Humanities or Social Sciences (1 semester)
  • Recommended Courses
    • Biochemistry
    • Ethics
    • Genetics
    • Psychology
    • Statistics
    • Foreign Language
    • Independant learning courses
    • Seminar-type courses involving small group discussions
    • Social and behavioral sciences and humanities

For more information, click here


GPA

  • Minimum grade/GPA: 3.29
  • Average grade/GPA of admitted applicants in 2013: 3.74

For more information, click here

MCAT

  • Minimum score: 29
  • All MCAT scores will be considered/The most recent MCAT scores will be considered/The best MCAT scores will be considered
  • The MCAT Scores older than 3 years will not be accepted.

For more information, click here

Supporting Documents

  • AMCAS primary application
    • MCAT scores
    • Official transripts from registrar of each college or university attended
    • Personal statement
    • Biographical information
  • 3 letters of recommendation
    • Individual letters or one committee packet
    • All letters sent directly to AMCAS letter writing service
    • Letters do not need to be from specific academic faculty
  • Secondary application
    • Sent to applicant to complete after primary application submitted
    • $75 application fee
    • Online application
    • Deadline to submit: January 31st

For more information, click here


Interview

  • Interview dates: August - March
  • Interview with medical school faculty member or a member of the Admissions Committee

For more information, click here

Timeline 2013-2014

  • Applications available between June 1st and November 15th
  • Deadline for AMCAS primary application: November 15th
  • Deadline for supplemental application: January 31st
  • Decision letters
    • Those who interviewed from August - November, will recieve a decision letter by the end of December
    • Those who interviewed from mid-November to March, decision letters will be sent on a monthly basis
  • Early Decision Program
    • Applications available between June 1st and August 1st
    • Deadline: August 1st
    • Be available for interviews in August and early September if selected
    • Must have exceptional academic record and MCAT results

For more information, click here

Tuition 2013-2014

  • Out of state: $37,508
  • In state: $29,975.00

For more information, click here