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==Contacts==
 
==Contacts==
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'''Website:''' http://www.mua.edu/mua/<br>
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'''Website:''' http://www.med.umn.edu/#num=content-2054207&id=album-76259
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'''Phone:''' 978-862-9500<br>
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'''Admissions e-mail:''' admissions@mua.edu
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'''Phone:''' 612-625-7977
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'''Admissions e-mail:''' meded@umn.edu
  
 
==Program Information==
 
==Program Information==
 
====Curriculum====
 
====Curriculum====
 
*Doctor of Medicine (MD)
 
*Doctor of Medicine (MD)
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*4 years in length
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*Twin Cities Campus
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**First half of the program consists of basic science classes on the island of Nevis, while the next 2 years (72 weeks) consist of clinical medicine done at hospitals in the US and Canada
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**4-6 years in length
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For more information, click [http://www.mua.edu/mua/index.php/curriculum here],
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*Duluth Campus
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**4 years in length
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**Average class size: 60
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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]
  
 
====Admission statistics====
 
====Admission statistics====
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*Class size in 2013: 89-90
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*Total number of applicants in 2013: 3,669
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*International students are/are not eligible to apply  
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*Applicants interviewed 2013: 582
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For information on class sizes, click [http://www.mua.edu/mua/index.php/faqs here]
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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]
  
 
==Admissions Requirements==
 
==Admissions Requirements==
  
 
====Course and Degree Requirements====
 
====Course and Degree Requirements====
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*Degree: Minimum 3 years of undergraduate study in Canada (90 semester hours)
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* Degree: A baccalaureate degree or graduate degree from a college or university in the United States or Canada
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**Students may alternatively enter the Pre-Med program after 2 years of study (60 semester hours)
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*Required Courses
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*Required Courses  
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**Biology + lab (1 semester)
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**General Biology or Zoology (6 credits)
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**Chemistry (general or organic) + lab (1 semester)
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**Inorganic Chemistry with lab (6 credits)
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**Life Sciences (biology, genetics, biochemistry, physics, etc.) (4 semesters)
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**Organic Chemistry with lab (6 credits)
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**Humanities or Social Sciences (1 semester)  
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**English (6 credits)
 
 
*Recommended Courses
 
*Recommended Courses
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**Mathematics (6 credits)
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**Biochemistry
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**Physics (6 credits)
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**Ethics
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**The University also encourages students to take courses in Arts, Social Sciences, Philosophy, Literature and Humanities
 
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*Important: Students with the following courses are given preference during admissions:
 
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**Cell Biology
 
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**Anatomy
 
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**Physiology
 
 
**Genetics
 
**Genetics
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**Biochemistry
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**Psychology
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**Molecular Biology
 
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**Physics
 
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**Mathematics
 
 
**Statistics
 
**Statistics
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**Psychology/Interpersonal Skills
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**Foreign Language
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**Communication
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**Independant learning courses
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For more information, click [http://www.mua.edu/mua/index.php/admissions/requirements/pre-med-coursew here]<br>
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**Seminar-type courses involving small group discussions
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**Social and behavioral sciences and humanities
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For more information, click [http://www.meded.umn.edu/admissions/prerequisites.php here]
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====GPA====
 
====GPA====
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*Minimum: 3.0 or grade "B"
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*Minimum grade/GPA: 3.29
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For more information, click [http://www.mua.edu/mua/images/Forms/catalog.pdf here]
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*Average grade/GPA of admitted applicants in 2013: 3.74
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For more information, click [http://www.meded.umn.edu/admissions/class_profile.php here]
  
 
====MCAT====
 
====MCAT====
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*Minimum scores: The University does not have a cut-off, but the MCAT is required for North American students. For other applicants, it is recommended.  
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*Minimum score: 29
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For more information, click [http://www.mua.edu/mua/index.php/faqs here]
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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.
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For more information, click [http://www.meded.umn.edu/admissions/class_profile.php here]
  
 
====Supporting Documents====
 
====Supporting Documents====
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*Application form
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*AMCAS primary application
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*$ 75 Application fee
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**MCAT scores
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*Personal statement
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**Official transripts from registrar of each college or university attended
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*Official transcripts of previous institutions attended
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**Personal statement
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*MCAT scores
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**Biographical information
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*Two letters of recommendation in which one should be written by someone who can adequately assess the candidates academic strengths and abilities, and the other one from a professor.
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*3 letters of recommendation
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**A pre-medical advisor’s committee report may also be given instead of the letters.
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**Individual letters or one committee packet
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*TOEFL scores
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**All letters sent directly to AMCAS letter writing service
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*Two photos, passport size in colour
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**Letters do not need to be from specific academic faculty
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For more information, click [http://www.mua.edu/mua/index.php/admissions/how-to-apply/admissions-documents here]
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*Secondary application
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*Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) must be completed by those whose mother tongue is not English.
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**Sent to applicant to complete after primary application submitted
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For more information, click [http://www.mua.edu/mua/index.php/admissions/how-to-apply/admissions-documents here] and [http://www.ets.org/portal/site/ets/menuitem.fab2360b1645a1de9b3a0779f1751509/?vgnextoid=69c0197a484f4010VgnVCM10000022f95190RCRD here]
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**$75 application fee
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**Online application
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**Deadline to submit: January 31st
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For more information, click [http://www.meded.umn.edu/admissions/application_process.php here]
  
  
 
==Interview==
 
==Interview==
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*Selected applicants receive a notification about the interview date withing 2 weeks of their completed application.
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*Interview dates: August - March
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*Interviews occur on campus or by phone.
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*Interview with medical school faculty member or a member of the Admissions Committee
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For more information, click [http://www.mua.edu/mua/images/Forms/catalog.pdf here]
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For more information, click [http://www.meded.umn.edu/admissions/application_process.php here]
  
 
==Timeline 2013-2014==
 
==Timeline 2013-2014==
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*There are no deadlines for application submission as acceptances are based on a rolling admission basis.
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*Applications available between June 1st and November 15th
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For more information, click [http://www.mua.edu/mua/index.php/faqs here]
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*Deadline for AMCAS primary application: November 15th
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*Deadline for supplemental application: January 31st
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*Decision letters
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**Those who interviewed from August - November, will recieve a decision letter by the end of December
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**Those who interviewed from mid-November to March, decision letters will be sent on a monthly basis  
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*Early Decision Program
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**Applications available between June 1st and August 1st
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**Deadline: August 1st
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**Be available for interviews in August and early September if selected
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**Must have exceptional academic record and MCAT results
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For more information, click [http://www.meded.umn.edu/admissions/application_process.php here]
  
 
==Tuition 2013-2014==
 
==Tuition 2013-2014==
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*Tuition:
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*Out of state: $37,508
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**Semesters 1-5 (Basic Sciences): $11,000.00/semester
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*In state: $29,975.00
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**Semesters 6-10 (Clinical): $$12,575.00/semester
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For more information, click [http://www.princetonreview.com/schools/medical/MedBasics.aspx?iid=1033295 here]
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**Pre-medical program (if applicable): $7,000.00/semester
 
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For more information on tuition, click [http://www.mua.edu/mua/index.php/admissions/financial-information/basic-science-tuition here] and [http://www.mua.edu/mua/images/Forms/calculate_expenses.pdf here]<br>
 
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For information on financial aid, click [http://www.mua.edu/mua/index.php/admissions/financial-aid here]<br>
 
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For more information on student housing, click [http://www.mua.edu/mua/index.php/student-life/housing here]
 
  
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[[Category:University of Minnesota|Medicine]]
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[[Category:Medicine|Medical University of the Americas]]
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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

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