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==Contacts==
 
==Contacts==
'''Website:''' http://www.med.upenn.edu/ <br>
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'''Website:''' http://www.med.upenn.edu <br>
'''Phone:''' (215) 662-2646 <br>
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'''Phone:''' 215-898-8001 <br>
'''Admissions e-mail:''' somweb@mail.med.upenn.edu <br>
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'''Admissions e-mail:''' admiss@mail.med.upenn.edu <br>
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'''Location:''' Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US.
  
 
==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
*Entering class size 2009: 161
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*Joint programs are available. Descriptions can be found [http://www.med.upenn.edu/admissions/dual-degrees.html here]
  
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====Admission statistics====
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*Class size in 2016: 146 (21% in-province, 79% out-of-province)
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For more information on the program, click [http://www.med.upenn.edu/admissions/entering-class-profile.html here]
  
==Admission Requirements==
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==Admissions Requirements==
  
 
====Course and Degree Requirements====
 
====Course and Degree Requirements====
*Degree: At least a bachelor’s degree in any field. However, a strong base in science is required.
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*Degree: BS or BA degree from an accredited college or university in the United States or Canada prior to matriculation.
*Courses: Basic courses with laboratory sections in Chemistry, Physics, Biology  is required. Math courses are also required.
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*Competencies
For more information, click
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**English/Communication (competence in writing, speaking, and reading English language)
[http://www.med.upenn.edu/admiss/admissions1.html here]
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**Biology (knowledge of basic biological principles shared by all living organisms)
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**Chemistry (knowledge of principles of physical, inorganic, and organic chemistry)
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**Physics and Mathematics (firm foundation in mathematics, statistics and physical science)
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**Behavioural disciplines: development of social, cultural, and behavioural factors that influence health and disease (history, philosophy, ethics, anthropology, political science, economics, etc.)
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*International students with degrees from outside of the United States or Canada are required to complete one year of course work in the sciences at a college or university in the United States before applying for admission.
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For more information, click [http://www.med.upenn.edu/admissions/admissions.html here]
  
 
====GPA====
 
====GPA====
*Average for the class of 2009: 3.84(4.0 scale)
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*Average grade/GPA of admitted applicants in 2016: 3.84
*Calculation method is same as McGill’s.
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For more information, click [http://www.med.upenn.edu/admissions/entering-class-profile.html here]
For more information, click [http://www.med.upenn.edu/admiss/2006_class.html here]
 
  
 
====MCAT====
 
====MCAT====
*Mean scores(2009): 35
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*Average score old MCAT:  
**VR:11
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**VR 12
**PS:12
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**PS 13
**BS:12
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**BS 13
**WS:Q
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*Average score new MCAT:
For more information, click  
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**CARS 129
[http://www.med.upenn.edu/admiss/2006_class.html here]
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**CPBS 129
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**PSBB 130
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**BBFL 130
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*The MCAT must be taken within 3 years of application. Applicants in fall 2018 must have taken the MCAT between January 2014 and September 2017.
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For more information, click [http://www.med.upenn.edu/admissions/entering-class-profile.html here]
  
 
====Supporting Documents====
 
====Supporting Documents====
*Applications are done through AMCAS
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*AMCAS application
*Supplemental Applications
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*Supplemental Application
*Official MCAT scores.
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**90$ fee
*Letters of Recommendation: one from pre-health or career service officer, and two from faculty members-one of which has to be in Science.  
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*MCAT scores
For more information, click  
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*Required letters of recommendation
[http://www.med.upenn.edu/admiss/admissions2.html here]
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**Committee letter from pre-health advisor or career services; OR
 
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**Minimum of 3 letters from faculty members. At least 1 of whom represents a science faculty member with whom you have taken courses.
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For more information, click [http://www.med.upenn.edu/admissions/applications-procedures.html here]
  
 
==Interview==
 
==Interview==
*Interviews occur through mid October to February by the Committee on Admissions.
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*Conducted by Committee of Admissions by invitation
For more information,click
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*Between September and January
[http://www.med.upenn.edu/admiss/admissions2.html here]
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For more information, click [http://www.med.upenn.edu/admissions/applications-procedures.html here]
 
 
 
 
==Timeline==
 
*June 1st - AMCAS application opens
 
*August 1st - Deadline to submit AMCAS application to be considered for early decision
 
*Ocotber 1st - Interview invitations issued to early decision applicants
 
*October 15th - Deadline to submit AMCAS application
 
*November 15th - Deadline to submit required materials 
 
*Approximately three months after review of application, interview invitations are sent out
 
*Interviews occur October through February
 
*Admission offers are sent out in March, additional offers are made to the students on wait list throughout the summer
 
For more information, click
 
[http://www.med.upenn.edu/admiss/admissions2.html here]
 
  
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==Timeline 2017-2018==
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*May: AMCAS application is available
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*July-November: Verified AMCAS applications, Supplemental Applications and Letters of Recommendation are received at Perelman
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*August-January: Interview Invitations are released
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*August 1: Deadline for Early Decision Program applicants to complete AMCAS application
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*August 15: Deadline for receipt of all Early Decision Program materials
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*October 1: Early Decision Program admission decision notification
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*October 15: Deadline for submitting the AMCAS application
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*November 15: Deadline for all required material
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*March: Admission decisions are released
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*August: Orientation for entering class
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For more information, click [http://www.med.upenn.edu/admissions/applications-timeline.html here]
  
==Tuition 2010-2011==
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==Tuition 2017-2018==
*First year tuition -$43,960 (USD)
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*First year tuition: $55,928
*Total fees (including housing): $69,362 (USD)
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*Total first year fees: $85,525
For more information on tuition, click  
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For more information, click [http://www.med.upenn.edu/admissions/tuition-fees.html here] <br>
[http://www.med.upenn.edu/admiss/financial.html here]
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For information on financial aid, click [http://www.med.upenn.edu/admissions/financial-aid.html here]
  
 
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Contacts

Website: http://www.med.upenn.edu
Phone: 215-898-8001
Admissions e-mail: admiss@mail.med.upenn.edu
Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US.

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 2016: 146 (21% in-province, 79% out-of-province)

For more information on the program, click here

Admissions Requirements

Course and Degree Requirements

  • Degree: BS or BA degree from an accredited college or university in the United States or Canada prior to matriculation.
  • Competencies
    • English/Communication (competence in writing, speaking, and reading English language)
    • Biology (knowledge of basic biological principles shared by all living organisms)
    • Chemistry (knowledge of principles of physical, inorganic, and organic chemistry)
    • Physics and Mathematics (firm foundation in mathematics, statistics and physical science)
    • Behavioural disciplines: development of social, cultural, and behavioural factors that influence health and disease (history, philosophy, ethics, anthropology, political science, economics, etc.)
  • International students with degrees from outside of the United States or Canada are required to complete one year of course work in the sciences at a college or university in the United States before applying for admission.

For more information, click here

GPA

  • Average grade/GPA of admitted applicants in 2016: 3.84

For more information, click here

MCAT

  • Average score old MCAT:
    • VR 12
    • PS 13
    • BS 13
  • Average score new MCAT:
    • CARS 129
    • CPBS 129
    • PSBB 130
    • BBFL 130
  • The MCAT must be taken within 3 years of application. Applicants in fall 2018 must have taken the MCAT between January 2014 and September 2017.

For more information, click here

Supporting Documents

  • AMCAS application
  • Supplemental Application
    • 90$ fee
  • MCAT scores
  • Required letters of recommendation
    • Committee letter from pre-health advisor or career services; OR
    • Minimum of 3 letters from faculty members. At least 1 of whom represents a science faculty member with whom you have taken courses.

For more information, click here

Interview

  • Conducted by Committee of Admissions by invitation
  • Between September and January

For more information, click here

Timeline 2017-2018

  • May: AMCAS application is available
  • July-November: Verified AMCAS applications, Supplemental Applications and Letters of Recommendation are received at Perelman
  • August-January: Interview Invitations are released
  • August 1: Deadline for Early Decision Program applicants to complete AMCAS application
  • August 15: Deadline for receipt of all Early Decision Program materials
  • October 1: Early Decision Program admission decision notification
  • October 15: Deadline for submitting the AMCAS application
  • November 15: Deadline for all required material
  • March: Admission decisions are released
  • August: Orientation for entering class

For more information, click here

Tuition 2017-2018

  • First year tuition: $55,928
  • Total first year fees: $85,525

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