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==Contacts==
 
==Contacts==
 
'''Website:''' http://www.med.upenn.edu <br>
 
'''Website:''' http://www.med.upenn.edu <br>
'''Phone:''' (215) 662-4000 <br>
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'''Phone:''' 215-898-8001 <br>
'''Admissions e-mail:''' admiss@mail.med.upenn.edu
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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==
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*Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)
 
*Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)
 
*4 years in length
 
*4 years in length
*Joint programs are available. Descriptions can be found [http://www.med.upenn.edu/admiss/study1.html here]
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*Joint programs are available. Descriptions can be found [http://www.med.upenn.edu/admissions/dual-degrees.html here]
  
 
====Admission statistics====
 
====Admission statistics====
*Class size in 2013: 168 (32 in-province, 136 out-of-province)
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*Class size in 2016: 146 (21% in-province, 79% out-of-province)
*International students are not eligible to apply. 1 year course work at college or university in United States is required before application is considered.
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For more information on the program, click [http://www.med.upenn.edu/admissions/entering-class-profile.html here]
For more information on the program, click [http://www.med.upenn.edu/admiss/2006_class.html here]
 
  
 
==Admissions Requirements==
 
==Admissions Requirements==
  
 
====Course and Degree Requirements====
 
====Course and Degree Requirements====
*Degree: Baccalaureate at accredited college or university.
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*Degree: BS or BA degree from an accredited college or university in the United States or Canada prior to matriculation.
*Required Courses
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*Competencies
 
**English/Communication (competence in writing, speaking, and reading English language)
 
**English/Communication (competence in writing, speaking, and reading English language)
 
**Biology (knowledge of basic biological principles shared by all living organisms)
 
**Biology (knowledge of basic biological principles shared by all living organisms)
 
**Chemistry (knowledge of principles of physical, inorganic, and organic chemistry)
 
**Chemistry (knowledge of principles of physical, inorganic, and organic chemistry)
**Physics and Mathematics (firm foundation in mathetmatics and physical science)
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**Physics and Mathematics (firm foundation in mathematics, statistics and physical science)
*Recommended Courses
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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.)
**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.
For more information, click [http://www.med.upenn.edu/admiss/admissions1.html here]
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For more information, click [http://www.med.upenn.edu/admissions/admissions.html here]
  
 
====GPA====
 
====GPA====
*Average grade/GPA of admitted applicants in 2013: 3.86
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*Average grade/GPA of admitted applicants in 2016: 3.84
For more information, click [http://www.med.upenn.edu/admiss/2006_class here]
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For more information, click [http://www.med.upenn.edu/admissions/entering-class-profile.html here]
  
 
====MCAT====
 
====MCAT====
*Average score: VR11/PS13/BS13
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*Average score old MCAT:  
*The MCAT must be taken before September 2013 to qualify for this application cycle. Scores older than January 2010 will not be accepted.
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**VR 12
For more information, click [http://www.med.upenn.edu/admiss/admissions1.html here]
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**PS 13
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**BS 13
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*Average score new MCAT:
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**CARS 129
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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====
 
*AMCAS application
 
*AMCAS application
 
*Supplemental Application
 
*Supplemental Application
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**90$ fee
 
*MCAT scores
 
*MCAT scores
 
*Required letters of recommendation
 
*Required letters of recommendation
 
**Committee letter from pre-health advisor or career services; OR
 
**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.
 
**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 [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]
  
 
==Interview==
 
==Interview==
*Interview dates for 2013-2014: late September to mid-January
 
 
*Conducted by Committee of Admissions by invitation
 
*Conducted by Committee of Admissions by invitation
For more information, click [http://www.med.upenn.edu/admiss/admissions2.html here]
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*Between September and January
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For more information, click [http://www.med.upenn.edu/admissions/applications-procedures.html here]
  
==Timeline 2013-2014==
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==Timeline 2017-2018==
*June 1 - October 15, 2013: AMCAS Application
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*May: AMCAS application is available
*September 2013 - January 2014: Interviews
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*July-November: Verified AMCAS applications, Supplemental Applications and Letters of Recommendation are received at Perelman
*November 15, 2013 5:00pm EST: Letters of Recommendation due
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*August-January: Interview Invitations are released
*March 2014: Annual Selection Date
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*August 1: Deadline for Early Decision Program applicants to complete AMCAS application
For more information, click [http://www.med.upenn.edu/admiss/admissions2.html here]
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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 2013-2014==
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==Tuition 2017-2018==
*First year tuition: $48,738
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*First year tuition: $55,928
*Total first year fees: $76,838
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*Total first year fees: $85,525
For more information, click [http://www.med.upenn.edu/admiss/financial.html here] <br>
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For more information, click [http://www.med.upenn.edu/admissions/tuition-fees.html here] <br>
For information on financial aid, click [http://www.med.upenn.edu/admiss/financial2.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