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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) 898-8001 <br>
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'''Phone:''' (215) 662-4000 <br>
'''Admissions e-mail:''' admiss@mail.med.upenn.edu <br>
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'''Admissions e-mail:''' admiss@mail.med.upenn.edu
  
 
==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
*Average Age ~23 (20-33)
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*Joint programs are available. Descriptions can be found [http://www.med.upenn.edu/admiss/study1.html here]
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====Admission statistics====
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*Class size in 2013: 168 (32 in-province, 136 out-of-province)
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*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/admiss/2006_class.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: Baccalaureate at accredited college or university.
*Courses: Basic courses with laboratory sections in Chemistry, Physics, Biology  is required. Math courses are also required.
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*Required Courses
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 mathetmatics and physical science)
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*Recommended Courses
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**Development of social, cultural, and behavioural factors that influence health and disease (history, philosophy, ethics, anthropology, political science, economics, etc.)
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For more information, click [http://www.med.upenn.edu/admiss/admissions1.html here]
  
 
====GPA====
 
====GPA====
*Average for the class of 2012: 3.83(4.0 scale)
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**Average grade/GPA of admitted applicants in 2013: 3.86
*Calculation method is same as McGill’s.
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For more information, click [http://www.med.upenn.edu/admiss/2006_class here]
For more information, click [http://www.med.upenn.edu/admiss/2006_class.html here]
 
  
 
====MCAT====
 
====MCAT====
*Mean scores(2012): 37
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*Average score: VR11/PH13/BS13
**VR:11
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*The MCAT must be taken before September 2013 to qualify for this application cycle. Scores older than January 2010 will not be accepted.
**PS:13
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For more information, click [http://www.med.upenn.edu/admiss/admissions1.html here]
**BS:13
 
**WS:Q
 
For more information, click  
 
[http://www.med.upenn.edu/admiss/2006_class.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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*MCAT scores
*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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*Required letters of recommendation
For more information, click  
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**Committee letter from pre-health advisor or career services; OR
[http://www.med.upenn.edu/admiss/admissions2.html here]
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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/admiss/admissions2.html here]
  
 
==Interview==
 
==Interview==
*Interviews occur from late September to mid January
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*Interview dates for 2013-2014: late September to mid-January
For more information,click
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*Conducted by Committee of Admissions by invitation
[http://www.med.upenn.edu/admiss/admissions2.html here]
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For more information, click [http://www.med.upenn.edu/admiss/admissions2.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 2013-2014==
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*June 1 - October 15, 2013: AMCAS Application
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*September 2013 - January 2014: Interviews
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*November 15, 2013 5:00pm EST: Letters of Recommendation due
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*March 2014: Annual Selection Date
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For more information, click [http://www.med.upenn.edu/admiss/admissions2.html here]
  
==Tuition 2012-2013==
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==Tuition 2013-2014==
*First year tuition -$47,090 (USD)
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*First year tuition: $48,738
*Total fees (including housing): $74,156 (USD)
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*Total first year fees: $76,838
For more information on tuition, click  
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For more information, click [http://www.med.upenn.edu/admiss/financial.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/admiss/financial2.html here]
  
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Contacts

Website: http://www.med.upenn.edu
Phone: (215) 662-4000
Admissions e-mail: admiss@mail.med.upenn.edu

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 2013: 168 (32 in-province, 136 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.

For more information on the program, click here

Admissions Requirements

Course and Degree Requirements

  • Degree: Baccalaureate at accredited college or university.
  • Required Courses
    • 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 mathetmatics and physical science)
  • Recommended Courses
    • Development of social, cultural, and behavioural factors that influence health and disease (history, philosophy, ethics, anthropology, political science, economics, etc.)

For more information, click here

GPA

    • Average grade/GPA of admitted applicants in 2013: 3.86

For more information, click here

MCAT

  • Average score: VR11/PH13/BS13
  • The MCAT must be taken before September 2013 to qualify for this application cycle. Scores older than January 2010 will not be accepted.

For more information, click here

Supporting Documents

  • AMCAS application
  • Supplemental Application
  • 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

  • Interview dates for 2013-2014: late September to mid-January
  • Conducted by Committee of Admissions by invitation

For more information, click here

Timeline 2013-2014

  • June 1 - October 15, 2013: AMCAS Application
  • September 2013 - January 2014: Interviews
  • November 15, 2013 5:00pm EST: Letters of Recommendation due
  • March 2014: Annual Selection Date

For more information, click here

Tuition 2013-2014

  • First year tuition: $48,738
  • Total first year fees: $76,838

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