University of Pennsylvania Medicine

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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.

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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.)

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GPA

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

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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.

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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.

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Interview

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

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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

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Tuition 2013-2014

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

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