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==Location==
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Tuscaloosa <br>
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Alabama 35487 <br>
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United States of America
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==Contacts==
 
==Contacts==
 
'''Website:''' http://www.usahealthsystem.com/com<br>
 
'''Website:''' http://www.usahealthsystem.com/com<br>
 
'''Phone:''' 251-460-7176  <br>
 
'''Phone:''' 251-460-7176  <br>
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'''Fax:''' 251-460-6278 <br>
 
'''Admissions e-mail:''' mscott@southalabama.edu
 
'''Admissions e-mail:''' mscott@southalabama.edu
  
 
==Program Information==
 
==Program Information==
 
*Doctor of Medicine (MD)
 
*Doctor of Medicine (MD)
*4 years in length
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**4 years in length
*Joint programs are available.
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**International students are not eligible to apply
For More Information click [http://www.usahealthsystem.com/mdphd-program here]
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For more information click [http://www.usahealthsystem.com/doctor-of-medicine here]
 
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*Joint programs are available:
====Admission statistics====
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**MD/PHD: for more information, click [http://www.usahealthsystem.com/mdphd-program here]
*Total number of applicants in 2013: 1390
 
*Applicants interviewed 2013: 212
 
*Class size in 2013: 74
 
*International students are not eligible to apply
 
  
 
==Admission Requirements==
 
==Admission Requirements==
 
 
====Course and Degree Requirements====
 
====Course and Degree Requirements====
*Degree: Minimum 3 years of college of university study in any domain, although a Bachelor’s degree is preferred  
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*Degree: Minimum 3 years of college of university study in any domain over 90 semester hours, although a Bachelor’s degree is preferred.
*Required Courses  
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*Required Courses:
**General Biology with lab (6 credits)
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**General Chemistry with Lab: Two semesters or three quarters.
**General Chemistry with lab (6 credits)
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**General Biology with Lab: Two semesters or three quarters.
** Organic Chemistry with lab (6 credits)
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**Mathematics (Calculus is recommended): Two semesters or three quarters.
**General Physics with lab (6 credits)
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**Organic Chemistry with Lab: Two semesters or three quarters.
**Mathematics (6 credits)
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**General Physics with Lab: Two semesters or three quarters.
**English Composition or Literature (6 credits)
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**Humanities: Two semesters or three quarters.
**Humanities (6 credits)
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**English Composition or Literature: Two semesters or three quarters.
*Recommended Courses
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*Recommended:
**Calculus
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**Biochemistry is highly recommended
*AP or CLEP credits may be accepted
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For more information, click [http://www.usahealthsystem.com/how-to-apply here]
For more information, click [http://www.usahealthsystem.com/how-to-apply]
 
  
 
====GPA====
 
====GPA====
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====MCAT====
 
====MCAT====
*Minimum scores: 30 overall
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*Minimum scores: 70% percentile for out of state
 
*The MCAT should be completed the year before the start of the program
 
*The MCAT should be completed the year before the start of the program
 
For more information, click [http://www.usahealthsystem.com/how-to-apply here]
 
For more information, click [http://www.usahealthsystem.com/how-to-apply here]
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**3 Letters of recommendations from faculty members who have taught in sciences AND 2 letters of recommendation from persons who have known and observed you on a personal basis  
 
**3 Letters of recommendations from faculty members who have taught in sciences AND 2 letters of recommendation from persons who have known and observed you on a personal basis  
 
*Application Fee $ 75.00
 
*Application Fee $ 75.00
For more information, click [http://www.usahealthsystem.com/how-to-apply]
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For more information, click [http://www.usahealthsystem.com/how-to-apply here]
 
 
====Other Requirements====
 
*Applicants need to possess certain technical standards that are deemed necessary to be a good physician.
 
For more information, click [http://www.southalabama.edu/combulletin1011.pdf here (page 10-11)]
 
 
 
  
 
==Interview==
 
==Interview==
*October – March
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*October 2017 – March 2018 interviews are held.
*Interviews begin at 8:00 a.m. and end at 2:30 p.m.
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*Begins at 8:00 a.m. with an opening session and breakfast.
*They are conducted by members of the Admissions Committee and consist of three 30 – 40 min interviews.
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*Includes three 30 to 40 minute individual interviews with members of the Admissions and Ad Hoc Committees, followed by lunch with current medical students.
*Included is a tour of the University and hospital facilities as well as a lunch with Medical Students.
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*Concludes with a tour of one of the USA Hospitals, generally ending by 2:30 p.m.
For more information, click [http://www.usahealthsystem.com/body.cfm?id=1654]
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For more information, click [http://www.usahealthsystem.com/The-Interview-Process-1654 here]
 
 
  
==Timeline==
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==Timeline 2017-2018==
*June 1: Applicants may begin filling the AMCAS form
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*June 1, 2017: Applicants may begin filling the AMCAS form
*August 1: Early Decision primary application to AMCAS
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*August 1, 2017: Early Decision primary application to AMCAS
*September 1: Deadline to return Early Decision secondary application
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*September 1, 2017: Deadline to return Early Decision secondary application
 
*October: Start of interviews
 
*October: Start of interviews
*November 15: Deadline to complete AMCAS form
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*November 1. 2017: Deadline to submit primary AMCAS form
*December 15: Deadline to submit Secondary Applications and last day of invitations for interviews
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*December 1, 2017: Deadline to submit Secondary Applications and last day of invitations for interviews
*March: end of interviews
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*March 2018: conclusion of interviews
*April 15: applicants not accepted will be placed on an alternate list or rejected.
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*April 15, 2018: applicants not accepted will be placed on an alternate list or rejected.
For more information, click [http://www.usahealthsystem.com/body.cfm?id=1651]
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*April 30, 2018: $100.00 deposit due for accepted students.
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For more information, click [http://www.usahealthsystem.com/Application-Timeline here]
  
==Tuition 2013-2014==
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==Tuition 2017-2018==
====Alabama Residents====
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*First year tuition: ~US$ 20 000
*First year tuition: $ 22,317.00
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For more information on tuition, click [https://www.southalabama.edu/departments/financialaffairs/studentaccounting/tuition.html here]<br>
====Non-Residents of Alabama====
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For information on financial aid, click [http://www.usahealthsystem.com/financial-aid here]
*First year tuition: $ 37,200.00
 
====All Students====
 
*Books and Supplies: $ 3,000.00
 
*Personal Expenses: $ 5,898.00
 
*Living Expenses: $ 13,500.00
 
*Transportation: $ 2,218.00
 
For more information on tuition, click [http://www.southalabama.edu/combulletin1011.pdf (page 17)]<br>
 
For information on financial aid, click [http://www.usahealthsystem.com/financial-aid]<br>
 
For more information on scholarship, click
 
[http://www.usahealthsystem.com/ScholarshipsandAwards here]
 
  
 
[[Category:University of South Alabama|Medicine]]
 
[[Category:University of South Alabama|Medicine]]
 
[[Category:Medicine|South Alabama]]
 
[[Category:Medicine|South Alabama]]

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Location

Tuscaloosa
Alabama 35487
United States of America

Contacts

Website: http://www.usahealthsystem.com/com
Phone: 251-460-7176
Fax: 251-460-6278
Admissions e-mail: mscott@southalabama.edu

Program Information

  • Doctor of Medicine (MD)
    • 4 years in length
    • International students are not eligible to apply

For more information click here

  • Joint programs are available:
    • MD/PHD: for more information, click here

Admission Requirements

Course and Degree Requirements

  • Degree: Minimum 3 years of college of university study in any domain over 90 semester hours, although a Bachelor’s degree is preferred.
  • Required Courses:
    • General Chemistry with Lab: Two semesters or three quarters.
    • General Biology with Lab: Two semesters or three quarters.
    • Mathematics (Calculus is recommended): Two semesters or three quarters.
    • Organic Chemistry with Lab: Two semesters or three quarters.
    • General Physics with Lab: Two semesters or three quarters.
    • Humanities: Two semesters or three quarters.
    • English Composition or Literature: Two semesters or three quarters.
  • Recommended:
    • Biochemistry is highly recommended

For more information, click here

GPA

  • Minimum: 3.6

For more information, click here

MCAT

  • Minimum scores: 70% percentile for out of state
  • The MCAT should be completed the year before the start of the program

For more information, click here

Supporting Documents

  • AMCAS Application Form
  • MCAT scores
  • Secondary Application
  • Letters of Recommendation
    • A composition evaluation preparing by the premedical committee OR
    • 3 Letters of recommendations from faculty members who have taught in sciences AND 2 letters of recommendation from persons who have known and observed you on a personal basis
  • Application Fee $ 75.00

For more information, click here

Interview

  • October 2017 – March 2018 interviews are held.
  • Begins at 8:00 a.m. with an opening session and breakfast.
  • Includes three 30 to 40 minute individual interviews with members of the Admissions and Ad Hoc Committees, followed by lunch with current medical students.
  • Concludes with a tour of one of the USA Hospitals, generally ending by 2:30 p.m.

For more information, click here

Timeline 2017-2018

  • June 1, 2017: Applicants may begin filling the AMCAS form
  • August 1, 2017: Early Decision primary application to AMCAS
  • September 1, 2017: Deadline to return Early Decision secondary application
  • October: Start of interviews
  • November 1. 2017: Deadline to submit primary AMCAS form
  • December 1, 2017: Deadline to submit Secondary Applications and last day of invitations for interviews
  • March 2018: conclusion of interviews
  • April 15, 2018: applicants not accepted will be placed on an alternate list or rejected.
  • April 30, 2018: $100.00 deposit due for accepted students.

For more information, click here

Tuition 2017-2018

  • First year tuition: ~US$ 20 000

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