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Washington University
 
 
==Contacts==
 
==Contacts==
Website: http://www.uwmedicine.org/<br>
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'''Website:''' http://www.uwmedicine.org/Education/MD-Program/Pages/default.aspx<br>
Phone: 206-543-7212<br>
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'''Phone:''' 206.543.2100<br>
Fax: 206-616-3341<br>
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'''Email:''' askuwsom@uw.edu
Email: askuwsom@u.washington.edu
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==Program Information==
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*Doctor of Medicine (MD)
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*4 years in length
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*A Minimum of 40 hours of physician shadowing is required prior to applying.
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*Must be a U.S. Citizen or a Permanent Resident
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*Applicants are usually accepted from Washington, Wyoming, Alaska, Montana or Idaho
  
 
==Admission Requirements==
 
==Admission Requirements==
===General Notes===
 
*Apply through AMCAS website
 
*90% of accepted applicants are from Washington, Wyoming, Alaska, Montana, or Idaho
 
*Only considers applicants that are US citizens or Permanent US residents
 
*Offers the MD/PhD (MSTP) degree granting program
 
 
For more information visit: http://www.uwmedicine.org/Education/MDProgram/Admissions/ApplicationProcedure.htm
 
 
===Criteria===
 
====Required Classes====
 
*2 semesters 8 credits Biology(general biology, genetics, microbiology, physiology, zoology, or anatomy.)
 
*2 semesters 8 credits Chemistry(inorganic, organic, or biochemistry.)
 
*2 semesters 8 credits Physics
 
*2 semesters 8 credits biology, chemistry, or physics which can be met by taking other courses in any of the above broad categories. Molecular Biology can only count toward additional course credits.
 
**The following courses are recommended, but not required:
 
***Ethics
 
***Anatomy or Comparative Anatomy
 
***Human or Mammalian Physiology
 
***Embryology
 
  
*A broad background in both sciences and humanities is encouraged
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====Course and Degree Requirements====
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Degree: Undergraduate or post/baccalaureate required courses completed in the U.S or in the appropriate regional accrediting body
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*background in the humanities and liberal arts is encouraged.
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Required Courses
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*Social Sciences or Humanities - 4 semesters
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*Chemistry and Biology - 6 semesters
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**General Chemistry, General Biology, Biochemistry, Molecular Genetics, and Cell Biology/Cell Physiology
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*Physics -2 semesters  or Physics + Math - 1 semester each
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Recommended Courses
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*Ethics
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*Anatomy or Comparative Anatomy
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*Human or Mammalian Physiology
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*Embryology
  
For more information visit: http://www.uwmedicine.org/Education/MDProgram/Admissions/SelectionFactors.htm
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For more information about premedical course requirements, click [http://www.uwmedicine.org/Education/MD-Program/Admissions/Documents/UWSOM-brochure.pdf here]
  
====GPA====
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====GPA & MCAT====
*A weighted 3.5 is competitive
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*No minimum GPS, but weighted GPA 3.5 is considered competitive
*In 2007, candidates offered positions had an average of 3.69
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*Calculation method: GPA is weighted and calculated on a 4-point scale
*Weighted GPA:
 
 
** Where A = U0 GPA
 
** Where A = U0 GPA
 
** Where B = (U1 GPA) x 2
 
** Where B = (U1 GPA) x 2
 
** Where C = (U2 GPA) x 3
 
** Where C = (U2 GPA) x 3
*** Then weighted GPA = (A+B+C)/6
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** Then weighted GPA = (A+B+C)/6
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*No minimum MCAT, but an average of 9 on the MCAT is considered as competitive
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*MCAT must be taken no later than September 30th, one year prior to possible matriculation
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*MCAT must be taken within 3 application cycles prior to application date
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For more information, click [http://www.uwmedicine.org/Education/MD-Program/Admissions/Pages/FrequentlyAskedQuestions.aspx#mcat here] <br>
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====Supporting Documents====
  
For more information visit: http://www.uwmedicine.org/Education/MDProgram/Admissions/SelectionFactors.htm
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*Online AMCAS application form
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*Supplemental application form- Received upon completion and qualifying through the AMCAS application
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**Autobiographical statement (‘Personal Comments’ section of the AMCAS application can be used for this)
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**3 additional short essays (250 words max each)
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**Letters of Recommendation- Either a premedical committee evaluation or 3 letters from professors that have taught the applicant. (The letters must be confidential and not seen by the applicant)
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**$35 application fee
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**State Residency Certification- Required for those from Wyoming, Alaska, Montana, Idaho, and Washington
  
====MCAT====
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For more information, click [http://www.uwmedicine.org/Education/MD-Program/Admissions/Applicants/Pages/ApplicationProcedureandRequirements.aspx here]
*A 9 average is competitive
 
*In 2007, candidates offered positions had an average of:
 
** Verbal = 10.5
 
** Physical Sciences = 10.7
 
** Biological Sciences = 11.1
 
** Writing sample = Q
 
  
For more information visit http://www.uwmedicine.org/Education/MDProgram/Admissions/SelectionFactors.htm
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==Interview==
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*Invitation obtained in October to mid-March.
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*Lasts about 30 minutes but has no rigid structure.
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*It is conducted by 3 people: 1 from the Executive Committee on Admissions and 2 other members.
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For more information and sample interview questions, click [http://www.uwmedicine.org/education/md-program/admissions/applicants/pages/interview.aspx here]
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==Supporting Documents==
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==Timeline==
*Supplemental Application
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*October 15: AMCAS applications due
*Letters of Recommendation
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*September - March : Applicants screened for interview invitations
** From premed committee or from 3 instructors
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*December 1: Deadline for all secondary applications and TRUST applications
*An autobiographical statement
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*January 3: MSTP applications must be submitted
*Short essay:
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*March: Completion of all interviews. Final decisions are made by the last week of March
** "Why UWSOM?" (University of Washington School of Med.)
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*April: Acceptances from April through August
*State Residency Certification
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For more information, please [http://www.uwmedicine.org/Education/MD-Program/Admissions/Pages/Deadlines.aspx here] <br>
*Conviction/ Criminal History Check
 
  
For more information visit http://www.uwmedicine.org/Education/MDProgram/Admissions/ApplicationProcedure.htm
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==Tuition  2013-2014==
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*Estimated Tuition (resident)- $30,186 USD
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*Estimated Tuition (non-resident) - $59,175 USD
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*Estimated Total First Year Budget (resident) - $50,409 USD
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For more information, click [http://www.uwmedicine.org/Education/MD-Program/Current-Students/student-affairs/Financial-Aid/Pages/Budget-Information.aspx here]
  
==Deadlines==
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==Financial Aid and Scholarships 2009-2010==
*Apply through AMCAS
 
*After AMCAS application review, selected candidates are asked to submit a supplemental application
 
*AMCAS application submitted by Nov 1
 
*Secondary application due by Jan 15
 
*Final decision made by second week in April
 
  
For more information visit http://www.uwmedicine.org/Education/MDProgram/Admissions/ApplicationProcedure.htm
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*Applicants must apply through the FAFSA website- available [http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/ here]
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*Various Scholarships are awarded- for more information, scroll down to Scholarship Information at [http://www.uwmedicine.org/Education/MD-Program/Current-Students/student-affairs/Financial-Aid/Pages/Prospective-Students.aspx here]
  
==Tuition==
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*Resident tuition = $17,427
 
*Out of State tuition = $41,430
 
  
For more information visit http://www.uwmedicine.org/Education/MDProgram/Admissions/ApplicationProcedure.htm
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[[Category:University of Washington|Medicine]]
  
==Statistics==
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[[Category:Medicine|Washington]]
*Ranked by U.S. News & World Report as the No. 1 school for teaching primary-care physicians for 14 years in a row
 
*Currently is ranked sixth in the country among research-oriented medical schools.
 
*The school is second only to Harvard in National Institutes of Health (NIH) research funding.
 
[[Category:Washington University|Medicine]]
 
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Contacts

Website: http://www.uwmedicine.org/Education/MD-Program/Pages/default.aspx
Phone: 206.543.2100
Email: askuwsom@uw.edu

Program Information

  • Doctor of Medicine (MD)
  • 4 years in length
  • A Minimum of 40 hours of physician shadowing is required prior to applying.
  • Must be a U.S. Citizen or a Permanent Resident
  • Applicants are usually accepted from Washington, Wyoming, Alaska, Montana or Idaho

Admission Requirements

Course and Degree Requirements

Degree: Undergraduate or post/baccalaureate required courses completed in the U.S or in the appropriate regional accrediting body

  • background in the humanities and liberal arts is encouraged.

Required Courses

  • Social Sciences or Humanities - 4 semesters
  • Chemistry and Biology - 6 semesters
    • General Chemistry, General Biology, Biochemistry, Molecular Genetics, and Cell Biology/Cell Physiology
  • Physics -2 semesters or Physics + Math - 1 semester each

Recommended Courses

  • Ethics
  • Anatomy or Comparative Anatomy
  • Human or Mammalian Physiology
  • Embryology

For more information about premedical course requirements, click here

GPA & MCAT

  • No minimum GPS, but weighted GPA 3.5 is considered competitive
  • Calculation method: GPA is weighted and calculated on a 4-point scale
    • Where A = U0 GPA
    • Where B = (U1 GPA) x 2
    • Where C = (U2 GPA) x 3
    • Then weighted GPA = (A+B+C)/6
  • No minimum MCAT, but an average of 9 on the MCAT is considered as competitive
  • MCAT must be taken no later than September 30th, one year prior to possible matriculation
  • MCAT must be taken within 3 application cycles prior to application date

For more information, click here

Supporting Documents

  • Online AMCAS application form
  • Supplemental application form- Received upon completion and qualifying through the AMCAS application
    • Autobiographical statement (‘Personal Comments’ section of the AMCAS application can be used for this)
    • 3 additional short essays (250 words max each)
    • Letters of Recommendation- Either a premedical committee evaluation or 3 letters from professors that have taught the applicant. (The letters must be confidential and not seen by the applicant)
    • $35 application fee
    • State Residency Certification- Required for those from Wyoming, Alaska, Montana, Idaho, and Washington

For more information, click here

Interview

  • Invitation obtained in October to mid-March.
  • Lasts about 30 minutes but has no rigid structure.
  • It is conducted by 3 people: 1 from the Executive Committee on Admissions and 2 other members.

For more information and sample interview questions, click here


Timeline

  • October 15: AMCAS applications due
  • September - March : Applicants screened for interview invitations
  • December 1: Deadline for all secondary applications and TRUST applications
  • January 3: MSTP applications must be submitted
  • March: Completion of all interviews. Final decisions are made by the last week of March
  • April: Acceptances from April through August

For more information, please here

Tuition 2013-2014

  • Estimated Tuition (resident)- $30,186 USD
  • Estimated Tuition (non-resident) - $59,175 USD
  • Estimated Total First Year Budget (resident) - $50,409 USD

For more information, click here

Financial Aid and Scholarships 2009-2010

  • Applicants must apply through the FAFSA website- available here
  • Various Scholarships are awarded- for more information, scroll down to Scholarship Information at here