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==Contacts==
 
==Contacts==
'''Website:''' http://www1.wfubmc.edu/School/<br>
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'''Website:''' http://www.wakehealth.edu/school/ <br>
'''Phone:''' 336-716-4264<br>
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'''Phone:''' 336-716-4264 <br>
'''Admissions e-mail:''' medadmit@wfubmc.edu
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'''Admissions e-mail:''' medadmit@wakehealth.edu
 
 
  
 
==Program Information==
 
==Program Information==
*Class size of 2010: 120
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====Curriculum====
*MD Program – four year program
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*Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)
*MD/PhD Program – 7 year program
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*4 years in length
*MD/MBA Program – may apply at the beginning or during the medical program
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*Joint programs are available. Descriptions can be found [http://www.wakehealth.edu/School/MD-Program/Combined-Degree-Programs.htm here]
*MD/MS Program
 
*Graduate Certificate in Spirituality & Health in cooperation with School of Divinity
 
*International applicants who have done undergraduate work in the United States or Canada
 
For more information on joint programs, click [http://www1.wfubmc.edu/School/MD-Program/Combined-Degree-Programs.htm here]
 
  
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====Admission statistics====
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*Total number of applicants in 2013: 7432
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*Class size in 2013: 120 (45%  in-province, 55% out-of-province)
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*A maximum of XX% of spaces are offered for out-of-province applicants
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*International students are not eligible to apply
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**Applications are accepted only from U.S. citizens and permanent residents as long as the undergraduate, premedical course work has been done in the United States or Canada and the MCAT has been or will be taken
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For more information on the program, click [http://www.wakehealth.edu/school/curriculum.htm here]
  
==Admission Requirements==
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==Admissions Requirements==
  
 
====Course and Degree Requirements====
 
====Course and Degree Requirements====
*Degree: minimum of 90 undergraduate credits required, but a completed degree is recommended
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*Degree: at least 90 undergraduate semester
*Required Courses  
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*Required Courses
**General Biology (8 credits) with lab
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**Vertebrate zoology or general biology (8 credits)
**General Chemistry (8 credits)
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**General physics (8 credits)
**Organic Chemistry (8 credits)
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**General chemistry (8 credits)
**Physics (8 credits)
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**Organic chemistry (8 credits)
**Note – AP credits will be accepted, if upper level science courses were taken
 
 
*Recommended Courses
 
*Recommended Courses
**Focus on humanities. Should not pursue science to the extent that his or her curriculum cannot accommodate courses in nonscience subjects
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**Biochemistry (4 credits)
For more information, click [http://www1.wfubmc.edu/School/Admissions-Requirements.htm here]
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For more information, click [http://www.wakehealth.edu/School/Admissions/ here]
  
 
====GPA====
 
====GPA====
*Median GPA: 3.59
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*Average grade/GPA of admitted applicants in 2013: 3.60
For more information, click [http://www1.wfubmc.edu/School/Class-Profile.htm here]
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For more information, click [http://www.wakehealth.edu/School/Admissions/ here]
  
 
====MCAT====
 
====MCAT====
*Average MCAT score: 10.2 for each section
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*Average score of admitted applicants in 2013: 10.4 (31)
For more information, click [http://www1.wfubmc.edu/School/Admissions-Requirements.htm here]
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*The MCAT must be taken before November 1, 2013 to qualify for this application cycle. Scores older than 3 years will not be accepted.
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For more information, click [http://www.wakehealth.edu/School/Admissions/ here]
  
 
====Supporting Documents====
 
====Supporting Documents====
*Application is through AMCAS Application Service
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*AMCAS Application
*Nonrefundable fee of $55 for application
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*Letters of recommendation
*After evaluation of each applicant, secondary applications are given
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**1 premed committee report; OR
*Letters of evaluation from individuals who have taught or supervised the applicant are required
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**1 from science and 1 from non-science
For more information, click [http://www1.wfubmc.edu/School/Application-Process.htm here]
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For more information, click [http://www.wakehealth.edu/School/Admissions/#credits here]
 
 
  
 
==Interview==
 
==Interview==
*Interview lasts the whole day from 10 am to 3 pm
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*Interview invitations will be sent out on a rolling basis
*It includes orientation sessions, complimentary lunch as well as the tour of the school by current medical students and admissions officers
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*Interview dates for 2013-2014: September 2013 to March 2014
For more information, click [http://www1.wfubmc.edu/School/Interview-Day.htm here]
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*Type of interview (MMI/ combined MMI and traditional etc/involves faculty + students, etc.)
 
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For more information, click [http://www.wakehealth.edu/School/Admissions/ here]
 
 
==Timeline==
 
*June 1 – August 1 – Applications for early-decision are made
 
*October 1 – offers of acceptance for early-decision are sent
 
* July 15 - November 1 - Applications through AMCAS are received
 
* December 15 - Second Application is sent to selected applicants
 
*April – all applicants are notified of their decisions
 
For more information, click [http://www1.wfubmc.edu/School/Application-Process.htm here]
 
  
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==Timeline 2013-2014==
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*July 15, 2013: AMCAS application opens
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*September 2013: Interview begin and continue until March 2014
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*November 1, 2013: AMCAS application deadline
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*April 30, 2014: Final decisions made
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For more information, click [http://www.wakehealth.edu/School/Admissions/ here]
  
==Tuition 2009-2010==
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==Tuition 2013-2014==
*Annual tuition - $40,575 USD
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*First year tuition: $50,300
*Annual fees total - $61,355 USD
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**Total first year fees: $74,058
For more information on tuition, click [http://www.wfubmc.edu:80/School/MD-Program/Tuition-and-Financial-Aid.htm here]<br>
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For more information, click [URL here] <br>
For more information on financial aid, click [http://www2.wfubmc.edu/financialaid/ here]
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For information on financial aid, click [http://www.wakehealth.edu/School/Financial-Aid/MD-Program.htm here]
  
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Contacts

Website: http://www.wakehealth.edu/school/
Phone: 336-716-4264
Admissions e-mail: medadmit@wakehealth.edu

Program Information

Curriculum

  • Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)
  • 4 years in length
  • Joint programs are available. Descriptions can be found here

Admission statistics

  • Total number of applicants in 2013: 7432
  • Class size in 2013: 120 (45% in-province, 55% out-of-province)
  • A maximum of XX% of spaces are offered for out-of-province applicants
  • International students are not eligible to apply
    • Applications are accepted only from U.S. citizens and permanent residents as long as the undergraduate, premedical course work has been done in the United States or Canada and the MCAT has been or will be taken

For more information on the program, click here

Admissions Requirements

Course and Degree Requirements

  • Degree: at least 90 undergraduate semester
  • Required Courses
    • Vertebrate zoology or general biology (8 credits)
    • General physics (8 credits)
    • General chemistry (8 credits)
    • Organic chemistry (8 credits)
  • Recommended Courses
    • Biochemistry (4 credits)

For more information, click here

GPA

  • Average grade/GPA of admitted applicants in 2013: 3.60

For more information, click here

MCAT

  • Average score of admitted applicants in 2013: 10.4 (31)
  • The MCAT must be taken before November 1, 2013 to qualify for this application cycle. Scores older than 3 years will not be accepted.

For more information, click here

Supporting Documents

  • AMCAS Application
  • Letters of recommendation
    • 1 premed committee report; OR
    • 1 from science and 1 from non-science

For more information, click here

Interview

  • Interview invitations will be sent out on a rolling basis
  • Interview dates for 2013-2014: September 2013 to March 2014
  • Type of interview (MMI/ combined MMI and traditional etc/involves faculty + students, etc.)

For more information, click here

Timeline 2013-2014

  • July 15, 2013: AMCAS application opens
  • September 2013: Interview begin and continue until March 2014
  • November 1, 2013: AMCAS application deadline
  • April 30, 2014: Final decisions made

For more information, click here

Tuition 2013-2014

  • First year tuition: $50,300
    • Total first year fees: $74,058

For more information, click [URL here]
For information on financial aid, click here