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George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences
Introduction
Program | Email | Phone |
|---|---|---|
MD Program | medadmit@gwu.edu | (202) 994-3506
|
Diversity contact (Dr. Yolanda Haywood)
| smhsodi@gwu.edu | N/A |
Address |
|---|
George Washington U Sch of Med,
The George Washington University,
Office of MD Admissions,
Washington, DC 20052-0011 USA
|
- Lecture Attendance: Sometimes
- Pre-clinical grading: Pass/Fail
Mission Statement
The George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences is dedicated to improving the health of our local, national, and global communities by: Educating a diverse workforce of tomorrow’s leaders in medicine, science, and health sciences. Healing through innovative and compassionate care. Advancing biomedical, translational, and health services delivery research with an emphasis on multidisciplinary collaboration. Promoting a culture of excellence through inclusion, service, and advocacy. As a globally recognized academic medical center, GW embraces the challenge of eliminating health disparities and transforming health care to enrich and improve the lives of those we serve.
Acceptance Data
Overall Acceptance Rate
1.3%
Overall Acceptance Rate for Interviewed Applicants
17.8%
In-state Acceptance Rate
23.5%
In-state Acceptance Rate for Interviewed Applicants
48.5%
Out-of-state Acceptance Rate
1.3%
Out-of-state Acceptance Rate for Interviewed Applicants
16.8%
Enrollment, Degrees and Demographics
Total Current | Degrees Offered | Medically Underserved Population | Black | White | Asian |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
745 | MD, BS/MD, MD/MPH | 11% | 4.9% | 55.9% | 24.6% |
Sex
Females
53.2%
Tuition
$
0
In-State
$
0
Out-of-State
Participation During PreMed
No Data Found
Percentage of students receiving financial aid?
77%
Average debt owed prior to starting medical school?
$179,526
Selection Factors
- Embrace professionalism and innovation
- Leadership solid academic performance
- Sense of purpose
- Leadership ability
- Lifelong learners
- Evidence of service to others
- Inquisitive scholar
- Emotional maturity
- Honesty
- Clinical exposure
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills
- Empathy
- Personal resilience
GPA (median)
All Applicants
Overall GPA | Science GPA |
|---|---|
3.76 | 3.68 |
In-State Applicants
Overall GPA | Science GPA |
|---|---|
3.64 | 3.54 |
Out-of-State Applicants
Overall GPA | Science GPA |
|---|---|
3.76 | 3.69 |
MCAT (median)
All Applicants
Total | Physical Sciences | Critical Analysis | Biological Sciences | Social Sciences |
|---|---|---|---|---|
513 | 128 | 127 | 129 | 129 |
In-State Applicants
Total | Physical Sciences | Critical Analysis | Biological Sciences | Social Sciences |
|---|---|---|---|---|
512 | 128 | 127 | 129 | 129 |
Out-of-State Applicants
Total | Physical Sciences | Critical Analysis | Biological Sciences | Social Sciences |
|---|---|---|---|---|
513 | 128 | 127 | 129 | 129 |
Primary Application Data
0
Applications Received
0
Invited for an Interview
0
Matriculated
- Minumum and maximum number of letters of recommendation allowed: 3,5
- Acceptance notice sent (earliest): 10/1/2020
- Acceptance notice sent (latest): 8/10/21
Number Waitlisted | % Accepted off Waitlist |
|---|---|
40 | 35 |
Applied as disasdvantaged status?
4%
Secondary Application
Required | Sent To | Fee | Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|
Yes | All | $130 | 2/1/21 |
Interview Data (134 responses)
Interviews Sent | Format | Length |
|---|---|---|
August | 1:1 | N/A |
Interview Experience
Surprised by Interview Invite?
Yes
45%
Was the admissions office responsive and communicated efficiently?
Yes
75%
Would you characterize the inteviews as friendly and informal?
Yes
78%
Did your interviewer discuss research?
Yes
31%
Did your interviewer discuss your academic performance?
Yes
23%
Did your interviewer discuss your clinical/volunteer experience?
Yes
46%
Stress Level During Interview
No Data Found
Match List (Last Available Year)
Percentage completing competitive* residency?
12%
* Competitive residency defined by students from the graduating class entering plastic surgery, orthopedic surgery, neurosurgery, urology, dermatology, ophthalmology, general surgery or otolaryngology.
Georgetown University School of Medicine
Introduction
Program | Email | Phone |
|---|---|---|
MD Program | medicaladmissions@georgetown.edu | (202) 687-1154
|
Diversity contact (Susan Cheng EdLD)
| susan.cheng@georgetown.edu | (202) 687-1645 |
Address |
|---|
Georgetown University SOM,
Office of Admissions,
Box 571421,
Washington, DC 20007-2126 USA
|
- Lecture Attendance: Not Required
- Pre-clinical grading: Pass/Fail
Mission Statement
Guided by the Jesuit tradition of ‘cura personalis,’ caring for the whole person, Georgetown University School of Medicine will educate a diverse student body, in an integrated way, to become knowledgeable, skillful, ethical, and compassionate physicians and biomedical scientists, dedicated to the care of others and the health needs of our society.
Acceptance Data
Overall Acceptance Rate
1.7%
Overall Acceptance Rate for Interviewed Applicants
21.7%
In-state Acceptance Rate
26.6%
In-state Acceptance Rate for Interviewed Applicants
42.1%
Out-of-state Acceptance Rate
1.6%
Out-of-state Acceptance Rate for Interviewed Applicants
20%
Enrollment, Degrees and Demographics
Total Current | Degrees Offered | Medically Underserved Population | Black | White | Asian |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
850 | MD/MPH, MD/PhD, MD/MBA | 16% | 4.4% | 54.1% | 26.1% |
Sex
Females
53.2%
Tuition
$
0
In-State
$
0
Out-of-State
Participation During PreMed
No Data Found
Percentage of students receiving financial aid?
71%
Average debt owed prior to starting medical school?
$232,274
Selection Factors
- Leadership solid academic performance
- Empathy
- Inquisitive scholar
- Clinical exposure
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills
- Lifelong learners
- Embrace professionalism and innovation
- Emotional maturity
- Personal resilience
- Honesty
- Evidence of service to others
- Leadership ability
- Sense of purpose
GPA (median)
All Applicants
Overall GPA | Science GPA |
|---|---|
3.79 | 3.75 |
In-State Applicants
Overall GPA | Science GPA |
|---|---|
3.33 | 3.07 |
Out-of-State Applicants
Overall GPA | Science GPA |
|---|---|
3.80 | 3.76 |
MCAT (median)
All Applicants
Total | Physical Sciences | Critical Analysis | Biological Sciences | Social Sciences |
|---|---|---|---|---|
513 | 128 | 127 | 129 | 129 |
In-State Applicants
Total | Physical Sciences | Critical Analysis | Biological Sciences | Social Sciences |
|---|---|---|---|---|
509 | 127 | 127 | 127 | 129 |
Out-of-State Applicants
Total | Physical Sciences | Critical Analysis | Biological Sciences | Social Sciences |
|---|---|---|---|---|
514 | 128 | 127 | 129 | 129 |
Primary Application Data
0
Applications Received
0
Invited for an Interview
0
Matriculated
- Minumum and maximum number of letters of recommendation allowed: 2,5
- Acceptance notice sent (earliest): October 15/2020
- Acceptance notice sent (latest):August 02/2021
Number Waitlisted | % Accepted off Waitlist |
|---|---|
30 | 20 |
Applied as disasdvantaged status?
15%
Secondary Application
Required | Sent To | Fee | Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|
Yes | All | $130 | December 15, 2020 |
Interview Data (134 responses)
Interviews Sent | Format | Length |
|---|---|---|
Late July | 1:1 | N/A |
Interview Experience
Surprised by Interview Invite?
Yes
42%
Was the admissions office responsive and communicated efficiently?
Yes
66%
Would you characterize the inteviews as friendly and informal?
Yes
35%
Did your interviewer discuss research?
Yes
41%
Did your interviewer discuss your academic performance?
Yes
44%
Did your interviewer discuss your clinical/volunteer experience?
Yes
66%
Stress Level During Interview
No Data Found
Match List (Last Available Year)
Percentage completing competitive* residency?
13%
* Competitive residency defined by students from the graduating class entering plastic surgery, orthopedic surgery, neurosurgery, urology, dermatology, ophthalmology, general surgery or otolaryngology.
Howard University College of Medicine
Introduction
Program | Email | Phone |
|---|---|---|
MD | hucmadmissions@howard.edu | (202) 806-6279,
(202) 806-7934
|
Diversity contact (David Rose MD)
| darose@howard.edu | (202) 806-6394 |
Address |
|---|
Howard University Coll of Med,
Office of Admissions, Office of the Dean,
College of Medicine, Room 2310,
Washington, DC 20059-1021 USA
|
- Lecture Attendance: Not Required
- Pre-clinical grading: Honors/Pass/Fail
Mission Statement
Howard University College of Medicine provides students of high academic potential with a medical education of exceptional quality and prepares physicians and other health care professionals to serve the underserved. Particular focus is on the education of disadvantaged students for careers in medicine. Special attention is directed to teaching and research activities that address health care disparities.
Acceptance Data
Overall Acceptance Rate
1.5%
Overall Acceptance Rate for Interviewed Applicants
40%
In-state Acceptance Rate
34.1%
In-state Acceptance Rate for Interviewed Applicants
41.2%
Out-of-state Acceptance Rate
1.3%
Out-of-state Acceptance Rate for Interviewed Applicants
34.81%
Enrollment, Degrees and Demographics
Total Current | Degrees Offered | Medically Underserved Population | Black | White | Asian |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
510 | MD, MD/MBA, MD/PhD, BS/MD | 44% | 73.1% | 3.3% | 14.2% |
Sex
Females
56.3%
Tuition
$
0
In-State
$
0
Out-of-State
Participation During PreMed
No Data Found
Percentage of students receiving financial aid?
92%
Average debt owed prior to starting medical school?
$213,334
Selection Factors
- Character and discernible motivation for a career in medicine
- Letters of recommendation
- Alignment with mission
- Solid academic performance
- Leadership solid academic performance
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills
- Evidence of service to others
- Empathy
- Emotional maturity
- Personal resilience
- Honesty
- Leadership ability
- Sense of purpose
GPA (median)
All Applicants
Overall GPA | Science GPA |
|---|---|
3.52 | 3.37 |
In-State Applicants
Overall GPA | Science GPA |
|---|---|
3.44 | 3.35 |
Out-of-State Applicants
Overall GPA | Science GPA |
|---|---|
3.52 | 3.36 |
MCAT (median)
All Applicants
Total | Physical Sciences | Critical Analysis | Biological Sciences | Social Sciences |
|---|---|---|---|---|
506 | 126 | 125 | 127 | 128 |
In-State Applicants
Total | Physical Sciences | Critical Analysis | Biological Sciences | Social Sciences |
|---|---|---|---|---|
505 | 127 | 126 | 127 | 129 |
Out-of-State Applicants
Total | Physical Sciences | Critical Analysis | Biological Sciences | Social Sciences |
|---|---|---|---|---|
506 | 126 | 125 | 127 | 128 |
Primary Application Data
0
Applications Received
0
Invited for an Interview
0
Matriculated
- Minumum and maximum number of letters of recommendation allowed: 2, 10
- Acceptance notice sent (earliest): October 15, 2020
- Acceptance notice sent (latest): July 13, 2021
Number Waitlisted | % Accepted off Waitlist |
|---|---|
Approximately 100-125 | 60 |
Applied as disasdvantaged status?
37%
Secondary Application
Required | Sent To | Fee | Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|
Yes | All applicants verified by AMCAS | $75 | January 30th 2021 |
Interview Data (122 responses)
Interviews Sent | Format | Length |
|---|---|---|
August 1, 2020 | Two one-on-one interviews with admissions committee members | 30-45 min each |
Interview Experience
Surprised by Interview Invite?
Yes
35%
Was the admissions office responsive and communicated efficiently?
Yes
65%
Would you characterize the inteviews as friendly and informal?
Yes
46%
Did your interviewer discuss research?
Yes
22%
Did your interviewer discuss your academic performance?
Yes
65%
Did your interviewer discuss your clinical/volunteer experience?
Yes
33%
Stress Level During Interview
No Data Found
Match List (Last Available Year)
Percentage completing competitive* residency?
13%
