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University of Hawaii, John A. Burns School of Medicine
Introduction
Program | Email | Phone |
|---|---|---|
MD | medadmin@hawaii.edu | (808) 692-0892,
(808) 692-1251
|
Diversity contact (Winona Lee MD)
| winonal@hawaii.edu | (808) 692-1030 |
Address |
|---|
University of Hawaii John A. Burns School of Medicine
Office of Admissions,
John A. Burns School of Medicine,
Honolulu, HI 96813-5525 USA
|
- Lecture Attendance: Not Required
- Pre-clinical grading: Honors/Pass/Fail
Mission Statement
JABSOM, as part of the fabric of Hawai’i, is a diverse learning community committed to excellence and leadership in: * Educating current and future healthcare professionals and leaders * Delivering high-quality healthcare * Conducting research and translating discoveries into practice * Establishing community partnerships and fostering multidisciplinary collaboration * Pursuing alliances unique to Hawai’i and the Asia-Pacific region * Acting with forethought regarding right relationships, respect, and moral action.
Acceptance Data
Overall Acceptance Rate
5%
Overall Acceptance Rate for Interviewed Applicants
32.56%
In-state Acceptance Rate
26.2%
In-state Acceptance Rate for Interviewed Applicants
38.69%
Out-of-state Acceptance Rate
0.66%
Out-of-state Acceptance Rate for Interviewed Applicants
9.7%
Enrollment, Degrees and Demographics
Total Current | Degrees Offered | Medically Underserved Population | Black | White | Asian |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
293 | MD | 23% | 0% | 31.16% | 79.22% |
Sex
Females
50.64%
Tuition
$
0
In-State
$
0
Out-of-State
Participation During PreMed
No Data Found
Percentage of students receiving financial aid?
89%
Average debt owed prior to starting medical school?
$187,113
Selection Factors
- Academic ability
- Integrity
- Solid academic performance
- Clinical exposure
- Leadership solid academic performance
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills
- Evidence of service to others
- Empathy
- Emotional maturity
- Indicators of maturation of learning ability
- Personal resilience
- Sense of purpose
GPA (median)
All Applicants
Overall GPA | Science GPA |
|---|---|
3.82 | 3.77 |
In-State Applicants
Overall GPA | Science GPA |
|---|---|
3.79 | 3.73 |
Out-of-State Applicants
Overall GPA | Science GPA |
|---|---|
3.85 | 3.84 |
MCAT (median)
All Applicants
Total | Physical Sciences | Critical Analysis | Biological Sciences | Social Sciences |
|---|---|---|---|---|
512 | 129 | 127 | 128 | 129 |
In-State Applicants
Total | Physical Sciences | Critical Analysis | Biological Sciences | Social Sciences |
|---|---|---|---|---|
512 | 129 | 127 | 128 | 129 |
Out-of-State Applicants
Total | Physical Sciences | Critical Analysis | Biological Sciences | Social Sciences |
|---|---|---|---|---|
515 | 130 | 128 | 129 | 129 |
Primary Application Data
0
Applications Received
0
Invited for an Interview
0
Matriculated
- Minumum and maximum number of letters of recommendation allowed: 2,10
- Acceptance notice sent (earliest): October 01, 2020
- Acceptance notice sent (latest): July 19, 2021
Number Waitlisted | % Accepted off Waitlist |
|---|---|
100 | 40 |
Applied as disasdvantaged status?
15%
Secondary Application
Required | Sent To | Fee | Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|
Yes | A secondary application will be sent to applicants who submit a complete AMCAS application | $150 | 2 weeks |
Interview Data (88 responses)
Interviews Sent | Format | Length |
|---|---|---|
Invitations to interview may be sent as early as August 3 | One-on-one interview | 45 minutes each |
Interview Experience
Surprised by Interview Invite?
Yes
66%
Was the admissions office responsive and communicated efficiently?
Yes
35%
Would you characterize the inteviews as friendly and informal?
Yes
40%
Did your interviewer discuss research?
Yes
39%
Did your interviewer discuss your academic performance?
Yes
41%
Did your interviewer discuss your clinical/volunteer experience?
Yes
45%
Stress Level During Interview
No Data Found
Match List (Last Available Year)
Percentage completing competitive* residency?
13%
