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Carle Illinois College of Medicine

Introduction

Program
Email
Phone
MD
admissions@medicine.illinois.edu
(217) 300-5700
Diversity contact (Stephen Boppart MD, PhD)
boppart@illinois.edu
N/A
Address
Carle Illinois College of Medicine, 320 Illini Union Bookstore, Champaign, IL 61820-6233 USA

Mission Statement

We educate exceptional physician-innovators to deliver high-value, compassionate health care through transformative solutions developed at the intersection of engineering, science and medicine.

Acceptance Data

Overall Acceptance Rate
2.21%
Overall Acceptance Rate for Interviewed Applicants
26%
In-state Acceptance Rate
4.5%
In-state Acceptance Rate for Interviewed Applicants
35.2%
Out-of-state Acceptance Rate
1.28%
Out-of-state Acceptance Rate for Interviewed Applicants
0.6%

Enrollment, Degrees and Demographics

Total Current
Degrees Offered
Medically Underserved Population
Black
White
Asian
64
MD, MD/PhD
18%
6.25%
43.75%
46.87%

Sex

Females
34.37%

Tuition

$ 0
In-State
$ 0
Out-of-State

Participation During PreMed

No Data Found

Percentage of students receiving financial aid?
100%
Average debt owed prior to starting medical school?
$98,383

Selection Factors

GPA (median)

All Applicants

Overall GPA
Science GPA
3.71
3.68

In-State Applicants

Overall GPA
Science GPA
3.78
3.75

Out-of-State Applicants

Overall GPA
Science GPA
3.67
3.65

MCAT (median)

All Applicants

Total
Physical Sciences
Critical Analysis
Biological Sciences
Social Sciences
516
129
128
129
129

In-State Applicants

Total
Physical Sciences
Critical Analysis
Biological Sciences
Social Sciences
516
129
128
129
129

Out-of-State Applicants

Total
Physical Sciences
Critical Analysis
Biological Sciences
Social Sciences
516
129
128
129
129

Primary Application Data

0
Applications Received
0
Invited for an Interview
0
Matriculated
Number Waitlisted
% Accepted off Waitlist
50
25
Applied as disasdvantaged status?
15%

Secondary Application

Required
Sent To
Fee
Deadline
Yes
Applicant’s e-mail address from the AMCAS application
N/A
Four weeks after invitation to complete the secondary applicant is sent
  • Please click HERE for the secondary prompts for this school
  • Please click HERE for templates of secondary essays

Interview Data (23 responses)

Interviews Sent
Format
Length
August
One-on-one interview
45 minutes each
Interview Experience
Surprised by Interview Invite?
Yes 28%
Was the admissions office responsive and communicated efficiently?
Yes 33%
Would you characterize the inteviews as friendly and informal?
Yes 45%
Did your interviewer discuss research?
Yes 48%
Did your interviewer discuss your academic performance?
Yes 30%
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?
0%

* Competitive residency defined by students from the graduating class entering plastic surgery, orthopedic surgery, neurosurgery, urology, dermatology, ophthalmology, general surgery or otolaryngology.

Chicago Medical School at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine & Science

Introduction

Program
Email
Phone
MD
cms.admissions@rosalindfranklin.edu
(847) 578-3204
Diversity contact (Shelly Brzycki MS)
shelly.brzycki@rosalindfranklin.edu
(847) 578-8355
Address
Chicago Med Rosalind Franklin, Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science, 3333 Green Bay Road

Mission Statement

Chicago Medical School educates physicians and scientists dedicated to providing exemplary, compassionate patient care and excellence in scientific discovery within an interprofessional environment.

Acceptance Data

Overall Acceptance Rate
1.35%
Overall Acceptance Rate for Interviewed Applicants
27.46%
In-state Acceptance Rate
6.35%
In-state Acceptance Rate for Interviewed Applicants
26.34%
Out-of-state Acceptance Rate
0.68%
Out-of-state Acceptance Rate for Interviewed Applicants
25%

Enrollment, Degrees and Demographics

Total Current
Degrees Offered
Medically Underserved Population
Black
White
Asian
791
MD, MD/PhD
16%
7.4%
45.5%
33.33%

Sex

Females
50.8%

Tuition

$ 0
In-State
$ 0
Out-of-State

Participation During PreMed

No Data Found

Percentage of students receiving financial aid?
94%
Average debt owed prior to starting medical school?
$233,436

Selection Factors

GPA (median)

All Applicants

Overall GPA
Science GPA
3.70
3.63

In-State Applicants

Overall GPA
Science GPA
3.74
3.66

Out-of-State Applicants

Overall GPA
Science GPA
3.66
3.62

MCAT (median)

All Applicants

Total
Physical Sciences
Critical Analysis
Biological Sciences
Social Sciences
512
128
127
128
129

In-State Applicants

Total
Physical Sciences
Critical Analysis
Biological Sciences
Social Sciences
512
128
127
128
129

Out-of-State Applicants

Total
Physical Sciences
Critical Analysis
Biological Sciences
Social Sciences
512
128
127
128
129

Primary Application Data

0
Applications Received
0
Invited for an Interview
0
Matriculated
Number Waitlisted
% Accepted off Waitlist
Varies
N/A
Applied as disasdvantaged status?
16%

Secondary Application

Required
Sent To
Fee
Deadline
Yes
All applicants
$125
2 Week
  • Please click HERE for the secondary prompts for this school
  • Please click HERE for templates of secondary essays

Interview Data (125 responses)

Interviews Sent
Format
Length
We begin interviewing in September and conclude our interviews by the end of April
The Chicago Medical School employs the multiple mini interview format
45 minutes each
Interview Experience
Surprised by Interview Invite?
Yes 57%
Was the admissions office responsive and communicated efficiently?
Yes 51%
Would you characterize the inteviews as friendly and informal?
Yes 45%
Did your interviewer discuss research?
Yes 67%
Did your interviewer discuss your academic performance?
Yes 45%
Did your interviewer discuss your clinical/volunteer experience?
Yes 35%

Stress Level During Interview

No Data Found

Match List (Last Available Year)

Percentage completing competitive* residency?
8%

* Competitive residency defined by students from the graduating class entering plastic surgery, orthopedic surgery, neurosurgery, urology, dermatology, ophthalmology, general surgery or otolaryngology.

Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine

Introduction

Program
Email
Phone
MD
SSOM-admissions@luc.edu
(708) 216-3229
Diversity contact (Dr. Freager Williams)
FWILLIAMS@lumc.edu
(708) 216-6590
Address
Loyola U Chicago Stritch SOM Loyola University Chicago, Stritch School of Medicine, Bldg. 120, Rm. 200, Maywood, IL 60153-3328 USA

Mission Statement

Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine (SSOM) is committed to scholarship and the education of medical professionals and biomedical scientists. Our school, including its faculty, trainees and staff are called to go beyond facts, experimentation, and treatment of disease to prepare people to lead extraordinary lives and treat the human spirit in an environment that encourages innovation, embraces diversity, respects life, and values human dignity.

Acceptance Data

Overall Acceptance Rate
1.27%
Overall Acceptance Rate for Interviewed Applicants
29.23%
In-state Acceptance Rate
3.42%
In-state Acceptance Rate for Interviewed Applicants
34.93%
Out-of-state Acceptance Rate
0.83%
Out-of-state Acceptance Rate for Interviewed Applicants
22.52%

Enrollment, Degrees and Demographics

Total Current
Degrees Offered
Medically Underserved Population
Black
White
Asian
690
MD, MD/PhD, MD/MPH
13%
5.29%
57.05%
29.41%

Sex

Females
62.35%

Tuition

$ 0
In-State
$ 0
Out-of-State

Participation During PreMed

No Data Found

Percentage of students receiving financial aid?
82%
Average debt owed prior to starting medical school?
$214,080

Selection Factors

GPA (median)

All Applicants

Overall GPA
Science GPA
3.73
3.66

In-State Applicants

Overall GPA
Science GPA
3.78
3.74

Out-of-State Applicants

Overall GPA
Science GPA
3.70
3.64

MCAT (median)

All Applicants

Total
Physical Sciences
Critical Analysis
Biological Sciences
Social Sciences
511
128
127
128
129

In-State Applicants

Total
Physical Sciences
Critical Analysis
Biological Sciences
Social Sciences
513
128
128
128
129

Out-of-State Applicants

Total
Physical Sciences
Critical Analysis
Biological Sciences
Social Sciences
511
128
127
128
129

Primary Application Data

0
Applications Received
0
Invited for an Interview
0
Matriculated
Number Waitlisted
% Accepted off Waitlist
200
35
Applied as disasdvantaged status?
16%

Secondary Application

Required
Sent To
Fee
Deadline
Yes
All eligible applicants
$105
December 11, 2020
  • Please click HERE for the secondary prompts for this school
  • Please click HERE for templates of secondary essays

Interview Data (97 responses)

Interviews Sent
Format
Length
July 20, 2020
Standard interview format, applied virtually until further notice due to Covid-19 considerations. Provide one full file and one partial file interview with members of our admissions committee
30 minutes each
Interview Experience
Surprised by Interview Invite?
Yes 65%
Was the admissions office responsive and communicated efficiently?
Yes 59%
Would you characterize the inteviews as friendly and informal?
Yes 45%
Did your interviewer discuss research?
Yes 40%
Did your interviewer discuss your academic performance?
Yes 39%
Did your interviewer discuss your clinical/volunteer experience?
Yes 40%

Stress Level During Interview

No Data Found

Match List (Last Available Year)

Percentage completing competitive* residency?
15%

* Competitive residency defined by students from the graduating class entering plastic surgery, orthopedic surgery, neurosurgery, urology, dermatology, ophthalmology, general surgery or otolaryngology.

Northwestern University The Feinberg School of Medicine

Introduction

Program
Email
Phone
MD
med-admissions@northwestern.edu
(312) 503-8206, (312) 503-0550
Diversity contact (Janet Olivo MSLOC)
janet.olivo@northwestern.edu
(312) 503-4476
Address
Northwestern U Feinberg SOM, Northwestern University, Office of Admissions, Chicago, IL 60611-4494 USA

Mission Statement

The Feinberg School of Medicine will mentor and educate students to become exceptional, compassionate, and innovative physicians, educators, and researchers. We expect our students to be inquiry-driven team leaders who will serve their patients, society and profession.

Acceptance Data

Overall Acceptance Rate
2.6%
Overall Acceptance Rate for Interviewed Applicants
21.8%
In-state Acceptance Rate
6.1%
In-state Acceptance Rate for Interviewed Applicants
40.1%
Out-of-state Acceptance Rate
1.8%
Out-of-state Acceptance Rate for Interviewed Applicants
16%

Enrollment, Degrees and Demographics

Total Current
Degrees Offered
Medically Underserved Population
Black
White
Asian
737
MD, MD/MPH, MD/MBA, MD/PhD, BS/MD
7%
8.1%
42.1%
37.7%

Sex

Females
52.2%

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?
$198,044

Selection Factors

GPA (median)

All Applicants

Overall GPA
Science GPA
3.92
3.91

In-State Applicants

Overall GPA
Science GPA
3.94
3.92

Out-of-State Applicants

Overall GPA
Science GPA
3.91
3.91

MCAT (median)

All Applicants

Total
Physical Sciences
Critical Analysis
Biological Sciences
Social Sciences
520
130
129
130
131

In-State Applicants

Total
Physical Sciences
Critical Analysis
Biological Sciences
Social Sciences
520
130
129
130
131

Out-of-State Applicants

Total
Physical Sciences
Critical Analysis
Biological Sciences
Social Sciences
520
130
129
130
131

Primary Application Data

0
Applications Received
0
Invited for an Interview
0
Matriculated
Number Waitlisted
% Accepted off Waitlist
80
40
Applied as disasdvantaged status?
6%

Secondary Application

Required
Sent To
Fee
Deadline
Yes
February 26, 2021
$95
November 15, 2020
  • Please click HERE for the secondary prompts for this school
  • Please click HERE for templates of secondary essays

Interview Data (110 responses)

Interviews Sent
Format
Length
August, 2020
Combination of Individual interviews with full-time faculty and a senior medical student
30 minutes each
Interview Experience
Surprised by Interview Invite?
Yes 55%
Was the admissions office responsive and communicated efficiently?
Yes 55%
Would you characterize the inteviews as friendly and informal?
Yes 76%
Did your interviewer discuss research?
Yes 41%
Did your interviewer discuss your academic performance?
Yes 31%
Did your interviewer discuss your clinical/volunteer experience?
Yes 48%

Stress Level During Interview

No Data Found

Match List (Last Available Year)

Percentage completing competitive* residency?
21%

* Competitive residency defined by students from the graduating class entering plastic surgery, orthopedic surgery, neurosurgery, urology, dermatology, ophthalmology, general surgery or otolaryngology.

Rush Medical College of Rush University Medical Center

Introduction

Program
Email
Phone
MD
RMC_Admissions@rush.edu
(312) 942-6915, (312) 942-6840
Diversity contact (Jill Volk, M.S.Ed.)
RMC_Admissions@rush.edu
(312) 942-6915
Address
Rush Medical College of Rush University Medical Center, Rush Medical College of Rush University, Suite 524, Chicago, IL 60612-3806 USA

Mission Statement

The mission of the Rush University System for Health (RUSH) is to improve the health of the individuals and diverse communities we serve through the integration of outstanding patient care, education, research, and community partnerships. Rush University’s (RU) mission is to provide outstanding health sciences education and conduct impactful research in a culture of inclusion, focused on the promotion and preservation of the health and well-being of our diverse communities. Rush Medical College’s (RMC) mission is to nurture through a supportive and dynamic learning community the development of empathic, proficient physicians dedicated to continuous learning, innovation, and excellence in clinical practice, education, research, and service.

Acceptance Data

Overall Acceptance Rate
1.4%
Overall Acceptance Rate for Interviewed Applicants
34.4%
In-state Acceptance Rate
2.1%
In-state Acceptance Rate for Interviewed Applicants
34%
Out-of-state Acceptance Rate
1.1%
Out-of-state Acceptance Rate for Interviewed Applicants
28.6%

Enrollment, Degrees and Demographics

Total Current
Degrees Offered
Medically Underserved Population
Black
White
Asian
568
MD
19%
6.9%
56.2%
22.2%

Sex

Females
47.9%

Tuition

$ 0
In-State
$ 0
Out-of-State

Participation During PreMed

No Data Found