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University of Iowa Roy J. and Lucille A. Carver College of Medicine
Introduction

Program | Email | Phone |
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MD Program | com-admissions@uiowa.edu | (319) 335-8052 |
Diversity contact (Kathi Muhlenbruck M.A.)
| kathlene-muhlenbruck@uiowa.edu | (319) 335-6703 |
Address |
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Iowa-Iowa City,
Medical Student Admissions,
Roy J. & Lucille A. Carver College of Medicine,
Iowa City, IA 52242-1101 USA
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- Lecture Attendance: Not Required
- Pre-clinical grading: Pass/Fail
Mission Statement
The Admissions Committee for the University of Iowa Roy J. and Lucille A. Carver College of Medicine admits students who have a genuine interest in the study and practice of medicine; show a desire and commitment to serve the public in matters of health; and who have the intellectual and conceptual skills to manage the changing scientific and technological information required by a competent physician in today’s world. Personal qualities considered by the Admissions Committee include high moral character, independent thinking, the ability to communicate and interact with others in a sensitive and caring way, the ability to maintain professionalism in stressful situations, and dedication to the idea of service.
Acceptance Data
Enrollment, Degrees and Demographics
Total Current | Degrees Offered | Medically Underserved Population | Black | White | Asian |
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675 | MD, MD/MPH, MD/MBA, MD/JD, MD/PhD | 20% | 2.63% | 74.34% | 19.07% |
Sex
Tuition
Participation During PreMed
No Data Found
Selection Factors
- Academic ability
- Integrity
- Maturity
- Altruism
- Communication skills
- 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 |
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3.86 | 3.84 |
In-State Applicants
Overall GPA | Science GPA |
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3.88 | 3.86 |
Out-of-State Applicants
Overall GPA | Science GPA |
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3.86 | 3.83 |
MCAT (median)
All Applicants
Total | Physical Sciences | Critical Analysis | Biological Sciences | Social Sciences |
---|---|---|---|---|
515 | 129 | 128 | 129 | 130 |
In-State Applicants
Total | Physical Sciences | Critical Analysis | Biological Sciences | Social Sciences |
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512 | 128 | 127 | 128 | 129 |
Out-of-State Applicants
Total | Physical Sciences | Critical Analysis | Biological Sciences | Social Sciences |
---|---|---|---|---|
518 | 129 | 128 | 130 | 130 |
Primary Application Data
- Minumum and maximum number of letters of recommendation allowed: 3,4
- Acceptance notice sent (earliest): October 15/2020
- Acceptance notice sent (latest): March 15/2021
Number Waitlisted | % Accepted off Waitlist |
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50 Residents; 100 Nonresidents | 65 |
Secondary Application
Required | Sent To | Fee | Deadline |
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Yes | Screened | $60 | 2 weeks |
Interview Data (128 responses)
Interviews Sent | Format | Length |
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August | 1:2 | 25 minutes |
Interview Experience
Stress Level During Interview
No Data Found