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Boston University School of Medicine
Introduction
Program | Email | Phone |
|---|---|---|
Md Program | medadms@bu.edu | (617) 358-9540
|
Diversity contact (Dr. John Polk)
| busmoma@bu.edu | (617) 358-7459 |
Address |
|---|
Boston University Sch of Med,
Office of Admissions,
Boston University School of Medicine,
Boston, MA 02118-2307 USA
|
- Lecture Attendance: Not Required
- Pre-clinical grading: Pass/Fail
Mission Statement
Boston University School of Medicine is dedicated to the educational, intellectual, professional, and personal development of a diverse group of exceptional students, trainees, and faculty who are deeply committed to the study and to the practice of medicine, to biomedical research, and to the health of the public. We, as a community, place great value on excellence, integrity, service, social justice, collegiality, equality of opportunity, and interdisciplinary collaboration.
Acceptance Data
Overall Acceptance Rate
1.96%
Overall Acceptance Rate for Interviewed Applicants
17.73%
In-state Acceptance Rate
4.31%
In-state Acceptance Rate for Interviewed Applicants
21.6%
Out-of-state Acceptance Rate
1.49%
Out-of-state Acceptance Rate for Interviewed Applicants
13.9%
Enrollment, Degrees and Demographics
Total Current | Degrees Offered | Medically Underserved Population | Black | White | Asian |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
764 | MD, BS/MD, MD/PhD, MD/MPH, MD/JD, MD/MBA | 9% | 3.75% | 38.75% | 38.75% |
Sex
Females
48.12%
Tuition
$
0
In-State
$
0
Out-of-State
Participation During PreMed
No Data Found
Percentage of students receiving financial aid?
80%
Average debt owed prior to starting medical school?
$221,464
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 |
|---|---|
3.83 | 3.80 |
In-State Applicants
Overall GPA | Science GPA |
|---|---|
3.83 | 3.82 |
Out-of-State Applicants
Overall GPA | Science GPA |
|---|---|
3.84 | 3.80 |
MCAT (median)
All Applicants
Total | Physical Sciences | Critical Analysis | Biological Sciences | Social Sciences |
|---|---|---|---|---|
518 | 130 | 129 | 130 | 130 |
In-State Applicants
Total | Physical Sciences | Critical Analysis | Biological Sciences | Social Sciences |
|---|---|---|---|---|
518 | 129 | 129 | 130 | 131 |
Out-of-State Applicants
Total | Physical Sciences | Critical Analysis | Biological Sciences | Social Sciences |
|---|---|---|---|---|
518 | 130 | 129 | 130 | 130 |
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): December 18/2020
- Acceptance notice sent (latest): March 19/2021
Number Waitlisted | % Accepted off Waitlist |
|---|---|
300 | 10 |
Applied as disasdvantaged status?
14%
Secondary Application
Required | Sent To | Fee | Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|
Yes | All | $110 | 2 weeks |
Interview Data (112 responses)
Interviews Sent | Format | Length |
|---|---|---|
August | 1:1 | 30 minutes |
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?
21%
* Competitive residency defined by students from the graduating class entering plastic surgery, orthopedic surgery, neurosurgery, urology, dermatology, ophthalmology, general surgery or otolaryngology.
Harvard Medical School
Introduction
Program | Email | Phone |
|---|---|---|
MD Program | admissions_office@hms.harvard.edu | (617) 432-1550
|
Diversity contact ( )
| N/A | (617) 432-1572 |
Address |
|---|
Harvard Medical School,
Office of the Committee on Admissions,
25 Shattuck Street,
Boston, MA 02115-6027 USA
|
- Lecture Attendance: Mandatory
- Pre-clinical grading: Pass/Fail
Mission Statement
To nurture a diverse, inclusive community dedicated to alleviating suffering and improving health and well-being for all through excellence in teaching and learning, discovery and scholarship, and service and leadership.
Acceptance Data
Overall Acceptance Rate
2.43%
Overall Acceptance Rate for Interviewed Applicants
19.51%
In-state Acceptance Rate
3.43%
In-state Acceptance Rate for Interviewed Applicants
18.81%
Out-of-state Acceptance Rate
2.1%
Out-of-state Acceptance Rate for Interviewed Applicants
17.27%
Enrollment, Degrees and Demographics
Total Current | Degrees Offered | Medically Underserved Population | Black | White | Asian |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
843 | MD, MD/PhD, MD/MPH, MD/MBA | 22% | 10.30% | 47.27% | 26.06% |
Sex
Females
55.75%
Tuition
$
0
In-State
$
0
Out-of-State
Participation During PreMed
No Data Found
Percentage of students receiving financial aid?
72%
Average debt owed prior to starting medical school?
$111,823
Selection Factors
- Academic excellence is expected
- Extracurricular activities
- Life experiences
- Research
- Community work
- Comments contained in letters of recommendation
- Integrity
- Maturity
- Humanitarian concerns
- Leadership potential
- An aptitude for working with people
GPA (median)
All Applicants
Overall GPA | Science GPA |
|---|---|
3.94 | 3.94 |
In-State Applicants
Overall GPA | Science GPA |
|---|---|
3.92 | 3.91 |
Out-of-State Applicants
Overall GPA | Science GPA |
|---|---|
3.94 | 3.94 |
MCAT (median)
All Applicants
Total | Physical Sciences | Critical Analysis | Biological Sciences | Social Sciences |
|---|---|---|---|---|
520 | 130 | 129 | 130 | 130 |
In-State Applicants
Total | Physical Sciences | Critical Analysis | Biological Sciences | Social Sciences |
|---|---|---|---|---|
520 | 128 | 129 | 131 | 130 |
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
- Minumum and maximum number of letters of recommendation allowed: 3,6
- Acceptance notice sent (earliest): March 01/2021
- Acceptance notice sent (latest): March 31/2021
Number Waitlisted | % Accepted off Waitlist |
|---|---|
80 | 30 |
Applied as disasdvantaged status?
21%
Secondary Application
Required | Sent To | Fee | Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|
Yes | All | $100 | November 9, 2020 |
Interview Data (122 responses)
Interviews Sent | Format | Length |
|---|---|---|
Early September | 1:1 | 30 minutes |
Interview Experience
Surprised by Interview Invite?
Yes
28%
Was the admissions office responsive and communicated efficiently?
Yes
35%
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?
15%
* Competitive residency defined by students from the graduating class entering plastic surgery, orthopedic surgery, neurosurgery, urology, dermatology, ophthalmology, general surgery or otolaryngology.
Tufts University School of Medicine
Introduction
Program | Email | Phone |
|---|---|---|
MD Program | med-admissions@tufts.edu | (617) 636-6571
|
Diversity contact (Marlene Jreaswec)
| Marlene.Jreaswec@tufts.edu | (617) 636-0992 |
Address |
|---|
Tufts-Boston,
Office of Admissions,
School of Medicine,
Boston, MA 02111-1817 USA
|
- Lecture Attendance: Sometimes
- Pre-clinical grading: Pass/Fail
Mission Statement
The mission of Tufts University School of Medicine is to educate a diverse body of students and advance medical knowledge in a dynamic and collaborative environment. We seek to foster the development of dedicated clinicians, scientists, public health professionals, and educators who will have a sustained positive impact on the health of individuals, communities, and the world.
Acceptance Data
Overall Acceptance Rate
1.72%
Overall Acceptance Rate for Interviewed Applicants
26.53%
In-state Acceptance Rate
4.28%
In-state Acceptance Rate for Interviewed Applicants
32.55%
Out-of-state Acceptance Rate
1.39%
Out-of-state Acceptance Rate for Interviewed Applicants
22.57%
Enrollment, Degrees and Demographics
Total Current | Degrees Offered | Medically Underserved Population | Black | White | Asian |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
877 | MD, MD/MBA, MD/MPH, MD/PhD | 18% | 10% | 59% | 24.5% |
Sex
Females
52%
Tuition
$
0
In-State
$
0
Out-of-State
Participation During PreMed
No Data Found
Percentage of students receiving financial aid?
70%
Average debt owed prior to starting medical school?
$222,521
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 |
|---|---|
3.75 | 3.71 |
In-State Applicants
Overall GPA | Science GPA |
|---|---|
3.78 | 3.74 |
Out-of-State Applicants
Overall GPA | Science GPA |
|---|---|
3.75 | 3.69 |
MCAT (median)
All Applicants
Total | Physical Sciences | Critical Analysis | Biological Sciences | Social Sciences |
|---|---|---|---|---|
515 | 129 | 128 | 129 | 129 |
In-State Applicants
Total | Physical Sciences | Critical Analysis | Biological Sciences | Social Sciences |
|---|---|---|---|---|
516 | 129 | 128 | 130 | 130 |
Out-of-State Applicants
Total | Physical Sciences | Critical Analysis | Biological Sciences | Social Sciences |
|---|---|---|---|---|
514 | 128 | 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: 3,5
- Acceptance notice sent (earliest): October 15/2020
- Acceptance notice sent (latest): July 31/2021
Number Waitlisted | % Accepted off Waitlist |
|---|---|
100 | 20 |
Applied as disasdvantaged status?
12%
Secondary Application
Required | Sent To | Fee | Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|
Yes | All | $130 | 2 weeks |
Interview Data (134 responses)
Interviews Sent | Format | Length |
|---|---|---|
August | 1:1 | 30-45 minutes |
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
21%
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?
21%
* Competitive residency defined by students from the graduating class entering plastic surgery, orthopedic surgery, neurosurgery, urology, dermatology, ophthalmology, general surgery or otolaryngology.
University of Massachusetts Medical School
Introduction
Program | Email | Phone |
|---|---|---|
MD Program | admissions@umassmed.edu | (508) 856-2323
|
Diversity contact (Brian Lewis PhD)
| brian.lewis@umassmed.edu | (508) 856-4325 |
Address |
|---|
University of Massachusetts,
School of Medicine,
55 Lake Ave., North
Worcester, MA 01655-0002 USA
|
- Lecture Attendance: Sometimes
- Pre-clinical grading: Pass/Fail
Mission Statement
The mission of UMMS is to advance the health and well-being of the people of the commonwealth and the world through pioneering advances in education, research and health care delivery.
Acceptance Data
Overall Acceptance Rate
4.44%
Overall Acceptance Rate for Interviewed Applicants
19.61%
In-state Acceptance Rate
10.84%
In-state Acceptance Rate for Interviewed Applicants
23.94%
Out-of-state Acceptance Rate
1.58%
Out-of-state Acceptance Rate for Interviewed Applicants
10.52%
Enrollment, Degrees and Demographics
Total Current | Degrees Offered | Medically Underserved Population | Black | White | Asian |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
706 | MD, MD/PhD, MD/MBA | 12% | 4.32% | 68.51% | 23.45% |
Sex
Females
58.02%
Tuition
$
0
In-State
$
0
Out-of-State
Participation During PreMed
No Data Found
Percentage of students receiving financial aid?
81%
Average debt owed prior to starting medical school?
$155,797
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 |
|---|---|
3.80 | 3.77 |
In-State Applicants
Overall GPA | Science GPA |
|---|---|
3.80 | 3.75 |
Out-of-State Applicants
Overall GPA | Science GPA |
|---|---|
3.81 | 3.78 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
515 | 128 | 128 | 129 | 130 |
Out-of-State Applicants
Total | Physical Sciences | Critical Analysis | Biological Sciences | Social Sciences |
|---|---|---|---|---|
516 | 129 | 128 | 129 | 130 |
Primary Application Data
0
Applications Received
0
Invited for an Interview
0
Matriculated
- Minumum and maximum number of letters of recommendation allowed: 3,6
- Acceptance notice sent (earliest): October October 15/2020
- Acceptance notice sent (latest): August 02/2021
Number Waitlisted | % Accepted off Waitlist |
|---|---|
100 | 75 |
Applied as disasdvantaged status?
11%
Secondary Application
Required | Sent To | Fee | Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|
Yes | All | $100 | 12/15/2020 |
Interview Data (104 responses)
Interviews Sent | Format | Length |
|---|---|---|
August 1, 2020 | MMI | 2 minutes scenario review, 6 minutes discussion. |
Interview Experience
Surprised by Interview Invite?
Yes
68%
Was the admissions office responsive and communicated efficiently?
Yes
54%
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
28%
Did your interviewer discuss your clinical/volunteer experience?
Yes
44%
Stress Level During Interview
No Data Found
Match List (Last Available Year)
Percentage completing competitive* residency?
10%
