Mississippi

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University of Mississippi School of Medicine

Introduction

Program
Email
Phone
MD Program
AdmitMD@umc.edu
(601) 984-5010, (601) 984-5008
Diversity contact (Dr Dan Coleman)
jdcoleman@umc.edu
(601) 984-5010
Address
Univ of Mississippi SOM, Associate Dean for Admissions, School of Medicine, Jackson, MS 39216 USA

Mission Statement

The University of Mississippi School of Medicine is committed to training skilled and compassionate physicians to provide high-quality and equitable health care particularly to the state’s residents, including diverse and underserved populations. The school prepares learners to provide excellent care through programs of innovative education, state-of-the-art research and comprehensive clinical practice.

Acceptance Data

Overall Acceptance Rate
43.22%
Overall Acceptance Rate for Interviewed Applicants
66%
In-state Acceptance Rate
38.64%
In-state Acceptance Rate for Interviewed Applicants
60%
Out-of-state Acceptance Rate
0%
Out-of-state Acceptance Rate for Interviewed Applicants
0%

Enrollment, Degrees and Demographics

Total Current
Degrees Offered
Medically Underserved Population
Black
White
Asian
643
MD, MD/PhD
37%
6%
80.60%
9%

Sex

Females
25.66%

Tuition

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

Participation During PreMed

Percentage of students receiving financial aid?
87%
Average debt owed prior to starting medical school?
$142,589

Selection Factors

GPA (median)

All Applicants

Overall GPA
Science GPA
3.84
3.77

In-State Applicants

Overall GPA
Science GPA
3.85
3.78

Out-of-State Applicants

Overall GPA
Science GPA
0,0
0,0

MCAT (median)

All Applicants

Total
Physical Sciences
Critical Analysis
Biological Sciences
Social Sciences
504
126
125
126
126

In-State Applicants

Total
Physical Sciences
Critical Analysis
Biological Sciences
Social Sciences
504
126
126
126
126

Out-of-State Applicants

Total
Physical Sciences
Critical Analysis
Biological Sciences
Social Sciences
0
0
0
0
0

Primary Application Data

0
Applications Received
0
Invited for an Interview
0
Matriculated
Number Waitlisted
% Accepted off Waitlist
30
40%
Applied as disasdvantaged status?
6%

Secondary Application

Required
Sent To
Fee
Deadline
Yes
All
$50
2 weeks
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Interview Data (111 responses)

Interviews Sent
Format
Length
Mid August
Multiple Mini Interviews
30-45 minutes
Interview Experience
Surprised by Interview Invite?
Yes 44%
Was the admissions office responsive and communicated efficiently?
Yes 62%
Would you characterize the inteviews as friendly and informal?
Yes 47%
Did your interviewer discuss research?
Yes 31%
Did your interviewer discuss your academic performance?
Yes 48%
Did your interviewer discuss your clinical/volunteer experience?
Yes 54%

Stress Level During Interview

Match List (Last Available Year)

Percentage completing competitive* residency?
9%

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