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Albany Medical College

Introduction

Program
Email
Phone
MD Program
 admissions@mail.amc.edu
(518) 262-5521, (518) 262-5887
Diversity contact (: Dr. Ingrid Allard)
allardi@amc.edu
(518) 262-5634
Address
Albany Medical College, Office of Admissions, Mail Code 3, 47 New Scotland Avenue, Albany, NY 12208-3412 USA

Mission Statement

The mission of the Albany Medical College is to: educate medical students, physicians, bio-medical scientists, and other health professionals from demographically diverse backgrounds to meet future primary and specialty health care needs; foster biomedical research that leads to scientific advances and improvement of public health; and provide a broad range of patient services.

Acceptance Data

Overall Acceptance Rate
1.5%
Overall Acceptance Rate for Interviewed Applicants
20%
In-state Acceptance Rate
2.1%
In-state Acceptance Rate for Interviewed Applicants
19.7%
Out-of-state Acceptance Rate
1.1%
Out-of-state Acceptance Rate for Interviewed Applicants
16.8%

Enrollment, Degrees and Demographics

Total Current
Degrees Offered
Medically Underserved Population
Black
White
Asian
586
MD, MD/PhD, BS/MD, MD/MPH, MD/MBA
9%
6.4%
46.7%
36.6%

Sex

Females
49.6%

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?
$214,643

Selection Factors

GPA (median)

All Applicants

Overall GPA
Science GPA
3.70
3.61

In-State Applicants

Overall GPA
Science GPA
3.71
3.64

Out-of-State Applicants

Overall GPA
Science GPA
3.69
3.60

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
511
128
127
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
25%
Applied as disasdvantaged status?
7%

Secondary Application

Required
Sent To
Fee
Deadline
Yes
All
$120
December 15, 2020
  • Please click HERE for the secondary prompts for this school
  • Please click HERE for templates of secondary essays

Interview Data (122 responses)

Interviews Sent
Format
Length
August
Multiple Mini Interview;
30 minutes
Interview Experience
Surprised by Interview Invite?
Yes 42%
Was the admissions office responsive and communicated efficiently?
Yes 66%
Would you characterize the inteviews as friendly and informal?
Yes 35%
Did your interviewer discuss research?
Yes 41%
Did your interviewer discuss your academic performance?
Yes 44%
Did your interviewer discuss your clinical/volunteer experience?
Yes 66%

Stress Level During Interview

No Data Found

Match List (Last Available Year)

Percentage completing competitive* residency?
16%

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

Albert Einstein College of Medicine

Introduction

Program
Email
Phone
MD Program
admissions@einstein.yu.edu
(718) 430-2106
Diversity contact (: Dr. Irene Blanco)
irene.blanco@einstein.yu.edu
(718) 430-3091
Address
Albert Einstein Coll of Med, Office of Admissions, Jack and Pearl Resnick Campus, Bronx, NY 10461-1900 USA

Mission Statement

Albert Einstein College of Medicine is a research-intensive medical school. For more than 60 years, our diverse faculty and staff have set the standard for excellence in medical and graduate education and patient-centered clinical care, and have made major contributions to scientific research enhancing human health in our communities and beyond. Our mission is to prepare a diverse body of students to become knowledgeable, compassionate physicians and innovative scientific investigators, and to create new knowledge.

Acceptance Data

Overall Acceptance Rate
2.5%
Overall Acceptance Rate for Interviewed Applicants
20.3%
In-state Acceptance Rate
5.3%
In-state Acceptance Rate for Interviewed Applicants
34.6%
Out-of-state Acceptance Rate
1.6%
Out-of-state Acceptance Rate for Interviewed Applicants
16.8%

Enrollment, Degrees and Demographics

Total Current
Degrees Offered
Medically Underserved Population
Black
White
Asian
839
MD, MD/PhD, MD/MPH
14%
5.4%
52.4%
28.4%

Sex

Females
57%

Tuition

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

Participation During PreMed

No Data Found

Percentage of students receiving financial aid?
68%
Average debt owed prior to starting medical school?
$122,045

Selection Factors

GPA (median)

All Applicants

Overall GPA
Science GPA
3.81
3.78

In-State Applicants

Overall GPA
Science GPA
3.80
3.76

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
129

In-State Applicants

Total
Physical Sciences
Critical Analysis
Biological Sciences
Social Sciences
515
129
128
129
129

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
Number Waitlisted
% Accepted off Waitlist
275
28%
Applied as disasdvantaged status?
13%

Secondary Application

Required
Sent To
Fee
Deadline
Yes
All
$120
December 1, 2020
  • Please click HERE for the secondary prompts for this school
  • Please click HERE for templates of secondary essays

Interview Data (134 responses)

Interviews Sent
Format
Length
August
Virtual interviews 1:1
60 minutes
Interview Experience
Surprised by Interview Invite?
Yes 42%
Was the admissions office responsive and communicated efficiently?
Yes 66%
Would you characterize the inteviews as friendly and informal?
Yes 35%
Did your interviewer discuss research?
Yes 41%
Did your interviewer discuss your academic performance?
Yes 44%
Did your interviewer discuss your clinical/volunteer experience?
Yes 66%

Stress Level During Interview

No Data Found

Match List (Last Available Year)

Percentage completing competitive* residency?
18%

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

Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons

Introduction

Program
Email
Phone
MD Program
psadmissions@cumc.columbia.edu
(212) 305-3595, (212) 305-3601
Diversity contact (: Dr.. Hilda Hutcherson)
oda-ps@columbia.edu
(212) 305-4157
Address
Columbia U Vagelos Coll of P&S, Columbia University, 104 Haven Avenue, Admissions Office, Room 105, New York, NY 10032-3725 USA

Mission Statement

The mission of Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons is to prepare graduates to be leaders and role models who define excellence in patient care, medical research, education, and health care policy. Their experiences at VP&S will enable them to shape the future and set the standards of medicine in the United States and the world. Their guided exposure and training will allow them to exhibit the highest principles of humanism and professionalism in their responsibilities to their patients, to their community, and to society.

Acceptance Data

Overall Acceptance Rate
2%
Overall Acceptance Rate for Interviewed Applicants
14.7%
In-state Acceptance Rate
1.7%
In-state Acceptance Rate for Interviewed Applicants
14.2%
Out-of-state Acceptance Rate
1.8%
Out-of-state Acceptance Rate for Interviewed Applicants
12.7%

Enrollment, Degrees and Demographics

Total Current
Degrees Offered
Medically Underserved Population
Black
White
Asian
675
MD, MD/PhD
11%
9.4%
54.3%
27.5%

Sex

Females
66.6%

Tuition

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

Participation During PreMed

No Data Found

Percentage of students receiving financial aid?
84%
Average debt owed prior to starting medical school?
00

Selection Factors

GPA (median)

All Applicants

Overall GPA
Science GPA
3.91
3.91

In-State Applicants

Overall GPA
Science GPA
3.87
3.86

Out-of-State Applicants

Overall GPA
Science GPA
3.91
3.92

MCAT (median)

All Applicants

Total
Physical Sciences
Critical Analysis
Biological Sciences
Social Sciences
521
131
130
131
131

In-State Applicants

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

Out-of-State Applicants

Total
Physical Sciences
Critical Analysis
Biological Sciences
Social Sciences
521
131
130
131
131

Primary Application Data

0
Applications Received
0
Invited for an Interview
0
Matriculated
Number Waitlisted
% Accepted off Waitlist
80
30%
Applied as disasdvantaged status?
13%

Secondary Application

Required
Sent To
Fee
Deadline
Yes
All
$110
October 29, 2020
  • Please click HERE for the secondary prompts for this school
  • Please click HERE for templates of secondary essays

Interview Data (178 responses)

Interviews Sent
Format
Length
October 29, 2020
Virtual interviews 1:1
30 minutes
Interview Experience
Surprised by Interview Invite?
Yes 66%
Was the admissions office responsive and communicated efficiently?
Yes 45%
Would you characterize the inteviews as friendly and informal?
Yes 45%
Did your interviewer discuss research?
Yes 39%
Did your interviewer discuss your academic performance?
Yes 39%
Did your interviewer discuss your clinical/volunteer experience?
Yes 42%

Stress Level During Interview

No Data Found

Match List (Last Available Year)

Percentage completing competitive* residency?
11%

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

CUNY School of Medicine

Introduction

Program
Email
Phone
MD Program
SDadmissions@med.cuny.edu
(212) 650-7718 (212) 650-7708
Lynn Hernandez, Title: Assistant Dean for Diversity and Inclusion
LHernandez@med.cuny.edu
(212) 650-6673
Address
Sophie Davis Biomedical Education, Program, 160 Convent Avenue – Suite H-113, New York, NY 10031-9101 USA

Mission Statement

The mission of the City University of New York (CUNY) School of Medicine/Sophie Davis Biomedical Education Program is to provide access to medical education to a diverse, talented pool of students from underserved communities, of limited financial resources, and of racial/ethnic backgrounds underrepresented in the medical profession, and to produce broadly-educated, highly-skilled primary care practitioners to provide quality services to underserved communities.

Acceptance Data

Overall Acceptance Rate
2.4%
Overall Acceptance Rate for Interviewed Applicants
23.4%
In-state Acceptance Rate
3.9%
In-state Acceptance Rate for Interviewed Applicants
35.4%
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
292
MD, MD/PhD, BS/MD, MD/MPH, MD/MBA
22%
36%
9.3%
26.6%

Sex

Females
66.6%

Tuition

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

Participation During PreMed

No Data Found

Percentage of students receiving financial aid?
86%
Average debt owed prior to starting medical school?
$122,474

Selection Factors

GPA (median)

All Applicants

Overall GPA
Science GPA
3.81
3.81

In-State Applicants

Overall GPA
Science GPA
3.77
3.76

Out-of-State Applicants

Overall GPA
Science GPA
0
0

MCAT (median)

All Applicants

Total
Physical Sciences
Critical Analysis
Biological Sciences
Social Sciences
521
131
130
131
131

In-State Applicants

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

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
17%
Applied as disasdvantaged status?
20%

Secondary Application

Required
Sent To
Fee
Deadline
Yes
All
$95
2 weeks
  • Please click HERE for the secondary prompts for this school
  • Please click HERE for templates of secondary essays

Interview Data (24 responses)

Interviews Sent
Format
Length
mid-January
Three 1:1
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?
0%

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

Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell

Introduction

Program
Email
Phone
MD Program
medicine.admissions@hofstra.edu
(516) 463-7516, (516) 463-7518
Name: Robert Roswell MD, FACP, FACC
Robert.Roswell@hofstra.edu
(516) 463-7528
Address
Zucker SOM Hofstra/Northwell, 500 Hofstra University, Hempstead, NY 11549-1010 USA

Mission Statement

The School of Medicine, in a culture of community, scholarship, and innovation, is dedicated to inspiring diverse and promising students to lead and transform medicine for the betterment of humanity.

Acceptance Data

Overall Acceptance Rate
2.2%
Overall Acceptance Rate for Interviewed Applicants
13.6%
In-state Acceptance Rate
3.3%
In-state Acceptance Rate for Interviewed Applicants
14.6%
Out-of-state Acceptance Rate
1.2%
Out-of-state Acceptance Rate for Interviewed Applicants
8.8%

Enrollment, Degrees and Demographics

Total Current
Degrees Offered
Medically Underserved Population
Black
White
Asian
425
MD, MD/PhD, BS/MD, MD/MPH, MD/MBA
16%
36%
9.3%
26.6%

Sex

Females
45.4%

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?
$157,410

Selection Factors

GPA (median)

All Applicants

Overall GPA
Science GPA
3.82
3.77

In-State Applicants

Overall GPA
Science GPA
3.77
3.71

Out-of-State Applicants

Overall GPA
Science GPA
3.85
3.80

MCAT (median)

All Applicants

Total
Physical Sciences
Critical Analysis
Biological Sciences
Social Sciences
517
129
129
130
130

In-State Applicants

Total
Physical Sciences
Critical Analysis
Biological Sciences
Social Sciences
517
129
128
129
130

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
Number Waitlisted
% Accepted off Waitlist
50
20%
Applied as disasdvantaged status?
18%

Secondary Application

Required
Sent To
Fee
Deadline
Yes
All
$100
December 1, 2020
  • Please click HERE for the secondary prompts for this school
  • Please click HERE for templates of secondary essays

Interview Data (122 responses)

Interviews Sent
Format
Length
Late summer
Multiple Mini Interview (MMI)
30 minutes
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