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Drexel University College of Medicine
Introduction
Program | Email | Phone |
|---|---|---|
MD Program | medadmis@drexel.edu | (215) 991-8202
|
Diversity contact (Dr. Leon McCrea II MD)
| odei@drexel.edu | (215) 991-8450 |
Address |
|---|
Drexel-Philadelphia,
Admissions Office,
2900 Queen Lane,
Philadelphia, PA 19129-1033 USA
|
- Lecture Attendance: Not Required
- Pre-clinical grading: Pass/Fail
Mission Statement
Drexel University College of Medicine delivers innovative biomedical education in an environment that embraces inquiry and collaboration, founded on excellence in patient care, and based on a culture of, and respect for diversity. These principles are built upon the College’s legacy of a firm commitment to meeting the healthcare needs of the communities in which we live and work.
Acceptance Data
Overall Acceptance Rate
1.9%
Overall Acceptance Rate for Interviewed Applicants
18.1%
In-state Acceptance Rate
6.7%
In-state Acceptance Rate for Interviewed Applicants
20.3%
Out-of-state Acceptance Rate
1.3%
Out-of-state Acceptance Rate for Interviewed Applicants
15.6%
Enrollment, Degrees and Demographics
Total Current | Degrees Offered | Medically Underserved Population | Black | White | Asian |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1077 | MD, BS/MD, MD/PhD, MD/MPH, MD/MBA | 19% | 7.8% | 53.5% | 32.6% |
Sex
Females
53.3%
Tuition
$
0
In-State
$
0
Out-of-State
Participation During PreMed
No Data Found
Percentage of students receiving financial aid?
78%
Average debt owed prior to starting medical school?
$240,180
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
- Ssense of purpose
GPA (median)
All Applicants
Overall GPA | Science GPA |
|---|---|
3.75 | 3.69 |
In-State Applicants
Overall GPA | Science GPA |
|---|---|
3.81 | 3.76 |
Out-of-State Applicants
Overall GPA | Science GPA |
|---|---|
3.73 | 3.67 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
513 | 128 | 127 | 129 | 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
- Minumum and maximum number of letters of recommendation allowed: 3,4
- Acceptance notice sent (earliest): October 15/2020
- Acceptance notice sent (latest): August 09/2021
Number Waitlisted | % Accepted off Waitlist |
|---|---|
300 | 20 |
Applied as disasdvantaged status?
16%
Secondary Application
Required | Sent To | Fee | Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|
Yes | All | $100 | February 1, 2021 |
Interview Data (108 responses)
Interviews Sent | Format | Length |
|---|---|---|
August | 1:1 | 30-45 minutes |
Interview Experience
Surprised by Interview Invite?
Yes
45%
Was the admissions office responsive and communicated efficiently?
Yes
55%
Would you characterize the inteviews as friendly and informal?
Yes
40%
Did your interviewer discuss research?
Yes
35%
Did your interviewer discuss your academic performance?
Yes
35%
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?
13%
* Competitive residency defined by students from the graduating class entering plastic surgery, orthopedic surgery, neurosurgery, urology, dermatology, ophthalmology, general surgery or otolaryngology.
Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine
Introduction
Program | Email | Phone |
|---|---|---|
MD Program | N/A | N/A
|
Diversity contact (Dr Ida Castro JD)
| • icastro@som.geisinger.edu | 570.504.7000 |
Address |
|---|
N/A |
- Lecture Attendance: Required
- Pre-clinical grading: Pass/Fail
Mission Statement
Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine will educate aspiring physicians and scientists to serve society using a community-based, patient-centered, interprofessional and evidence-based model of education that is committed to inclusion, promotes discovery and utilizes innovative techniques.
Acceptance Data
Overall Acceptance Rate
2.3%
Overall Acceptance Rate for Interviewed Applicants
16.6%
In-state Acceptance Rate
8.7%
In-state Acceptance Rate for Interviewed Applicants
18.2%
Out-of-state Acceptance Rate
0.6%
Out-of-state Acceptance Rate for Interviewed Applicants
9.1%
Enrollment, Degrees and Demographics
Total Current | Degrees Offered | Medically Underserved Population | Black | White | Asian |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
455 | MD | 25% | 4.3% | 68.6% | 16.5% |
Sex
Females
52.1%
Tuition
$
0
In-State
$
0
Out-of-State
Participation During PreMed
No Data Found
Percentage of students receiving financial aid?
89%
Average debt owed prior to starting medical school?
$228,084
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
- Ssense of purpose
GPA (median)
All Applicants
Overall GPA | Science GPA |
|---|---|
3.70 | 3.63 |
In-State Applicants
Overall GPA | Science GPA |
|---|---|
3.78 | 3.74 |
Out-of-State Applicants
Overall GPA | Science GPA |
|---|---|
3.64 | 3.53 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
511 | 128 | 127 | 128 | 129 |
Primary Application Data
0
Applications Received
0
Invited for an Interview
0
Matriculated
- Minumum and maximum number of letters of recommendation allowed: 3,10
- Acceptance notice sent (earliest): October 15/2020
- Acceptance notice sent (latest): July 30/2021
Number Waitlisted | % Accepted off Waitlist |
|---|---|
380 | 9 |
Applied as disasdvantaged status?
15%
Secondary Application
Required | Sent To | Fee | Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|
Yes | All | $100 | January 15, 2021 |
Interview Data (74 responses)
Interviews Sent | Format | Length |
|---|---|---|
August 1, 2020 | 1:1 | 30-45 minutes |
Interview Experience
Surprised by Interview Invite?
Yes
49%
Was the admissions office responsive and communicated efficiently?
Yes
65%
Would you characterize the inteviews as friendly and informal?
Yes
42%
Did your interviewer discuss research?
Yes
39%
Did your interviewer discuss your academic performance?
Yes
43%
Did your interviewer discuss your clinical/volunteer experience?
Yes
55%
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.
Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University
Introduction
Program | Email | Phone |
|---|---|---|
MD Program | medadmissions@temple.edu | (215) 707-3656,
(215) 707-6932
|
Diversity contact (Dr. Melanie Cosby)
| mcosby@temple.edu
| (215) 707-3116 |
Address |
|---|
Temple-Health Science Campus,
Office of Admissions,
3500 N. Broad Street,
Philadelphia, PA 19140-4106 USA |
- Lecture Attendance: Not Required
- Pre-clinical grading: Honors/Pass/Fail
Mission Statement
Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University is dedicated to excellence in education, research and patient care, achieved by faculty, staff and learners who represent and serve our diverse society. The School provides: – Education that is patient-centered, instilling in learners the School’s ethic of human service and lifelong learning – Research that advances and integrates basic and clinical science – Patient care that is administered with compassion and understanding, utilizing contemporary knowledge and techniques.
Acceptance Data
Overall Acceptance Rate
1.8%
Overall Acceptance Rate for Interviewed Applicants
23.3%
In-state Acceptance Rate
7.5%
In-state Acceptance Rate for Interviewed Applicants
26.4%
Out-of-state Acceptance Rate
1.02%
Out-of-state Acceptance Rate for Interviewed Applicants
18.07%
Enrollment, Degrees and Demographics
Total Current | Degrees Offered | Medically Underserved Population | Black | White | Asian |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
845 | MD, MD/PhD, MD/MBA, MD/MPH, BS/MD | 15% | 17.4% | 55.3% | 16.9% |
Sex
Females
54%
Tuition
$
0
In-State
$
0
Out-of-State
Participation During PreMed
No Data Found
Percentage of students receiving financial aid?
85%
Average debt owed prior to starting medical school?
$211,465
Selection Factors
- Academic record
- The college attended
- MCAT scores
- Recommendations
- Extracurricular activities
- Work experience
- Medically related experience
- Community service activities
GPA (median)
All Applicants
Overall GPA | Science GPA |
|---|---|
3.75 | 3.70 |
In-State Applicants
Overall GPA | Science GPA |
|---|---|
3.79 | 3.74 |
Out-of-State Applicants
Overall GPA | Science GPA |
|---|---|
3.73 | 3.66 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
513 | 128 | 127 | 128 | 129 |
Out-of-State Applicants
Total | Physical Sciences | Critical Analysis | Biological Sciences | Social Sciences |
|---|---|---|---|---|
511 | 128 | 127 | 128 | 130 |
Primary Application Data
0
Applications Received
0
Invited for an Interview
0
Matriculated
- Minumum and maximum number of letters of recommendation allowed: 3, 10
- Acceptance notice sent (earliest): October 15, 2020
- Acceptance notice sent (latest): August 02, 2021
Number Waitlisted | % Accepted off Waitlist |
|---|---|
60-70 | 30-40% |
Applied as disasdvantaged status?
16%
Secondary Application
Required | Sent To | Fee | Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|
Yes | All | $90 | January 15, 2021 |
Interview Data (129 responses)
Interviews Sent | Format | Length |
|---|---|---|
August 2020 | Applicants have two interviews and includes a Primary Interview with a physician or PhD member of the Admissions Committee and a Secondary Interview with a Temple physician. | 30-45 minutes |
Interview Experience
Surprised by Interview Invite?
Yes
42%
Was the admissions office responsive and communicated efficiently?
Yes
69%
Would you characterize the inteviews as friendly and informal?
Yes
53%
Did your interviewer discuss research?
Yes
68%
Did your interviewer discuss your academic performance?
Yes
55%
Did your interviewer discuss your clinical/volunteer experience?
Yes
29%
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.
Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine
Introduction
Program | Email | Phone |
|---|---|---|
MD Program | studentadmissions@hmc.psu.edu | (717) 531-8755,
(717) 531-6225
|
Diversity contact (Lynette Chappell-Williams J.D.)
| Diversity@pennstatehealth.psu.edu | (717) 531-7779 |
Address |
|---|
Penn State-Hershey,
Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine,
500 University Drive,
Hershey, PA 17033-2360 USA |
- Lecture Attendance: Not Required
- Pre-clinical grading: Honors/Pass/Fail
Mission Statement
Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, Penn State College of Medicine, and Penn State Children’s Hospital are committed to enhancing the quality of life through improved health, the professional preparation of those who will serve the health needs of others, and the discovery of knowledge that will benefit all. We are committed to the education of medical students, medical researchers, and others in the health professions. We seek to enroll students with exceptional personal qualities from broadly diverse backgrounds and will provide them with an innovative education based on present and future health needs. Graduates will be prepared to practice in a wide variety of specialties, different health care settings, and broadly diverse communities. |
Acceptance Data
Overall Acceptance Rate
1.4%
Overall Acceptance Rate for Interviewed Applicants
22.07%
In-state Acceptance Rate
4.7%
In-state Acceptance Rate for Interviewed Applicants
28.4%
Out-of-state Acceptance Rate
5.6%
Out-of-state Acceptance Rate for Interviewed Applicants
16.3%
Enrollment, Degrees and Demographics
Total Current | Degrees Offered | Medically Underserved Population | Black | White | Asian |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
663 | MD, MD/MBA, MD/MPH, MD/PhD | 17% | 1.9% | 60.5% | 29.6% |
Sex
Females
61%
Tuition
$
0
In-State
$
0
Out-of-State
Participation During PreMed
No Data Found
Percentage of students receiving financial aid?
92%
Average debt owed prior to starting medical school?
$201,863
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 |
|---|---|
3.84 | 3.80 |
In-State Applicants
Overall GPA | Science GPA |
|---|---|
3.88 | 3.84 |
Out-of-State Applicants
Overall GPA | Science GPA |
|---|---|
3.81 | 3.77 |
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
- Minumum and maximum number of letters of recommendation allowed: 4, 6
- Acceptance notice sent (earliest): October 15, 2020
- Acceptance notice sent (latest): July 06, 2021
Number Waitlisted | % Accepted off Waitlist |
|---|---|
70 | 36% |
Applied as disasdvantaged status?
15%
Secondary Application
Required | Sent To | Fee | Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|
Yes | All | $90 | DSubmission up to the deadline for applications |
Interview Data (134 responses)
Interviews Sent | Format | Length |
|---|---|---|
August | Interviews occur on campus by individual invitation | 30-45 minutes each |
Interview Experience
Surprised by Interview Invite?
Yes
45%
Was the admissions office responsive and communicated efficiently?
Yes
59%
Would you characterize the inteviews as friendly and informal?
Yes
41%
Did your interviewer discuss research?
Yes
49%
Did your interviewer discuss your academic performance?
Yes
37%
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?
16%
* Competitive residency defined by students from the graduating class entering plastic surgery, orthopedic surgery, neurosurgery, urology, dermatology, ophthalmology, general surgery or otolaryngology.
Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania
Introduction
Program | Email | Phone |
|---|---|---|
MD Program | admiss@mail.med.upenn.edu | (215) 898-8001,
(215) 573-6645 |
Diversity contact Dr. Horace DeLisser) | delisser@pennmedicine.upenn.edu | (215) 898-4409 |
Address |
|---|
Perelman School of Medicine,
Office of Admissions and Financial Aid,
Jordan Medical Education Center, 6th Floor,
Philadelphia, PA 19104-5127 USA |
- Lecture Attendance: Not Required
- Pre-clinical grading: Grades
Mission Statement
Our mission is to advance knowledge and improve health through research, patient care, and the education of trainees in an inclusive culture that embraces diversity, fosters innovation, critical thinking, supports lifelong learning and sustains our legacy of excellence.
Acceptance Data
Overall Acceptance Rate
2.2%
Overall Acceptance Rate for Interviewed Applicants
24.04%
In-state Acceptance Rate
5.2%
In-state Acceptance Rate for Interviewed Applicants
46.2%
Out-of-state Acceptance Rate
2.03%
Out-of-state Acceptance Rate for Interviewed Applicants
18.4%
Enrollment, Degrees and Demographics
Total Current | Degrees Offered | Medically Underserved Population | Black | White | Asian |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
778 | MD/MBA, MD/JD, MD/MPH, MD/PhD | 12% | 13.3% | 46.6% | 30.6% |
Sex
Females
54%
Tuition
$
0
In-State
$
0
Out-of-State
Participation During PreMed
No Data Found