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East Tennessee State University James H. Quillen College of Medicine
Introduction
Program | Email | Phone |
|---|---|---|
MD Program | sacom@etsu.edu | (423) 439-2033,
(423) 439-2110 |
Diversity contact (Dr. Keith Johnson)
| johnsonk@etsu.edu | (423) 439-4445 |
Address |
|---|
East Tenn St U Quillen COM,
Assistant Dean for Admissions and Records,
James H. Quillen College of Medicine,
Johnson City, TN 37614 USA |
- Lecture Attendance: Required
- Pre-clinical grading: Grades
Mission Statement
The primary mission of Quillen College of Medicine is to prepare and educate excellent physicians, especially those with an interest in primary care or those with a commitment to practice in underserved rural communities. The college is also committed to excellence in biomedical research and is dedicated to the improvement of health care in Northeast Tennessee and the surrounding Appalachian Region.
Acceptance Data
Overall Acceptance Rate
3.8%
Overall Acceptance Rate for Interviewed Applicants
34.9%
In-state Acceptance Rate
10.1%
In-state Acceptance Rate for Interviewed Applicants
29.5%
Out-of-state Acceptance Rate
0.4%
Out-of-state Acceptance Rate for Interviewed Applicants
16.2%
Enrollment, Degrees and Demographics
Total Current | Degrees Offered | Medically Underserved Population | Black | White | Asian |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
293 | MD, MD/MPH | 31% | 2.7% | 84.7% | 5.5% |
Sex
Females
55.5%
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?
$172,273
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 | 3.81 |
In-State Applicants
Overall GPA | Science GPA |
|---|---|
3.84 | 3.83 |
Out-of-State Applicants
Overall GPA | Science GPA |
|---|---|
3.72 | 3.72 |
MCAT (median)
All Applicants
Total | Physical Sciences | Critical Analysis | Biological Sciences | Social Sciences |
|---|---|---|---|---|
509 | 127 | 127 | 127 | 128 |
In-State Applicants
Total | Physical Sciences | Critical Analysis | Biological Sciences | Social Sciences |
|---|---|---|---|---|
509 | 127 | 127 | 127 | 128 |
Out-of-State Applicants
Total | Physical Sciences | Critical Analysis | Biological Sciences | Social Sciences |
|---|---|---|---|---|
510 | 127 | 128 | 127 | 128 |
Primary Application Data
0
Applications Received
0
Invited for an Interview
0
Matriculated
- Minumum and maximum number of letters of recommendation allowed: 1,10
- Acceptance notice sent (earliest): October 15, 2020
- Acceptance notice sent (latest): July 20, 2021
Number Waitlisted | % Accepted off Waitlist |
|---|---|
60-100 | 30-40% |
Applied as disasdvantaged status?
9%
Secondary Application
Required | Sent To | Fee | Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|
Yes | Selected applicants | $50 | 2 weeks |
Interview Data (89 responses)
Interviews Sent | Format | Length |
|---|---|---|
Mid-late August | Two, unstructured, one-on-one with admissions committee members | 30 minutes each |
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
Match List (Last Available Year)
Percentage completing competitive* residency?
20%
* Competitive residency defined by students from the graduating class entering plastic surgery, orthopedic surgery, neurosurgery, urology, dermatology, ophthalmology, general surgery or otolaryngology.
Meharry Medical College of Medicine
Introduction
Program | Email | Phone |
|---|---|---|
MD Program | admissions@mmc.edu | (615) 327-6998,
(615) 327-6228 |
Diversity contact (NA)
|
Address |
|---|
Meharry Medical College,
Director, Admissions and Recruitment,
1005 Dr. D. B. Todd Jr. Boulevard,
Nashville, TN 37208-3501 USA |
- Lecture Attendance: Required
- Pre-clinical grading: Grades
Mission Statement
Meharry Medical College exists to improve the health and health care of minority and underserved communities by offering excellent education and training programs in the health sciences; placing special emphasis on providing opportunities to people of color and individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds, regardless of race or ethnicity; delivering high-quality health services; and conducting research that fosters the elimination of health disparities.
Acceptance Data
Overall Acceptance Rate
1.8%
Overall Acceptance Rate for Interviewed Applicants
39.5%
In-state Acceptance Rate
7.2%
In-state Acceptance Rate for Interviewed Applicants
73.3%
Out-of-state Acceptance Rate
1.3%
Out-of-state Acceptance Rate for Interviewed Applicants
28.8%
Enrollment, Degrees and Demographics
Total Current | Degrees Offered | Medically Underserved Population | Black | White | Asian |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
484 | MD, MD/MPH, MD/PhD, BS/MD | 37% | 75.4% | 11.4% | 8.7% |
Sex
Females
55%
Tuition
$
0
In-State
$
0
Out-of-State
Participation During PreMed
No Data Found
Percentage of students receiving financial aid?
91%
Average debt owed prior to starting medical school?
$291,708
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 |
|---|---|
3.50 | 3.38 |
In-State Applicants
Overall GPA | Science GPA |
|---|---|
3.68 | 3.55 |
Out-of-State Applicants
Overall GPA | Science GPA |
|---|---|
3.47 | 3.34 |
MCAT (median)
All Applicants
Total | Physical Sciences | Critical Analysis | Biological Sciences | Social Sciences |
|---|---|---|---|---|
502 | 126 | 125 | 126 | 127 |
In-State Applicants
Total | Physical Sciences | Critical Analysis | Biological Sciences | Social Sciences |
|---|---|---|---|---|
503 | 126 | 125 | 126 | 127 |
Out-of-State Applicants
Total | Physical Sciences | Critical Analysis | Biological Sciences | Social Sciences |
|---|---|---|---|---|
502 | 126 | 125 | 126 | 127 |
Primary Application Data
0
Applications Received
0
Invited for an Interview
0
Matriculated
- Minumum and maximum number of letters of recommendation allowed: 3,3
- Acceptance notice sent (earliest): January 20, 2021
- Acceptance notice sent (latest): June 11, 2021
Number Waitlisted | % Accepted off Waitlist |
|---|---|
50-60 | 30-40% |
Applied as disasdvantaged status?
35%
Secondary Application
Required | Sent To | Fee | Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|
Yes | All | $65 | 2 weeks |
Interview Data (89 responses)
Interviews Sent | Format | Length |
|---|---|---|
July 1st | Candidates will be interviewed by members of the School of Medicine Admissions Committee. |
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
45%
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?
0%
* Competitive residency defined by students from the graduating class entering plastic surgery, orthopedic surgery, neurosurgery, urology, dermatology, ophthalmology, general surgery or otolaryngology.
University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Medicine
Introduction
Program | Email | Phone |
|---|---|---|
MD Program | nstrother@uthsc.edu | (901) 448-5561,
(901) 448-1740 |
Diversity contact (Dr. Gerald Presbury)
| gpresbury@uthsc.edu | (901) 448-4851 |
Address |
|---|
Tennessee-Memphis,
University of Tennessee Health Science Center,
College of Medicine,
Memphis, TN 38103-3487 USA |
- Lecture Attendance: Not Required
- Pre-clinical grading: Pass/Fail
Mission Statement
The Faculty of the College of Medicine is committed to educating physicians whose primary responsibilities will be evaluating, treating and preventing disease. The educational program is designed to prepare students to become knowledgeable, skillful, and compassionate physicians. Students embrace the study of medicine as a lifelong process and the physician’s deep commitment to high moral and ethical standards regarding patients, colleagues, and society.
Acceptance Data
Overall Acceptance Rate
8.6%
Overall Acceptance Rate for Interviewed Applicants
41.1%
In-state Acceptance Rate
38%
In-state Acceptance Rate for Interviewed Applicants
14.2%
Out-of-state Acceptance Rate
1.2%
Out-of-state Acceptance Rate for Interviewed Applicants
29%
Enrollment, Degrees and Demographics
Total Current | Degrees Offered | Medically Underserved Population | Black | White | Asian |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
693 | MD, MD/PhD | 22% | 5.2% | 68.8% | 17.6% |
Sex
Females
44%
Tuition
$
0
In-State
$
0
Out-of-State
Participation During PreMed
No Data Found
Percentage of students receiving financial aid?
88%
Average debt owed prior to starting medical school?
$192,306
Selection Factors
- Academic record
- MCAT scores
- Pre-professional evaluations
- Personal interviews
- Extracurricular activities and how they have formulated their plans for the study and practice of medicine
- The University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Medicine will give priority for admission to applicants from the State of Tennessee
GPA (median)
All Applicants
Overall GPA | Science GPA |
|---|---|
3.83 | 3.80 |
In-State Applicants
Overall GPA | Science GPA |
|---|---|
3.83 | 3.81 |
Out-of-State Applicants
Overall GPA | Science GPA |
|---|---|
3.61 | 3.49 |
MCAT (median)
All Applicants
Total | Physical Sciences | Critical Analysis | Biological Sciences | Social Sciences |
|---|---|---|---|---|
512 | 128 | 127 | 128 | 128 |
In-State Applicants
Total | Physical Sciences | Critical Analysis | Biological Sciences | Social Sciences |
|---|---|---|---|---|
512 | 128 | 127 | 128 | 128 |
Out-of-State Applicants
Total | Physical Sciences | Critical Analysis | Biological Sciences | Social Sciences |
|---|---|---|---|---|
510 | 128 | 127 | 128 | 128 |
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 15, 2020
- Acceptance notice sent (latest): April 15, 2021
Number Waitlisted | % Accepted off Waitlist |
|---|---|
225-250 | 24% |
Applied as disasdvantaged status?
7%
Secondary Application
Required | Sent To | Fee | Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|
Yes | Screened | $100 | 2 weeks |
Interview Data (104 responses)
Interviews Sent | Format | Length |
|---|---|---|
Mid-September | Two individual interviews with admissions committee members. One interview is academic in nature while the other focuses on the personal aspects of the applicant. | 30-60 minutes each |
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?
11%
* Competitive residency defined by students from the graduating class entering plastic surgery, orthopedic surgery, neurosurgery, urology, dermatology, ophthalmology, general surgery or otolaryngology.
Vanderbilt University School of Medicine
Introduction
Program | Email | Phone |
|---|---|---|
MD Program | mdadmissions@vanderbilt.edu | (615) 322-2145,
(615) 322-2312 |
Diversity contact (Dr. Andre Churchwell)
| andre.churchwell@vanderbilt.edu | (615) 322-7498 |
Address |
|---|
Vanderbilt University SOM,
Office of Enrollment Services,
2209 Garland Drive,
Suite 224,Eskind Biomedical Library and Learning Center,
Nashville, TN 37240-6000 USA |
- Lecture Attendance: Not Required
- Pre-clinical grading: Grades
Mission Statement
For information on Vanderbilt University School of Medicine’s Mission Statement, please visit: https://medschool.vanderbilt.edu/about-the-school/
Acceptance Data
Overall Acceptance Rate
1.9%
Overall Acceptance Rate for Interviewed Applicants
18.1%
In-state Acceptance Rate
4.3%
In-state Acceptance Rate for Interviewed Applicants
24.5%
Out-of-state Acceptance Rate
1.5%
Out-of-state Acceptance Rate for Interviewed Applicants
14.5%
Enrollment, Degrees and Demographics
Total Current | Degrees Offered | Medically Underserved Population | Black | White | Asian |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
445 | MD, MD/MPH, MD/MBA, MD/JD, MD/PhD | 11% | 8.2% | 57.7% | 22.6% |
Sex
Females
51.5%
Tuition
$
0
In-State
$
0
Out-of-State
Participation During PreMed
No Data Found
Percentage of students receiving financial aid?
83%
Average debt owed prior to starting medical school?
$170,443
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 |
|---|---|
3.92 | 3.91 |
In-State Applicants
Overall GPA | Science GPA |
|---|---|
3.83 | 3.78 |
Out-of-State Applicants
Overall GPA | Science GPA |
|---|---|
3.93 | 3.92 |
MCAT (median)
All Applicants
Total | Physical Sciences | Critical Analysis | Biological Sciences | Social Sciences |
|---|---|---|---|---|
521 | 130 | 130 | 131 | 131 |
In-State Applicants
Total | Physical Sciences | Critical Analysis | Biological Sciences | Social Sciences |
|---|---|---|---|---|
519 | 130 | 129 | 131 | 130 |
Out-of-State Applicants
Total | Physical Sciences | Critical Analysis | Biological Sciences | Social Sciences |
|---|---|---|---|---|
521 | 130 | 130 | 131 | 131 |
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 06, 2021
Number Waitlisted | % Accepted off Waitlist |
|---|---|
70-90 | 40% |
Applied as disasdvantaged status?
10%
Secondary Application
Required | Sent To | Fee | Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|
Yes | Screened | $85 | November 22, 2020 |
Interview Data (110 responses)
Interviews Sent | Format | Length |
|---|---|---|
August | Two interviews are held. One interview is an open file (AMCAS and secondary) interview that lasts roughly 45 minutes. The other is a short. | Closed file interview that lasts roughly 20 minutes. |
Interview Experience
Surprised by Interview Invite?
Yes
55%
Was the admissions office responsive and communicated efficiently?
Yes
55%
Would you characterize the inteviews as friendly and informal?
Yes
76%
Did your interviewer discuss research?
Yes
41%
Did your interviewer discuss your academic performance?
Yes
31%
Did your interviewer discuss your clinical/volunteer experience?
Yes
48%
Stress Level During Interview
No Data Found
Match List (Last Available Year)
Percentage completing competitive* residency?
11%
