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University of Utah School of Medicine
Introduction

Program | Email | Phone |
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MD Program | deans.admissions@hsc.utah.edu | (801) 581-7498 |
Diversity contact: (Dr Paloma Cariello MD, MPH)
| paloma.cariello@hsc.utah.edu | (801) 587-7672 |
Address |
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University of Utah Sch of Med,
Deans Office,
30 North 1900 East,
Salt Lake City, UT 84132-2101 USA
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- Lecture attendance : Sometimes
- Pre-clinical grading: Pass/Fail
Mission Statement
The University of Utah School of Medicine Office of Admissions serves the State of Utah, our medical school and the healthcare profession by admitting well qualified and prepared medical students. Through a holistic culture based on valuing teamwork, professionalism, compassion, and communication, we strive to select a diverse and innovative class who exemplify dedication, service to their community and patients, leadership, research skill, and academic excellence. |
Acceptance Data
Overall Acceptance Rate
3.7%
Overall Acceptance Rate for Interviewed Applicants
25.8%
In-state Acceptance Rate
17%
In-state Acceptance Rate for Interviewed Applicants
24.3%
Out-of-state Acceptance Rate
0.8%
Out-of-state Acceptance Rate for Interviewed Applicants
16.6%
Enrollment, Degrees and Demographics
Total Current | Degrees Offered | Medically Underserved Population | Black | White | Asian |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
528 | MD, MD/PhD, MD/MBA, MD/MPH | 21% | 0.8% | 80.8% | 12.8% |
Sex
Females
40%
Tuition
$
0
In-State
$
0
Out-of-State
Participation During PreMed
No Data Found
Percentage of students receiving financial aid?
94%
Average debt owed prior to starting medical school?
$169,711
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 | 3.81 |
In-State Applicants
Overall GPA | Science GPA |
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3.82 | 3.79 |
Out-of-State Applicants
Overall GPA | Science GPA |
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3.86 | 3.85 |
MCAT (median)
All Applicants
Total | Physical Sciences | Critical Analysis | Biological Sciences | Social Sciences |
---|---|---|---|---|
514 | 128 | 128 | 129 | 129 |
In-State Applicants
Total | Physical Sciences | Critical Analysis | Biological Sciences | Social Sciences |
---|---|---|---|---|
514 | 128 | 128 | 129 | 129 |
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: 3,4
- Acceptance notice sent (earliest): October 15/2020
- Acceptance notice sent (latest): August 06/2021
Number Waitlisted | % Accepted off Waitlist |
---|---|
90 | 83.3 |
Applied as disasdvantaged status?
12%
Secondary Application
Required | Sent To | Fee | Deadline |
---|---|---|---|
Yes | GPA and MCAT requirements | $100 | 30 days |
Interview Data (143 responses)
Interviews Sent | Format | Length |
---|---|---|
September | MMI | 30 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
14%
Stress Level During Interview
No Data Found
Match List (Last Available Year)
Percentage completing competitive* residency?
14%