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Marshall University Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine
Introduction
Program | Email | Phone |
|---|---|---|
MD Program | warren@marshall.edu | (800) 544-8514
|
Diversity contact (Dr. Shelvy Campbell-Monroe)
| campbels@marshall.edu | (304) 691-1607 |
Address |
|---|
MU Joan C. Edwards Sch of Med,
Admissions Office,
Marshall University Joan C. Edwards ,School of Medicine
Huntington, WV 25701-3656 USA
|
- Lecture Attendance: Not Required
- Pre-clinical grading: Pass/Fail
Mission Statement
The Marshall University Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine is a community-based, Veterans Affairs affiliated medical school dedicated to providing high quality medical education and postgraduate training programs to foster a skilled physician workforce to meet the unique healthcare needs of West Virginia and Central Appalachia. Building upon its medical education foundation, the school seeks to develop centers of excellence in clinical care, including primary care in rural underserved areas, focused and responsive programs of biomedical science graduate study, biomedical and clinical science research, academic scholarship and public service outreach. The School is committed to fulfilling its mission by creating a diverse and inclusive academic community that is sustained in a collegial and nurturing environment of life-long learning.
Acceptance Data
Overall Acceptance Rate
4.5%
Overall Acceptance Rate for Interviewed Applicants
52.6%
In-state Acceptance Rate
38.8%
In-state Acceptance Rate for Interviewed Applicants
56.7%
Out-of-state Acceptance Rate
0.84%
Out-of-state Acceptance Rate for Interviewed Applicants
21.5%
Enrollment, Degrees and Demographics
Total Current | Degrees Offered | Medically Underserved Population | Black | White | Asian |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
336 | MD, BS/MD, MD/PhD | 37% | 5% | 75.6% | 12.5% |
Sex
Females
44%
Tuition
$
0
In-State
$
0
Out-of-State
Participation During PreMed
Percentage of students receiving financial aid?
93%
Average debt owed prior to starting medical school?
$158,731
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 |
|---|---|
3.75 | 3.69 |
In-State Applicants
Overall GPA | Science GPA |
|---|---|
3.75 | 3.66 |
Out-of-State Applicants
Overall GPA | Science GPA |
|---|---|
3.74 | 3.72 |
MCAT (median)
All Applicants
Total | Physical Sciences | Critical Analysis | Biological Sciences | Social Sciences |
|---|---|---|---|---|
503 | 126 | 126 | 126 | 127 |
In-State Applicants
Total | Physical Sciences | Critical Analysis | Biological Sciences | Social Sciences |
|---|---|---|---|---|
503 | 126 | 126 | 126 | 127 |
Out-of-State Applicants
Total | Physical Sciences | Critical Analysis | Biological Sciences | Social Sciences |
|---|---|---|---|---|
503 | 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: 3,10
- Acceptance notice sent (earliest): October 15/2020
- Acceptance notice sent (latest): July 01/2021
Number Waitlisted | % Accepted off Waitlist |
|---|---|
40-60 | 30 |
Applied as disasdvantaged status?
10%
Secondary Application
Required | Sent To | Fee | Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|
Yes | State residents and states bordering WV, | $75 | December 15, 2020 |
Interview Data (110 responses)
Interviews Sent | Format | Length |
|---|---|---|
Residents – mid-September; Nonresidents – late December | 1:1 | 30-45 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
Match List (Last Available Year)
Percentage completing competitive* residency?
8%
* Competitive residency defined by students from the graduating class entering plastic surgery, orthopedic surgery, neurosurgery, urology, dermatology, ophthalmology, general surgery or otolaryngology.
West Virginia University School of Medicine
Introduction
Program | Email | Phone |
|---|---|---|
MD Program | medadmissions@hsc.wvu.edu | (304) 293-2408
|
Diversity contact (Meshea Poore)
| meshea.poore@mail.wvu.edu | (304) 293-3401 |
Address |
|---|
West Virginia-Morgantown,
WVU School of Medicine,
Room 1143, Health Science Center North
Morgantown, WV 26506-9100 USA
|
- Lecture Attendance: Sometimes
- Pre-clinical grading: Pass/Fail
Mission Statement
The West Virginia University School of Medicine is a connected community of students, teachers, staff, practitioners and researchers who value health and wellness. We support a culture of purpose, accountability, honesty and gratitude that prepares our learners to be resilient and confident as they care for people, conduct research and transform lives. |
Acceptance Data
Overall Acceptance Rate
2.3%
Overall Acceptance Rate for Interviewed Applicants
21.2%
In-state Acceptance Rate
32.2%
In-state Acceptance Rate for Interviewed Applicants
61.4%
Out-of-state Acceptance Rate
0.8%
Out-of-state Acceptance Rate for Interviewed Applicants
8.7%
Enrollment, Degrees and Demographics
Total Current | Degrees Offered | Medically Underserved Population | Black | White | Asian |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
462 | MD, MD/PhD | 39% | 1.7% | 75.8% | 15% |
Sex
Females
50%
Tuition
$
0
In-State
$
0
Out-of-State
Participation During PreMed
Percentage of students receiving financial aid?
85%
Average debt owed prior to starting medical school?
$197,999
Selection Factors
- WV residents are given the strongest preference as WVU SoM is a land grant university supported by the state
- Well-qualified non-residents, preferably with strong WV ties
- Are also eligible to apply
- GPA
- MCAT scores
- Scholarly accomplishments
- Patient care/physician shadowing experiences
- Leadership and educator roles
- Research
- Community service/volunteerism
- Letters of recommendation and interview skills
GPA (median)
All Applicants
Overall GPA | Science GPA |
|---|---|
3.84 | 3.82 |
In-State Applicants
Overall GPA | Science GPA |
|---|---|
3.86 | 3.82 |
Out-of-State Applicants
Overall GPA | Science GPA |
|---|---|
3.84 | 3.78 |
MCAT (median)
All Applicants
Total | Physical Sciences | Critical Analysis | Biological Sciences | Social Sciences |
|---|---|---|---|---|
509 | 127 | 126 | 128 | 128 |
In-State Applicants
Total | Physical Sciences | Critical Analysis | Biological Sciences | Social Sciences |
|---|---|---|---|---|
508 | 127 | 126 | 127 | 127 |
Out-of-State Applicants
Total | Physical Sciences | Critical Analysis | Biological Sciences | Social Sciences |
|---|---|---|---|---|
510 | 127 | 126 | 128 | 128 |
Primary Application Data
0
Applications Received
0
Invited for an Interview
0
Matriculated
- Minumum and maximum number of letters of recommendation allowed: 3,4
- Acceptance notice sent (earliest): October 15/2020
- Acceptance notice sent (latest): July 19/2021
Number Waitlisted | % Accepted off Waitlist |
|---|---|
60-70 | 30-40 |
Applied as disasdvantaged status?
15%
Secondary Application
Required | Sent To | Fee | Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|
Yes | All | $100 | 12/15/2020 |
Interview Data (108 responses)
Interviews Sent | Format | Length |
|---|---|---|
Interviews begin in September | 1:2 | 20 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
Match List (Last Available Year)
Percentage completing competitive* residency?
22%
