Admissions Fall 2015

Entrance Requirements BS or BA degree Medical College Admission Test (MCAT) scores No specific course requirements, but the following are strongly recommended: Biology, Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Physics, Biochemistry, Psychology, Sociology Other suggested courses: Cell Biology, Anatomy, Physiology & Microbiology No specific major is required  South Carolina residency is a primary admission consideration. Out-of-state students with close SC ties are considered.

Admission Timeline Submit AMCAS application and MCAT scores (June 1 - November 1) Submit MUSC Secondary Application and letters of recommendation (July 1 – December 15) Applicant Interviews - by Invitation only (early September – mid-March) Admission Decisions (October 1 – mid March) Early Decision – August 1st deadline (3.5 GPA required)

College of Medicine Admissions 2015 Statistics TOTAL APPLICATIONS In-StateOut-of-State 268 Females1867 Females 302 Males1957 Males 570 Total 3824 Total Grand Total: 4,394

College of Medicine Admissions 2015 Statistics TOTAL APPLICATIONS

Selection Criteria Academic Screening for Interviews Grade Point Average ( Adjusted by college competitiveness - based on Barron’s Profiles) Most Competitive Highly Competitive Very Competitive Competitive Honors colleges are adjusted by one level of competitiveness MCAT (Best testing)

MCAT 2015

Selection Criteria Interview Process Approximately 425 applicants are interviewed annually Three interviews each – Committee member, basic science or clinical faculty, outside physician Interviews begin the first of September and continue until the first of April

Interview Ratings: Traits That Make a Good Physician  Principles – integrity, confidence inspiring  Judgment – approaches problems in a logical fashion, flexible in thinking, mentally quick  Empathy – Concerned about others, understanding type of person, idealistic, compassionate, a desire to serve  Ego – emotionally stable, able to take criticism and learn from others, aware of his/her strengths and weaknesses  Motivation – enthusiastic about a career in medicine, conscientious in his/her work  Personality – calm in critical situations, a good communicator, considerate, courteous, tactful, creative and imaginative

Interview Ratings of Accomplishments  Letters of Recommendation  Leadership  Volunteerism/Charitable Works  Shadowing/Clinical Exposure to Medicine

Final Ranking Formula 25%Adjusted GPA 25%Best MCAT score 25%Interview average of Trait Ratings 25%Interview average of Accomplishment Ratings Final Index Added Value assigned; final index adjusted for applicants who are awarded Added Value

Added Value Categories for Added Value Consideration: Cultural experiences/diversity Significant research experience or graduate degrees Overcoming adversity/overcoming a disability Significant artistic/athletic achievements Pattern of significant improvement in coursework Extended post-baccalaureate career experiences Additional points are assigned to overall index Applicants with unusual and/or diverse life experiences are reviewed for Added Value.

Acceptances for 2014 In-StateOut-of-State 67 Females8 Females 83 Males 12 Males 150 Total 20 Total Average GPA: 3.71 Average MCAT: 31 44% Female/ 56% Male

In-State Out-of-State 21 Females 2 Females 10 Males 0 Males 31 Total 2 Total Fall 2014 Underrepresented in Medicine

Accepted Students for 2014 Colleges Attended Claflin 2 Clemson38 C of C19 Costal Carolina 2 Davidson 2 Duke 3 Emory 5 Furman11 GA Tech 3 Univ. of GA 3 32 Other colleges/universities attended Kenyon College 3 N. Greenville Univ 2 UNC, Chapel Hill 4 USC25 UVA 3 Wake Forest 5 Wofford10

MEDICAL SCHOOL CURRICULUM

The Integrated Curriculum A continuum of learning: Clinically relevant basic science with patient-focused application Structure & Function Homeostasis & Regulation Molecules & Energetics Fundamentals of Patient Care Anatomy (gross, histology, embryology), Physiology, Cell Biology Neuroscience, Endocrinology, Genetics, Cellular Control Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Nutrition Patient: Interviewing Skills, Physical Diagnosis, Patient Diversity and Health Disparities, Behavioral Science, Critical Thinking, Evidence-based Medicine Physician: Building a Life in Medicine, Wellness, Careers in Medicine, Professional Development, Biomedical Ethics Altered Structure & Function Pathogens & Host Defense Pharmaco- therapeutics & Nutrition Pathophysiology and Genetics Immunology & Microbiology Pharmacology, Prevention, & Nutrition Year 1 Year 2

Structure & Function Homeostasis & Regulation Molecules & Energetics Fundamental of Patient Care CV Pulmonary Problem Solving Synthesis BLOCK EXAM

Year 3 Selective Year 4 Fundamentals of Patient Care – Ethics, Careers in Medicine Selective Fundamentals of Patient Care – Ethics, Public Health, Medical Delivery Systems Clinical Curriculum

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