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Admissions Fall 2015
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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.
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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)
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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
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College of Medicine Admissions 2015 Statistics TOTAL APPLICATIONS
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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)
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MCAT 2015
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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
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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
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Interview Ratings of Accomplishments Letters of Recommendation Leadership Volunteerism/Charitable Works Shadowing/Clinical Exposure to Medicine
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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
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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.
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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
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In-State Out-of-State 21 Females 2 Females 10 Males 0 Males 31 Total 2 Total Fall 2014 Underrepresented in Medicine
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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
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MEDICAL SCHOOL CURRICULUM
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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
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Structure & Function Homeostasis & Regulation Molecules & Energetics Fundamental of Patient Care CV Pulmonary Problem Solving Synthesis BLOCK EXAM
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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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MEDICAL SCHOOL ACTIVITIES
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