Medical School Admissions
Admissions Policies and Procedures
Details on the policies, preferences, criteria, factors, and procedures used in the admission process. Data appear as originally submitted by this school.
| Selection is based on scholastic achievement, aptitude, personal qualifications and motivation. College record, MCAT, letters of reference and a personal interview provide information. All applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents. Minorities and disadvantaged students are encouraged to apply. In-state residency is not required but is looked upon favorably. |
Admissions Information
| Director of admissions |
Charles M. Severin, MD, PhD |
| Application fee |
$65 |
| AMCAS application accepted |
Yes |
| Applications accepted |
June 1 (Begins)
November 15 Application deadline |
| Secondary application required |
Yes |
| Personal interview required |
Yes |
| Regular application acceptance notification |
October 15 (Begins)
August 12 (Ends) |
| Students must respond to offer of admission within (weeks) |
2 |
| Deferred entrance available |
Yes |
| Deposit to hold place in class due |
at the time of offer |
| Early decision plan offered |
Yes |
| Early decision application period |
June 1 (Begins)
August 1 (Ends) |
| Early decision plan notification date |
October 1 |
| Starting month (class of 2013-2014) |
August |
Admissions & Enrollment
MCAT Scores, GPA, and Coursework Requirements
| Average undergraduate GPA |
3.71 |
| Oldest MCAT considered |
2009 |
| Average MCAT scores |
10.4 MCAT composite score
11.0 biological
10.8 physical sciences
9.5 verbal reasoning
O writing |
| Required undergraduate coursework |
| biology |
inorganic (general) chemistry |
| English |
physics |
| organic chemistry |
general chemistry |
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Combined Degree Programs
| Combined degree programs offered |
M.D./Ph.D., M.D./M.B.A., M.D./M.P.H. |
| Combined college/M.D. program offered |
No |
| Number of years to complete combined college/M.D. program |
N/A |
| Combined college/M.D. program URL |
N/A |
Medical School Academics
Program Offerings
| AIDS |
internal medicine |
| drugs/alcohol abuse |
pediatrics |
| family medicine |
rural medicine |
| geriatrics |
women’s health |
|
Student/Patient Interaction
| How often do first-year students come into contact with patients through the school curriculum? |
Frequently |
| Are there opportunities for first- or second-year students to work in community health clinics? |
Yes |
| Do all students spend time with community practicing physicians in community-based, ambulatory settings during the course that teaches basic clinical skills (e.g., history taking/physical diagnosis)? |
Yes |
| Do all students spend time with community practicing physicians in community-based, ambulatory settings during an introductory course aimed at introducing students to medical practice? |
Yes |
Stress Relief Services Offered
(Data appear as originally submitted by this school.)
| Services |
| professional counseling |
| religious support |
| support groups |
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Faculty
| Full-time faculty-student ratio |
0.7:1 – Low |
| Full-time faculty |
411 |
| Part-time faculty |
18 |
| Full-time faculty in basic sciences |
107 |
| Part-time faculty in basic sciences |
13 |
| Full-time faculty in clinical program |
304 |
| Part-time faculty in clinical program |
5 |
2011 National Institutes of Health (NIH) Research Grants
| NIH funds granted to medical school and affiliated hospitals (in millions) |
$67.6 |
| NIH-funded grants received by medical school and affiliated hospitals |
207 |
| Principal investigators (PIs) |
156 |
| Full-time faculty working on NIH research grants |
206 |
Teaching Hospitals
Primary teaching hospitals affiliated with this medical school where clinical teaching or training is carried out.
| Hospitals |
| Buffalo General Hospital |
Roswell Park Cancer Institute |
| Erie County Medical Center |
VA Medical Center |
| Millard Fillmore Hospital |
Women’s and Children’s Hospital of Buffalo |
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Curricula Descriptions
(Data appear as originally submitted by this school.)
| Four-year program curriculum |
| Years 1 and 2 are based on organ system modules which integrate normal and abnormal structure and function. The small group, case-based discussions emphasize self-directed learning, communication skills and professionalism. Students receive patient exposure beginning in the first semester. In years 3 and 4, students rotate through traditional clinical specialties and have 7 elective months. |
Medical School Ranking
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| Rank Not Published |
Best Primary Care |
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Research Ranking Scores
| Score |
42 |
| Peer assessment score (out of 5) |
2.6 |
| Residency directors assessment score (out of 5) |
2.9 |
| NIH funds granted to medical school and affiliated hospitals (in millions) |
$67.6 |
| NIH research grant funds per faculty member (in thousands) |
$164.58 |
Primary Care Ranking Scores
| Score |
N/A |
| Peer assessment score (out of 5) |
2.7 |
| Residency directors assessment score (out of 5) |
3.0 |
| Graduates entering primary care specialties (2009-2011 average) |
37.1% – Medium |
Ranking Admission Statistics
| Average undergraduate GPA |
3.71 |
| MCAT composite score |
10.4 |
| Acceptance rate |
9.0% – Medium |
| Full-time faculty-student ratio |
0.7:1 – Low |
| Total medical school enrollment |
578 |
Medical School Student Body
Student Body
| Total medical school enrollment |
578 |
| In-state students |
N/A |
| Minority students |
24.6% |
| Underrepresented minority students |
3.6% |
| International students |
0.0% |
| Non-traditional students |
11.0% |
Medical School Cost
Financial Aid Contact Information
| Financial aid director |
Cynthia Kohlman |
| Financial aid phone |
(716) 645-2450 |
Expenses
| Tuition |
Full-time: $27,090 (in-state)
Full-time: $53,650 (out-of-state) |
| Required fees |
$1,788 |
| Room and board |
$14,282 |
| Average indebtedness of 2010 graduates who incurred medical school debt |
$130,415 |
Financial Aid Availability
| Students receiving any financial aid |
83% |
| Students receiving loans |
82% |
| Students receiving grants/scholarships |
18% |
| Students receiving work study |
0% |
Medical School Residency
Residency Program Admissions (Class of 2011)
| Graduates admitted to their first-choice residency program |
N/A |
| Graduates admitted to one of their top three choices of residency programs |
N/A |
| Most popular residency and specialty programs (2010 and 2011 classes) |
| anesthesiology |
orthopaedic surgery |
| emergency medicine |
pediatrics |
| family practice |
psychiatry |
| internal medicine |
radiology – diagnostic |
| obstetrics and gynecology |
surgery – general |
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Primary Care and In-State Residencies
| Graduates entering primary care specialties (2009-2011 average) |
37.1% – Medium |
| Graduates accepting in-state residencies (2010 and 2011 average) |
46.1% |
