Medical University of South Carolina Admissions Statistics and Rankings

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.

MCAT scores and a BS or BA degree are required; MCAT must be taken by spring/fall of year prior to admission. SC residency is admission consideration. Academic background assessed by GPA and MCAT scores; students passing the cutoff are invited for interviews. Interpersonal skills and accomplishments are evaluated during interviews. Shadowing/volunteer experiences are very important.

Medical University of South Carolina

Admissions Information

Director of admissions Ms. Wanda Taylor
Application fee $85
AMCAS application accepted Yes
Applications accepted June 1 (Begins)
December 1 Application deadline
Secondary application required Yes
Personal interview required Yes
Regular application acceptance notification October 1 (Begins)
March 29 (Ends)
Students must respond to offer of admission within (weeks) 4
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 3.64
Oldest MCAT considered 2009
Average MCAT scores 10.0 MCAT composite score
10.3 biological
9.9 physical sciences
9.7 verbal reasoning
O writing
Required undergraduate coursework N/A

Combined Degree Programs

Combined degree programs offered M.D./Ph.D., M.D./M.B.A., M.D./M.P.H., M.D./M.S., M.D./M.H.A.
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)? No
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? No

Stress Relief Services Offered

(Data appear as originally submitted by this school.)

Services
expanded-hour gym access
peer counseling
professional counseling
religious support
support groups

Faculty

Full-time faculty-student ratio 1.7:1 – Medium
Full-time faculty 1,163
Part-time faculty 197
Full-time faculty in basic sciences 168
Part-time faculty in basic sciences 11
Full-time faculty in clinical program 995
Part-time faculty in clinical program 186

2011 National Institutes of Health (NIH) Research Grants

NIH funds granted to medical school and affiliated hospitals (in millions) $105.1
NIH-funded grants received by medical school and affiliated hospitals 309
Principal investigators (PIs) 194
Full-time faculty working on NIH research grants 352

Teaching Hospitals

Primary teaching hospitals affiliated with this medical school where clinical teaching or training is carried out.

Hospitals
Medical University of South Carolina Hospital

Curricula Descriptions

(Data appear as originally submitted by this school.)

Four-year program curriculum
The curriculum in the first 2 years integrates basic science concepts with problem solving strategies and clinical skills. The 3rd year consists of 6 clinical core clerkships and 4 clinical selectives. The 4th year consists of 2 core clerkships, an externship and 5 electives.

Medical School Ranking

#57 Best Research
#49 Best Primary Care

(1) Ranking by Specialties

#10 in Drug and alcohol abuse

Research Ranking Scores

Score 42
Peer assessment score (out of 5) 3.0
Residency directors assessment score (out of 5) 3.2
NIH funds granted to medical school and affiliated hospitals (in millions) $105.1
NIH research grant funds per faculty member (in thousands) $90.39

Primary Care Ranking Scores

Score 61
Peer assessment score (out of 5) 3.1
Residency directors assessment score (out of 5) 3.2
Graduates entering primary care specialties (2009-2011 average) 41.3% – Medium

Ranking Admission Statistics

Average undergraduate GPA 3.64
MCAT composite score 10.0
Acceptance rate 12.8% – High
Full-time faculty-student ratio 1.7:1 – Medium
Total medical school enrollment 695

Medical School Student Body

Student Body

Total medical school enrollment 695
In-state students 86.3%
Minority students 25.6%
Underrepresented minority students 16.3%
International students 1.2%
Non-traditional students N/A

Medical School Cost

Financial Aid Contact Information

Financial aid director Dr. Cecile Kamath
Financial aid phone (843) 792-2536

Expenses

Tuition
Full-time: $35,306 (in-state)
Full-time: $61,770 (out-of-state)
Required fees $1,918
Room and board $13,340
Average indebtedness of 2010 graduates who incurred medical school debt $154,381

Financial Aid Availability

Students receiving any financial aid 89%
Students receiving loans 79%
Students receiving grants/scholarships 34%
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 pediatrics
emergency medicine psychiatry
family practice radiology – diagnostic
internal medicine surgery – general
obstetrics and gynecology

Primary Care and In-State Residencies

Graduates entering primary care specialties (2009-2011 average) 41.3% – Medium
Graduates accepting in-state residencies (2010 and 2011 average) 35.0%