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.
| The Committee on Admissions considers academic and non-academic qualifications with an emphasis on humanism, unique experiences and demonstrated motivation for a career in medicine. Academic achievement, MCAT performance, healthcare experience, LORs and interviews are evaluated. Only U.S. citizens or permanent residents will be considered. |
Admissions Information
| Director of admissions |
Jill Volk |
| Application fee |
$75 |
| AMCAS application accepted |
Yes |
| Applications accepted |
May 1 (Begins)
November 1 Application deadline |
| Secondary application required |
Yes |
| Personal interview required |
Yes |
| Regular application acceptance notification |
November 1 (Begins)
August 7 (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 |
No |
| Early decision application period |
N/A |
| Early decision plan notification date |
N/A |
| Starting month (class of 2013-2014) |
August |
Admissions & Enrollment
MCAT Scores, GPA, and Coursework Requirements
| Average undergraduate GPA |
3.65 |
| Oldest MCAT considered |
2010 |
| Average MCAT scores |
10.2 MCAT composite score
10.6 biological
10.3 physical sciences
9.7 verbal reasoning
Q writing |
| Required undergraduate coursework |
| biology |
| organic chemistry |
| inorganic (general) chemistry |
| physics |
|
Combined Degree Programs
| Combined degree programs offered |
M.D./Ph.D. |
| 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 |
| expanded-hour gym access |
| professional counseling |
| support groups |
|
Faculty
| Full-time faculty-student ratio |
1.1:1 – Medium |
| Full-time faculty |
583 |
| Part-time faculty |
202 |
| Full-time faculty in basic sciences |
139 |
| Part-time faculty in basic sciences |
24 |
| Full-time faculty in clinical program |
444 |
| Part-time faculty in clinical program |
178 |
2011 National Institutes of Health (NIH) Research Grants
| NIH funds granted to medical school and affiliated hospitals (in millions) |
$61.5 |
| NIH-funded grants received by medical school and affiliated hospitals |
176 |
| Principal investigators (PIs) |
112 |
| Full-time faculty working on NIH research grants |
273 |
Teaching Hospitals
Primary teaching hospitals affiliated with this medical school where clinical teaching or training is carried out.
| Hospitals |
| John H. Stroger |
|
| Jr. Hospital of Cook County |
| Rush University Medical Center |
| Skokie Hospital |
|
Curricula Descriptions
(Data appear as originally submitted by this school.)
| Four-year program curriculum |
| The M1 & M2 years include basic science and clinical skills courses. Students are paired with physicians in outpatient settings throughout the Chicago area, providing continuity of patient care through the M1 & M2 yrs. The M3 & M4 yrs provide students with training in patient care, diagnosis and treatment in a variety of clinical settings. |
Medical School Ranking
Research Ranking Scores
| Score |
41 |
| Peer assessment score (out of 5) |
2.8 |
| Residency directors assessment score (out of 5) |
3.1 |
| NIH funds granted to medical school and affiliated hospitals (in millions) |
$61.5 |
| NIH research grant funds per faculty member (in thousands) |
$105.56 |
Primary Care Ranking Scores
| Score |
53 |
| Peer assessment score (out of 5) |
2.7 |
| Residency directors assessment score (out of 5) |
2.9 |
| Graduates entering primary care specialties (2009-2011 average) |
42.0% – Medium |
Ranking Admission Statistics
| Average undergraduate GPA |
3.65 |
| MCAT composite score |
10.2 |
| Acceptance rate |
5.6% – Medium |
| Full-time faculty-student ratio |
1.1:1 – Medium |
| Total medical school enrollment |
549 |
Medical School Student Body
Student Body
| Total medical school enrollment |
549 |
| In-state students |
72.3% |
| Minority students |
31.7% |
| Underrepresented minority students |
13.5% |
| International students |
0.0% |
| Non-traditional students |
N/A |
Medical School Cost
Financial Aid Contact Information
| Financial aid director |
David J Nelson |
| Financial aid phone |
(312) 942-6256 |
Expenses
| Tuition |
| Full-time: $46,812 |
| Required fees |
$713 |
| Room and board |
$9,360 |
| Average indebtedness of 2010 graduates who incurred medical school debt |
$187,805 |
Financial Aid Availability
| Students receiving any financial aid |
84% |
| Students receiving loans |
83% |
| Students receiving grants/scholarships |
58% |
| Students receiving work study |
10% |
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 |
internal medicine – pediatrics |
| dermatology |
obstetrics and gynecology |
| emergency medicine |
pediatrics |
| family practice |
radiology – diagnostic |
| internal medicine |
|
Primary Care and In-State Residencies
| Graduates entering primary care specialties (2009-2011 average) |
42.0% – Medium |
| Graduates accepting in-state residencies (2010 and 2011 average) |
39.0% |
