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Gaining admission to Albert Einstein College of Medicine is Moderately Competitive. Applicants typically have an average GPA of 3.73 and an average MCAT score of 516.

📊 STATISTICS

To summarize, listed below are the most important academic statistics for Albert Einstein College of Medicine applicants:

Average GPA: 3.73

Average MCAT: 516

Competitiveness: Moderately Competitive

Note: Competitiveness is assessed based on the school's acceptance rate, average MCAT, and average GPA.

💸 TUITION

Affording medical school can be tough, often requiring students to take on significant loans. Information about the yearly tuition for Albert Einstein College of Medicine is below.

In-State Tuition: $0

Out-of-State Tuition: $0

For more information about tuition at Albert Einstein College of Medicine, visit the following link: https://www.einsteinmed.edu/education/md-program/student-finance/financial-aid/

😀 FRIENDLINESS

Some schools prefer in-state candidates, while others are more receptive to out-of-state or international applicants. View our school "friendliness" scores for Albert Einstein College of Medicine below:

🏠 IN-STATE

In-State Friendliness: Friendly

🚗 OUT-OF-STATE

Accepts Out-of-State: Yes

Out-of-State Friendliness: Very Friendly

✈️ INTERNATIONAL

Accepts Canadian: Yes

Accepts International: Yes

International Friendliness: Not Friendly

Note: Most schools will be labelled "Neutral" for In-State Friendlines because they don't have a strong bias for in-state applicants compared to out-of-state applicants. In other words, we believe these schools view In-State and Out-State applicants more or less equally. Schools labelled as "Out-of-State Friendly / Very Friendly" have a high proportion of their class filled with Out-of-State applicants.

⭐️ MISSION STATEMENT

It is always important to read and understand a medical school's mission statement before applying. Often, you will find out what the medical school stands for, and if you fit in with the general "vibe" of the medical school. However, being honest, most medical schools have the same run-of-the-mill mission statement as everybody else. Anyways, you can be the judge. Below you can find the mission statement for Albert Einstein College of Medicine:

Albert Einstein College of Medicine Mission Statement:

Albert Einstein College of Medicine is a research-intensive medical school. For more than 60 years, our diverse faculty and staff have set the standard for excellence in medical and graduate education and patient-centered clinical care, and have made major contributions to scientific research enhancing human health in our communities and beyond. Our mission is to prepare a diverse body of students to become knowledgeable, compassionate physicians and innovative scientific investigators, and to create new knowledge.

For more information on the mission statement for Albert Einstein College of Medicine, visit the following link: https://www.einsteinmed.edu/about/

🤷‍♂️ SITUATIONAL JUDGEMENT TESTS

Albert Einstein College of Medicine does not require the completion of either the CASPer® nor the AAMC PREview™ examinations.

CASPer®: No

AAMC PREview™: No

📅 DATES, DEADLINES, AND FEES

Throughout your application cycle, there are many dates to be cognizant of in order to ensure the successful completion of your application.

Primary Application Deadline: October 15

Secondary Application Deadline: December 1

Secondary Application Deadline: $120

Note: The primary application deadline refers to when your primary application (i.e., the initial AMCAS/AACOMAS/TMDSAS application) needs to be completed. Please be aware that there are processing times associated with primary applications—for instance, there can be a several week processing time associated with verifying your acadmic transcripts when initially submitting the AMCAS application. Upon receipt of the primary application, most schools will then shortly send you a secondary application with targeted essay questions relevant to the specific school.

The secondary application deadline is the final day for all your application materials to be together, which includes submitting the secondary essays, all letters of recommendation, all test scores, etc. Sometimes, schools may have earlier deadlines for letters of recommendation. However, note that for the vast majority of schools it is best to submit your secondary application as soon as possible: within 2 weeks of receiving the secondary application is a good rule-of-thumb.

Below are some other helpful dates:

Interview Cycle Start: August

Interview Cycle End: April

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📚 PREREQUISITE COURSES

Most schools have a list of prerequisite courses that you need to have completed before matriculating. View information provided for Albert Einstein College of Medicine below:

Interpreting Semester Hours

Typically,

3 Semester Hours = A single semester-long course = 1 or 2 quarters

4 Semester Hours = A single semester-long course + associated lab unit

6 Semester Hours = Two semester-long courses = 3 quarters

8 Semester Hours = Two semester-long courses + two associated lab units

⚙️ PHYSICS

Semester Hours:

Lab?

Not Required

"Physics provides a fundamental foundation for understanding chemistry, biology and physiology. Applicants should have knowledge of Newtonian mechanics, work and energy, fluid dynamics, electricity and magnetism, circuit diagrams, and waves."

🧪 CHEMISTRY

GenChem = General Chemistry

OChem = Organic Chemistry

Biochem = Biochemistry

GenChem Semester Hours:

GenChem Lab?

Not Required

OChem Semester Hours:

OChem Lab?

Not Required

Biochem Semester Hours:

Biochem Lab?

Not Required

"Applicants should have a working knowledge of: 1. Atomic and molecular structure, chemical reactions, catalysis, chemical equilibrium, thermodynamics, reaction rates, binding constants and reaction mechanisms with a focus on redox reactions, acid-base chemistry, enzyme catalysis and biological chemistry; 2. The structure and function of biologically important molecules including DNA, RNA, proteins, lipids and carbohydrates and the pathways for synthesis, modification and degradation of these macromolecules."

🫀 BIOLOGY

GenBio = General Biology

HL Bio = Higher Level Biology

GenBio Semester Hours:

GenBio Lab?

Not Required

HL Bio Semester Hours:

HL Bio Lab?

Not Required

Applicants should understand the molecular and cellular organization of prokaryotic and eukaryotic organisms and viruses. This includes understanding the: 1. Structure and function of cells and subcellular organelles; 2. Major biological processes and the regulation of these processes including life cycle, metabolism, bioenergetics, and replication; 3. Cellular basis for organ function and how organs contribute to the viability of living organisms.

🔍 HUMANITIES & BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES

Semester Hours:

✍️ ENGLISH/WRITING

Semester Hours:

📈 MATHEMATICS/STATISTICS

Mathematics Semester Hours:

Statistics Semester Hours:

Applicants should have a firm foundation, i.e., college level course exposure to quantitative reasoning and the mathematical analysis and interpretation of data. They should be able to: 1. Construct and interpret functions and graphs; 2. Understand the use of basic statistics and probability in testing hypotheses and validating experimental results, particularly as it relates to the critical reading of medical and scientific literature.

OTHER REQUIRED COURSES

OTHER RECOMMENDED COURSES

"While not part of the required competencies, computer science and programming, and knowledge of the concepts of limits, integration and differentiation may be useful skills, depending on an applicant's interests and career goals, especially for those applicants interested in a career in research and/or academic medicine."

SOURCE: https://www.einsteinmed.edu/education/md-program/admissions/application-procedure/requirements/

🎓 SPECIAL PROGRAMS

Many schools have dual-degree programs for motivated applicants. View the ones offered at Albert Einstein College of Medicine below:

MD+PhD (MSTP - Medical Scientist Training Program):

Yes

MD+MPH (Public Health):

Yes

MD+MBA (Business, Healthcare Administration):

MD+JD (Law):

MD+MA (Master of Arts):

MD+MS (Master of Science):

📲 CONTACT INFORMATION

View contact information (phone and email) available to contact Albert Einstein College of Medicine below:

CONTACT #1

Title

E-mail

admissions@einsteinmed.edu

Phone

CONTACT #2

Title

E-mail

Phone

📝 SECONDARY APPLICATION ESSAY PROMPTS

Below are the past secondary (supplemental) application essay prompts for Albert Einstein College of Medicine.

This is a series of questions that only require a response if they apply to you. For each question, you may use up to 3,000 characters to respond.

A. History

I have taken time off from school between high school and college.

I have taken time off from school during my undergraduate years.

I have taken at least a year off from school since college graduation, including this year that I am applying.

I have taken and received credit for online science core courses (e.g. chemistry, biology, organic chemistry, physics and mathematics) that were taken prior to the Covid Pandemic (earlier than Spring 2020).

I have applied previously to medical school.

I have submitted an AMCAS application to Einstein previously.

I am/was a graduate student in the Graduate Programs in the Biomedical Sciences of Albert Einstein College of Medicine.

I was accepted to medical school previously but did not attend.

I was previously enrolled in medical school.

I can attest that I have fulfilled the Albert Einstein College of Medicine COMPETENCIES (Course Requirements | M.D. Admissions | Albert Einstein College of Medicine) for admission.

I will have a Baccalaureate Degree by the time I matriculate into medical school.

I am presently holding a deferral from another medical / graduate / professional school.

I have received a grade of "F" during my college/graduate school years.

I have received a grade of "D" during my college/graduate school years.

B. History Continued

I have received a grade of "W" during my college/graduate school years.

I have received a grade of "I" during my college/graduate school years.

As an undergraduate, I transferred from one college to another.

I have been the recipient of a warning notice for a non-academic issue that did NOT result in a disciplinary action.

I have been subject to a disciplinary action and/or administrative action, expunged or not, while an undergraduate or graduate student.

I currently have disciplinary charges pending.

I have been prohibited or suspended from practicing in a professional capacity because of alleged misconduct.

[There is a space to include information about parents and their education and addresses.]

If you were employed during the academic year, other than during winter and summer breaks, please write the number of hours you worked per week, and tell us what you did and why you were employed.

Please provide the names of languages you speak (other than English) and indicate the fluency with which you speak them (beginner, moderate, advanced). If none, please write "NA."

C. Letters of Recommendation

Your PRIMARY RECOMMENDATION PACKET will be submitted by (select one):

If you indicated, above, that you will have, "Two individual letters (up to 5 are allowed)," please provide the names, titles and institution of your letter writers; please use a separate line for each. Please note that one letter must be from your MAJOR and your second letter from a science faculty member (two science letters from two different faculty members in the same department is acceptable). If this does not apply to you, please write “NA” in the box below.

If you are a post-Baccalaureate student (not a master’s degree student), a letter or statement of “Good Standing” must be submitted either from your undergraduate college or university, or included in your post-bac letter. Please indicate which of the two applies to you, and the name, title, and school from which the letter has been submitted. If no letter or statement has been submitted, please indicate when such a letter or statement will be uploaded to the AMCAS Letter Writer. If this does not apply to you, please write “NA.”

Did you take your last science course more than 5 years ago?

If you have an Undergraduate Pre-Professional Advisory Committee at your college or university, and have chosen NOT to request a letter from that Committee, please tell us why not.

D. Einstein/Montefiore Work Experience

Have you worked in basic or clinical research at Einstein/Montefiore?

Have you participated in an Einstein/Montefiore Pipeline (Pathway) Program during high school, college or after?

Have you ever volunteered at Einstein/Montefiore in one of our clinical areas, other than research or a Pipeline Program?

If you answered "yes" that you have worked with us here at Einstein/Montefiore, will a letter from an Einstein/Montefiore faculty member be included in your evaluations?

E. Einstein/Montefiore Family Member

Do you have a family member who is a current employee (non-faculty) of an Einstein/Montefiore affiliated hospital?

Do you have a SIBLING who is currently enrolled as an Einstein medical or graduate student?

Do you have a family member who is currently a Faculty member at an Einstein/Montefiore affiliated hospital?

Do you have a family member who is an Einstein Alumnus (MD, MSTP or PhD degree only)? Please do not include names of relatives who have only completed residency training here.

F. Unique Life Experiences

What unique life experiences, personal attributes and/or perspectives will you bring as part of the incoming class? Are there particular challenges or successes that you have encountered? If you do not wish to write anything, please write “NA.”

G. Anything else you’d like to share with us?

Please use this space to tell us anything about yourself that you would like us to know. If you do not wish to write anything, please write “NA.”

Additional prompts MSTP applicants must complete:

In the list below and in the following question, please indicate the field(s) of your prior research experience. Check all that apply.

Please describe briefly the field(s) in which you plan to pursue your future research. We are looking for the big picture, Aging, Neuroscience, Cell Biology, Immunology, etc., not the specific focus. (250 characters)

Please list your previous scientific presentations and abstracts. List all authors, abstract titles, name of meeting, and date of meeting. List each meeting on a separate line. Please do not include the text of the abstract. (9999 characters)

Please list publications on which you are a co-author. List each on a separate line. Include names of all authors, title, journal, year of publication, and volume and page number(s). Please do not list papers that are “in preparation.” (9999 characters)

Please indicate which was your favorite course in college and why. (3000 characters)

🙋‍♀️ INTERVIEW QUESTIONS

Below are common interview questions that you might encounter on your important day for Albert Einstein College of Medicine.

What do you like to do for fun?

What is the difference between empathy and compassion?

Which other schools have you applied to?

Can you recall a patient interaction that stood out in your mind and explain why?

What have you learned in your current job?

Why do you want to be a doctor besides the fact that your parents are doctors?

What do you like about your current work/volunteer experience?

Can you tell me about your background as a soccer coach?

What about Einstein interests you?

What about studying medicine in the Bronx excites you?

Can you tell me about your journey to medicine?

Can you tell me something about yourself?

Can you tell me about your background, including where you're from, your family members, your undergraduate career, what you're doing during your year off, and what you like to do for fun?

What's the biggest challenge you've had to overcome?

Can you tell me about yourself? Where do you see yourself in ten years?

What do you do in your spare time?

Why did you major in (your major)?

Can you tell me about your journey starting from high school in your own words?

What is your opinion on the ethics of your research?

How did you like your undergraduate institution?

What do you consider to be your greatest achievement or what are you most proud of?

Do you think the pre-med curriculum needs to change?

How did you come to be interested in health disparities?

Why do you want to go to medical school instead of pursuing a PhD?

(If you are a non-traditional applicant) Will it be difficult for you to get back into studying as a non-traditional student?

Can you tell me more about the extracurriculars listed on your resume?

What high school did you go to?

Can you tell me some things about Einstein that impressed you?

Why should we admit you?

Why did you choose to attend your undergraduate institution?

What exactly do you do in your work?

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