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University of Arizona College of Medicine (Tucson)

Tucson, AZ Class Size: 115
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Gaining admission to University of Arizona College of Medicine (Tucson) is Moderately Competitive. Applicants typically have an average GPA of 3.84 and an average MCAT score of 511.

Statistics

To summarize, listed below are the most important academic statistics for University of Arizona College of Medicine (Tucson) applicants:

Average GPA:
3.84
Average MCAT:
511
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 University of Arizona College of Medicine (Tucson) is below.

In-State Tuition:
$38000
Out-of-State Tuition:
$57000

For more information about tuition at University of Arizona College of Medicine (Tucson), visit the following link: https://medicine.arizona.edu/topics/tuition

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 University of Arizona College of Medicine (Tucson) below:

IN-STATE

In-State Friendliness:
Very Friendly

OUT-OF-STATE

Accepts Out-of-State:
Yes
Out-of-State Friendliness:
Neutral

INTERNATIONAL

Accepts Canadian:
Yes
Accepts International:
No
International Friendliness:
Not Friendly

Very few Canadians typically accepted

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 University of Arizona College of Medicine (Tucson):

University of Arizona College of Medicine (Tucson) Mission Statement:
Our mission is to advance the health and wellness of our community and beyond while embracing diversity in the pursuit of excellence through innovation in our tripartite mission: education, research and patient care.

For more information on the mission statement for University of Arizona College of Medicine (Tucson), visit the following link: https://medicine.arizona.edu/about/overview

Situational Judgement Tests

University of Arizona College of Medicine (Tucson) 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:
November 15
Secondary Application Deadline:
Within 3 weeks of invitation; latest by December 15
Secondary Application Fee:
$95
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:
February
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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 University of Arizona College of Medicine (Tucson) 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

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:
6
Biochem Lab?
Not Required

One semester of biochemistry can be substituted by a semester of genetics.

BIOLOGY

GenBio = General Biology

HL Bio = Higher Level Biology

GenBio Semester Hours:
6
GenBio Lab?
Required
HL Bio Semester Hours:
6
HL Bio Lab?
Required

HLB courses: Molecular biology, cell biology, histology, microbiology, pharmacology, immunobiology, or genetics.

HUMANITIES & BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES

Semester Hours:
3

ENGLISH/WRITING

Semester Hours:
6

Other writing-intensive courses applicable.

MATHEMATICS/STATISTICS

Mathematics Semester Hours:
Statistics Semester Hours:
3

Biostatistics recommended.

OTHER REQUIRED COURSES

You cannot use one course to fulfill multiple prerequisites.

OTHER RECOMMENDED COURSES

Conversational proficiency in another language is recommended.

SOURCE: https://medicine.arizona.edu/education/degree-programs/md-program/admissions

Special Programs

Many schools have dual-degree programs for motivated applicants. View the ones offered at University of Arizona College of Medicine (Tucson) below:

MD+PhD (MSTP - Medical Scientist Training Program):
Yes
MD+MPH (Public Health):
MD+MBA (Business, Healthcare Administration):
Yes
MD+JD (Law):
MD+MA (Master of Arts):
MD+MS (Master of Science):

Contact Information

View contact information (phone and email) available to contact University of Arizona College of Medicine (Tucson) below:

CONTACT #1

Title:
E-mail:
admissions@medicine.arizona.edu
Phone:

CONTACT #2

Title:
E-mail:
Phone:

Secondary Application Essay Prompts

Below are the past secondary (supplemental) application essay prompts for University of Arizona College of Medicine (Tucson).

Please share a meaningful experience you have had working or volunteering in the health professional field or a time in your past in which you were responsible for the care and well-being of someone else. What did you learn from this as it relates to becoming a physician? (350 words)
Discuss a time in your life in which you have failed at something other than an academic experience. How did you confront the failure and what did you learn from it? Please describe how you typically approach challenges that you face in your life. (350 words)
"The mission of the University of Arizona College of Medicine Office of Admissions is to select a diverse cohort of students who will become the future leaders in advancing health care to the distinct communities that comprise Arizona and the United States. Consistent with the mission of The University of Arizona College of Medicine, selection of individuals with a demonstrated commitment to serve as care providers, physician scientists, clinical leaders, medical educators and/or public health experts, including advocates for rural and urban underserved populations, is highly valued. Applicants seeking admission should exhibit qualities of altruism, academic excellence, leadership and dedication to becoming lifelong learners through research endeavors and academic development." Please describe the role(s) you can play in helping the College of Medicine to achieve its mission. (350 words)
Describe the effect that your experiences with engaging diversity have had on your own growth and development. Provide an example and describe how it will impact your career in the medical profession. (350 words)
Share any disruptions in your academic/volunteer/work/personal life related to COVID-19 that you would like the Admissions Committee to consider. (no limit)

Interview Questions

Below are common interview questions that you might encounter on your important day for University of Arizona College of Medicine (Tucson).

What do you like to do in your free time?
Describe your education.
How have you and your spouse prepared for your entrance into medical school on a personal level?
What kind of clinical research are you interested in?
Describe a time when you thought it was better to be dishonest than to tell the truth.
What do you do for fun?
What problems do you foresee you will have as a doctor that other professions will not have?
What are some ethical problems facing medicine?
How do you feel about the current state of healthcare reform?
How do you feel about integrative healthcare?
Describe a situation where you were a leader in a group and had to deal with people not doing their part. How did you handle it?
Describe your clinical experience.
What will be your strengths and weaknesses as a physician?
What brought you here today?
What experiences in research and leadership have you had?
What kind of doctor do you want to be?
What experiences shaped your desire to go into medicine?
What specialty would you like to pursue?
Why did you choose your major?
Why do you want to become a physician?
Why do you want to be a doctor?
Tell me about your family.
Explain any difficulties you may foresee in becoming a physician.
What is your motivation for applying to medical school?
How do you envision yourself dealing with difficult patients?
What do you enjoy doing outside of work and school?
What specialty are you interested in, and what would you offer to medicine that other applicants could not?
Where do you see yourself in 10 years?
What are your hobbies?
What are your feelings on the role of a physician in the community?
Can you provide me with a recent example where you took a leadership role?
What three qualities are most important in a leader?
What specifically interests you about our school?
How do you deal with stress, and what do you do in your spare time?
What makes you unique? Why should the admissions committee choose you over other applicants?
Why did you choose a career in medicine over research?
What is the most memorable moment you have had while working at the hospital?
What got you interested in medicine in the beginning?
What field of medicine are you interested in?
What are your strengths and weaknesses?