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Gaining admission to University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences College of Medicine is Moderately Competitive. Applicants typically have an average GPA of 3.8 and an average MCAT score of 508.

📊 STATISTICS

To summarize, listed below are the most important academic statistics for University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences College of Medicine applicants:

Average GPA: 3.8

Average MCAT: 508

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 Arkansas for Medical Sciences College of Medicine is below.

In-State Tuition: $36000

Out-of-State Tuition: $68000

For more information about tuition at University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences College of Medicine, visit the following link: https://students.uams.edu/financial-services/tuition-and-fees/college-of-medicine/

😀 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 Arkansas for Medical Sciences College of Medicine below:

🏠 IN-STATE

In-State Friendliness: Very Friendly

🚗 OUT-OF-STATE

Accepts Out-of-State: Yes

Out-of-State Friendliness: Neutral

✈️ INTERNATIONAL

Accepts Canadian: No

Accepts International: No

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 University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences College of Medicine:

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences College of Medicine Mission Statement:

The mission of UAMS is to improve the health, health care and well-being of Arkansans and of others in the region, nation and world by educating current and future health professionals and the public; providing high quality, innovative, patient- and family-centered health care; providing specialty expertise not routinely available in community settings; advancing knowledge in areas of human health and disease; and translating and accelerating discoveries into health improvements.

For more information on the mission statement for University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences College of Medicine, visit the following link: https://medicine.uams.edu/about/

🤷‍♂️ SITUATIONAL JUDGEMENT TESTS

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences 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: November 1

Secondary Application Deadline: Nov 15

Secondary Application Deadline: $100

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: November

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 Arkansas for Medical Sciences 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

🧪 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

UAMS College of Medicine does not require labs for Organic Chemistry or Biochemistry. (Your institution or major may require labs.)

🫀 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

Include one full semester of General Genetics

🔍 HUMANITIES & BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES

Semester Hours:

Two semesters of Social Sciences: Anthropology, Psychology, Sociology, Ethics, Logic Philosophy, Religion or Theology courses

✍️ ENGLISH/WRITING

Semester Hours:

📈 MATHEMATICS/STATISTICS

Mathematics Semester Hours:

Statistics Semester Hours:

OTHER REQUIRED COURSES

OTHER RECOMMENDED COURSES

Physiology, Microbiology, Cell Biology, Neuroscience, Histology, Immunology, Developmental Biology, Molecular Biology

SOURCE: https://medicine.uams.edu/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/2304296-COM-admissions-guide-web.pdf

🎓 SPECIAL PROGRAMS

Many schools have dual-degree programs for motivated applicants. View the ones offered at University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences 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 University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences College of Medicine below:

CONTACT #1

Title

E-mail

southtomg@uams.edu

Phone

CONTACT #2

Title

E-mail

Phone

📝 SECONDARY APPLICATION ESSAY PROMPTS

Below are the past secondary (supplemental) application essay prompts for University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences College of Medicine.

Non-Arkansas residents who have strong ties to Arkansas are given preference over non-residents without strong ties to the state. Therefore, if you have strong ties to Arkansas (you have lived in Arkansas, you have a parent or close relative who resides in Arkansas, you attend(ed) an Arkansas college, etc.), you must describe your ties to Arkansas in a letter to be uploaded using the Upload Documents section of this application.

🙋‍♀️ INTERVIEW QUESTIONS

Below are common interview questions that you might encounter on your important day for University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences College of Medicine.

How does your family feel about your application to medical school?

What makes you competitive compared to students from larger schools?

What will you do if you are not accepted into medical school?

Can you share a recent act of generosity you have performed within the last 48 hours?

How do you handle stress?

Why are you interested in attending the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences College of Medicine?

What books have you read recently? What is your favorite movie? What is the last song you heard on the radio?

How did you develop an interest in medicine?

What is your favorite book and why?

Tell us about yourself and your motivations for pursuing a medical career.

What are two areas of improvement you have identified about yourself?

How will you build a support system while in medical school?

How do you define success?

What drives your desire to become a doctor?

What qualities do you possess that make you a strong candidate for medical school?

What made you decide to pursue medicine as a career?

In the future, what question will you ask yourself to ensure you have made a meaningful impact as a physician?

Why have you chosen a career in medicine?

How do you manage stress in your life?

Tell us about yourself.

How do you plan on financing your medical education?

What questions do you have for us?

Tell me about your research experiences and their significance.

How do you plan to finance your medical education?

Why are you specifically applying to our school and what motivates your pursuit of a medical career?

What kind of support system do you have in place?

What is your family's opinion on your decision to pursue medicine?

Why have you chosen to pursue a career in medicine?

How do you plan on balancing school, family, and friends?

How would you handle a situation where a patient decided not to continue with treatment?

(If you are an out-of-state applicant) Why are you interested in attending our medical school as an out-of-state applicant?

Why are you interested in studying in Arkansas?

Who is your hero or role model?

Describe your educational background.

Please provide us with some background information about yourself.

Please provide us with a brief overview of your personal background.

Why are you interested in studying medicine?

Have you held any leadership positions in the past?

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