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Gaining admission to Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University is Moderately Competitive. Applicants typically have an average GPA of 3.61 and an average MCAT score of 506.

📊 STATISTICS

To summarize, listed below are the most important academic statistics for Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University applicants:

Average GPA: 3.61

Average MCAT: 506

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 Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University is below.

In-State Tuition: $22252

Out-of-State Tuition: $22252

For more information about tuition at Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University, visit the following link: https://medicine.ecu.edu/studentaffairs/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 Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University below:

🏠 IN-STATE

In-State Friendliness: Very Friendly

🚗 OUT-OF-STATE

Accepts Out-of-State: No

Out-of-State Friendliness: Not Friendly

✈️ 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 Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University:

Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University Mission Statement:

Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University is a 40-year-old medical school with a strong primary care orientation. The school established a three-fold mission in 1974 that continues to serve as a guiding framework for our overall educational efforts:To increase the supply of primary care physicians to serve the state To improve the health status of citizens in eastern North Carolina To enhance the access of minority and disadvantaged students to a medical education

For more information on the mission statement for Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University, visit the following link: https://medicine.ecu.edu/mission/#:~:text=The%20Brody%20School%20of%20Medicine%E2%80%99s%20mission%20is%20to,meet%20the%20health%20care%20needs%20of%20the%20state.

🤷‍♂️ SITUATIONAL JUDGEMENT TESTS

Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University 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: $70

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: Janurary

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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 Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University 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?

Required

🧪 CHEMISTRY

GenChem = General Chemistry

OChem = Organic Chemistry

Biochem = Biochemistry

GenChem Semester Hours:

GenChem Lab?

Required

OChem Semester Hours:

OChem Lab?

Required

Biochem Semester Hours:

Biochem Lab?

Not Required

🫀 BIOLOGY

GenBio = General Biology

HL Bio = Higher Level Biology

GenBio Semester Hours:

GenBio Lab?

Required

HL Bio Semester Hours:

HL Bio Lab?

Not Required

Advanced-level biology courses recommended: Anatomy, Cell Biology, Genetics, Histology, Immunology, Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Neuroscience, Physiology.

🔍 HUMANITIES & BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES

Semester Hours:

✍️ ENGLISH/WRITING

Semester Hours:

Other writing intensive courses may fulfill requirement. Additional year recommended.

📈 MATHEMATICS/STATISTICS

Mathematics Semester Hours:

Statistics Semester Hours:

OTHER REQUIRED COURSES

OTHER RECOMMENDED COURSES

SOURCE: https://medicine.ecu.edu/admissions/admission-requirements/

🎓 SPECIAL PROGRAMS

Many schools have dual-degree programs for motivated applicants. View the ones offered at Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University below:

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

MD+MPH (Public Health):

Yes

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 Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University below:

CONTACT #1

Title

E-mail

somadmissions@ecu.edu

Phone

CONTACT #2

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E-mail

Phone

📝 SECONDARY APPLICATION ESSAY PROMPTS

Below are the past secondary (supplemental) application essay prompts for Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University.

When you close your eyes and imagine your professional life 20 years from now, what do you see? (2500 characters)

Tell us about a time where you felt that you persisted towards a goal or outcome you wanted even when there where challenges/barriers in the way. How did to you stay motivated to achieve your goal? Describe resources you used to overcome the challenge. (2500 characters)

Medical school presents numerous emotional and professional challenges. Please share an instance where you faced a difficult academic situation and explain how you managed the situation. How did you promote your wellness during this situation? (2500 characters)

East Carolina University’s motto is Servire- “To Serve.” Tell us about your most meaningful community service project or experience unrelated to patient care. (2500 characters)

🙋‍♀️ INTERVIEW QUESTIONS

Below are common interview questions that you might encounter on your important day for Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University.

(If you are a re-applicant) What have you done since your last application?

Where do you envision practicing medicine in the future?

Can you tell me about yourself and where you are from?

Can you tell me about your family?

What motivated you to pursue a career in medicine instead of becoming a nurse or physician assistant?

Can you provide more information about your undergraduate education?

Why did you choose your undergraduate major?

Can you share more about your undergraduate years?

Can you tell me about any research experience you have had?

Can you tell me the mission statement of the Brody School of Medicine?

Can you share your thoughts on compassionate, integrity, and intelligence and rank them in order of importance?

How do you plan to balance your school and social life in medical school?

Can you describe your research experience?

What do you think makes a good doctor?

Can you share any medical experience you have had?

Can you identify one strength and one weakness of your application?

What do you enjoy doing for fun outside of academics?

How long have you been interested in a career in medicine?

Can you share more about yourself and what you do for fun?

How did you choose your undergraduate college?

Why do you want to study medicine and why specifically at Brody?

What qualities do you see as important in becoming a good doctor?

Is it more important to be a good communicator or a good listener?

Can you describe your medical experience, including any various types and variety?

Can you describe a time when you showed compassion to someone less fortunate?

Can you provide your MCAT score?

Why do you want to become a doctor?

What are your thoughts on the current state of the healthcare system?

What made you choose the Brody School of Medicine?

Where do you see yourself in ten years?

Why did you decide to change careers and pursue medicine?

Can you share your GPA, SAT, and MCAT scores?

What would you do if you observed someone cheating on an exam?

Do you have any additional questions for me?

Can you discuss your long-term career goals and where you see yourself in ten years?

Can you describe your clinical experience in medicine?

What do you see as one of the future problems facing the healthcare community?

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