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Gaining admission to University of California Davis School of Medicine is Moderately Competitive. Applicants typically have an average GPA of 3.73 and an average MCAT score of 512.

📊 STATISTICS

To summarize, listed below are the most important academic statistics for University of California Davis School of Medicine applicants:

Average GPA: 3.73

Average MCAT: 512

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 California Davis School of Medicine is below.

In-State Tuition: $44000

Out-of-State Tuition: $56000

For more information about tuition at University of California Davis School of Medicine, visit the following link: https://health.ucdavis.edu/financialaid/coa-med.html

😀 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 California Davis School 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: Yes

Accepts International: Yes

International Friendliness: Neutral

Very few Canadians typically accepted; need strong regional ties to California.

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 California Davis School of Medicine:

University of California Davis School of Medicine Mission Statement:

To provide excellent learner-centered education to a diverse body of medical students and graduate students; cultivating in them the passion to improve lives and transform the health of the communities they will serve as physicians, scientists and health care leaders.

For more information on the mission statement for University of California Davis School of Medicine, visit the following link: https://health.ucdavis.edu/mdprogram/mission/

🤷‍♂️ SITUATIONAL JUDGEMENT TESTS

University of California Davis School of Medicine requires the completion of the AAMC PREview™ examination.

CASPer®: No

AAMC PREview™: Yes

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📅 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 1

Secondary Application Deadline: Jan 31

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: Feb

Interview Cycle End: March

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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 California Davis School 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?

Required

🧪 CHEMISTRY

GenChem = General Chemistry

OChem = Organic Chemistry

Biochem = Biochemistry

GenChem Semester Hours:

GenChem Lab?

Required

OChem Semester Hours:

OChem Lab?

Not Required

Biochem Semester Hours:

Biochem Lab?

Not Required

"Biochemistry also acceptable for Organic Chemistry requirement."

🫀 BIOLOGY

GenBio = General Biology

HL Bio = Higher Level Biology

GenBio Semester Hours:

GenBio Lab?

Required

HL Bio Semester Hours:

HL Bio Lab?

Not Required

🔍 HUMANITIES & BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES

Semester Hours:

✍️ ENGLISH/WRITING

Semester Hours:

📈 MATHEMATICS/STATISTICS

Mathematics Semester Hours:

Statistics Semester Hours:

OTHER REQUIRED COURSES

OTHER RECOMMENDED COURSES

SOURCE: https://health.ucdavis.edu/mdprogram/admissions/requirements.html

🎓 SPECIAL PROGRAMS

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

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

Yes

MD+MPH (Public Health):

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 California Davis School of Medicine below:

CONTACT #1

Title

E-mail

hs-somadmissions@ucdavis.edu

Phone

CONTACT #2

Title

E-mail

Phone

📝 SECONDARY APPLICATION ESSAY PROMPTS

Below are the past secondary (supplemental) application essay prompts for University of California Davis School of Medicine.

Discuss any elements of your application that you feel might be concerning to the Admissions Committee. (This could include explanation of metric trends, institutional actions, legal violations, etc.) Please enter N/A if no concerns to report. (500 characters) (Optional)

Do you have a connection to Northern or Central California? (Yes/No) Please explain. (500 characters) (Optional)

Activities: Please list the activities you would like to be considered in your application to UC Davis. The secondary activities may be used to highlight your experiences specifically relevant for UC Davis. You may use your most meaningful experiences listed in your initial AMCAS application or select/add others that may be relevant to UC Davis. Please only list three. The admissions committee will review all AMCAS application activities as well; this an opportunity to highlight your most meaningful and/or relevant to UC Davis School of Medicine.

Prompt for activities: Briefly describe this activity and its significance. How did it prepare you for a medical career? Include any supporting information (e.g. your contribution to the project or accomplishment as well as links to any publication, etc) (500 characters each activity)

Scholarly Pathways questions:

Rural-PRIME:

Are you interested in applying to the Rural-PRIME program? [yes/no] Please describe how your experiences with rural communities make you a good fit for the Rural-PRIME program.

Describe your future plans to serve a rural underserved community.

TEACH-MS: Are you interested in applying to the TEACH-MS program? [yes/no] Please tell us what experiences have shaped your desire to be a primary care physician in urban underserved communities.

ACE-PC: Are you interested in applying to the ACE-PC? [yes/no] Please tell us what attributes or experiences would make you a good fit for an accelerated program in primary care.

REACH: Are you interested in applying to the REACH program? [yes/no] Please tell us about your ties to Central California and what you have done, or plan to do, to make a positive change in Central California.

Tribal Health PRIME: Are you interested in applying to the Tribal Health PRIME? [yes/no] What experiences have you had with rural and/or underserved communities/populations? More specifically, what involvement have you had with tribal communities/populations?

ARC-MD: Are you interested in applying to ARC-MD? [yes/no] Academic Research Careers for Medical Doctors (ARC-MD) is a five (5) year honors pathway that mentors students who envision a career as research faculty in a medical school or who want to use research and quality improvement methods to improve health in their community. These students are drawn from diverse backgrounds and committed to research as a foundational aspect of their career. That research may include basic-translational research, clinical-translational research, community engaged research, or policy and advocacy. Prior research experience or related activity as an undergraduate is preferred. Tell us about how you could see yourself as a faculty of the future and how biomedical research will play a role in your career as currently envisioned."

🙋‍♀️ INTERVIEW QUESTIONS

Below are common interview questions that you might encounter on your important day for University of California Davis School of Medicine.

Detail your strengths and areas for growth. How might your peers and acquaintances perceive these traits?

How would you navigate the allocation of an ICU bed between a post-operative elderly patient and a younger patient with an oncology-related complication?

Contrast the offerings and approach of Kaiser with other prominent HMOs.

What factors influenced your choice of undergraduate institution?

Provide an overview of your familial dynamics and early life.

Reflect on your most impactful learning moments, both positive and negative.

What draws you to the medical profession and specifically to UC Davis?

Describe your personal journey and background.

What activities or passions do you engage in outside of the medical sphere?

What apprehensions or reservations do you have about attending medical school?

Offer a brief introduction about yourself and your family's history.

A decade from now, where do you envision yourself, both professionally and personally?

How have your unique experiences and background molded your aspiration to become a doctor?

What aspects of medical education do you anticipate finding most challenging?

How might your friends, collaborators, and relatives characterize your strengths and potential areas of growth?

What's your stance on health policy, and what current issues in this domain resonate with you?

Do you harbor any concerns about transitioning back to academics after a hiatus?

As a non-traditional student, what unique challenges do you foresee and how do you plan to address them?

How have you fortified yourself for the rigors of medical education?

Delve deeper into a particular experience you've highlighted in your AMCAS application.

In your assessment, what reforms or changes should be introduced to the Canadian healthcare system?

What specific elements of UC Davis's medical program appeal to you?

When assessing potential medical schools, what criteria are paramount for you?

Could you provide context for the major change evident in your academic transcript?

Describe your activities and endeavors since obtaining your degree in 2005.

Share insights from a meaningful clinical encounter and the lessons it imparted.

What are your long-term professional ambitions, and how do you aim to bring about change in healthcare?

Why is the role of a physician more aligned with your aspirations compared to other healthcare roles?

How would individuals you've collaborated with in research settings describe your qualities?

In your perspective, what attributes are essential for leadership within the medical community?

Which other medical institutions have you applied to and what factors influenced these choices?

Identify and discuss a pressing challenge confronting the healthcare sector today.

Expound on a specific event or experience you've mentioned in your application.

What overarching life goals guide your decisions and actions?

Describe your leisure activities and sources of relaxation and enjoyment.

Discuss the motivations and factors propelling you towards a career in medicine.

Enumerate the traits you believe are integral to effective leadership.

Elaborate on a specific experience or involvement highlighted in your application.

Detail your involvement and findings in research endeavors you've undertaken.

Reflect on the experiences and background you've outlined in your AMCAS application.

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