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Gaining admission to University of California Los Angeles David Geffen School of Medicine is Moderately Competitive. Applicants typically have an average GPA of 3.84 and an average MCAT score of 514.

📊 STATISTICS

To summarize, listed below are the most important academic statistics for University of California Los Angeles David Geffen School of Medicine applicants:

Average GPA: 3.84

Average MCAT: 514

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 Los Angeles David Geffen School of Medicine is below.

In-State Tuition: $37000

Out-of-State Tuition: $49000

For more information about tuition at University of California Los Angeles David Geffen School of Medicine, visit the following link: https://medschool.ucla.edu/education/md-education/financial-aid-and-scholarships/cost-of-attendance

😀 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 Los Angeles David Geffen School of Medicine below:

🏠 IN-STATE

In-State Friendliness: Friendly

🚗 OUT-OF-STATE

Accepts Out-of-State: Yes

Out-of-State Friendliness: Friendly

✈️ INTERNATIONAL

Accepts Canadian: Yes

Accepts International: Yes

International Friendliness: 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 California Los Angeles David Geffen School of Medicine:

University of California Los Angeles David Geffen School of Medicine Mission Statement:

Our mission is to deliver leading-edge patient care, research, education, and community engagement.

For more information on the mission statement for University of California Los Angeles David Geffen School of Medicine, visit the following link: https://medschool.ucla.edu/about/culture-and-mission/mission-and-vision

🤷‍♂️ SITUATIONAL JUDGEMENT TESTS

University of California Los Angeles David Geffen 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 2

Secondary Application Deadline: Within Two Weeks of Invitation

Secondary Application Deadline: $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: 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 Los Angeles David Geffen 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?

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

🫀 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

🔍 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://medschool.ucla.edu/education/md-education/admissions/admissions-faq/requirements-and-eligibility

🎓 SPECIAL PROGRAMS

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

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

Yes

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 University of California Los Angeles David Geffen School of Medicine below:

CONTACT #1

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E-mail

somadmiss@mednet.ucla.edu

Phone

CONTACT #2

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Phone

📝 SECONDARY APPLICATION ESSAY PROMPTS

Below are the past secondary (supplemental) application essay prompts for University of California Los Angeles David Geffen School of Medicine.

At the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, students are provided with curriculum and experiences enabling them to become an "Outstanding Physician, AND...," dedicating themselves to important societal missions. What missions do you want to embrace? What have you done toward your missions? (800 characters)

Respond to the following and indicate how these areas of experience have impacted your progress toward your future career goals in relation to becoming an "Outstanding Physician, AND...".

A. Describe your most unique leadership, entrepreneurial, or creative activity. (800 characters)

B. Describe your most important volunteer work and why it was meaningful. (800 characters)

C. Describe your most scholarly project (thesis, research or field of study in basic or clinical science or in the humanities) and provide the total number of hours, dates and advisor. (800 characters)

Describe how the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted your pathway to medical school. Include any academic, personal, financial or professional barriers, as well as other relevant information. (800 characters)

Did you experience or are you anticipating time between graduating from college and matriculating into medical school? (Yes/No)

If yes: Describe the activities in which you participated or are planning to participate. Examples include additional schooling, employment, or caring for a loved one. (800 characters)

Do you identify as being part of a group that has been marginalized (examples include, but are not limited to, LGBTQIA, disabilities, federally recognized tribe) in terms of access to education or healthcare? (Yes/No)

If yes: Describe how this inequity has impacted you or your community and how educational disparity, health disparity and/or marginalization has impacted you and your community. (800 characters)

🙋‍♀️ INTERVIEW QUESTIONS

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

How would you change the healthcare system?

How do you see yourself involved in medicine? (e.g., clinician, researcher)

Why do you want to be a doctor, and not a teacher, lawyer, or social worker?

What do you think about women in medicine? Are there any disadvantages?

Have you faced any personal challenges or experiences with eating disorders?

What is your opinion of euthanasia, abortion, and stem cell research?

How do you think women are treated in the field of medicine, and are there any disadvantages?

What do you think of nationalized healthcare?

What has been the most challenging experience you have dealt with?

What has it been like having a unique family situation?

How will you balance family life and a career in medicine?

What changes would you make to the healthcare system without a complete overhaul?

How would you handle it if a career in medicine didn't work out?

How do you feel about socialized medicine and universal healthcare?

How did your childhood shape you?

What do you do for fun outside of school and medicine?

Explain your involvement in research projects and their relevance.

Why do you want to attend UCLA for medical school?

How will you handle the emotional and challenging aspects of being a doctor?

Do you know the current percentage of uninsured individuals in the United States?

What do you think about the national healthcare system?

What is the most eye-opening experience you have had?

Why did you choose your major?

Describe your background and family history.

Why did you choose your undergraduate institution?

Describe your family and how they have shaped you.

Have you faced any difficulties or hardships growing up?

What activities have you been involved in throughout high school and college?

How do you feel about managed care and what would you change about it?

How has your family background influenced your decision to pursue medicine?

Can you compare and discuss different healthcare systems?

How did you put yourself through school?

Why do you want to go into medicine?

Describe your research experience and its relevance.

When did you realize you wanted to become a doctor?

What motivates you to pursue medicine?

Describe a difficult situation you have faced and how you handled it.

Discuss the healthcare plans of specific politicians and your personal thoughts on them.

What obstacles or challenges have you faced?

Discuss your volunteering and extracurricular activities.

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