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University of California San Francisco School of Medicine

San Francisco, CA Class Size: 185
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Gaining admission to University of California San Francisco School of Medicine is Very Competitive. Applicants typically have an average GPA of 3.89 and an average MCAT score of 517.

Statistics

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

Average GPA:
3.89
Average MCAT:
517
Competitiveness:
Very 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 San Francisco School of Medicine is below.

In-State Tuition:
$39671
Out-of-State Tuition:
$51916

For more information about tuition at University of California San Francisco School of Medicine, visit the following link: https://registrar.ucsf.edu/registration/fees/medicine2023

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 San Francisco 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:
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 California San Francisco School of Medicine:

University of California San Francisco School of Medicine Mission Statement:
The UCSF School of Medicine strives to advance human health through a fourfold mission of education, research, patient care and public service.

For more information on the mission statement for University of California San Francisco School of Medicine, visit the following link: https://medschool.ucsf.edu/about-school

Situational Judgement Tests

University of California San Francisco School 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:
October 15
Secondary Application Deadline:
Nov 1
Secondary Application Fee:
$80
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:
September
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 California San Francisco 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:
3
Lab?
Not Required

CHEMISTRY

GenChem = General Chemistry

OChem = Organic Chemistry

Biochem = Biochemistry

GenChem Semester Hours:
3
GenChem Lab?
Not Required
OChem Semester Hours:
4
OChem Lab?
Required
Biochem Semester Hours:
3
Biochem Lab?
Not Required

"Chemistry, one year, including at least one semester of organic chemistry with lab. Biochemistry may be included within the Biology or Chemistry courses."

BIOLOGY

GenBio = General Biology

HL Bio = Higher Level Biology

GenBio Semester Hours:
8
GenBio Lab?
Required
HL Bio Semester Hours:
HL Bio Lab?
Not Required

Biology, one year with laboratory work. Biochemistry may be included within the Biology or Chemistry courses.

HUMANITIES & BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES

Semester Hours:

No behavioural science courses required.

ENGLISH/WRITING

Semester Hours:

No english courses required.

MATHEMATICS/STATISTICS

Mathematics Semester Hours:
Statistics Semester Hours:

No math courses required.

OTHER REQUIRED COURSES

OTHER RECOMMENDED COURSES

SOURCE: https://meded.ucsf.edu/policies-procedures/student-selection-admissions-policy#:~:text=UCSF%20requires%20the%20following%20coursework%20for%20all%20applicants%3A,Biology%20or%20Chemistry%20courses%29%204%20Physics%2C%20one%20semester

Special Programs

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

CONTACT #1

Title:
E-mail:
admissions@medsch.ucsf.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 San Francisco School of Medicine.

If you wish to update or expand upon your activities, you may provide additional information below. (500 words)
If you are 2023 or earlier college graduate, please use the space below to tell us what you have done since completing your undergraduate degree. (350 words)
Do you identify as being part of a marginalized group socioeconomically or in terms of access to quality education or healthcare? Please describe how this inequity has impacted you and your community. (350 words)

Interview Questions

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

If you could change one thing about the state of healthcare in America, what would it be?
Why do you want to help people?
Describe your volunteer experience in _______.
How do you feel about the implementation of universal coverage and its potential impact on physician pay?
Tell me about yourself and your background.
Could you summarize yourself in five bullet points?
What do you think about the current political situation in the US and its impact on healthcare?
How does your family feel about your decision to pursue medicine?
How do you plan to address the declining state of healthcare?
Can you explain your involvement in research?
What aspects of healthcare do you want to advocate for?
How did you become interested in your specific field of medicine?
What do you envision as the biggest problems in medicine in the future?
What inspired you to pursue a career in medicine?
What do you think are the negative sides of medicine for you?
What is your favorite memory at this moment?
How do you plan to balance your personal and professional life as a physician?
How important is it for a patient to like their physician versus receiving quality care?
What type of medicine are you interested in?
What do you see as the most critical issues in medicine and healthcare today?
Can you explain the relationship between Western medicine and non-Western cultures?
What do you think is the most challenging aspect of the program for you?
How do you think you can contribute to improving healthcare?
What are your favorite books or movies, and why?
Can you describe your clinical experiences in detail?
What influenced your decision to enter the medical field?
What qualities would you like to work on while in medical school?
How did a particular experience convince you to pursue medicine?
How do you think UCSF fits with your career goals?
When did you first realize you wanted to become a doctor and why?
What led you to choose medicine over other health-related professions?
Why do you think you would be a good doctor?
How would you design an experiment to achieve a specific outcome?
What do you expect to be the most challenging aspect of medical school?
How have your travel experiences influenced your desire to pursue medicine?
How did your experiences lead you to choose medicine?
How do you handle difficult patients and resolve conflicts?
How did you decide to go into medicine?