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Gaining admission to University of Central Florida College of Medicine is Very Competitive. Applicants typically have an average GPA of 3.85 and an average MCAT score of 515.

📊 STATISTICS

To summarize, listed below are the most important academic statistics for University of Central Florida College of Medicine applicants:

Average GPA: 3.85

Average MCAT: 515

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 Central Florida College of Medicine is below.

In-State Tuition: $30000

Out-of-State Tuition: $57000

For more information about tuition at University of Central Florida College of Medicine, visit the following link: https://studentaccounts.ucf.edu/tf-doctorofmedicine/

😀 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 Central Florida College 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 Central Florida College of Medicine:

University of Central Florida College of Medicine Mission Statement:

The University of Central Florida College of Medicine educates and inspires individuals to be exemplary physicians and scientists, leaders in medicine, scholars in discovery, and adopters of innovative technology to improve the health and well-being of all. Our patient-centered mission is achieved by outstanding medical care and services, groundbreaking research, and leading edge medical and biomedical education in an environment enriched by diversity.

For more information on the mission statement for University of Central Florida College of Medicine, visit the following link: https://med.ucf.edu/about/strategic-plan/mission-vision-and-goals/#:~:text=Our%20Mission%20The%20University%20of%20Central%20Florida%20College,to%20improve%20the%20health%20and%20well-being%20of%20all.

🤷‍♂️ SITUATIONAL JUDGEMENT TESTS

University of Central Florida 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 15

Secondary Application Deadline: Dec 1

Secondary Application Deadline: $30

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: 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 Central Florida 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?

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

Biochemistry (with lab) may be substituted for the second semester of Organic Chemistry.

🫀 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:

Recommended.

✍️ ENGLISH/WRITING

Semester Hours:

Writing Intensive courses may be substituted for English on a case by case basis.

📈 MATHEMATICS/STATISTICS

Mathematics Semester Hours:

Statistics Semester Hours:

Statistics and Calculus are recommended.

OTHER REQUIRED COURSES

OTHER RECOMMENDED COURSES

Biochemistry, Genetics, Cell Biology, Comparative Anatomy are all recommended.

SOURCE: https://med.ucf.edu/admissions/application-requirements/

🎓 SPECIAL PROGRAMS

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

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

Yes

MD+MPH (Public Health):

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 Central Florida College of Medicine below:

CONTACT #1

Title

E-mail

mdadmissions@ucf.edu

Phone

CONTACT #2

Title

E-mail

Phone

📝 SECONDARY APPLICATION ESSAY PROMPTS

Below are the past secondary (supplemental) application essay prompts for University of Central Florida College of Medicine.

If you are NOT a Florida resident, please describe any connection to UCF COM, UCF, or Florida. (500 characters)

If you do not expect to spend the academic year enrolled in an academic program, please explain how you will use this time. (500 characters)

In this space, provide brief details regarding academic difficulties, grades below "B minus," or course withdrawals. (500 characters)

What breakthrough in clinical or research medicine would you like to see occur within the span of your career in medicine? Why? (750 characters)

The complexity of healthcare delivery increasingly requires interdisciplinary teamwork. What lessons have you learned from sports, music, business or other experiences have prepared you to succeed in this environment? (750 characters)

We often hear that students want to pursue medicine to help people. Why did you choose medicine and not some other field where you can help others, such as nursing, physical therapy, pharmacology, psychology, education, or social work? (750 characters)

Please share with the Admissions Committee why you are specifically interested in UCF COM. (750 characters)

Please provide a short essay to help us understand who you are. This essay should be different from your AMCAS Personal Statement. UCF COM places great value on the broad diversity of our students within the classroom. We believe the diverse characteristics of each individual in the class are important factors in serving the educational missions of this school and of our community. Please discuss any unique, personally important and/or challenging experiences in your background that have influenced your goals and preparation for a career in medicine and service to others. These may include experiences such as the quality of your early educational environment, socioeconomic status, cultural background, or other significant events or circumstances that you feel have shaped your character and defined you as an individual. We are also interested on your thoughts about what you can contribute to your class and the medical profession in general. (Up to 4,000 characters)

🙋‍♀️ INTERVIEW QUESTIONS

Below are common interview questions that you might encounter on your important day for University of Central Florida College of Medicine.

What is your greatest quality or strength?

What would you do if you were accepted to our school for the required research project?

How do you recognize and manage stress?

How would you handle a situation where a resident falsely claims to have performed a procedure they did not?

Describe a challenge you faced in the workplace and how you overcame it.

Why did you choose MD instead of another healthcare profession?

If you caught your roommate cheating, what would you do?

(If applicable) What are your plans for your FIRE project?

Describe a movie that resonated with you and its impact on your philosophy of life.

If a 16-year-old asks for birth control, what considerations would you discuss with them?

Share your story and what has led you to pursue medicine.

How would you handle a situation where residents make fun of a patient?

What do you like about UCF?

Discuss your experience in starting a club or organization.

How do you handle stress and challenging situations?

If you overheard a resident falsely reporting a procedure to an attending, what action would you take?

How do you demonstrate leadership qualities?

Share a professional ethical dilemma you have faced and how you handled it.

Who is your role model and why?

What are your strengths and weaknesses?

What do you know about the FIRE program?

How would you handle a non-compliant diabetic patient?

How do you make decisions?

If asked to perform a physical examination while shadowing a doctor as a pre-med student, would you do it?

If you were chosen to destroy the ring, who would you bring and why? (Referring to Lord of the Rings)

Describe a moment when you realized medicine was the right path for you.

Share an accomplishment that you are most proud of and why.

Discuss someone who has influenced your decision to pursue medicine.

What is your perception of the strengths and weaknesses of attending a new medical school?

What is your favorite book or movie and how does it align with your philosophy of life?

In your opinion, what are the strengths and weaknesses of the U.S. healthcare system?

How do you handle situations involving ethical dilemmas?

What assets and skills do you bring to a team setting?

Discuss a book or movie that has influenced you and shaped you as a person.

Describe an experience that humbled you.

How do you relax and deal with stress?

Discuss a book that has had a significant impact on your life.

How would you convince a patient to become compliant with their medication?

Why did you choose UCF to apply?

What field of medicine are you interested in?

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