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University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine

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Gaining admission to University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine is Ultra Competitive. Applicants typically have an average GPA of 3.94 and an average MCAT score of 521.

Statistics

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

Average GPA:
3.94
Average MCAT:
521
Competitiveness:
Ultra 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 Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine is below.

In-State Tuition:
$60012
Out-of-State Tuition:
$60012

For more information about tuition at University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine, visit the following link: https://pritzker.uchicago.edu/admissions/student-budget

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 Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine below:

IN-STATE

In-State Friendliness:
Neutral

OUT-OF-STATE

Accepts Out-of-State:
Yes
Out-of-State Friendliness:
Very 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 Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine:

University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine Mission Statement:
Mission Statement: At the University of Chicago, in an atmosphere of interdisciplinary scholarship and discovery, the Pritzker School of Medicine is dedicated to inspiring diverse students of exceptional promise to become leaders and innovators in science and medicine for the betterment of humanity.

For more information on the mission statement for University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine, visit the following link: https://pritzker.uchicago.edu/academics/objectives#:~:text=Mission%20Statement%3A%20At%20the%20University%20of%20Chicago%2C%20in,science%20and%20medicine%20for%20the%20betterment%20of%20humanity.

Situational Judgement Tests

University of Chicago Pritzker 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:
November 15
Secondary Application Deadline:
Dec 1
Secondary Application Fee:
$85
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:
febuary
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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 Chicago Pritzker 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

Competency: "Mechanics, Electricity, Magnetism, Optics, Thermodynamics, Quantum Theory, Nuclear Theory The Physics Competencies will typically be satisfied through a one-year college physics with lab sequence. Interdisciplinary courses with biological relevance are encouraged when available. Advanced placement may also satisfy these competencies."

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

Competency: "Applicants must have a familiarity with biochemistry, which in turn requires a background in general and organic chemistry. Applicants will typically satisfy this requirement after completing one semester of organic chemistry and one semester of biochemistry, or a year-long integrated organic/biochemistry course, including one semester of lab."

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

Competency: "Gene expression, Cell Structure & Organization, Metabolism, Membrane Receptors, Signal Transduction & Signaling Pathways, Reproduction, Differentiation, Basic Physiology, Immunology The Biology Competencies will typically be satisfied through a one-year college biology course with lab. Advanced biology coursework will also satisfy these requirements where an applicant has tested out of first-year college biology."

HUMANITIES & BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES

Semester Hours:

Competency: "Applicants should develop general cultural competence and show evidence of liberal arts exploration. The Humanities Competencies will typically be satisfied through 6 semester hours of college coursework in the arts, humanities, social sciences or language. Some fluency in a foreign language is encouraged, but not required."

ENGLISH/WRITING

Semester Hours:

Competency: "Applicants should be able to analyze sources of evidence, develop a thesis, and support an argument logically with appropriate attribution. The Writing & Analysis Competencies will typically be satisfied through one year of coursework emphasizing writing and analysis, which may be in applied or basic sciences or humanities. Where appropriate, writing coursework may also satisfy the Humanities competencies."

MATHEMATICS/STATISTICS

Mathematics Semester Hours:
Statistics Semester Hours:

Competency: "The ability to organize, analyze, and evaluate data is vital to medical and scientific education and investigation. The Mathematics Competencies will typically be satisfied through a college course in statistics or biomathematics. Coursework integrating biology, statistics and epidemiology with an emphasis on data analysis is encouraged."

OTHER REQUIRED COURSES

OTHER RECOMMENDED COURSES

SOURCE: https://pritzker.uchicago.edu/admissions/entrance-requirements

Special Programs

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

CONTACT #1

Title:
Vineet Arora, MD MAPP, AM'03
E-mail:
pritzkeradmissions@bsd.uchicago.edu
Phone:

CONTACT #2

Title:
Korry Schwanz, MHA
E-mail:
kschwanz1@bsd.uchicago.edu
Phone:

Secondary Application Essay Prompts

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

Students at the Pritzker School of Medicine complete the majority of their clinical training at UChicago Medicine (UCM). UCM is one of the top ten most racially inclusive hospitals in the United States with a primary service area of 12 South Side zip codes where poverty is over double the state level. Additionally, our students lead six free clinics in diverse neighborhoods throughout the city of Chicago.
Please share with us the personal and professional experiences that have best prepared you to work in this diverse clinical environment.
(450 words)
(MD-Only Applicants)
All MD students participate in our longitudinal Scholarship & Discovery research program, which offers protected curricular time, mentoring, and funding for students to pursue their scholarly interests.
Please describe your research interests and share how our research opportunities will help you advance your career goals. (450 words)
Share with us a difficult or challenging situation you have encountered and how you dealt with it. In your response, identify both the coping skills you called upon to resolve the dilemma, and the support person(s) from whom you sought advice. (450 words)
Optional Additional Information
Please feel free to use this space to convey any additional information that you might wish the Committee to know. For example, if you are not currently completing a degree, please share your planned or current activities for this application cycle. We suggest that you limit your text to about 300 words.

Interview Questions

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

Why do you want to become a physician instead of pursuing other healthcare professions?
How did you decide to study (your major)?
If you had to tell the admissions committee one thing about yourself, what would it be?
Why do you want to come to Pritzker?
If I were to ask one of your closest friends to describe you with one word, what word would that be?
How have you prepared yourself to handle the emotional and mental stresses of medical school?
Why are you interested in attending this specific medical school?
Why medicine and not nursing or another healthcare profession?
Tell me about your personal statement and your motivation to pursue medicine.
What attracts you to this medical school?
Tell me about one of the activities you mentioned in your application, specifically ____.
Is there a reason you are not pursuing an MD/PhD program given your research experience?
Can you provide more details about your community service and research activities?
Tell me about yourself.
In your opinion, what makes a good doctor?
What interests you about University of Chicago and how does it align with your goals?
When did you decide that medicine was the career path for you?
What non-academic activities do you enjoy outside of school?
What is your favorite novel?
How has your involvement in a certain program impacted your personal growth?
Have you visited the location of this medical school before?
Can you explain your grade in (a specific class)?
How would you describe the pre-med life at your undergraduate institution?
What have you learned from interacting with people from different cultures?
Discuss your experience with (specific activity) from your AMCAS application.
Describe a memorable patient interaction that you have had.
Can you explain the reasons for your performance in specific sections of the MCAT or GPA?
Why do you want to pursue an MD degree?
You strike me as someone who takes initiative. Can you give an example?
Describe your research.
What are you most proud of accomplishing?
Why are you interested in pursuing both MD and PhD degrees with your extensive research experience?
Why are you interested in attending Pritzker?
Tell me more about your involvement in (specific activity).
What are your top priorities in choosing a medical school?
Can you recommend a book?
How will you manage work/life balance?
What do you look for in a medical school?