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Creighton University School of Medicine

Omaha, NE Class Size: 235
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Gaining admission to Creighton University School of Medicine is Very Competitive. Applicants typically have an average GPA of 3.89 and an average MCAT score of 515.

Statistics

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

Average GPA:
3.89
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 Creighton University School of Medicine is below.

In-State Tuition:
$65088
Out-of-State Tuition:
$65088

For more information about tuition at Creighton University School of Medicine, visit the following link: https://www.creighton.edu/admission-aid/tuition-financial-aid/find-costs/doctor-medicine-md-costs

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 Creighton University 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:
No
Accepts International:
No
International Friendliness:
Neutral

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 Creighton University School of Medicine:

Creighton University School of Medicine Mission Statement:
In Creighton’s Jesuit, Catholic tradition, the mission of the School of Medicine is to improve the human condition with a diverse body of students, faculty and staff who provide excellence in educating learners, healthcare professionals, and the public; advancing knowledge; and, providing comprehensive patient care.

For more information on the mission statement for Creighton University School of Medicine, visit the following link: https://www.creighton.edu/medicine/about/mission-and-vision

Situational Judgement Tests

Creighton University 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 1
Secondary Application Deadline:
Jan 15
Secondary Application Fee:
$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:
Sep
Interview Cycle End:
Mar
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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 Creighton University 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

Strong background in chemistry including introductory and advanced courses, e.g., biochemistry recommended.

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

Strong background in biology including introductory and advanced courses, e.g., physiology, immunology, and genetics recommended.

HUMANITIES & BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES

Semester Hours:

Humanities strongly recommended.

ENGLISH/WRITING

Semester Hours:

Strongly Recommended.

MATHEMATICS/STATISTICS

Mathematics Semester Hours:
Statistics Semester Hours:

Statistics strongly recommended.

OTHER REQUIRED COURSES

OTHER RECOMMENDED COURSES

General Biology, General Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, General Physics, Biochemistry, Psychology, Sociology, Statistics are all recommended for both MCAT preparation and for success in medical school.

SOURCE: https://www.creighton.edu/medicine/programs/medicine-md/admissions-requirements

Special Programs

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

CONTACT #1

Title:
E-mail:
medadmissions@creighton.edu
Phone:

CONTACT #2

Title:
E-mail:
Phone:

Secondary Application Essay Prompts

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

Please state your reasons for applying to Creighton University School of Medicine. (2000 characters)
In Creighton's Jesuit, Catholic tradition, the mission of the School of Medicine is to improve the human condition with a diverse body of students, faculty and staff who provide excellence in educating students, physicians and the public, advancing knowledge and providing comprehensive patient care to all persons. Please describe the role(s) you can play in helping the School of Medicine achieve its mission. (2000 characters)
Describe your experiences within multicultural settings and/or with disadvantaged or underserved populations and how they prepared you to for a future as a physician? (2000 characters)
Describe how you have dealt with a personal challenge or major obstacle that you have overcome. Focus on what you learned about yourself and how it will help you during the challenges you might face in medical school. (2000 characters)
Please reflect on your entire application, is there anything you would like to further share with the Admissions Committee? Gap(s) in your education, personal and/or academic challenges, etc. (2000 characters)
At Creighton we are committed to the service of others through non-medical volunteer activities. Please list all your non-medical community service hours post high school. Please list any experiences, including those previously described on your AMCAS application. Include a brief description, dates and number of hours for each event. (300 characters per description)

Interview Questions

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

Why do you want to be a doctor? (as opposed to other health care professions)
How do you deal with stress?
What is your motivation for pursuing a career in medicine?
What would you do if you could not be a doctor?
What do you do for fun?
What are three words your friends would use to describe you?
What was your favorite class in high school?
Tell us about your non-medical community service experiences.
Tell me more about your study abroad travels.
Why do you want to pursue a career in medicine?
Tell me about a particularly interesting case you've seen in clinical volunteering.
Do you have any publications?
What leadership experience can you bring to your class?
How do you think you would fit in at Creighton?
Tell me about your clinical experiences.
Describe your path to medicine.
Tell me about your non-medical community service experiences.
What was your most meaningful volunteer or community service experience and why?
What services should a medical school offer to support its students?
Talk about your community service experiences, which was more important and why.
Questions about my research experiences.
What are three words your friends would use to describe you?
How do you contribute to the diversity of the school?
Questions about my research experiences.
Sell yourself / Why should we pick you over other applicants?
What is your favorite book/movie?
Name the benefits/negatives of medicine you observed in your experiences.
What is your greatest strength and your greatest weakness?
Tell me about your clinical experiences.
If not medicine, what else?
What is one of your morals?
Why Creighton and what makes it a good fit for you?