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Duke-NUS Graduate Medical School (Singapore)

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Gaining admission to Duke-NUS Graduate Medical School (Singapore) is Moderately Competitive. Applicants typically have an average GPA of 3.69 and an average MCAT score of 515.

📊 STATISTICS

To summarize, listed below are the most important academic statistics for Duke-NUS Graduate Medical School (Singapore) applicants:

Average GPA: 3.69

Average MCAT: 515

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 Duke-NUS Graduate Medical School (Singapore) is below.

In-State Tuition: $36000

Out-of-State Tuition: $54000

For more information about tuition at Duke-NUS Graduate Medical School (Singapore), visit the following link: https://nusgs.nus.edu.sg/programme/doctor_of_medicine/

😀 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 Duke-NUS Graduate Medical School (Singapore) below:

🏠 IN-STATE

In-State Friendliness: Neutral

🚗 OUT-OF-STATE

Accepts Out-of-State: Yes

Out-of-State Friendliness: Neutral

✈️ 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 Duke-NUS Graduate Medical School (Singapore):

Duke-NUS Graduate Medical School (Singapore) Mission Statement:

Duke University is a private research university committed to advancing the world through a pursuit of knowledge, discovery, and application across a wide range of disciplines. Our distinctive academic environment fosters innovative thinking, encourages interdisciplinary collaboration, and promotes intellectual and cultural diversity. Guided by our motto, 'Eruditio et Religio' (Knowledge and Faith), we seek to cultivate a community characterized by the highest standards of scholarship, morality, and service. Through excellence in education, research, and service, Duke seeks to prepare students for lifelong learning, ethical leadership, and responsible citizenship in a rapidly changing world

For more information on the mission statement for Duke-NUS Graduate Medical School (Singapore), visit the following link: https://www.duke-nus.edu.sg/about/about-duke-nus/vision-mission-values

🤷‍♂️ SITUATIONAL JUDGEMENT TESTS

Duke-NUS Graduate Medical School (Singapore) 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:

Secondary Application Deadline: Nov 15

Secondary Application Deadline: $50

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: July

Interview Cycle End: Nov 15

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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 Duke-NUS Graduate Medical School (Singapore) 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: NA

🎓 SPECIAL PROGRAMS

Many schools have dual-degree programs for motivated applicants. View the ones offered at Duke-NUS Graduate Medical School (Singapore) below:

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

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 Duke-NUS Graduate Medical School (Singapore) below:

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📝 SECONDARY APPLICATION ESSAY PROMPTS

Below are the past secondary (supplemental) application essay prompts for Duke-NUS Graduate Medical School (Singapore).

🙋‍♀️ INTERVIEW QUESTIONS

Below are common interview questions that you might encounter on your important day for Duke-NUS Graduate Medical School (Singapore).

Can you provide examples of ethical dilemmas related to end-of-life care and professionalism?

What types of books do you enjoy reading?

(If applicable) How do you differ from your siblings?

Describe a significant failure you have experienced.

What motivated you to pursue a career in medicine?

Would you consider yourself an extrovert or an introvert?

Can you describe the qualities and characteristics of your friends?

Why are you particularly interested in becoming a doctor?

What is the most valuable lesson you have learned from your research experience?

What is the most difficult personal challenge you have encountered so far?

What led you to decide on a career as a doctor?

How do you envision incorporating research into your future medical career?

How do you personally define failure?

Where do you see yourself in 10 years, aside from practicing medicine?

(If applicable) How does your previous research relate to clinical practice?

What is the significance of reading for you and what genre do you prefer?

Can you share a challenging situation you have faced and how you handled it?

Why did you choose medicine over nursing/PA/NP?

How would you contribute to designing healthcare policies?

Can you tell me more about yourself and your interest in our school?

What motivates your desire to study medicine?

How do you handle success?

Can you give examples of situations where your empathy or compassion for others was tested?

How would you respond if you failed a course?

What healthcare issues do you believe are most pressing in Singapore or the world?

Please elaborate on your research project.

How do you believe you would contribute to the student community at our school?

What do you perceive as the biggest challenge in delivering quality healthcare services?

How would you define ethics in the context of healthcare?

Tell me about yourself.

Imagine you are Singapore's health minister. List the most urgent healthcare issues you would address.

Why are you specifically interested in Duke-NUS?

Discuss any previous research you have been involved in.

Define ethics in the context of medicine.

Besides academic achievements, what accomplishments are you proud of?

What does success mean to you?

What are your career aspirations as a doctor in the next 5 years?

How would you handle patient complaints?

What are your weaknesses?

Discuss ethical issues related to end-of-life care.

What area of research are you interested in pursuing in the future?

Who is your favorite author?

Please discuss your involvement in research.

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