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Gaining admission to Eastern Virginia Medical School is Moderately Competitive. Applicants typically have an average GPA of 3.65 and an average MCAT score of 513.

📊 STATISTICS

To summarize, listed below are the most important academic statistics for Eastern Virginia Medical School applicants:

Average GPA: 3.65

Average MCAT: 513

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 Eastern Virginia Medical School is below.

In-State Tuition: $35131

Out-of-State Tuition: $57510

For more information about tuition at Eastern Virginia Medical School, visit the following link: https://www.evms.edu/education/medical_programs/doctor_of_medicine/tuition_fees/

😀 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 Eastern Virginia Medical School 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 Eastern Virginia Medical School:

Eastern Virginia Medical School Mission Statement:

Eastern Virginia Medical School is an academic health center dedicated to achieving excellence in medical and health professions education, research and patient care. We value creating and fostering a diverse and cohesive faculty, professional staff and student body as the surest way to achieve our mission. Adhering to the highest ethical standards, we will strive to improve the health of our community and to be recognized as a national center of intellectual and clinical strength in medicine and Health Professions. Our commitment to ensuring institutional effectiveness is demonstrated by the continuous assessment processes we use to improve program performance and student learning outcomes.

For more information on the mission statement for Eastern Virginia Medical School, visit the following link: https://www.evms.edu/about_evms/mission_vision_values/

🤷‍♂️ SITUATIONAL JUDGEMENT TESTS

Eastern Virginia Medical School 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: February 15

Secondary Application Deadline: $100

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: March

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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 Eastern Virginia Medical School 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

🫀 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:

✍️ ENGLISH/WRITING

Semester Hours:

📈 MATHEMATICS/STATISTICS

Mathematics Semester Hours:

Statistics Semester Hours:

OTHER REQUIRED COURSES

OTHER RECOMMENDED COURSES

SOURCE: https://www.evms.edu/education/medical_programs/doctor_of_medicine/admissions_criteria/

🎓 SPECIAL PROGRAMS

Many schools have dual-degree programs for motivated applicants. View the ones offered at Eastern Virginia Medical School below:

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

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 Eastern Virginia Medical School below:

CONTACT #1

Title

E-mail

evms_admissions@evms.edu

Phone

CONTACT #2

Title

E-mail

Phone

📝 SECONDARY APPLICATION ESSAY PROMPTS

Below are the past secondary (supplemental) application essay prompts for Eastern Virginia Medical School.

Briefly describe your exposure to medicine. (2000 characters)

What do you think you will like best about being a physician? (2000 characters)

What do you think you will like least about being a physician? (2000 characters)

Describe yourself and your medical career as you see it ten years from now. (2000 characters)

Please indicate your reasons for applying to EVMS. (2000 characters)

(Optional) EVMS is dedicated to inclusivity and supporting patients and students from diverse backgrounds. Feel free to share your personal experience or ties to communities from diverse backgrounds. Please explain in detail if you wish to respond. Some examples include but are not limited to race/ethnicity, culture, LGBTQ+, differently-abled/disabled, etc. (2000 characters)

(Optional) If you would like to discuss how race has personally affected your life, through discrimination, inspiration or otherwise, feel free to share your experiences, obstacles overcome, and how this impacted your education and road to applying to medical school. (3000 characters)

🙋‍♀️ INTERVIEW QUESTIONS

Below are common interview questions that you might encounter on your important day for Eastern Virginia Medical School.

How do you manage your time and handle goals while staying flexible to handle emergencies?

Besides other healthcare positions, why do you specifically want to pursue a career as a physician?

Describe the role of a physician and its significance in patient care.

In a scenario where a doctor refuses to prescribe medicine due to personal beliefs, how would you handle the situation ethically?

What are your views on national healthcare in the US and its impact on healthcare delivery and access?

What are your thoughts on Physician Assisted Suicide (PAS)?

(If applicable) Describe a meaningful patient interaction that had a significant impact on you.

Have you ever encountered a moral dilemma? If so, provide an example and explain how you resolved it.

Identify and discuss three major issues in healthcare today.

How would you address the issue of physician reluctance to provide pain medication to certain ethnic groups?

(If applicable) Talk about your research experience and the main findings or insights from the projects you were involved in.

How has your academic background prepared you for the field of medicine?

What are your expectations for medical school?

What role do you believe a physician should play in healthcare reform?

Describe a time when you made a mistake, its impact, and how you addressed it.

Explain your thoughts on the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and its impact on healthcare in the US.

What would happen if Obama's healthcare plan were repealed and what potential consequences could arise?

What is one ethical question you have encountered related to a 14-year-old girl wanting an abortion, and how did you respond?

What circumstances led you to this point, pursuing a career in medicine?

If you witnessed a mistake in prescription medication made by the physician you were working under as an M4, what would you do?

Propose a creative solution to address the current problem of health insurance coverage.

Discuss something new that you learned in school today that you did not know before coming there.

Why did you choose to apply to EVMS? What aspects of the school are particularly appealing to you?

(If applicable) How would you handle a noncompliant patient and what strategies would you use to ensure their health and safety?

(If applicable) Of all your community or volunteer experiences, which one had the most profound impact on you and what lessons did you derive from it?

What are your strengths and areas for improvement as a medical professional?

Describe how you envision your future practice and interactions with patients.

What disparities have you observed in healthcare, and how would you address them?

If you could reform one aspect of the US healthcare system, what would it be and why?

Which health issue or topic do you believe deserves more attention and resources?

What do you believe are the core values a physician should uphold?

Describe a challenging situation you've faced and the strategies you used to overcome it.

What steps do you take to ensure continuous learning and staying updated with medical advancements?

Discuss a significant achievement in your academic or personal life and its importance to you.

How do you handle feedback, both positive and critical?

Describe your understanding of the patient-doctor relationship and its significance.

How would you handle disagreements or conflicts with colleagues in a clinical setting?

How do you envision the future of healthcare, and where do you see yourself fitting into it?

Discuss a time when you worked in a diverse team. What did you learn from that experience?

Describe any global health experiences or interests you might have.

How do you balance personal life and professional responsibilities?

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