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Gaining admission to Florida International University Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine is Moderately Competitive. Applicants typically have an average GPA of 3.76 and an average MCAT score of 509.

📊 STATISTICS

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

Average GPA: 3.76

Average MCAT: 509

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 Florida International University Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine is below.

In-State Tuition: $38000

Out-of-State Tuition: $70000

For more information about tuition at Florida International University Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine, visit the following link: https://medicine.fiu.edu/resources/financial-assistance/cost-attendance/

😀 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 Florida International University Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine below:

🏠 IN-STATE

In-State Friendliness: Very 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 Florida International University Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine:

Florida International University Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine Mission Statement:

By providing an environment enhanced by diversity, clinical innovation and research, Florida International University Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine prepares socially accountable, community-based physicians, scientists, and health professionals who are uniquely qualified to transform the health of patients and communities.

For more information on the mission statement for Florida International University Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine, visit the following link: https://medicine.fiu.edu/about/mission-vision-values/#:~:text=By%20providing%20an%20environment%20enhanced%20by%20diversity%2C%20clinical,to%20transform%20the%20health%20of%20patients%20and%20communities.

🤷‍♂️ SITUATIONAL JUDGEMENT TESTS

Florida International University Herbert Wertheim 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: December 1

Secondary Application Deadline: Jan 15

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: 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 Florida International University Herbert Wertheim 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 may substitute one 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

Cell Biology, Genetics, Immunology, Microbiology, Physiology recommended.

🔍 HUMANITIES & BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES

Semester Hours:

Humanities and social sciences recommended.

✍️ ENGLISH/WRITING

Semester Hours:

📈 MATHEMATICS/STATISTICS

Mathematics Semester Hours:

Statistics Semester Hours:

Statistics recommended.

OTHER REQUIRED COURSES

OTHER RECOMMENDED COURSES

Foreign language course recommended.

SOURCE: https://medicine.fiu.edu/academics/doctor-of-medicine/admissions/what-to-know-before-you-apply/academic-requirements/index.html

🎓 SPECIAL PROGRAMS

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

CONTACT #1

Title

E-mail

med.admissions@fiu.edu

Phone

CONTACT #2

Title

E-mail

Phone

📝 SECONDARY APPLICATION ESSAY PROMPTS

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

Whether or not you will be a full-time student, please explain what you will be doing prior to your planned matriculation into medical school. (600 characters)

If you have taken a gap year(s), please explain what you have been, or will be doing since graduating from your undergrad institution.

Miami is a vibrant and multicultural, multilingual city. You will be exposed to cultures and languages different than your own while living and studying in this city. Please explain in detail an experience in which you collaborated, worked, or were exposed to diverse backgrounds. Please describe the impact the experience had on you. (1200 characters)

Why did you choose to apply to FIU Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine? (1200 characters)

Please describe a significant personal challenge you have faced, one which you feel has helped to shape you as a person. Focus on what you learned about yourself and how it will help you during the challenges you might face in medical school. Describe any support system you had at your disposal and how you utilized these resources. (1200 characters)

If you are accepted into medical school, how do you envision your lifestyle will change, and what challenges may await? Similarly, what do you think will be the most rewarding and difficult part of practicing medicine in the future? (1200 characters)

(OPTIONAL) Use this area to explain any exception to the prerequisites at your institution. (1000 characters)

(OPTIONAL) Is there any additional information about your academic record that you would like the Admissions Committee to know? Please include any academic difficulties or course withdrawals. (1000 characters)

Please share any disruptions and/or challenges you have experienced this application year as a direct result of COVID-19 that you would like the Admissions Committee to consider in conjunction with your application. The following are some examples of topics for consideration, but are not limited to: academic preparations; extracurricular activities and/or experiences; personal and/or professional opportunities; or lessons and insights gained as a result of COVID-19. (1000 characters)

Please describe any connection to FIU, FIU HWCOM, or South Florida.

🙋‍♀️ INTERVIEW QUESTIONS

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

Why are you interested in medicine?

Discuss a meaningful activity on your AMCAS application that you would like to elaborate on.

How would you improve healthcare or allocate funding to improve community health and access to care?

What do you think is the most pressing problem with healthcare today?

Where do you envision yourself in 7-10 years?

What are you passionate about?

What books have you been reading lately?

Describe a situation where you experienced intense emotion, such as anger or stress. How did you handle it?

If you could have lunch with anyone, living or dead, who would it be and why?

Elaborate on your clinical shadowing experiences.

How would you handle a non-compliant patient?

Share your opinion on recent developments in stem cell research.

Describe an experience where you played a crucial role in a team. What did you learn from it?

What field of medicine are you particularly interested in?

What do you believe is the most essential quality for a physician to have?

Why are you interested in FIU's Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine specifically?

What do you think differentiates a good physician from a great one?

If you had an entire day to do anything you wanted, what would you do?

What are your strengths and weaknesses?

Discuss any research experiences you have had.

What do you believe will be a significant healthcare issue in the coming years?

What would you do if you weren't accepted into medical school this year?

What specific attributes or experiences would you like the Admissions Committee to know about you?

Describe yourself briefly.

How would you address a team member who is not contributing effectively?

Discuss the attributes or values you believe you have gained from your upbringing or family.

Describe a decision you regret and what you learned from it.

What motivates you to pursue a career in medicine?

Describe a challenge you faced and the strategies you used to overcome it.

How do you handle and manage stress in high-pressure situations?

Elaborate on your extracurricular activities and hobbies.

Share your views on a prominent healthcare legislation, such as the Affordable Care Act, and explain your reasoning.

Have you participated in any community service or outreach? If so, what did you learn from it?

How do you handle receiving constructive criticism?

What role do you see technology playing in the future of medicine?

Describe a patient encounter that left a lasting impression on you.

How do you envision contributing to the FIU medical community and its mission?

How do you keep yourself informed about global health issues?

How do you deal with uncertainty or ambiguity, especially in clinical settings?

What ethical considerations do you think are essential for modern physicians to understand?

(If applicable) What is your favorite food from your cultural background?

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