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Gaining admission to Florida State University College of Medicine is Moderately Competitive. Applicants typically have an average GPA of 3.8 and an average MCAT score of 507.

📊 STATISTICS

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

Average GPA: 3.8

Average MCAT: 507

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 State University College of Medicine is below.

In-State Tuition: $29000

Out-of-State Tuition: $69000

For more information about tuition at Florida State University College of Medicine, visit the following link: https://med.fsu.edu/financialaid/tuition-and-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 Florida State University College of Medicine below:

🏠 IN-STATE

In-State Friendliness: Very Friendly

🚗 OUT-OF-STATE

Accepts Out-of-State: Yes

Out-of-State Friendliness: Neutral

✈️ 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 State University College of Medicine:

Florida State University College of Medicine Mission Statement:

The Florida State University College of Medicine will educate and develop exemplary physicians who practice patient-centered health care, discover and advance knowledge, and are responsive to community needs, especially through service to elder, rural, minority, and underserved populations.

For more information on the mission statement for Florida State University College of Medicine, visit the following link: https://med.fsu.edu/comaboutus/mission-vision

🤷‍♂️ SITUATIONAL JUDGEMENT TESTS

Florida State University 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: November 15

Secondary Application Deadline: Dec 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: Late 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 Florida State University 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?

Not 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?

Required

Microbiology required.

🔍 HUMANITIES & BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES

Semester Hours:

General Psychology Required.

✍️ ENGLISH/WRITING

Semester Hours:

English Composition or other writing intensive coursework.

📈 MATHEMATICS/STATISTICS

Mathematics Semester Hours:

Statistics Semester Hours:

OTHER REQUIRED COURSES

Medical Terminology, Genetics, Human Anatomy w/ lab, Human Physiology w/ lab

OTHER RECOMMENDED COURSES

SOURCE: https://med.fsu.edu/pa/prerequisite

🎓 SPECIAL PROGRAMS

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

CONTACT #1

Title

E-mail

medadmissions@med.fsu.edu

Phone

CONTACT #2

Title

E-mail

Phone

📝 SECONDARY APPLICATION ESSAY PROMPTS

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

A. Personal Background (500 words)

Please provide a description of your family. (Optional)

Please provide a description of where you grew up (i.e. rural area, large city, etc.) (Optional)

Indicate what you do for fun and diversion (hobbies, special interests, etc.). (Optional)

What is a unique trait, experience, or interest that we would not normally learn about you? (Optional)

If there is an important aspect of your personal background or identity, not addressed elsewhere in the application, that you are comfortable voluntarily sharing with the Committee, we invite you to do so here. Many applicants will not need to answer this question. Examples might include significant challenges in access to education, unusual socioeconomic factors, identification with a minority culture, religion, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation or gender identity. Briefly explain how such factors have influenced your motivation for a career in medicine. (Optional)

B. Self Critical Analysis (500 words)

Why are you choosing to apply to the FSU College of Medicine? Please be specific describing what is particularly attractive about FSU COM.

What do you feel are your personal and scholastic qualifications for the study of medicine? (Optional)

If you have previously interviewed or applied to the College of Medicine, what steps have you taken to improve your application? (Optional)

C. Additional Questions (500 words)

In what field/specialty of medicine do you envision yourself working ten years from now? Please list no more than three (3) specialties.

Write a short statement describing how you envision using the specialty/ies you listed above to advance our mission.

The Admissions Committee understands that the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted applicants in various ways. If you wish to inform the committee as to how these events have affected you and have not already done so elsewhere in your application, please use this space to do so. (Optional)

D. Florida Resident (200 characters)

The Florida State University College of Medicine accepts very few out-of-state applicants. Except under rare circumstances, out-of-state applicants are considered for admission only if their county of residence is geographically contiguous with the State of Florida, or if they can demonstrate significant ties to the State of Florida.

Is Florida currently your legal State of residence? (Yes/No)

Has it ever been your legal state of residence? (Yes/No)

If “yes,” please briefly explain: (Optional) (200 characters)

If you have never been a Florida resident or are not currently residing in Florida (answered “no” to both questions above), please briefly describe any significant ties that you have to the State of Florida (Examples of significant ties include- but are not limited to- attending college within Florida; having strong family ties to Florida, owning property in Florida, etc.) (Optional) (200 characters)

E. Disclosures (500 characters)

Have you ever been charged with a violation of the law which resulted in, or is still pending could result in, probation, community service, a jail sentence, or the revocation or suspension of your driver's license (including traffic violations which resulted in a fine of $200 or more)? If "yes", please explain. (Optional)

Have you ever been or are you now under investigation for any academic or legal/conduct problems at any undergraduate or graduate institution? If "yes", please explain. (Optional)

🙋‍♀️ INTERVIEW QUESTIONS

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

How do you align with the mission of Florida State University College of Medicine?

Who do you admire the most and why?

What would your friends say are your strengths and weaknesses?

Define professionalism in the medical field.

Discuss the impact of healthcare reform in the nation and its future direction.

Where do you see yourself in 10 years?

What's your opinion on the current state of healthcare?

Choose a controversial medical topic and discuss both sides of the issue.

How do you feel about healthcare reform?

Tell me more about a specific experience mentioned in your application.

Explain your personal journey and how it led you to medicine.

If you don't become a doctor, what other career would you choose and why?

Tell me something interesting about yourself that is not in your application.

Describe your family and their influence on your decision to pursue medicine.

Explain why you received a specific grade in (specific course).

Tell me about your academic and extracurricular activities from high school until now.

What field of medicine are you interested in?

Why did you choose to pursue a career in medicine?

If a young girl came to you asking for an abortion, what would you do?

How do you plan to contribute to the medical field?

Tell me about your experience in a specific event/activity.

How would you handle an ethical dilemma related to patient care?

What do you do in your free time?

If you could change one thing about the healthcare system, what would it be?

What do you think makes a good doctor?

How would you calculate the appropriate dosage of medicine for a patient?

What is good judgment in the medical field?

Tell me about a patient who had a significant impact on you.

What attracts you to FSU College of Medicine?

What are the challenges you expect to face in medical school?

How do you handle stress?

What are your strengths and weaknesses?

If you had 30 seconds to convince the admissions committee to admit you, what would you say?

How has your family life influenced your decision to pursue medicine?

Describe the most challenging period in your life and how you overcame it.

Discuss a major problem in healthcare today.

Why do you want to attend medical school in Florida?

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