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Gaining admission to University of Hawaii at Manoa John A. Burns School of Medicine is Moderately Competitive. Applicants typically have an average GPA of 3.77 and an average MCAT score of 512.

📊 STATISTICS

To summarize, listed below are the most important academic statistics for University of Hawaii at Manoa John A. Burns School of Medicine applicants:

Average GPA: 3.77

Average MCAT: 512

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 University of Hawaii at Manoa John A. Burns School of Medicine is below.

In-State Tuition: $36672

Out-of-State Tuition: $71328

For more information about tuition at University of Hawaii at Manoa John A. Burns School of Medicine, visit the following link: https://osa.jabsom.hawaii.edu/financial-info/cost-of-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 University of Hawaii at Manoa John A. Burns School 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: Yes

Accepts International: Yes

International Friendliness: Neutral

Very few internationals typically accepted

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 University of Hawaii at Manoa John A. Burns School of Medicine:

University of Hawaii at Manoa John A. Burns School of Medicine Mission Statement:

JABSOM, as part of the fabric of Hawaiʻi, is a diverse learning community committed to excellence and leadership in: Educating current and future healthcare professionals and leaders Delivering high-quality healthcare Conducting research and translating discoveries into practice Establishing community partnerships and fostering multidisciplinary collaboration Pursuing alliances unique to Hawaiʻi and the Asia-Pacific region Acting with forethought regarding right relationships, respect, and moral action. Pono.

For more information on the mission statement for University of Hawaii at Manoa John A. Burns School of Medicine, visit the following link: https://jabsom.hawaii.edu/about/vision-mission/index.html

🤷‍♂️ SITUATIONAL JUDGEMENT TESTS

University of Hawaii at Manoa John A. Burns School of Medicine requires the completion of the AAMC PREview™ examination.

CASPer®: No

AAMC PREview™: Yes

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📅 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: Nov 1

Secondary Application Deadline: $150

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 1

Interview Cycle End: Feb 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 University of Hawaii at Manoa John A. Burns 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?

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:

"Additional enrichment in the biological and social sciences is encouraged."

✍️ ENGLISH/WRITING

Semester Hours:

"Applicants must also be fully competent in reading, speaking, and writing the English language."

📈 MATHEMATICS/STATISTICS

Mathematics Semester Hours:

Statistics Semester Hours:

OTHER REQUIRED COURSES

OTHER RECOMMENDED COURSES

SOURCE: https://manoa.hawaii.edu/catalog/schools-colleges/medicine/

🎓 SPECIAL PROGRAMS

Many schools have dual-degree programs for motivated applicants. View the ones offered at University of Hawaii at Manoa John A. Burns School 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 University of Hawaii at Manoa John A. Burns School of Medicine below:

CONTACT #1

Title

Admissions

E-mail

medadmin@hawaii.edu

Phone

(808) 692-0892

CONTACT #2

Title

E-mail

Phone

📝 SECONDARY APPLICATION ESSAY PROMPTS

Below are the past secondary (supplemental) application essay prompts for University of Hawaii at Manoa John A. Burns School of Medicine.

Resilience is “the process and outcome of successfully adapting to difficult or challenging life experiences, especially through mental, emotional, and behavioral flexibility and adjustment to external and internal demands.” Consider a challenge you have experienced. How are your attitudes and actions regarding your challenge a reflection of resilience? (600 word limit)

Describe your most important volunteer work and why it was meaningful. (600 word limit)

Describe any personal connection to JABSOM and/or Hawaii and the Pacific that you may have. If you do not have a personal connection to JABSOM and/or Hawaii, please describe your interest in attending JABSOM. (600 word limit)

If you are a re-applicant to JABSOM, please complete the following additional essay. Describe what efforts you have made to further improve your application to the MD Program. (600 word limit)

🙋‍♀️ INTERVIEW QUESTIONS

Below are common interview questions that you might encounter on your important day for University of Hawaii at Manoa John A. Burns School of Medicine.

What is your favorite subject?

Why do you want to pursue an MD instead of a PhD?

Why do you want to come back to Hawai'i?

Have you had any leadership experience?

What would your friends say about you?

Why are you interested in JABSOM?

Do you speak any other languages?

Why do you want to pursue medicine?

Who is in your support network?

What concerns do you have about attending medical school?

How do you feel about the gray areas in medicine?

What kind of leadership experience do you have? How do you work in a team?

Do you have any work experience?

Where do you see yourself in 10 years?

Tell me about your research.

Why are you interested in practicing medicine in Hawai'i?

How did you choose your undergraduate school and finish in three years?

Can you tell me about a clinical experience you've had?

Aside from helping people, why do you want to be a doctor?

Do you have any questions for me?

Do you think you can handle the medical school coursework?

Tell me about yourself.

What is your opinion on the controversy surrounding stem cells?

What is something unique about Hawai'i compared to mainland states?

What do you know about PBL (Problem-Based Learning) and its advantages and disadvantages?

Where do you see yourself in 8 years?

Can you describe your clinical experience?

Can you tell me about your family?

What is your tie to Hawai'i?

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