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Gaining admission to Howard University College of Medicine is Moderately Competitive. Applicants typically have an average GPA of 3.61 and an average MCAT score of 506.

📊 STATISTICS

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

Average GPA: 3.61

Average MCAT: 506

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 Howard University College of Medicine is below.

In-State Tuition: $55000

Out-of-State Tuition: $55000

For more information about tuition at Howard University College of Medicine, visit the following link: https://medicine.howard.edu/prospective-students

😀 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 Howard University College of Medicine below:

🏠 IN-STATE

In-State Friendliness: Neutral

🚗 OUT-OF-STATE

Accepts Out-of-State: Yes

Out-of-State Friendliness: Very Friendly

✈️ INTERNATIONAL

Accepts Canadian: Yes

Accepts International: Yes

International Friendliness: 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 Howard University College of Medicine:

Howard University College of Medicine Mission Statement:

Provide students with an outstanding educational experience that prepares them for careers in the Health Professions, Biomedical Research, and Academia. Conduct innovative and cutting edge research that addresses vital issues related to human health and physiology.Advocate for excellence in education and healthcare for underrepresented population.

For more information on the mission statement for Howard University College of Medicine, visit the following link: https://medicine.howard.edu/about/mission-and-vision#:~:text=Provide%20students%20with%20an%20outstanding%20educational%20experience%20that,vital%20issues%20related%20to%20human%20health%20and%20physiology.

🤷‍♂️ SITUATIONAL JUDGEMENT TESTS

Howard 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: December 15

Secondary Application Deadline: Jan 15

Secondary Application Deadline: $80

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: April

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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 Howard 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?

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

Anatomy & Physiology, Cell Biology, Developmental Biology & Embryology, Genetics, Neuroscience, Microbiology all recommended.

🔍 HUMANITIES & BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES

Semester Hours:

Humanities courses: Languages, Art, Music, History, Philosophy, Religion or additional English coursework.

✍️ ENGLISH/WRITING

Semester Hours:

📈 MATHEMATICS/STATISTICS

Mathematics Semester Hours:

Statistics Semester Hours:

6 semester hours of any math or statistics needed.

OTHER REQUIRED COURSES

OTHER RECOMMENDED COURSES

SOURCE: https://medicine.howard.edu/admission-aid/requirements-procedures

🎓 SPECIAL PROGRAMS

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

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

Yes

MD+MPH (Public Health):

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 Howard University College of Medicine below:

CONTACT #1

Title

E-mail

hucmadmissions@howard.edu

Phone

CONTACT #2

Title

E-mail

Phone

📝 SECONDARY APPLICATION ESSAY PROMPTS

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

Was your childhood home located in a rural, urban or suburban area? (Choose one.)

Have you lived in communities which are medically underserved, or where the majority of the population is economically and/or educationally disadvantaged? (Please indicate, Yes or No and then explain/describe briefly in 250 words or less) (3000 characters, max)

Have you worked (volunteer or paid employment) with medically underserved, economically disadvantaged and/or educationally disadvantaged populations? (Please indicate, Yes or No and then explain/describe briefly in 250 words or less) (3000 characters, max)

After residency, do you plan to practice medicine in an underserved or disadvantaged community? (Please indicate, Yes or No and then explain/describe briefly in 250 words or less) (3000 characters, max)

Please provide below any additional information you believe is important in evaluating your application (e.g. additional coursework, problems with academic record; disadvantaged, etc.) (Please indicate, Yes or No and then explain/describe briefly in 250 words or less)

Did COVID-19 impact you preparing your AMCAS application for fall 2024? (i.e. volunteer/work experience, financially, course registration, MCAT testing, etc.) [Please respond Yes or No and then explain/describe briefly in 250 words or less, indicate N/A if not applicable]

Why Howard University College of Medicine? (2500 characters, max)

🙋‍♀️ INTERVIEW QUESTIONS

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

Discuss your life, educational background, and family before college.

What was the best movie you saw in the past year?

How do you define integrity and how does it play a role in your life?

Which other schools did you apply to and why?

Describe your strengths and weaknesses.

Why do you want to be a doctor and how does that motivation tie into your personal experiences?

What skills do you believe you can bring to Howard University College of Medicine?

Identify and elaborate on your strengths.

Tell me about your favorite course that you took in college.

What is the biggest challenge or obstacle you have overcome in your life?

Can you give me a brief overview of your experience prior to college?

Share your life's motto or philosophy.

Discuss your upbringing, educational background, and social background before college.

Do you have any family members who attended/worked at Howard or are involved in medicine?

Describe a challenging time you faced in your coursework prior to college.

Share your motivation for pursuing a career in medicine.

Would you consider a career in academic medicine?

Describe a time when you faced failure and how you dealt with it.

Can you provide an overview of your research experience?

Compare your current city to the D.C. Metropolitan area.

Where do you see yourself in ten years?

Define the concept of altruism and provide an example of when you demonstrated it.

What is your motivation to enter medicine?

Tell me about your background, both educational and social, prior to college.

How would you handle a situation where a fellow student was cheating on an exam?

Explain why you specifically want to attend Howard University.

How does Howard University rank among the other schools you applied to?

Have you volunteered in underserved areas?

What qualities do you believe make a good doctor?

Explain your perspective on why you want to attend medical school.

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