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Indiana University School of Medicine

Indianapolis, IN Class Size: 370
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Gaining admission to Indiana University School of Medicine is Moderately Competitive. Applicants typically have an average GPA of 3.90 and an average MCAT score of 512.

Statistics

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

Average GPA:
3.90
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 Indiana University School of Medicine is below.

In-State Tuition:
$38000
Out-of-State Tuition:
$60000

For more information about tuition at Indiana University School of Medicine, visit the following link: https://medicine.iu.edu/md/tuition

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 Indiana University 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:
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 Indiana University School of Medicine:

Indiana University School of Medicine Mission Statement:
It is the mission of Indiana University School of Medicine to advance health in the state of Indiana and beyond by promoting innovation and excellence in education, research and patient care.

For more information on the mission statement for Indiana University School of Medicine, visit the following link: https://medicine.iu.edu/about/mission-vision-values

Situational Judgement Tests

Indiana University School of Medicine does not require the completion of either the CASPer® nor the AAMC PREview™ examinations.

CASPer®:
Yes
AAMC PREview™:
No
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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 15
Secondary Application Deadline:
NA
Secondary Application Fee:
$NaN
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.

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Interview Cycle Start:
january
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 Indiana University 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:
8
Lab?
Required

CHEMISTRY

GenChem = General Chemistry

OChem = Organic Chemistry

Biochem = Biochemistry

GenChem Semester Hours:
8
GenChem Lab?
Required
OChem Semester Hours:
8
OChem Lab?
Required
Biochem Semester Hours:
3
Biochem Lab?
Not Required

BIOLOGY

GenBio = General Biology

HL Bio = Higher Level Biology

GenBio Semester Hours:
8
GenBio Lab?
Required
HL Bio Semester Hours:
HL Bio Lab?
Not Required

HUMANITIES & BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES

Semester Hours:
6

One Social Science and One Behavioral Science course.

ENGLISH/WRITING

Semester Hours:

MATHEMATICS/STATISTICS

Mathematics Semester Hours:
Statistics Semester Hours:

OTHER REQUIRED COURSES

OTHER RECOMMENDED COURSES

SOURCE: https://medicine.iu.edu/md/admissions

Special Programs

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

MD+PhD (MSTP - Medical Scientist Training Program):
Yes
MD+MPH (Public Health):
Yes
MD+MBA (Business, Healthcare Administration):
Yes
MD+JD (Law):
Yes
MD+MA (Master of Arts):
MD+MS (Master of Science):

Contact Information

View contact information (phone and email) available to contact Indiana University School of Medicine below:

CONTACT #1

Title:
Indiana University School of Medicine
E-mail:
inmedadm@iu.edu
Phone:
317-274-8157

CONTACT #2

Title:
E-mail:
Phone:

Secondary Application Essay Prompts

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

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Interview Questions

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

(If you took gap years) Discuss what you have been doing since you graduated.
Describe the importance of professionalism in medicine.
Explain a situation where you had to assert yourself.
Discuss your family and childhood.
Talk about your social and volunteering activities in the past few years.
Explain the curriculum's competencies.
Do you feel like you're part of a community? Why or why not?
Describe an ethical situation you have encountered.
How would you handle a patient with TB who refuses treatment?
Discuss a time when you witnessed overt racism and how you responded.
What have you learned just for fun?
What is a decision you regret making and how would you do it differently?
Discuss one of your extracurricular activities and its impact on you.
What do you know about IUSM? What else can you tell me about the school?
Explain the various competencies in medicine and their importance.
Discuss a time when you had to make a difficult choice.
Briefly explain why you want to be a doctor.
Describe your journey towards medicine and why you are interested in it.
Discuss your background and how it has influenced your journey to this point.
Have you always wanted to be a doctor?
Describe a memorable clinical experience you would tell your children about.
Describe your childhood experiences.
If accepted into all schools you applied to, why would you choose Indiana University School of Medicine?
Why is a diverse healthcare system important and what diversity do you bring to IU?
(If you did a graduate degree) Explain your project for your Master's degree.
Describe a time when a decision you made was criticized and how you responded.
What do you like to do in your free time?
Where do you see yourself in 20 years?
How have you prepared for the MCAT?
What qualities will you bring to this medical school?
Why did you choose Indiana and why medicine?
How have you contributed to your community through volunteer work?
Define professionalism in the context of medicine.