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University of Iowa Roy J. and Lucille A. Carver College of Medicine

Iowa City, IA Class Size: 152
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Gaining admission to University of Iowa Roy J. and Lucille A. Carver College of Medicine is Moderately Competitive. Applicants typically have an average GPA of 3.89 and an average MCAT score of 515.

Statistics

To summarize, listed below are the most important academic statistics for University of Iowa Roy J. and Lucille A. Carver College of Medicine applicants:

Average GPA:
3.89
Average MCAT:
515
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 Iowa Roy J. and Lucille A. Carver College of Medicine is below.

In-State Tuition:
$67697
Out-of-State Tuition:
$88472

For more information about tuition at University of Iowa Roy J. and Lucille A. Carver College of Medicine, visit the following link: https://medicine.uiowa.edu/md/sites/medicine.uiowa.edu.md/files/wysiwyg_uploads/23-24%20MD%20COA%20REVISED.pdf

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 Iowa Roy J. and Lucille A. Carver College of Medicine below:

IN-STATE

In-State Friendliness:
Neutral

OUT-OF-STATE

Accepts Out-of-State:
Yes
Out-of-State Friendliness:
Neutral

INTERNATIONAL

Accepts Canadian:
No
Accepts International:
No
International Friendliness:
Neutral

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 Iowa Roy J. and Lucille A. Carver College of Medicine:

University of Iowa Roy J. and Lucille A. Carver College of Medicine Mission Statement:
Our mission is to inspire and educate world class health care providers and scientists for the people of Iowa and our global community.

For more information on the mission statement for University of Iowa Roy J. and Lucille A. Carver College of Medicine, visit the following link: https://medicine.uiowa.edu/about-us

Situational Judgement Tests

University of Iowa Roy J. and Lucille A. Carver 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:
Secondary Application Deadline:
December 15
Secondary Application Fee:
$60
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:
October
Interview Cycle End:
January
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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 Iowa Roy J. and Lucille A. Carver 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:
8
Lab?
Required

CHEMISTRY

GenChem = General Chemistry

OChem = Organic Chemistry

Biochem = Biochemistry

GenChem Semester Hours:
12
GenChem Lab?
Required
OChem Semester Hours:
4
OChem Lab?
Required
Biochem Semester Hours:
3
Biochem Lab?
Not Required

"3 semesters of introductory courses, to include General and Organic with labs. A biochemistry course may be substituted for one semester of organic chemistry."

BIOLOGY

GenBio = General Biology

HL Bio = Higher Level Biology

GenBio Semester Hours:
8
GenBio Lab?
Required
HL Bio Semester Hours:
3
HL Bio Lab?
Not Required

"Recommended advanced courses include molecular and cell biology, human physiology, genetics, microbiology. "

HUMANITIES & BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES

Semester Hours:
12

"Other recommended courses include behavioral psychology, sociology, foreign language, and other non-science writing-intensive courses."

ENGLISH/WRITING

Semester Hours:
6

Composition and Literature

MATHEMATICS/STATISTICS

Mathematics Semester Hours:
3
Statistics Semester Hours:
3

1 advanced mathematics course or statistics course.

OTHER REQUIRED COURSES

OTHER RECOMMENDED COURSES

Other recommended courses include behavioral psychology, sociology, foreign language, and other non-science writing-intensive courses.

SOURCE: https://medicine.uiowa.edu/md/admissions/applying

Special Programs

Many schools have dual-degree programs for motivated applicants. View the ones offered at University of Iowa Roy J. and Lucille A. Carver 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

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Secondary Application Essay Prompts

Below are the past secondary (supplemental) application essay prompts for University of Iowa Roy J. and Lucille A. Carver College of Medicine.

We understand you may be applying to multiple medical schools. Please explain your reasons for applying to the Carver College of Medicine. (1500 characters)
Describe a personal characteristic, challenge, or experience that makes you unique. How will this influence your contribution to a dynamic healthcare system that advocates for all peoples? (1500 characters)
Please list and briefly describe all medically related experiences (paid/volunteer) you have completed during the past 5 years. Do NOT forecast future hours. Please include experiences listed on your AMCAS and also provide any additional experiences NOT listed on your AMCAS. (Up to 15 entries and 175 characters per description)
If you are a reapplicant to the Carver College of Medicine, how have you strengthened your application? (1500 characters)
If you are not currently in a degree-seeking program, please indicate what you will be doing from the time you complete this secondary application to the start of medical school. (1500 characters)

Interview Questions

Below are common interview questions that you might encounter on your important day for University of Iowa Roy J. and Lucille A. Carver College of Medicine.

What would you do to address healthcare costs?
Where do you see your career in 5-10 years based on your passions?
How would you address the shortage of organ donors?
How would you address the shortage of organ donations?
Why are you pursuing medicine?
Tell us about yourself and why you want to be a doctor.
How will you handle the frustrations of being a doctor?
How would you handle a patient who refuses a blood transfusion based on their beliefs?
What qualities make you want to pursue medicine as a career?
What made you decide to become a doctor?
How would you increase the number of organ donors?
What would you do if you found out one of your classmates had a drug or alcohol addiction?
How do you deal with stress?
What do you do for fun?
How do you handle working in a difficult situation with many different people?
What problems do you see in the current healthcare system and how would you solve them?
Why did you choose a career in medicine?
What makes you want to be a doctor?
How will the rising cost of healthcare impact healthcare delivery in the future?
How would you solve the problem of organ shortages?
What characteristics do you possess that would make you a good physician?
Why do you want to pursue a career in medicine?
When did you show compassion to someone else?
What would you do about the current organ shortage?
How would you lower the high costs of healthcare?
Describe a time when you asked for help.
What characteristics do you want in a physician who would treat you or your family member?
What would you do if you knew one of your classmates was abusing drugs or alcohol?
Describe a situation where you went above and beyond.
What is the most challenging experience you've had over the last 4 years?
Why did you choose Iowa (or any other specific medical school)?
Why do you want to be a physician and why specifically at this medical school?
Describe a situation where you taught someone and what you learned from it.
Why do you want a career in medicine?
What activities do you do in your free time?
Introduce yourself and explain why you want to be a physician.
Why medicine and why this specific medical school?
How would you handle a patient who refuses a blood transfusion due to personal beliefs?
What makes you want to go into medicine?