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Gaining admission to Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine is Ultra Competitive. Applicants typically have an average GPA of 3.94 and an average MCAT score of 521.

📊 STATISTICS

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

Average GPA: 3.94

Average MCAT: 521

Competitiveness: Ultra 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 Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine is below.

In-State Tuition: $62000

Out-of-State Tuition: $62000

For more information about tuition at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, visit the following link: https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/som/offices/finaid/cost

😀 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 Johns Hopkins University School 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: Very 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 Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine:

Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine Mission Statement:

The mission of the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine is to prepare physicians to practice compassionate clinical medicine of the highest standard and to identify and solve fundamental questions in the mechanisms, prevention and treatment of disease, in health care delivery and in the basic sciences

For more information on the mission statement for Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, visit the following link: https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/som/curriculum/genes-to-society/mission#:~:text=The%20mission%20of%20the%20Johns,and%20in%20the%20basic%20sciences.

🤷‍♂️ SITUATIONAL JUDGEMENT TESTS

Johns Hopkins University School 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 1

Secondary Application Deadline: Nov 1

Secondary Application Deadline: $100

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

Interview Cycle End: feb

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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 Johns Hopkins 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:

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:

"A minimum of 24 semester hours is required in areas of humanities (English, History, Classics, Foreign Language, Philosophy, Arts, etc), social science (Sociology, Economics, Political Science, Anthropology, etc.) and behavioral science (Psychology, etc.)"

✍️ ENGLISH/WRITING

Semester Hours:

"Required course work will include at least two writing-intensive courses which can be in the humanities or the social/behavioral sciences and may be counted as part of the twenty-four (24) semester hour requirement for the humanities/social sciences."

📈 MATHEMATICS/STATISTICS

Mathematics Semester Hours:

Statistics Semester Hours:

"Calculus and/or Statistics Minimum of 6 semester hours."

OTHER REQUIRED COURSES

OTHER RECOMMENDED COURSES

SOURCE: https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/som/education-programs/md-program/application-process/prerequisites-requirements-and-policies

🎓 SPECIAL PROGRAMS

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

CONTACT #1

Title

E-mail

somadmiss@jhmi.edu

Phone

CONTACT #2

Title

E-mail

Phone

📝 SECONDARY APPLICATION ESSAY PROMPTS

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

(Optional) If you have already received your bachelor's degree, please describe what you have been doing since graduation and your plans for the upcoming year. (2000 characters)

(Optional) If you interrupted your college education for a semester or longer, please describe what you did during that time. (2000 characters)

Briefly describe your single, most rewarding experience. Feel free to refer to an experience previously described in your AMCAS application. (2500 characters)

Are there any areas of medicine that are of particular interest to you? If so, please comment. (2500 characters)

Briefly describe a situation where you had to overcome adversity; include lessons learned and how you think it will affect your career as a future physician. (2500 characters)

Briefly describe a situation where you were not in the majority. What did you learn from the experience? (2500 characters)

Wonder encapsulates a feeling of rapt attention … it draws the observer in. Tell us about a time in recent years that you experienced wonder in your everyday life. Although experiences related to your clinical or research work may be the first to come to mind, we encourage you to think of an experience that is unrelated to medicine or science. What did you learn from that experience? (2500 characters)

(Optional)The Admissions Committee values hearing about each candidate for admission, including what qualities the candidate might bring to the School of Medicine if admitted. If you feel there is information not already addressed in the application that will enable the Committee to know more about you and this has influenced your desire to be a physician, feel free to write a brief statement in the space below. You may address any subject you wish, such as being a first generation college student, or being a part of a minority group (whether because of your sexual orientation, religion, economic status, gender identity, ethnicity) or being the child of undocumented immigrants or being undocumented yourself, etc. Please note that this question is optional and that you will not be penalized should you choose not to answer it. (2500 characters)

🙋‍♀️ INTERVIEW QUESTIONS

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

What do you enjoy doing for leisure and relaxation?

Provide an overview of your research experience and its impact on your future goals.

What languages do you speak and how do they relate to your medical career?

Where do you envision yourself in ten years?

Why did you apply to Hopkins? What drew you to the East Coast?

What have you been doing since college?

Discuss how your childhood and early experiences contributed to your desire to become a doctor.

How do you handle mistakes? Provide an example of a mistake you made and the lessons you learned from it.

Identify and discuss five characteristics of a good physician.

If you had the opportunity to present your case to the admissions committee, what would you want to highlight?

What unique qualities or contributions can you offer to Johns Hopkins Medical School?

Describe a situation where you made a mistake and what you gained from that experience.

How will your background and personal experiences shape the skills you bring to medicine?

What do you believe are the essential qualities of a good physician?

What would you do if you were not accepted into any medical schools?

How did you become interested in medicine and what steps have you taken to pursue that career path?

Discuss your interests in public policy and how it relates to medicine.

Why did you choose your undergraduate institution?

Why did you choose your current major? How does it relate to your future in medicine?

Explore the concept of healthcare as a right versus a privilege and discuss potential ways to improve healthcare in America.

Explain your research experience and its relevance to your future in medicine.

Describe your most significant research experience.

Why did you choose medicine as your career path?

Who is your role model or hero, excluding family members?

Who would you consider your hero or role model, excluding family members?

What are the reasons behind your interest in medicine and your decision to pursue it at this age?

Was there a specific moment when you knew you wanted to become a doctor?

Describe your research and clinical experience and how they have shaped your career goals.

Why have you chosen to attend Hopkins for your medical education?

Why are you interested in pursuing a medical career in a third-world country after receiving education at top-tier institutions like Hopkins?

How did your upbringing influence your decision to pursue medicine?

Discuss a time when you successfully worked in a team and the lessons you learned from it.

Reflect on your experience working in a team and discuss a specific instance where it did not go well. Explain why it was problematic.

Describe your clinical experiences and how they have influenced your decision to pursue medicine.

If you weren't pursuing a medical career, what alternative path would you choose?

Where do you see yourself in the future, after completing medical school?

Explain why you chose to apply to Johns Hopkins.

Describe yourself, starting from birth, and explain how your experiences led you to medicine.

What impact do you hope to make in the field of medicine and how can Hopkins help you achieve that?

Why do you want to be a doctor? Explain your motivations and aspirations.

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