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Gaining admission to University of Kentucky College of Medicine is Moderately Competitive. Applicants typically have an average GPA of 3.82 and an average MCAT score of 506.

📊 STATISTICS

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

Average GPA: 3.82

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 University of Kentucky College of Medicine is below.

In-State Tuition: $41000

Out-of-State Tuition: $75000

For more information about tuition at University of Kentucky College of Medicine, visit the following link: https://www.uky.edu/financialaid/tuition-and-fees

😀 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 Kentucky College 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: 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 Kentucky College of Medicine:

University of Kentucky College of Medicine Mission Statement:

The mission of the UK College of Medicine is to promote a diverse and inclusive environment that provides excellence in education, equitable health care, and transformative research to improve the health and wellness of Kentuckians and beyond.

For more information on the mission statement for University of Kentucky College of Medicine, visit the following link: https://medicine.uky.edu/sites/meded/mission-and-eligibility

🤷‍♂️ SITUATIONAL JUDGEMENT TESTS

University of Kentucky 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: November 1

Secondary Application Deadline: Nov 30

Secondary Application Deadline: $50

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 University of Kentucky 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?

Not Required

🧪 CHEMISTRY

GenChem = General Chemistry

OChem = Organic Chemistry

Biochem = Biochemistry

GenChem Semester Hours:

GenChem Lab?

Not Required

OChem Semester Hours:

OChem Lab?

Not Required

Biochem Semester Hours:

Biochem Lab?

Not Required

🫀 BIOLOGY

GenBio = General Biology

HL Bio = Higher Level Biology

GenBio Semester Hours:

GenBio Lab?

Not Required

HL Bio Semester Hours:

HL Bio Lab?

Not Required

🔍 HUMANITIES & BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES

Semester Hours:

Psychology and sociology strongly recommended.

✍️ ENGLISH/WRITING

Semester Hours:

Courses with emphasis on reading, writing and speaking.

📈 MATHEMATICS/STATISTICS

Mathematics Semester Hours:

Statistics Semester Hours:

Statistics strongly recommended.

OTHER REQUIRED COURSES

OTHER RECOMMENDED COURSES

SOURCE: https://medicine.uky.edu/sites/meded/you-apply

🎓 SPECIAL PROGRAMS

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

MD+MA (Master of Arts):

MD+MS (Master of Science):

📲 CONTACT INFORMATION

View contact information (phone and email) available to contact University of Kentucky College of Medicine below:

CONTACT #1

Title

E-mail

kymedap@uky.edu

Phone

CONTACT #2

Title

E-mail

Phone

📝 SECONDARY APPLICATION ESSAY PROMPTS

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

Why have you chosen to apply to the University of Kentucky College of Medicine? (1500 characters)

The University of Kentucky College of Medicine's (UKCOM) mission statement promotes a diverse and inclusive environment that provides excellence in education, equitable health care, and transformative research to improve the health and wellness of Kentuckians and beyond. Please describe how your past experiences or future plans contribute to enriching and enhancing the learning environment at UKCOM. (1500 characters)

If you are a non-Kentucky resident, you are required to elaborate on your Kentucky ties if applicable (personal, familial e.g.) (700 characters)

UKCOM provides MD programs at four campuses including the Lexington Campus, the Morehead Campus (Rural Physician Leadership Program), the Bowling Green Campus, and the Northern Kentucky Campus. You will apply to one of the four UK College of Medicine campuses. Please indicate your campus choice. Please elaborate on why this is your preferred campus. (700 characters)

What competencies and qualities do you feel a physician should possess? (1500 characters)

Describe a personal activity involving advocacy and/or community service that has impacted your personal values about delivering equitable patient care. (2000 characters)

Describe an experience or situation which made you feel grateful? (1500 characters)

It is impossible to have predicted the drastic impact caused by the novel coronavirus identified as COVID-19. Describe how this has impacted your social interactions, connections with peers, and perception of teamwork. (1500 characters)

Please share unique, personally important, and/or challenging facts in your life and/or work experiences. Please discuss how such factors have influenced your goals and preparation for a career in medicine. (2500 characters)

Describe a situation where you were not in the majority. (1500 characters)

🙋‍♀️ INTERVIEW QUESTIONS

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

What are your thoughts on the current healthcare system and what changes would you make?

What is the biggest issue facing rural communities? How would you solve it with an unlimited budget?

What do you want me to know to advocate for you?

Do you get along well with others in a group?

How would you handle a team member not doing their work on a project?

Describe your leadership roles.

Define professionalism and give an example of good vs. bad professionalism.

What specialty are you most interested in?

Why do you want to be a doctor?

Why did you choose your major and how does it apply to medical school?

Will you reapply next year if you're not accepted? What will you do if not medicine?

What is the last book you read?

What do you think is the biggest problem in healthcare today?

When did you know you wanted to be a doctor?

Describe a time when you were resilient and a time when you messed up on something important.

How do you handle stress and who helps you during that time?

How will you pay for medical school?

What was your first choice besides medicine?

What do you think is the leading health problem in rural communities? How would you fix it as a public official?

(If you are an out-of-state student) What are your concerns as an out-of-state student?

(If you are a re-applicant) How have you improved since last year?

Which historical figure has inspired you?

What one thing should change in the healthcare system?

How do you define a job well-done?

Do you support stem-cell research?

How have you made sure you won't be one of the 40% of doctors who want to switch fields?

What did you like the most and least about shadowing physicians?

Why UKCOM? Why did you choose to apply here?

Describe your volunteer experiences.

Talk about yourself and why you want to be a doctor.

How did you become involved in (specific AMCAS activity)?

Tell me about where you're from.

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