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Long School of Medicine, UT Health San Antonio

San Antonio, TX Class Size: 240
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Gaining admission to Long School of Medicine, UT Health San Antonio is Very Competitive. Applicants typically have an average GPA of 3.93 and an average MCAT score of 518.

Statistics

To summarize, listed below are the most important academic statistics for Long School of Medicine, UT Health San Antonio applicants:

Average GPA:
3.93
Average MCAT:
518
Competitiveness:
Very 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 Long School of Medicine, UT Health San Antonio is below.

In-State Tuition:
$10974
Out-of-State Tuition:
$24834

For more information about tuition at Long School of Medicine, UT Health San Antonio, visit the following link: https://uthscsa.edu/health-professions/programs/bachelor-science-medical-sciences/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 Long School of Medicine, UT Health San Antonio below:

IN-STATE

In-State Friendliness:
Neutral

OUT-OF-STATE

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

INTERNATIONAL

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

Very few Canadians typically accepted

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 Long School of Medicine, UT Health San Antonio:

Long School of Medicine, UT Health San Antonio Mission Statement:
The mission of the Joe R. and Teresa Lozano Long School of Medicine is to provide responsive and comprehensive education, research and service of the highest quality in order to meet the health-related needs of the citizens of Texas. In all aspects of fulfilling this mission, the Long School of Medicine is committed to demonstrating particular sensitivity to and focus on the South Texas region while ensuring successful achievement of the institutional priorities to: Cultivate a pervasive, adaptive and respectful environment promoting diversity, professionalism, humanism, equal treatment, and opportunity. Provide exemplary medical education and training to a diverse body of health career professionals at all levels while fostering a commitment to scholarship, leadership and life-long learning across the educational continuum. Build and sustain recognized leadership, and advance scholarship excellence across the biomedical and health-related research spectrum. Deliver exemplary and compassionate health care to enhance every patient’s quality of life. Serve as a responsive resource to address community health needs whether local or global. Attain health equity for the diverse patient population of South Texas.

For more information on the mission statement for Long School of Medicine, UT Health San Antonio, visit the following link: https://uthscsa.edu/medicine/education/ume/oume/mission

Situational Judgement Tests

Long School of Medicine, UT Health San Antonio 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:
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:
September
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 Long School of Medicine, UT Health San Antonio 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

Biochemistry may count toward biology or chemistry requirement.

BIOLOGY

GenBio = General Biology

HL Bio = Higher Level Biology

GenBio Semester Hours:
14
GenBio Lab?
Required
HL Bio Semester Hours:
HL Bio Lab?
Not Required

HUMANITIES & BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES

Semester Hours:

ENGLISH/WRITING

Semester Hours:
6

MATHEMATICS/STATISTICS

Mathematics Semester Hours:
Statistics Semester Hours:
3

OTHER REQUIRED COURSES

OTHER RECOMMENDED COURSES

SOURCE: https://uthscsa.edu/medicine/education/ume/admissions/requirements

Special Programs

Many schools have dual-degree programs for motivated applicants. View the ones offered at Long School of Medicine, UT Health San Antonio 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 Long School of Medicine, UT Health San Antonio.

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Interview Questions

Below are common interview questions that you might encounter on your important day for Long School of Medicine, UT Health San Antonio.

What do you consider to be your greatest strengths?
Can you discuss the importance of ethics in medicine and how it applies to your role as a physician?
What qualities do you possess that will make you a good physician?
What are your long-term goals as a physician and how do you think they will benefit society?
What do you see as the biggest issue in healthcare and what is a solution to solve it?
Why Texas? What attracts you to the Long School of Medicine?
Do you see yourself working with children or adults in your medical career?
How do you handle failure in your life?
Tell me about your leadership experiences and how they will benefit you as a doctor.
Can you share a time when you had to manage an unforeseen challenge and how you handled it?
Tell me about a time when your integrity was tested or challenged.
Why did you decide to major in your chosen field of study?
What led you to choose medicine as a career?
How did you come to the decision to pursue medicine as a career?
What are your thoughts on the current state of healthcare?
Can you discuss your research experience and its importance to medicine?
What are your weaknesses and what are you doing to address them?
What are some of your outside interests or hobbies?
Describe your background, family, and personal statement. What have you done since graduation?
Describe your support group and how they have influenced your journey.
What area of medicine are you most interested in and why?
How will your experiences in research benefit you as a medical student and future doctor?
How have you demonstrated maturity and growth throughout your life?
Can you describe a difficult time in your life and how you overcame it?
Why did you choose this specific medical school and why is it a good fit for you?
What specialty do you see yourself going into and why?
What are your strengths and weaknesses?
Why did you choose your specific undergraduate major?
What is your greatest achievement to date?
If you could have dinner with any three people, who would they be?
Why do you want to be a doctor instead of pursuing a different healthcare profession like nursing or physician assistant?
Can you discuss a current event that you find important and explain why?
Describe your ideal medical school.
How have you handled stress in the past?
Describe a time when you made a mistake and what you learned from it.
How do you deal with challenges and what is your approach to problem-solving?
What are three words that best describe your positive qualities?
If you could not be a doctor, what career would you choose?
Can you share a story about how you have shown integrity in your life?
Who are your role models and why?
How would you define integrity and can you provide an example of a time when you demonstrated it?