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University of Louisville School of Medicine

Louisville, KY Class Size: 160
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Gaining admission to University of Louisville School of Medicine is Moderately Competitive. Applicants typically have an average GPA of 3.82 and an average MCAT score of 508.

Statistics

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

Average GPA:
3.82
Average MCAT:
508
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 Louisville School of Medicine is below.

In-State Tuition:
$44482
Out-of-State Tuition:
$67564

For more information about tuition at University of Louisville School of Medicine, visit the following link: https://louisville.edu/medicine/financialaid/2324COAPublished.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 Louisville School of Medicine below:

IN-STATE

In-State Friendliness:
Very Friendly

OUT-OF-STATE

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

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 University of Louisville School of Medicine:

University of Louisville School of Medicine Mission Statement:
School of Medicine Mission Statement Our Mission is to improve the health of our patients and the diverse communities we serve through excellence and leadership in education, patient care, research, and community engagement. To be a vital component in the University of Louisville's quest to become a premier, nationally recognized metropolitan research university, To excel in the education of physicians and scientists for careers in teaching, research, patient care and community service, and To bring the fundamental discoveries of our basic and clinical scientists to the bedside.

For more information on the mission statement for University of Louisville School of Medicine, visit the following link: https://louisville.edu/medicine/about

Situational Judgement Tests

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

CASPer®:
No
AAMC PREviewâ„¢:
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:
Dec 1
Secondary Application Fee:
$75
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:
september
Interview Cycle End:
march
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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 Louisville 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:
6
OChem Lab?
Not Required
Biochem Semester Hours:
3
Biochem Lab?
Not Required

Organic Chemistry Lab is recommended.

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

One semester of cellular biology with lab and one semester of organismic biology with lab required.

HUMANITIES & BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES

Semester Hours:

ENGLISH/WRITING

Semester Hours:
6

Writing, literature and/or speech communication.

MATHEMATICS/STATISTICS

Mathematics Semester Hours:
Statistics Semester Hours:

Statistics recommended.

OTHER REQUIRED COURSES

OTHER RECOMMENDED COURSES

SOURCE: https://louisville.edu/medicine/admissions/app-process/complete-prerequisites

Special Programs

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

CONTACT #1

Title:
E-mail:
medadm@louisville.edu
Phone:

CONTACT #2

Title:
E-mail:
Phone:

Secondary Application Essay Prompts

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

Why are you choosing to apply to the University of Louisville School of Medicine? (500 char)
List the individuals who are providing letters of recommendation as a component of your complete secondary application (for example, Committee letter/institution name, Professor Smith/academic subject, etc.) The letter of recommendation policy can be found by copying and pasting the following URL into your browser Submit Letters of Recommendation — School of Medicine University of Louisville. (500 char)
Describe your most significant personal accomplishments and/or experiences and how these may relate to your potential to contribute to the medical community. (1000 char)
What has been your most significant contribution to your community, through service or volunteerism? What was its impact on the community and on you? (1000 char)
Academic productivity and the ability to engage in extracurricular achievements can be impacted by a number of challenges. For example, students who come from rural areas, who held regular employment during college years, or who are the first in their families to graduate from college may not have the same access to opportunities and support as students from other environments. Adversity can shape both the person you are and what you have to offer your future classmates, colleagues and patients. Please describe any challenges that you consider significant in your lived experience. (500 char)
The University of Louisville School of Medicine’s mission is to improve the health of our patients and the diverse communities we serve through excellence and leadership in education, patient care, research and community engagement. Describe how your life experiences and personal attributes prepare you to provide excellent and equitable care to diverse patient populations. (500 char)
List and describe any additional experiences, interests, hobbies, or skills not included in other areas of your application or that you have completed since submitting your AMCAS application. (500 char)
Discuss briefly why you have decided to pursue medicine and how your personal characteristics align with those you believe are most needed by physicians. (500 char)
Practice after residency: How do you see yourself practicing medicine after residency training? (Please include choice of medical practice and location). (500 char)
If you are a reapplicant, what has changed from your previous application or your approach to this year's admissions cycle? (250 char)
If you are not a Kentucky resident, please explain any personal or familial ties to the Commonwealth of Kentucky. If you are a Kentucky resident type "Not Applicable" in the text box below. (500 char)
Please list each place of permanent residence, beginning from birth, including the City, County, State, years in residence, and estimated population size. (1000 char)

Interview Questions

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

How did you become interested in medicine?
What do you think your friends would say about you if I asked them about you after this interview?
What experiences or encounters solidified your desire to pursue medical school?
If you could meet three people, dead or alive, who would they be and why?
What is the worst thing that has happened to you?
What are your thoughts on the legalization of physician-assisted suicide?
What was the last book you read or are currently reading?
Given that doctors face the risk of being sued, what justifications do you have for still wanting to become a physician?
Can you tell me about physicians you have shadowed and their specialties?
Tell me about your research experience.
What medical specialty are you interested in pursuing?
What book did you recently read or are currently reading?
Why are you interested in studying medicine?
If you were unable to get into medical school, what would you do?
Can you share a mistake you have made and what you have learned from it?
What field of medicine interests you the most?
Why did it take you so long to decide to pursue medicine?
What is a bad habit that you have?
Why are you interested in attending the University of Louisville School of Medicine?
What would you like me to tell the admissions committee about you?
What issues in the media do you think are currently affecting doctors?
What major problems do you think exist in medical practice today?
Tell me about your hobbies and activities you do to relax.
What qualities, experiences, or perspectives would you add to the entering class?
What are your strengths and weaknesses? How do you think your friends would describe you?
Why are you interested in pursuing a career in medicine and why specifically at UofL?
How would you describe yourself in five words?
How do you feel about nurse practitioners and physician assistants taking on an increased role in primary care?
What sparked your interest in medicine?
Tell me about yourself, including your strengths and weaknesses.
Are there any other medical schools you have interviewed at or plan to interview at?
Describe your involvement in community service and volunteer work.
Can you tell me a little bit about yourself, including where you grew up, where you went to school, and your family background?
Can you tell me about your shadowing experience?
How do you envision yourself fitting in and engaging as a student at UofL?
How would your friends describe you and your qualities?
If you were a cell, which type of cell would you be and why?
Why do you believe you would make a good doctor?