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Gaining admission to University of Massachusetts Medical School is Very Competitive. Applicants typically have an average GPA of 3.82 and an average MCAT score of 516.

📊 STATISTICS

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

Average GPA: 3.82

Average MCAT: 516

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 University of Massachusetts Medical School is below.

In-State Tuition: $40000

Out-of-State Tuition: $68000

For more information about tuition at University of Massachusetts Medical School, visit the following link: https://www.umassmed.edu/awp/finances/som/total-cost-of-education/

😀 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 Massachusetts Medical School below:

🏠 IN-STATE

In-State Friendliness: Very Friendly

🚗 OUT-OF-STATE

Accepts Out-of-State: Yes

Out-of-State Friendliness: Friendly

✈️ 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 University of Massachusetts Medical School:

University of Massachusetts Medical School Mission Statement:

Our mission is to advance the health and wellness of our diverse communities throughout Massachusetts and across the world by leading and innovating in education, research, health care delivery and public service.

For more information on the mission statement for University of Massachusetts Medical School, visit the following link: https://www.umassmed.edu/about/missionandvalues/

🤷‍♂️ SITUATIONAL JUDGEMENT TESTS

University of Massachusetts Medical School requires the completion of the AAMC PREview™ examination.

CASPer®: No

AAMC PREview™: Yes

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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: October 13

Secondary Application Deadline: Oct 13

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.

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Interview Cycle Start: NA

Interview Cycle End: NA

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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 Massachusetts Medical School 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:

✍️ ENGLISH/WRITING

Semester Hours:

📈 MATHEMATICS/STATISTICS

Mathematics Semester Hours:

Statistics Semester Hours:

OTHER REQUIRED COURSES

OTHER RECOMMENDED COURSES

SOURCE: https://www.umassmed.edu/som/admissions/apply/academic-requirements/

🎓 SPECIAL PROGRAMS

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

CONTACT #1

Title

E-mail

admissions@umassmed.edu

Phone

CONTACT #2

Title

E-mail

Phone

📝 SECONDARY APPLICATION ESSAY PROMPTS

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

The secondary application has a required field for inputting Calculus; however, we would like to confirm it is not required. We have since removed this field from the application. For the Secondary question #6 (below) this is a required essay for all applicants. Our instructions incorrectly state it is for MD/PhD applicants; however, we need all applicants (MD and MD/PhD) to complete this important essay. If you have already submitted your secondary application without completing this prompt, we have automatically unsubmitted your application so you may add this. Additionally, MD applicants must answer questions 1, 2, 4, and 6 while MD/PhD applicants must also answer question 7 in addition to 1, 2, 4, and 6.

Questions:

We would like to learn how you developed and demonstrated core professionalism competencies that are required of entering medical students. Please respond to the first prompt (#1; Diversity). Then select three of the other six prompts (#2-#7). Each response should be 150-200 words. Use the text box below for your answer. Separate each of your four responses by writing the competency above/before your response (example: Teamwork - All teams have their struggles, but they can be overcome...).

UMass Chan Medical School strives to be a diverse academic community mindful of the fact that diversity makes our community stronger and benefits the patients we serve. Share your definition of diversity. Describe an example where you contributed to the diversity of a group, team or class. Connect this to how you will contribute to the diversity of the UMass Chan Medical School community. (Diversity)

Describe a time when you have made a decision that was not popular and how you handled this. (Leadership competency)

Describe a time when you were on a team that was dysfunctional in some regard. How did you address the situation? (Teamwork)

Describe a meaningful interaction you have had with a person whom you have helped at work, school or another activity. (Empathy/Compassion)

Have you ever been in the middle of a situation where there was poor communication? What did you do to improve it? (Communication)

Describe a time when you have "thought outside the box" to solve a problem. (Inquiry)

Describe a time when you suffered a setback. How did you respond to this challenge? (Persistence/Grit)

Please discuss any part of your application that you feel requires further explanation. For example, discuss grades or MCAT scores that do not reflect your true ability, and/or a gap in time that is not explained elsewhere in your application. Discuss any impact that the COVID-19 pandemic has had on your academic, service, extracurricular or employment experiences. If you are reapplying to T.H. Chan SOM, highlight how you have strengthened your application. (250 words)

If you have participated in T.H. Chan SOM or UMass Memorial Health Care, or UMass Chan Medical-Baystate sponsored programs (SEP, Summer Research Program, Worcester Pipeline Collaborative, AHEC, BaccMD, HSPP, Academic Internships, BSEP, Summer Scholars) please describe how these programs helped you decide to apply to T.H. Chan SOM. (200 words)

Why did you apply to T.H. Chan SOM? (200 words)

If you are currently taking a gap year, in what activities are you engaged? (200 words)

Please describe an example of your personal and/or professional experience with and understanding of systemic inequity, exclusion, or lack of representation in health care in the United States. How did you arrive at this understanding? (200 words)

Track specific-questions:

Purch - Please describe how a focus on population health and healthcare disparities will benefit you in your training and/or career. Please limit your response to less than or equal to 500 words.

LEAD@Lahey - Based on your interests and life experiences, please describe how you might be a good fit for the LEAD@Lahey Pathway at UMass Chan Medical School. What unique experiences and perspectives might you bring to the class? Please limit your response to 250 words or less

🙋‍♀️ INTERVIEW QUESTIONS

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

Describe your travel experiences abroad.

Will you apply to PA or DO schools? Why or why not?

What is the biggest challenge in healthcare today?

Why are you interested in a specific medical specialty?

How do you balance your personal life with the demands of medical school?

When did you decide to pursue a career in medicine?

How will you handle the emotional and physical stress of medical school?

What is your favorite book and movie?

Why are there so many incompetent doctors?

(If non-traditional undergrad) Why didn't you follow the pre-med track as an undergrad?

What do you consider the most important qualities in a doctor?

What led you to medicine?

Why do you want to be a doctor?

How will you make a significant impact on patients' lives as a physician?

Tell me about your internship in South Africa.

What are the problems with the current healthcare system?

Where do you see yourself in 10 years?

How did you handle difficult situations in your work experiences and how did it shape your medical career goals?

What do you think of the healthcare system in Massachusetts?

What are your hobbies outside of work and study?

How did you handle getting a poor mark in a specific subject?

How did you choose your undergraduate institution?

How do you know you are prepared for the workload in medical school?

What is your connection to Massachusetts?

Tell me about any previous shadowing experiences.

What challenges do you see in the Massachusetts healthcare system?

What is the significance of Medicaid?

What is your international experience?

Describe your clinical experience.

How would your friends describe you?

How do you deal with difficult patients?

Why are you interested in medicine?

Where do you see American healthcare going?

What kind of volunteer work have you done?

What are your thoughts on evidence-based medicine?

How can you contribute to medical research?

What is your support system for dealing with stress?

Who influenced you the most to become a doctor?

How do you handle stress?

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