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Gaining admission to University of Miami Miller School of Medicine is Very Competitive. Applicants typically have an average GPA of 3.8 and an average MCAT score of 515.

📊 STATISTICS

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

Average GPA: 3.8

Average MCAT: 515

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 Miami Miller School of Medicine is below.

In-State Tuition: $51628

Out-of-State Tuition: $51628

For more information about tuition at University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, visit the following link: https://med.miami.edu/medical-education/student-affairs/student-financial-assistance/tuition-and-cost-of-attendance

😀 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 Miami Miller School of Medicine below:

🏠 IN-STATE

In-State Friendliness: Friendly

🚗 OUT-OF-STATE

Accepts Out-of-State: Yes

Out-of-State Friendliness: Very 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 Miami Miller School of Medicine:

University of Miami Miller School of Medicine Mission Statement:

Our mission is to provide the highest quality training for the physician of today and of tomorrow. We are proud of our unique environment, where we accept highly qualified applicants into one of our 74 ACGME accredited or 27 subspecialty programs recognized by other organizations.

For more information on the mission statement for University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, visit the following link: https://med.miami.edu/offices/graduate-medical-education/about-us/mission-and-vision

🤷‍♂️ SITUATIONAL JUDGEMENT TESTS

University of Miami Miller School of Medicine 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: December 1

Secondary Application Deadline: Jan 15

Secondary Application Deadline: $95

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: Obctober

Interview Cycle End: February

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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 Miami Miller 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

A biochemistry lab is recommended.

🫀 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

Cell & molecular biology, computer science, developmental biology, genetics, immunology, microbiology, neuroscience, and physiology.

SOURCE: https://med.miami.edu/medical-education/admissions/prerequisites

🎓 SPECIAL PROGRAMS

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

Yes

MD+MA (Master of Arts):

MD+MS (Master of Science):

📲 CONTACT INFORMATION

View contact information (phone and email) available to contact University of Miami Miller School of Medicine below:

CONTACT #1

Title

E-mail

med.admissions@miami.edu

Phone

CONTACT #2

Title

E-mail

Phone

📝 SECONDARY APPLICATION ESSAY PROMPTS

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

500 words each:

What have you done during the recent COVID-19 pandemic that will better prepare you to be a medical student and future physician?

Why have you selected the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine for your medical education? Please be as specific as possible.

Please provide a chronological list with dates AND a brief description of your clinical experiences/shadowing.

Please provide a chronological list with dates of your community service/volunteering.

Please discuss a situation where you had to use your leadership skills.

Please briefly discuss your research experience.

Please provide a chronological list with dates of your employment.

What have you done to help identify, address and correct an issue of systemic discrimination?

Choose one of the following prompts (you can't do both):

Provide a description of any activities involving the FINE ARTS (dance, drama, music, art, photography, etc. OR

Provide a description of any activities involving SPORTS (organized team sports, recreational activities that you play, watch or follow)

[OPTIONAL] Describe your most meaningful involvement in STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS.

[OPTIONAL] Provide a description of your most memorable TRAVEL experience.

[OPTIONAL] Provide a description of your HOBBIES and what you do for fun and relaxation.

🙋‍♀️ INTERVIEW QUESTIONS

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

What factors make UM stand out for you compared to other institutions?

Why did you choose the MD pathway over MD/PhD?

Share the motivations and experiences that steered you towards medicine.

Discuss your perspective on the debate of healthcare being a fundamental right versus a privilege.

Narrate your personal journey that culminated in your pursuit of medicine.

Describe your leadership style and instances where you've exemplified it.

Should conventional medicine integrate elements of Eastern or holistic therapies? Why or why not?

Provide an overview of your background, and elaborate on your research endeavors.

Reflect on a memorable clinical shadowing experience and the insights it provided.

Identify and discuss your most pronounced strengths and areas for growth.

In the upcoming political landscape, which medical or health-related topics do you foresee becoming focal points?

Do you perceive an increasing influx of women in medicine? How might this influence the medical profession?

Is healthcare access an inherent right or a bestowed privilege in your view?

Please clarify or elaborate on specific details mentioned in your AMCAS application.

Detail an instance or role where you undertook a leadership position and its significance.

Can you provide some information on your parents' professions?

What facets of UM resonate with your aspirations and interests?

Share your views on the HMO model of healthcare. If under an HMO contract, how would you envision your practice?

How do you conceptualize leadership and its core attributes?

What was the genesis of your interest in the medical field?

Tell me about the experiences and milestones that have led you to this point in your journey at Miller.

Describe activities or hobbies that you engage in for rejuvenation and relaxation.

Discuss the ethical implications of potentially withholding the truth from a patient.

Have you encountered a friend battling substance abuse? How did you navigate that situation?

Share your community engagement or volunteer activities and their impact on you.

Under what circumstances, if any, might it be acceptable to not be entirely forthright with a patient?

If confronted with academic dishonesty by a peer, especially in the context of the school's honor code, how would you respond?

If you observed a surgeon exhibiting signs of impairment, how would you address the situation?

Discuss strategies or considerations you'd employ when delivering difficult news to individuals or families.

Enumerate your most pronounced strengths and potential areas of growth.

Beyond academic and professional considerations, what factors drew you to the University of Miami?

Reflect on a time when you made a personal sacrifice for someone outside your immediate family.

Which qualities do you believe are your most commendable and those which require refinement?

How does punctuality, or the lack thereof, influence your emotions or perspective?

Detail your clinical exposures and the insights they afforded you.

How would you support or intervene if a friend was grappling with emotional turmoil or substance misuse?

Are there scenarios where being less than completely transparent with a patient might be justified?

Highlight what sets you apart or makes you a unique candidate for our program.

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