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University of Michigan Medical School

Ann Arbor, MI Class Size: 165
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Gaining admission to University of Michigan Medical School is Ultra Competitive. Applicants typically have an average GPA of 3.90 and an average MCAT score of 518.

Statistics

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

Average GPA:
3.90
Average MCAT:
518
Competitiveness:
Ultra 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 Michigan Medical School is below.

In-State Tuition:
$51000
Out-of-State Tuition:
$70000

For more information about tuition at University of Michigan Medical School, visit the following link: https://medschool.umich.edu/programs-admissions/md-program/tuition-financial-aid/md-program-tuition-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 Michigan Medical School 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 Michigan Medical School:

University of Michigan Medical School Mission Statement:
To transform health through bold and innovative education, discovery and service. Our community of faculty, staff and learners throughout 20 clinical and nine basic science departments, is committed to this single mission.

For more information on the mission statement for University of Michigan Medical School, visit the following link: https://medschool.umich.edu/about-university-michigan-medical-school#:~:text=To%20transform%20health%20through%20bold%20and%20innovative%20education%2C,science%20departments%2C%20is%20committed%20to%20this%20single%20mission.

Situational Judgement Tests

University of Michigan Medical School 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:
October 1
Secondary Application Deadline:
Nov 1
Secondary Application Fee:
$85
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:
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 Michigan 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?
Not Required

No required courses, prerequisite core competencies: Hypothesis Development and Investigation, Analytical Thought and Problem-Solving Skills

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

No required courses, prerequisite core competencies: Biomedical Sciences, Statistical Analysis and Epidemiology, Hypothesis Development and Investigation, Analytical Thought and Problem-Solving Skills

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

No required courses, prerequisite core competencies: Biomedical Sciences, Statistical Analysis and Epidemiology, Hypothesis Development and Investigation, Analytical Thought and Problem-Solving Skills

HUMANITIES & BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES

Semester Hours:

No required courses, prerequisite core competencies: Social Sciences (including skills in Written and Verbal Communication)

ENGLISH/WRITING

Semester Hours:

MATHEMATICS/STATISTICS

Mathematics Semester Hours:
Statistics Semester Hours:

No required courses, prerequisite core competencies: Statistical Analysis and Epidemiology, Hypothesis Development and Investigation, Analytical Thought and Problem-Solving Skills

OTHER REQUIRED COURSES

OTHER RECOMMENDED COURSES

SOURCE: https://medschool.umich.edu/programs-admissions/md-program/md-admissions/md-admissions-requirements

Special Programs

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

CONTACT #1

Title:
E-mail:
umichmedadmiss@umich.edu
Phone:

CONTACT #2

Title:
E-mail:
Phone:

Secondary Application Essay Prompts

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

Respond to either of the following, depending on which program you are applying to:
MD applicants: Comment on how you hope to impact medicine in the future. If examples are needed, feel free to refer to our seven Paths of Excellence. Do not exceed 1500 characters including spaces (about 250 words).
MSTP applicants: Describe why you decided to apply to the University of Michigan MSTP. If you are interested in a specific department, program, or area of research for your Ph.D., please provide a brief explanation. We recognize that your interests may change. Do not exceed 1500 characters including spaces (about 250 words).
Please respond to ONLY one of the following two prompts. Do not exceed 2500 characters including spaces (about 400 words).
Describe how your identity impacts the development of your values and attitudes toward individuals different from yourself and how this will impact your interactions with future colleagues and patients.
If you recognize and/or represent a voice that is missing, underrepresented, or undervalued in medicine, please describe the missing voice(s) and how increased representation in medicine could impact the medical community.
How was your journey to medical school affected by the COVID pandemic? Please feel free to describe any positive or negative aspects. Do not exceed 2500 characters including spaces (about 400 words).
Outside of medicine, and beyond what we can read in your application, please tell us what you’re curious about, or what you’re passionate about, or what brings you joy – and why. Some examples include listening to historical novels, exploring national parks, woodworking, baking cupcakes, podcasting, knitting, playing pickleball, filmmaking, making music, etc. Do not exceed 1500 characters including spaces (about 250 words).

Interview Questions

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

What is the biggest issue in healthcare?
What did you do over the summer?
What would you do if you weren't going to become a doctor?
What is the biggest problem in health care today?
Why do you want to attend Michigan?
How will you handle the stress of medical school?
What can you bring to Michigan that will make it a better place?
Tell me about a time when you helped someone.
How would you handle the death of your patients?
What qualities do you have that will make you a good doctor?
Why don't you want to be a nurse, PA? Why a doctor?
If you could have any superpower, what superpower would you have?
Why U of Michigan?
When did you decide to become a physician?
Why medicine?
Why did you choose your undergraduate college?
Tell me about your research.
What do you think is the biggest problem in healthcare?
What is the biggest problem you have faced?
What are your strengths and weaknesses?
What do you look for in a medical school?
Why do you want to be a doctor?
What challenges do you think you will face as a physician?
Tell me about yourself.
What are your research interests?
What are you looking for in a medical school?
Why did you apply to Michigan?
How would you fix the healthcare crisis in this country?
Why do you want to go into medicine?
Explain any poor grades.
What do you look for in a medical school?
Tell me about your most significant volunteer experience.
Where do you see yourself in 10 years?
How do you see yourself in the future?
What is the biggest problem in healthcare today?
What qualities do you possess that will make you a good doctor?
Why Michigan?
How would you handle the death of your patients?
Tell me about your undergraduate school.