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Michigan State University College of Human Medicine

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Gaining admission to Michigan State University College of Human Medicine is Moderately Competitive. Applicants typically have an average GPA of 3.77 and an average MCAT score of 510.

📊 STATISTICS

To summarize, listed below are the most important academic statistics for Michigan State University College of Human Medicine applicants:

Average GPA: 3.77

Average MCAT: 510

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 Michigan State University College of Human Medicine is below.

In-State Tuition: $47000

Out-of-State Tuition: $87000

For more information about tuition at Michigan State University College of Human Medicine, visit the following link: https://humanmedicine.msu.edu/students/Financial%20Aid.html

😀 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 Michigan State University College of Human Medicine below:

🏠 IN-STATE

In-State Friendliness: Very Friendly

🚗 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 Michigan State University College of Human Medicine:

Michigan State University College of Human Medicine Mission Statement:

Michigan State University College of Human Medicine is committed to educating exemplary physicians and scholars, discovering and disseminating new knowledge, and providing service at home and abroad. We enhance our communities by providing outstanding primary and specialty care, promoting the dignity and inclusion of all people, and responding to the needs of the medically underserved.

For more information on the mission statement for Michigan State University College of Human Medicine, visit the following link: https://mdadmissions.msu.edu/mission/index.html

🤷‍♂️ SITUATIONAL JUDGEMENT TESTS

Michigan State University College of Human 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: November 1

Secondary Application Deadline: Nov 1

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.

Below are some other helpful dates:

Interview Cycle Start: August

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 Michigan State University College of Human 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

🫀 BIOLOGY

GenBio = General Biology

HL Bio = Higher Level Biology

GenBio Semester Hours:

GenBio Lab?

Required

HL Bio Semester Hours:

HL Bio Lab?

Not Required

Examples of upper-level coursework: Anatomy, Advanced Cell Biology, Embryology, Genetics, Immunology, Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Neuroscience, Physiology, Zoology

🔍 HUMANITIES & BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES

Semester Hours:

Examples of social science coursework: Anthropology, Economics, History, Political Science, Psychology, or Sociology

✍️ ENGLISH/WRITING

Semester Hours:

📈 MATHEMATICS/STATISTICS

Mathematics Semester Hours:

Statistics Semester Hours:

College Algebra or Statistics.

OTHER REQUIRED COURSES

OTHER RECOMMENDED COURSES

SOURCE: https://mdadmissions.msu.edu/applicants/prereq.html

🎓 SPECIAL PROGRAMS

Many schools have dual-degree programs for motivated applicants. View the ones offered at Michigan State University College of Human Medicine below:

MD+PhD (MSTP - Medical Scientist Training Program):

Yes

MD+MPH (Public Health):

Yes

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 Michigan State University College of Human Medicine below:

CONTACT #1

Title

E-mail

chm.mdadmissions@msu.edu

Phone

CONTACT #2

Title

E-mail

Phone

📝 SECONDARY APPLICATION ESSAY PROMPTS

Below are the past secondary (supplemental) application essay prompts for Michigan State University College of Human Medicine.

Imagine and reflect upon your life and medical career at the time of retirement. What do you envision being your proudest/most significant accomplishment? (500 words)

American society has been reckoning with a variety of systemic injustices throughout its history. Considering your life experiences up to now, share your thoughts and perspectives about this statement using the lens from which you view the world around you. (500 words)

Consider three or four words and/or phrases from your medical school application that you use to describe or characterize yourself. Pick one (or a completely different one) that is underdeveloped to provide additional written narrative to the committee as to why you’ve decided to pursue a career in medicine. (500 words)

Use the space below to reflect upon your COVID-19 public health crisis experiences, challenges, and/or insights. (500 words)

If you could present yourself to the Admissions Committee, what would you want to make sure they knew (or remembered) about you? (500 words)

🙋‍♀️ INTERVIEW QUESTIONS

Below are common interview questions that you might encounter on your important day for Michigan State University College of Human Medicine.

Describe a situation where you encountered someone who had different values or beliefs and explain how you handled the situation.

What qualities do you possess that make you a good fit for medicine?

Which aspect of our school's mission resonates with you the most?

Describe an ethical dilemma you could face in the future as a physician and how you would approach it.

What led to your interest in pursuing medicine?

How have you prepared for the MCAT?

How do you think doctors differ from other professionals?

What about your personality is a good fit for medicine? What is not a good fit?

Where do you see yourself in 15 years and how can our school help you achieve that vision?

Describe an ethical question that you have been considering in medicine.

How would you handle a situation where you witnessed someone acting unprofessionally?

What do you think is the relationship between research and clinical practice?

Name an ethical issue in medicine and explain how you would handle it.

How would you respond if you saw someone engaging in unethical behavior?

What are some challenges that physicians practicing in rural communities might face?

Tell me about yourself and your interests.

Why are you interested in working with underserved communities?

Describe your favorite extracurricular activity and how it has impacted you.

Tell me about your research experience and how you became involved in it.

What qualities do you believe make a good physician?

What makes the role of a physician different from other professions?

How would you contribute to the diversity of our medical school class?

How are you a good fit for our school?

Tell me about your experience with a specific AMCAS activity.

How would you handle a situation where a classmate was cheating?

What can you bring to the diversity of our medical school class?

Can you provide some examples of ethical situations you have encountered?

What about medicine is not a good fit for your personality?

Discuss a current ethical dilemma in medicine that you have been thinking about.

How would you handle a difficult person?

Can you describe a situation where you encountered an ethical dilemma and explain how you handled it?

Describe a time when you let someone down and how you handled it.

What are the responsibilities of a physician and how are they different from those of other professions?

How do you see yourself and your practice in 10 years?

Have you ever considered another career before medicine and, if so, why did you change your career path?

How would you deal with a patient who disagreed with your point of view?

What is your stance on euthanasia?

Explain an ethical dilemma you have faced and how you resolved it.

How has your background prepared you for a career in medicine?

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