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University of Minnesota Duluth Medical School

Duluth, MN Class Size: 245
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Gaining admission to University of Minnesota Duluth Medical School is Moderately Competitive. Applicants typically have an average GPA of 3.76 and an average MCAT score of 512.

Statistics

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

Average GPA:
3.76
Average MCAT:
512
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 Minnesota Duluth Medical School is below.

In-State Tuition:
$41000
Out-of-State Tuition:
$59000

For more information about tuition at University of Minnesota Duluth Medical School, visit the following link: https://med.umn.edu/md-students/financial-aid/costs-budgeting

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 Minnesota Duluth Medical School below:

IN-STATE

In-State Friendliness:
Very Friendly

OUT-OF-STATE

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

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 Minnesota Duluth Medical School:

University of Minnesota Duluth Medical School Mission Statement:
The University of Minnesota Medical School, Duluth campus was founded in 1972 with a mission to be a leader in educating physicians dedicated to family medicine, to serve the needs of rural Minnesota and Native American communities.

For more information on the mission statement for University of Minnesota Duluth Medical School, visit the following link: https://med.umn.edu/about/duluth-campus#:~:text=OUR%20MISSION,Minnesota%20and%20Native%20American%20communities.

Situational Judgement Tests

University of Minnesota Duluth 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:
$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:
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 Minnesota Duluth 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

CHEMISTRY

GenChem = General Chemistry

OChem = Organic Chemistry

Biochem = Biochemistry

GenChem Semester Hours:
4
GenChem Lab?
Required
OChem Semester Hours:
4
OChem Lab?
Required
Biochem Semester Hours:
Biochem Lab?
Not Required

General or organic, 1 semester or quarter

BIOLOGY

GenBio = General Biology

HL Bio = Higher Level Biology

GenBio Semester Hours:
4
GenBio Lab?
Required
HL Bio Semester Hours:
HL Bio Lab?
Not Required

HUMANITIES & BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES

Semester Hours:
3

(1 semester or quarter, upper level with an intensive writing requirement)

ENGLISH/WRITING

Semester Hours:

MATHEMATICS/STATISTICS

Mathematics Semester Hours:
Statistics Semester Hours:

OTHER REQUIRED COURSES

Life sciences additional courses (4 semesters or quarters, 2 must be upper level)

OTHER RECOMMENDED COURSES

Biochemistry Ethics Genetics Psychology Statistics Foreign language Independent learning

SOURCE: https://med.umn.edu/admissions/prepare-apply/prerequisites

Special Programs

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

CONTACT #1

Title:
E-mail:
medadmis@umn.edu
Phone:

CONTACT #2

Title:
E-mail:
Phone:

Secondary Application Essay Prompts

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

Diversity, equity, and inclusion are core values of the University of Minnesota Medical School. Explain how a learning environment that embodies these values is crucial to the education of tomorrow's physicians. Reflect on how you might contribute to this learning environment. (1500 characters)
How have your individual experiences and identity shaped who you are and who you will be as a physician? (1500 characters)
Describe a time when you used critical thinking to solve a problem that you encountered in any realm where you asked questions, gathered information, thought through possible solutions and their alternatives, and evaluated what you did critically. Please include in your discussion what you learned from this experience. (1500 characters)
(Optional) Any other pertinent information would you like to bring to the attention of the Admissions Committee? This is an opportunity for you to discuss an aspect of your journey to medicine that you have not already presented in your application. You may also update us with any current experiences that were not included in your AMCAS application. (1500 characters)
Note: The primary mission of the UMN Medical School, Duluth Campus is to educate physicians dedicated to serving rural Minnesota or Native American communities. Only complete the Rural and/or Indigenous Health questions (below) if your application presents a strong commitment to these communities. Most candidates accepted within the context of the Duluth Campus mission will be placed on that campus.
(Optional) The University of Minnesota Medical School is dedicated to educating future physicians who have demonstrated an interest in serving patients and families in rural Minnesota. Reflect on what "rural Minnesota community" means to you. Describe your experience in and ties to rural Minnesota areas. What do you view as the greatest healthcare practice needs in rural Minnesota, and how will your future practice help fill these needs? (1500 characters)
(Optional) The University of Minnesota Medical School is dedicated to educating future physicians who have demonstrated an interest in serving Indigenous communities. Describe your experience in and ties to Indigenous communities. What do you view as the greatest healthcare needs in Indigenous communities, and how will your future practice help fill these needs? (1500 characters)

Interview Questions

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

Is there any group that you would have difficulty treating in a clinical setting?
What are your strengths and weaknesses as a potential doctor?
How do you envision your future practice in terms of size and location?
Tell me about yourself.
How have your experiences prepared you for medical school?
What are you most looking forward to in your future medical career?
What are your plans for your future practice?
What are the positives and negatives of living in a small town?
What are your hobbies outside of medicine?
Why are you specifically interested in rural family medicine?
Describe a time when you worked in a team and your role in it.
Can you tell me about your family and their background?
Why are you not interested in pursuing a career in research?
How do you establish trust with someone?
How do your qualities align with the ones that the school is known for?
What would you do to fix healthcare?
Describe your experience in a rural area.
What is the biggest challenge you see in practicing rural medicine?
How do physicians separate their home and work lives, especially in family practice?
What was the most valuable part of your shadowing experience?
What is the most important quality a doctor should have?
Explain your interest in being a family practitioner in rural Minnesota.
Explain why you specifically want to pursue family medicine and rural medicine.
In what Minnesota city do you want to practice?
What are the challenges and benefits of rural/family medicine?
What would you do if a patient asked you for a prescription outside of your practice hours?
(If you are religious) How do you integrate your faith into your medical practice?
Why do you want to be a family doctor?
How do you see rural medicine evolving in the future?
Can you explain your grade trend?
How would you contribute to the diversity of a medical school class?
How many medical providers are currently in the county you want to practice in?
What book have you recently read?
How would you deal with a stubborn patient?
Are you typically a happy person?
How would your friends describe you? Do you agree with their descriptions?
Can you elaborate on your experiences as stated in your AMCAS application?