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University of Missouri Kansas City School of Medicine

Kansas City, MO Class Size: 130
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Gaining admission to University of Missouri Kansas City School of Medicine is Moderately Competitive. Applicants typically have an average GPA of 3.89 and an average MCAT score of 510.

Statistics

To summarize, listed below are the most important academic statistics for University of Missouri Kansas City School of Medicine applicants:

Average GPA:
3.89
Average MCAT:
510
Competitiveness:
Moderately Competitive
Note: Competitiveness is assessed based on the school's acceptance rate, average MCAT, and average GPA.
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Tuition

Affording medical school can be tough, often requiring students to take on significant loans. Information about the yearly tuition for University of Missouri Kansas City School of Medicine is below.

In-State Tuition:
$40000
Out-of-State Tuition:
$59000

For more information about tuition at University of Missouri Kansas City School of Medicine, visit the following link: https://med.umkc.edu/md-kansas-city/costs/

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 Missouri Kansas City School of Medicine below:

IN-STATE

In-State Friendliness:
Friendly

OUT-OF-STATE

Accepts Out-of-State:
Yes
Out-of-State Friendliness:
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 Missouri Kansas City School of Medicine:

University of Missouri Kansas City School of Medicine Mission Statement:
The mission of the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine is to improve the health and well-being of individuals and populations through innovative educational programs in medicine and biomedical science, cutting-edge biomedical research, and leadership in academic medicine.

For more information on the mission statement for University of Missouri Kansas City School of Medicine, visit the following link: https://med.umkc.edu/about/vision-goals/#:~:text=The%20mission%20of%20the%20University,and%20leadership%20in%20academic%20medicine.

Situational Judgement Tests

University of Missouri Kansas City School of Medicine 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:
August 1
Secondary Application Deadline:
Sept 1
Secondary Application Fee:
$50
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:
October
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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 Missouri Kansas City 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?
Not Required

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:
3
Biochem Lab?
Not Required

BIOLOGY

GenBio = General Biology

HL Bio = Higher Level Biology

GenBio Semester Hours:
GenBio Lab?
Not Required
HL Bio Semester Hours:
6
HL Bio Lab?
Not Required

Genetics, Cell Biology 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://med.umkc.edu/md-kansas-city/requirements/

Special Programs

Many schools have dual-degree programs for motivated applicants. View the ones offered at University of Missouri Kansas City School of Medicine below:

MD+PhD (MSTP - Medical Scientist Training Program):
MD+MPH (Public Health):
MD+MBA (Business, Healthcare Administration):
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 Missouri Kansas City School of Medicine below:

CONTACT #1

Title:
E-mail:
medicine@umkc.edu
Phone:

CONTACT #2

Title:
E-mail:
Phone:

Secondary Application Essay Prompts

Below are the past secondary (supplemental) application essay prompts for University of Missouri Kansas City School of Medicine.

Please describe how COVID-19 has impacted your pathway to becoming a Physician. The questions below will help you get started but do not limit your responses to these considerations:
If you are interested in rural healthcare or in practicing a specialty that meets the needs of underserved rural communities, please describe your interest in this aspect of healthcare.
"How will your diversity/diverse experiences (e.g., gender, gender identity, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, veteran status, from rural or underserved community, first generation student status) add to your career in medicine?"

Interview Questions

Below are common interview questions that you might encounter on your important day for University of Missouri Kansas City School of Medicine.

How do you feel about diversity in today's world?
What are your greatest strengths and weaknesses?
Share an impactful volunteer experience and its influence on your life.
Are you more of a leader or a follower?
How would you address the healthcare crisis in America?
What is your stance on implementing a universal healthcare plan in the US?
How would you solve the lack of healthcare insurance problem in the US?
Describe your strengths and weaknesses.
What sparked your interest in medicine?
What does medicine mean to you?
Besides academics, how do you spend your free time?
Where do you envision yourself in the medical field in 10 years?
Can you discuss some books you have read recently?
In an ethical dilemma, such as a pregnant woman requesting no life-saving efforts for her unborn child, how would you handle the situation?
Which of your accomplishments are you most proud of?
Describe a time when you faced failure and how you overcame it.
Do you find school easy?
Have you faced any obstacles that affected your education, and how did you overcome them?
How do you continue learning outside of school?
What motivated you to pursue a career in medicine?
(If applicable) How will you adapt to being surrounded by younger classmates in the MD-only program?
Who do you admire the most and why?
Can you provide a brief introduction of yourself?
Discuss a book you have recently read and its significance to you.
Why did you pursue the BA/MD program and why do you want to be a physician?
How will you manage medical school and social activities with friends?
What genres of books do you enjoy reading?
(If applicable) Tell me about the leadership seminars/conferences you attended and mentioned in your personal statement.
What is your biggest accomplishment?
How have your volunteer/work experiences prepared you for medical school?
Why do you believe you are a good fit for our school?
What is your definition of leadership?
What are the qualities you believe make a good physician, and do you possess those qualities?
What makes you prefer a career in medicine over other options?
What is your perspective on yourself compared to others' opinions of you?
What is your opinion on the value of high school education?
Why did you choose to apply to UMKC? What interests you about our school?