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Gaining admission to University of Missouri School of Medicine is Moderately Competitive. Applicants typically have an average GPA of 3.77 and an average MCAT score of 511.

📊 STATISTICS

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

Average GPA: 3.77

Average MCAT: 511

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 Missouri School of Medicine is below.

In-State Tuition: $42000

Out-of-State Tuition: $83000

For more information about tuition at University of Missouri School of Medicine, visit the following link: https://medicine.missouri.edu/offices-programs/financial-aid

😀 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 School of 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: 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 School of Medicine:

University of Missouri School of Medicine Mission Statement:

he Department of Medicine's mission is to provide the best care to patients; create an excellent educational experience for students, residents and fellows; and advance the understanding of human illness and disease through creative and collaborative research.

For more information on the mission statement for University of Missouri School of Medicine, visit the following link: https://medicine.missouri.edu/departments/medicine#:~:text=The%20Department%20of%20Medicine's%20mission,through%20creative%20and%20collaborative%20research.

🤷‍♂️ SITUATIONAL JUDGEMENT TESTS

University of Missouri 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: October 15

Secondary Application Deadline: Nov 15

Secondary Application Deadline: $75

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: October

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 Missouri 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:

Biochem Lab?

Not Required

Biochemistry recommended.

🫀 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

Higher level biology courses recommended.

🔍 HUMANITIES & BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES

Semester Hours:

✍️ ENGLISH/WRITING

Semester Hours:

📈 MATHEMATICS/STATISTICS

Mathematics Semester Hours:

Statistics Semester Hours:

Statistics courses will not meet the mathematics requirement.

OTHER REQUIRED COURSES

OTHER RECOMMENDED COURSES

SOURCE: https://medicine.missouri.edu/offices-programs/admissions/medical-school-application-requirements

🎓 SPECIAL PROGRAMS

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

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

Yes

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 School of Medicine below:

CONTACT #1

Title

E-mail

MizzouMed@missouri.edu

Phone

CONTACT #2

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E-mail

Phone

📝 SECONDARY APPLICATION ESSAY PROMPTS

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

Why are you interested in attending the University of Missouri School of Medicine? (1200 characters)

How will you add a unique perspective to the medical school and the practice of medicine? (1200 characters)

How will you contribute to an inclusive learning environment at the medical school and the practice of medicine? (2000 characters)

Is there anything that was not fully addressed in your application and/or any additional updates since submitting the AMCAS application? (2000 characters)

(Re-applicant essay): Since your last application attempt how has your application improved? (3000 characters)

🙋‍♀️ INTERVIEW QUESTIONS

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

Tell me more about your experiences detailed in your AMCAS application.

What is one significant issue you see in the medical field today?

Why do you believe you will be a good and dedicated doctor?

What do you think will be the most challenging aspect of being a physician?

Discuss your shadowing experiences.

(If you are a re-applicant) In what ways has your application improved from last year?

How do you handle stress?

Share an obstacle you faced and successfully overcame in your life.

What other career paths did you consider aside from medical school?

What are your thoughts on the current healthcare system in the U.S.?

Share your thoughts on the portrayal of medicine in popular television shows.

Discuss your international experiences and how they have shaped your perspective.

Tell me about your family and their occupations.

What are some major issues currently facing healthcare?

Imagine being in a busy intersection and some construction material falls, injuring your leg. Is this lucky or unlucky? What are your immediate thoughts?

Summarize the lessons you learned from your clinical position at a particular hospital mentioned in your application.

Where do you envision yourself in ten years?

Talk about an experience dealing with someone who was angry, depressed, or emotional and how you handled it.

How do you define success?

Share the key lessons or takeaways from your application activities, such as jobs, service work, or research.

Reflect on the process that led you to choose medical school as your career path.

What motivated you to enter the field of medicine?

Reflect on the challenges and issues plaguing the healthcare system in the U.S. and the world.

Why should we offer you acceptance over other qualified candidates?

What accomplishment are you most proud of?

How have your experiences influenced the diversity you would bring to the incoming class?

What led to your decision to pursue medicine?

What do you believe is the major healthcare crisis in America today?

What did you learn from your clinical positions at hospitals?

Share a time when you demonstrated analytical, sacrificial, or ethical thinking.

Discuss a time when you experienced failure.

Why are you specifically interested in attending this medical school?

What career would you pursue if you did not gain admission to medical school or enter the medical field?

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