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University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Medicine

Omaha, NE Class Size: 135
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Gaining admission to University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Medicine is Moderately Competitive. Applicants typically have an average GPA of 3.94 and an average MCAT score of 512.

Statistics

To summarize, listed below are the most important academic statistics for University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Medicine applicants:

Average GPA:
3.94
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 Nebraska Medical Center College of Medicine is below.

In-State Tuition:
$38000
Out-of-State Tuition:
$50000

For more information about tuition at University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Medicine, visit the following link: https://catalog.unmc.edu/general-information/tuition/

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 Nebraska Medical Center College of Medicine below:

IN-STATE

In-State Friendliness:
Very 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 Nebraska Medical Center College of Medicine:

University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Medicine Mission Statement:
Our mission is to lead the world in transforming lives to create a healthy future for all individuals and communities through premier educational programs, innovative research and extraordinary patient care.

For more information on the mission statement for University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Medicine, visit the following link: https://www.unmc.edu/aboutus/leadership-mission/index.html

Situational Judgement Tests

University of Nebraska Medical Center College 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:
November 1
Secondary Application Deadline:
Nov 15
Secondary Application Fee:
$60
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:
July
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 Nebraska Medical Center College 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:
8
Lab?
Required

CHEMISTRY

GenChem = General Chemistry

OChem = Organic Chemistry

Biochem = Biochemistry

GenChem Semester Hours:
8
GenChem Lab?
Required
OChem Semester Hours:
8
OChem Lab?
Required
Biochem Semester Hours:
3
Biochem Lab?
Not Required

BIOLOGY

GenBio = General Biology

HL Bio = Higher Level Biology

GenBio Semester Hours:
8
GenBio Lab?
Required
HL Bio Semester Hours:
3
HL Bio Lab?
Not Required

1 semester of genetics required. Recommended: molecular biology, immunology and microbiology

HUMANITIES & BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES

Semester Hours:
12

"Courses in the following may be used to fill this requirement: art, dramatic arts/theater, literature, English, music, foreign language, sociology, anthropology, psychology, child development, journalism, economics, geography, geology, speech, communications, history, government, political science, philosophy, religion, women's studies, and any ethnic studies courses."

ENGLISH/WRITING

Semester Hours:
3

Can be substituted by intensive writing course.

MATHEMATICS/STATISTICS

Mathematics Semester Hours:
3
Statistics Semester Hours:
3

One course in either calculus or statistics will meet this requirement.

OTHER REQUIRED COURSES

OTHER RECOMMENDED COURSES

SOURCE: https://catalog.unmc.edu/medicine/entrance-requirements/

Special Programs

Many schools have dual-degree programs for motivated applicants. View the ones offered at University of Nebraska Medical Center College of 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 University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Medicine below:

CONTACT #1

Title:
E-mail:
comadmissions@unmc.edu
Phone:

CONTACT #2

Title:
E-mail:
Phone:

Secondary Application Essay Prompts

Below are the past secondary (supplemental) application essay prompts for University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Medicine.

If you have been away from full-time academics for more than two years, please explain. (N/A if not applicable) (750 characters)
If you are a re-applicant to the UNMC College of Medicine, how is your application different this year? (N/A if not applicable) (750 characters)
If this is your first application to UNMC, but not your first application to medical school, what is your rationale for applying to UNMC this cycle? (N/A if not applicable) (750 characters)
What is your personal rationale for applying to the UNMC College of Medicine, especially if you are not from Nebraska? (1000 characters)
What are you most proud of in your life? (1500 characters)
Tell us about a time when you have had to overcome adversity. (1500 characters)
Tell us something about yourself that will enhance the UNMC College of Medicine? (1500 characters)
What have you learned from working with people whose background is different from yours? (1500 characters)

Interview Questions

Below are common interview questions that you might encounter on your important day for University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Medicine.

Tell me about yourself.
How do you feel about a patient's religious beliefs if it gets in the way of their care?
What are important qualities for a physician to have?
What do you think is the biggest problem in healthcare and how would you solve it?
What kind of volunteer and shadowing experiences have you had?
What would your friends say about you?
How would your friends describe you?
Do you have any volunteer experience?
What are your strengths?
How do you implement preventative medicine if you only have two minutes to spend with each patient?
What is your favorite book?
What makes you unique?
What do you think would be the reason you didn’t get accepted?
What are your weaknesses?
Why UNMC?
How did you decide to pursue a career in medicine?
Where do you see yourself in 10 years?
Do you have any ties to the state of Nebraska?
What do you do for fun?
How do you work in a team or group setting?
How would you change healthcare right now if you could make one or two changes?
What experiences have prepared you for medical school?
How do you handle difficult people?
What have you done since completing your undergraduate?
Where did you grow up?
What exposure have you had to medical students?
How have you changed in the last few years?
Why do you want to be a doctor?
What scares you about medical school?
What do you do to relax?
What would you do if you didn’t get accepted?
What makes you a unique applicant/a good fit for this school?
How do you handle stressful situations?