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Gaining admission to University of Nevada Reno School of Medicine is Moderately Competitive. Applicants typically have an average GPA of 3.74 and an average MCAT score of 510.

📊 STATISTICS

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

Average GPA: 3.74

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 University of Nevada Reno School of Medicine is below.

In-State Tuition: $31758

Out-of-State Tuition: $59008

For more information about tuition at University of Nevada Reno School of Medicine, visit the following link: https://med.unr.edu/student-affairs/resources/financial-planning/cost-of-attendance

😀 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 Nevada Reno 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 Nevada Reno School of Medicine:

University of Nevada Reno School of Medicine Mission Statement:

Improving the health and well-being of all Nevadans and their communities through excellence in: student education and postgraduate training that produces global leaders in medicine; clinical care, safety and innovation; research with local, national and global impact; an institutional culture of diversity and inclusion.

For more information on the mission statement for University of Nevada Reno School of Medicine, visit the following link: https://med.unr.edu/about/vision-mission-and-values

🤷‍♂️ SITUATIONAL JUDGEMENT TESTS

University of Nevada Reno School of 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: October 1

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.

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Interview Cycle Start: Dec 1

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 Nevada Reno 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?

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

"The following upper-division courses are not eligible: Special Topics, Research, Advanced Mentored Research, Survey Courses, or Dissection Team."

🔍 HUMANITIES & BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES

Semester Hours:

Psychology or Sociology

✍️ ENGLISH/WRITING

Semester Hours:

📈 MATHEMATICS/STATISTICS

Mathematics Semester Hours:

Statistics Semester Hours:

OTHER REQUIRED COURSES

OTHER RECOMMENDED COURSES

"Anatomy & Physiology; Upper-division courses in cell biology, genetics, immunology, molecular biology, metabolic regulation, statistics, microbiology, and calculus; Courses that examine the psychological, economic, systemic, and socio-cultural factors that influence the health and well-being of individuals and populations; Courses in medical history, literature, and ethics."

SOURCE: https://med.unr.edu/md-admissions/application-requirements

🎓 SPECIAL PROGRAMS

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

CONTACT #1

Title

E-mail

officeofadmissions@med.unr.edu

Phone

CONTACT #2

Title

E-mail

Phone

📝 SECONDARY APPLICATION ESSAY PROMPTS

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

Please share why you want to pursue your medical education at the University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine; describe any connections to Northern Nevada communities; and how you are prepared to contribute to UNR Med’s vision of a Healthy Nevada. (300 words)

Describe a time when you were part of a team that was struggling to meet objectives. How did you react? What would you do differently? What did you take away from this experience that will influence your approach to working on a team in the future? (300 words)

Reflect on and describe an experience where you provided care or service to individuals from populations that commonly experience health care disparities. Discuss what you learned about the socio-cultural or economic factors that affect underserved populations and describe how your interactions with these individuals motivated or prepared you for a future in medicine. (300 words)

Describe a time when you faced a significant life crisis or an academic, personal, or professional failure. How did you respond, what did you learn, and how did the experience influence your future actions? (300 words)

Please share an example of how you have used critical thinking and communication skills to develop a creative or innovative solution to a challenging problem. (300 words)

(Optional) You are invited to provide a brief statement regarding anything not previously addressed or disclosed in your application that you would like considered during the review of your application. If you are a re-applicant to UNR Med, we encourage you to outline any significant changes or new experiences from your previous application. (500 words)

🙋‍♀️ INTERVIEW QUESTIONS

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

Describe a situation where you helped a friend and what you learned about yourself.

What is your motivation for pursuing a career in medicine?

If you were responsible for providing healthcare to everyone, how would you go about it?

What do you enjoy doing outside of academics and medicine?

Discuss the social and ethical considerations of euthanasia.

Describe a time when you made a mistake and what you learned from it.

What are your opinions on abortion and euthanasia?

How would you give a lecture about drug abuse to a group of high school students?

How would you handle a patient who wants assisted suicide?

Describe a situation where you have encountered a distasteful or difficult situation as a physician and how you would deal with it.

What is the last book you read and what did you learn from it?

What qualities do you think your best friend would say you possess?

What are your thoughts on affirmative action in medical school admissions?

How do you feel about the current state of health care in the United States and what would you do to fix it?

Tell me about your volunteer experience, work experience, and research.

What is your biggest fear about a career in healthcare?

How do you deal with stress in your personal and professional life?

Describe a situation where you had to make an ethical decision and what the outcome was.

Can you discuss a situation where you have been misjudged and how you handled it?

Can you describe an experience that solidified your desire to pursue a career in medicine?

How do you handle stress in your life?

Can you discuss a current ethical issue in medicine and present both the pros and cons?

What do you think about health care reform and its impact on medicine?

If you could go back in time and talk to anyone, who would it be and what would you ask them?

If you could meet anyone, living or dead, who would it be?

What are some issues facing medicine today?

What are your three greatest strengths and how have they helped you in your pursuit of medicine?

Why are you interested in attending the University of Nevada for medical school?

How do you handle ethical dilemmas in medicine?

What do you do in your free time for fun?

If you were dropped in a refugee camp with limited medical resources, what would you do?

How do you handle communication difficulties and conflicts with others?

What do you do for fun outside of medicine?

Should physicians separate their personal beliefs from patient care, even if it conflicts with their personal opinions?

Describe a crisis situation you have faced and how you handled it.

How would your friends or family describe you, both positively and negatively?

What kind of social and emotional support do you have in your life?

Where do you see yourself in 15 years? What are your goals for the future?

What are your strengths and weaknesses as an applicant?

Can you discuss your journey into medicine and what has led you to this point?

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