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Gaining admission to University of New Mexico School of Medicine is Moderately Competitive. Applicants typically have an average GPA of 3.72 and an average MCAT score of 507.

📊 STATISTICS

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

Average GPA: 3.72

Average MCAT: 507

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 New Mexico School of Medicine is below.

In-State Tuition: $15328

Out-of-State Tuition: $44023

For more information about tuition at University of New Mexico School of Medicine, visit the following link: https://hsc.unm.edu/medicine/education/md/admissions/cost-of-attendance.html

😀 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 New Mexico 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: Neutral

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 New Mexico School of Medicine:

University of New Mexico School of Medicine Mission Statement:

We advance the health of all New Mexicans by: EDUCATING and increasing the diversity of health professionals, leaders and scientists PROVIDING outstanding and compassionate medical care ADVOCATING for the health of all New Mexicans and PURSUING new knowledge and excellence of practice.

For more information on the mission statement for University of New Mexico School of Medicine, visit the following link: https://hsc.unm.edu/medicine/about/mission.html#:~:text=We%20advance%20the%20health%20of,knowledge%20and%20excellence%20of%20practice.

🤷‍♂️ SITUATIONAL JUDGEMENT TESTS

University of New Mexico 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: November 1

Secondary Application Deadline: NA

Secondary Application Deadline: $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: NA

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 New Mexico 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?

Required

OChem Semester Hours:

OChem Lab?

Required

Biochem Semester Hours:

Biochem Lab?

Not Required

Advanced biochemistry recommended.

🫀 BIOLOGY

GenBio = General Biology

HL Bio = Higher Level Biology

GenBio Semester Hours:

GenBio Lab?

Required

HL Bio Semester Hours:

HL Bio Lab?

Not Required

Biology courses must be human-based. Anatomy & Physiology, Molecular Genetics, Microbiology, Human Genetics, Immunology, Developmental Biology recommended.

🔍 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://hsc.unm.edu/medicine/education/md/admissions/apply/prerequisite-courses.html

🎓 SPECIAL PROGRAMS

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

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

Yes

MD+MPH (Public Health):

Yes

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 New Mexico School of Medicine below:

CONTACT #1

Title

E-mail

somadmissions@salud.unm.edu

Phone

CONTACT #2

Title

E-mail

Phone

📝 SECONDARY APPLICATION ESSAY PROMPTS

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

At the UNM School of Medicine we are committed to building a dynamic, productive and positive learning environment in addition to promoting cross cultural and cross racial understanding among students of diverse talents, experiences, opinions and backgrounds. Describe the effect that your experiences with engaging diversity have had on your own growth and development. Provide an example and describe how it will impact your career in the medical profession. (2000 characters)

There are multiple paths that lead to medical school and many obstacles along the way. Please describe the unique path that has led you to medicine as well as any obstacles or adversity that you had to overcome in achieving this goal. How will this experience affect your career as a physician? (2000 characters)

While providing healthcare as a physician is often a rewarding career, it is also a profession that entails addressing constant challenges. Imagine you are a physician at a local institution and you notice on 18 occasions in the past week, patients were not administered the correct dose of a medication. When looking into it further, you learned that 17/18 cases occurred right after a physician handoff (defined as the process of transferring role and responsibility for providing care from one physician to another). Given this scenario, what are the initial steps you and your institution might take to improve the situation? (2000 characters)

While providing healthcare as a physician is often a rewarding career, it is also a profession that entails addressing constant challenges. What do you see as the most significant issues the medical profession will face in the next 20 years, and what are some potential solutions for these problems? (2000 characters)

Teamwork is integral to training and the career of a physician. This kind of work setting entails addressing constant challenges in task execution, communication etc. What is an issue you have encountered working on a team and how did you address and resolve this issue? (2000 characters)

Please describe how COVID-19 has affected your preparation for applying to medical school. Describe any academic, personal, financial, or professional barriers/disruptions that COVID-19 may have triggered. (2000 characters)

Have you previously submitted an AMCAS application to the University of New Mexico School of Medicine? (Y/N) Please share some of the ways you have improved your application since you last applied. For example, improved MCAT Score, took additional upper level biology courses, increased clinical or volunteer experiences, etc. (200 word limit)

🙋‍♀️ INTERVIEW QUESTIONS

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

If you could change three things about the healthcare system, what would they be?

Name three major health issues in New Mexico and propose potential solutions.

What factors make it challenging for primary care physicians in rural areas?

Why are you drawn to medicine as a career?

What are your strengths and weaknesses?

Why pursue a career as a doctor instead of another healthcare profession, such as a nurse practitioner?

What unique skills or talents do you possess that you believe will benefit the medical field?

Can you discuss any significant aspects of your AMCAS application?

Tell me about your most memorable clinical experiences.

What changes would you advocate for in healthcare?

Describe a difficult situation you faced and how you navigated it.

Why New Mexico?

What do you consider to be the most significant advancements or discoveries in medicine in the last 100 years?

Can you share your experiences and understanding of diversity in healthcare and its importance?

How would you handle a situation where a patient requests antibiotics for a viral infection?

If you don't gain admission to medical school this year, what steps would you take to strengthen your application for the future?

What pressing healthcare issues do you believe are most critical today?

Why are you passionate about practicing medicine specifically in New Mexico?

Describe a significant research experience you've had, and explain its relevance to your medical aspirations.

If you aren't accepted during this application cycle, what is your plan moving forward?

What qualities do you believe are essential in a good physician, and how do you embody these qualities?

How do you handle disagreements or conflicts in professional settings?

Describe a time when you felt out of your comfort zone and how you addressed it.

How do you stay updated with the latest advancements in the medical field?

How do you believe telemedicine is changing healthcare, especially in areas like New Mexico?

What do you think about the integration of traditional medicine practices with modern medicine, especially in culturally diverse states like New Mexico?

Discuss a time you had to make a difficult ethical decision and how you arrived at your choice.

How do you handle stress, especially in high-pressure environments like healthcare?

What are your long-term goals as a physician?

Discuss a time when you worked in a diverse team setting. What did you learn?

How would you promote preventative medicine in areas with limited healthcare access?

Describe an instance where you had to advocate for a patient or for a particular course of treatment.

How do you feel about the use of technology and electronic health records in patient care?

In your opinion, how can the medical community better address the needs of underserved populations?

How do you approach continuing education and lifelong learning in the field of medicine?

Why is cultural competence important in medicine, and how do you plan to cultivate it?

Discuss an experience where you had to deliver difficult news to someone and how you handled it.

How do you ensure that you maintain a work-life balance in high-demand professions like medicine?

What strategies do you believe are effective in combating misinformation in healthcare?

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