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Gaining admission to New York Medical College is Moderately Competitive. Applicants typically have an average GPA of 3.7 and an average MCAT score of 515.

📊 STATISTICS

To summarize, listed below are the most important academic statistics for New York Medical College applicants:

Average GPA: 3.7

Average MCAT: 515

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 New York Medical College is below.

In-State Tuition: $60800

Out-of-State Tuition: $60800

For more information about tuition at New York Medical College, visit the following link: https://www.nymc.edu/current-students/office-of-student-financial-planning/budgets-tuition-and-fees/school-of-medicine/som-class-of-2027-newly-accepted-student/

😀 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 New York Medical College below:

🏠 IN-STATE

In-State Friendliness: Friendly

🚗 OUT-OF-STATE

Accepts Out-of-State: Yes

Out-of-State Friendliness: Friendly

✈️ INTERNATIONAL

Accepts Canadian: Yes

Accepts International: No

International Friendliness: Friendly

Very few Canadians typically accepted

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 New York Medical College:

New York Medical College Mission Statement:

The NYMC School of Medicine improves health through medical education, biomedical research and service to patients, their families and the community. This is accomplished through the skill and dedication of our faculty, learners and staff in true partnership with diverse stakeholders and supporters.

For more information on the mission statement for New York Medical College, visit the following link: https://www.nymc.edu/school-of-medicine-som/about-som/mission--vision/

🤷‍♂️ SITUATIONAL JUDGEMENT TESTS

New York Medical College 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: December 15

Secondary Application Deadline: Jan 31

Secondary Application Deadline: $135

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: Sep

Interview Cycle End: Mar

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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 New York Medical College 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

🔍 HUMANITIES & BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES

Semester Hours:

✍️ ENGLISH/WRITING

Semester Hours:

📈 MATHEMATICS/STATISTICS

Mathematics Semester Hours:

Statistics Semester Hours:

OTHER REQUIRED COURSES

OTHER RECOMMENDED COURSES

Upper-level science courses with laboratory work are strongly recommended

SOURCE: https://www.nymc.edu/school-of-medicine-som/admissions--financial-aid/how-to-apply/mcat--pre-medical-course-requirements/

🎓 SPECIAL PROGRAMS

Many schools have dual-degree programs for motivated applicants. View the ones offered at New York Medical College below:

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

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 New York Medical College below:

CONTACT #1

Title

E-mail

mdadmit@nymc.edu

Phone

CONTACT #2

Title

E-mail

Phone

📝 SECONDARY APPLICATION ESSAY PROMPTS

Below are the past secondary (supplemental) application essay prompts for New York Medical College.

Please share any disruptions in your academic, volunteer, work, and/or personal life related to COVID-19 that you would like the Admissions Committee to consider (300 character limit)

🙋‍♀️ INTERVIEW QUESTIONS

Below are common interview questions that you might encounter on your important day for New York Medical College.

How do you handle conflicts within a team or group?

Tell me about your extracurricular activities.

(If applicable) Describe your research in detail.

What specialty are you interested in and why?

What are your strengths and weaknesses?

How would you teach people about preventable diseases?

Do you have any questions about our school?

Describe your undergraduate experience.

(If applicable) Can you talk about any aspects of your application that you would like to explain?

(If applicable) Tell me about your most meaningful patient encounter.

Tell me about your work experience.

(If applicable) What kind of clinical experience do you have?

What are the major healthcare issues facing us today?

Why did you decide to become a doctor?

How would your friends describe you?

What are you most proud of in your life?

How did your family influence or support your decision to pursue medicine?

Why do you want to study medicine at NYMC?

How did you hear about NYMC?

(If applicable) Describe any significant experiences or activities during your first year of college.

Are you interested in primary care or becoming more specialized?

What aspects of medicine interest you the most?

What do you think is the biggest challenge in the healthcare system today?

What motivates you to pursue a career in medicine?

What role do you see technology playing in the future of healthcare?

How do you handle stress and high-pressure situations?

Describe a time when you demonstrated leadership skills.

How do you handle feedback and criticism?

What are your plans for staying updated with medical advancements throughout your career?

How would you handle ethical dilemmas in medicine?

Describe a time you worked in a team setting and faced challenges.

What qualities do you believe are essential in a good physician?

How do you plan to balance work-life and personal life in a demanding profession like medicine?

How do you perceive the doctor-patient relationship in modern healthcare?

What would you do if a patient refused a treatment you recommended?

How do you prioritize tasks and manage time effectively?

Describe a time you had to make a difficult decision, and what you learned from it.

What global health issues are you most passionate about?

How do you handle disagreements with colleagues or superiors?

How would you contribute to the diverse community at NYMC?

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