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Gaining admission to Ohio State University College of Medicine is Very Competitive. Applicants typically have an average GPA of 3.85 and an average MCAT score of 517.

📊 STATISTICS

To summarize, listed below are the most important academic statistics for Ohio State University College of Medicine applicants:

Average GPA: 3.85

Average MCAT: 517

Competitiveness: Very 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 Ohio State University College of Medicine is below.

In-State Tuition: $30646

Out-of-State Tuition: $52294

For more information about tuition at Ohio State University College of Medicine, visit the following link: https://medicine.osu.edu/student-resources/cost

😀 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 Ohio State University College of Medicine below:

🏠 IN-STATE

In-State Friendliness: 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 Ohio State University College of Medicine:

Ohio State University College of Medicine Mission Statement:

The Ohio State University College of Medicine mission is to improve people’s lives through innovation in research, education and patient care.

For more information on the mission statement for Ohio State University College of Medicine, visit the following link: https://medicine.osu.edu/diversity/mission#:~:text=The%20mission%20of%20the%20Ohio,a%20driver%20of%20institutional%20excellence.

🤷‍♂️ SITUATIONAL JUDGEMENT TESTS

Ohio State University 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: December 15

Secondary Application Deadline: $80

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: September

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 Ohio State University 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:

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?

Not Required

HL Bio Semester Hours:

HL Bio Lab?

Not Required

🔍 HUMANITIES & BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES

Semester Hours:

Social Sciences, Humanities, Diversity, and Ethics all recommended.

✍️ ENGLISH/WRITING

Semester Hours:

Courses that emphasize written and verbal communication are highly recommended.

📈 MATHEMATICS/STATISTICS

Mathematics Semester Hours:

Statistics Semester Hours:

OTHER REQUIRED COURSES

OTHER RECOMMENDED COURSES

Anatomy,

SOURCE: https://medicine.osu.edu/education/md/admissions/before-you-apply/requirements

🎓 SPECIAL PROGRAMS

Many schools have dual-degree programs for motivated applicants. View the ones offered at Ohio State University 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):

Yes

MD+MA (Master of Arts):

MD+MS (Master of Science):

📲 CONTACT INFORMATION

View contact information (phone and email) available to contact Ohio State University College of Medicine below:

CONTACT #1

Title

E-mail

medicine@osu.edu

Phone

CONTACT #2

Title

E-mail

Phone

📝 SECONDARY APPLICATION ESSAY PROMPTS

Below are the past secondary (supplemental) application essay prompts for Ohio State University College of Medicine.

All prompts are 250 words or less.

1. The mission statement of The Ohio State University College of Medicine is to "improve people's lives" through innovation in research, medical education, and patient care. Please describe how your past experiences predict your potential to contribute in two of these three areas.

2. The OSU COM has a goal of assembling a class that is enriched with a broad range of unique experiences. Do you believe this is a desirable goal for a medical school's student composition? Please elaborate.

3. Please see our website for more information about applying to our program at medicine.osu.edu/pct. How do you feel ready to choose a career in family medicine? Please provide any examples of exposure and/or experiences not already mentioned in your application.

4. "Health is Primary" is a communications campaign to advocate for the values of family medicine, demonstrate the benefits of primary care, and engage patients in our healthcare system. The aim is to build a primary care system that reflects the values of family medicine, puts patients at the center of their care, and improves the health of all Americans. How do you plan to reflect the values of Family Medicine in your future career?

5. Please see our website for more information about applying to our program at medicine.osu.edu/cmt. Please give an example of a life experience that sparked your desire to practice medicine in a smaller community and apply to the Community Medicine Track.

6. Why are you interested in training in a smaller community, and what is the impact you hope to have by training in this setting?

🙋‍♀️ INTERVIEW QUESTIONS

Below are common interview questions that you might encounter on your important day for Ohio State University College of Medicine.

Describe a conflict you faced in the past and how you dealt with it.

Why did you choose medicine as a career?

Describe a time when you faced criticism.

How would you handle ethical procedures?

Explain your path to medicine as a non-traditional student.

What is your definition of altruism?

What role do you normally take in a group setting?

When was a time you received feedback and how did you respond?

What do your parents do?

Describe an ethical issue in medicine that you have thought about.

What are some challenges that you might face in the field of medicine?

Discuss what you learned while performing your research.

Give an example of when you learned from an experience.

Describe your research experience.

Tell me about yourself.

Explain your clinical experiences.

Describe a time when you had to make a quick decision without any outside input.

How do you handle stress?

Tell me about your volunteering experiences.

Why Ohio State?

What is your greatest achievement?

Discuss the hardest decision you've had to make.

What’s something you did that you later wished you could change?

Are you good at group work?

What is your motivation for pursuing medicine?

How would your friends describe you?

What do you want me to tell the Admissions Committee about you?

Why did you choose Ohio State University?

What are your strengths and weaknesses?

Define professionalism.

What would you contribute to the school?

Describe your leadership experiences.

What is an ethical question you have thought about and how would you answer it?

Could you describe an example where you displayed leadership?

Why should we accept you?

Talk about an ethical dilemma you have faced personally.

What is your greatest strength and weakness?

What ethical issues do you anticipate encountering as a physician?

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