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University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine

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Gaining admission to University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine is Very Competitive. Applicants typically have an average GPA of 3.87 and an average MCAT score of 516.

Statistics

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

Average GPA:
3.87
Average MCAT:
516
Competitiveness:
Very Competitive
Note: Competitiveness is assessed based on the school's acceptance rate, average MCAT, and average GPA.
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Tuition

Affording medical school can be tough, often requiring students to take on significant loans. Information about the yearly tuition for University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine is below.

In-State Tuition:
$61194
Out-of-State Tuition:
$63576

For more information about tuition at University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, visit the following link: https://www.medadmissions.pitt.edu/sites/default/files/22-23%20COA.pdf

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 Pittsburgh School of Medicine below:

IN-STATE

In-State Friendliness:
Neutral

OUT-OF-STATE

Accepts Out-of-State:
Yes
Out-of-State Friendliness:
Very Friendly

INTERNATIONAL

Accepts Canadian:
Yes
Accepts International:
Yes
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 Pittsburgh School of Medicine:

University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine Mission Statement:
The mission of the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine is to improve the health and well-being of individuals and populations through cutting-edge biomedical research, innovative educational programs in medicine and biomedical science, and leadership in academic medicine.

For more information on the mission statement for University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, visit the following link: https://somgrad.pitt.edu/about/mission#:~:text=The%20mission%20of%20the%20University,and%20leadership%20in%20academic%20medicine.

Situational Judgement Tests

University of Pittsburgh 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:
October 15
Secondary Application Deadline:
Nov 15
Secondary Application Fee:
$110
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:
Aug 28
Interview Cycle End:
December 12
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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 Pittsburgh 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:
8
Lab?
Required

CHEMISTRY

GenChem = General Chemistry

OChem = Organic Chemistry

Biochem = Biochemistry

GenChem Semester Hours:
8
GenChem Lab?
Required
OChem Semester Hours:
4
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:
HL Bio Lab?
Not Required

HUMANITIES & BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES

Semester Hours:

ENGLISH/WRITING

Semester Hours:
6

Writing intensive courses outside of English also fulfill this requirement.

MATHEMATICS/STATISTICS

Mathematics Semester Hours:
3
Statistics Semester Hours:
3

Preferably half a year of biostatistics (excluding calculus). Courses with significant biostatistics content may also fulfill this requirement.

OTHER REQUIRED COURSES

OTHER RECOMMENDED COURSES

Psychology

SOURCE: https://www.medadmissions.pitt.edu/admissions/you-apply/academic-requirements

Special Programs

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

CONTACT #1

Title:
E-mail:
admissions@medschool.pitt.edu
Phone:

CONTACT #2

Title:
E-mail:
Phone:

Secondary Application Essay Prompts

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

Tell us about a challenging problem you faced and how you resolved it. Include how the experience contributed to the person you are today. (Limit your response to 250 words or less.)
At UPSOM, diversity and inclusion are measures of distinction, integral to achieving institutional excellence, and essential to the development of future physicians who become leaders in medicine. Describe how you have demonstrated a commitment to diversity and inclusion in the past, and how you hope to grow that commitment in medical school. (Limit your response to 250 words or less.)
Tell the Admissions Committee why you are applying to Pitt Med and why you think this school would be a good fit for you? (Limit your response to 250 words or less.)

Interview Questions

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

How do you balance your personal and professional life?
What kind of doctor do you want to be?
What are your career goals in medicine?
What kind of volunteer or clinical experience do you have?
What do you think are the biggest challenges and issues facing healthcare today?
What other experiences have you had that are not on your application?
Why did you choose to pursue medicine?
Are you interested in teaching?
How did you decide to apply to Pitt Med?
What kind of research have you done or are interested in?
How do you handle competition?
When did you know you wanted to be a doctor?
What kind of superpower would you like to have?
How does your major connect to medicine?
What do you think makes a good doctor?
What kind of support system do you have?
Why do you want to go into medicine instead of other medical fields?
What are your strengths and weaknesses?
What do you see yourself doing in 20 years?
What makes you a well-rounded applicant?
Are you interested in research, and if so, what type?
What kind of impact do you want to make in your career as a physician?
How do you handle working with frustrating people/situations?
What do you like to do for fun?
What sets you apart from other applicants?
How do you handle working in a team?
How have you tested or explored your decision to go into medicine?
Do you have any experience or interest in research?
How do you handle stress?
What do you do in your free time?
How do you see yourself working in small groups?
Have you ever considered other medical fields or careers?
What led you to pursue medicine?
How have your experiences prepared you for a career in medicine?
What kind of doctor would you like to be?
What leadership positions have you held?
What do you like about the city of Pittsburgh?
How do you deal with stress and disappointment?
How will you contribute to the diversity of the medical school?