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Renaissance School of Medicine - Stony Brook University

Stony Brook, NY Class Size: 135
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Gaining admission to Renaissance School of Medicine - Stony Brook University is Very Competitive. Applicants typically have an average GPA of 3.89 and an average MCAT score of 517.

Statistics

To summarize, listed below are the most important academic statistics for Renaissance School of Medicine - Stony Brook University applicants:

Average GPA:
3.89
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 Renaissance School of Medicine - Stony Brook University is below.

In-State Tuition:
$43670
Out-of-State Tuition:
$65160

For more information about tuition at Renaissance School of Medicine - Stony Brook University, visit the following link: https://renaissance.stonybrookmedicine.edu/admissions/financial_info

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 Renaissance School of Medicine - Stony Brook University below:

IN-STATE

In-State Friendliness:
Very Friendly

OUT-OF-STATE

Accepts Out-of-State:
Yes
Out-of-State Friendliness:
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 Renaissance School of Medicine - Stony Brook University:

Renaissance School of Medicine - Stony Brook University Mission Statement:
We are committed to recruiting and training diverse students, clinicians and physician-scientists in biomedical sciences to improve the health of all individuals and populations through education, outreach, compassionate care and research that discovers the biology of disease and informs novel preventive, diagnostic and therapeutic strategies.

For more information on the mission statement for Renaissance School of Medicine - Stony Brook University, visit the following link: https://renaissance.stonybrookmedicine.edu/mission

Situational Judgement Tests

Renaissance School of Medicine - Stony Brook University 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 1
Secondary Application Deadline:
Dec 29
Secondary Application Fee:
$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:
Early November
Interview Cycle End:
Mid January
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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 Renaissance School of Medicine - Stony Brook University 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:
4
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:
4
Biochem Lab?
Required

"Minimum of 4 semesters including coursework in general and organic chemistry and a course in biochemistry. A minimu of 3 semesters of lab is 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

1 semester: psychology, sociology, logic/ethics, anthropology, or philosophy 1 semester: statistics Preferred letter from PreMedical/PreHealth Advisor or two instructors (one in science). Additional letters welcome if relevant.

HUMANITIES & BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES

Semester Hours:
1

"Social Science/Humanities - 1 semester of either psychology, sociology, logic or ethics, anthropology or philosophy"

ENGLISH/WRITING

Semester Hours:
3

MATHEMATICS/STATISTICS

Mathematics Semester Hours:
Statistics Semester Hours:
3

OTHER REQUIRED COURSES

OTHER RECOMMENDED COURSES

SOURCE: https://renaissance.stonybrookmedicine.edu/admissions/welcome

Special Programs

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

CONTACT #1

Title:
E-mail:
somadmissions@stonybrookmedicine.edu
Phone:

CONTACT #2

Title:
E-mail:
Phone:

Secondary Application Essay Prompts

Below are the past secondary (supplemental) application essay prompts for Renaissance School of Medicine - Stony Brook University.

Tell us how your past experiences and/or challenges have defined you (500 words or less)
Please respond to ONE of the following two questions: (500 words or less)
Please describe how you, as a future physician, plan to address the social determinants of health.
What, in your opinion, is the role of a physician in addressing systemic racism and societal injustices?
Will your education be continuous between college and medical school matriculation? (500 words or less)
If NO, please explain what you have done or plan to do during the gap period and why.
If YES, please tell us about your proudest accomplishment to date.

Interview Questions

Below are common interview questions that you might encounter on your important day for Renaissance School of Medicine - Stony Brook University.

What are your thoughts on the use of dirty tactics in politics?
Can you provide examples of ethical scenarios you have encountered?
Can you provide details about classes you took and why you chose them?
What led you to pursue a career in medicine?
Why do you have limited clinical experience or shadowing?
Can you discuss any ongoing ethical issues in medicine?
Why do you think healthcare is a right or a privilege?
What did you do during your research project?
Can you provide more information about your family?
What brings you to medicine?
Tell me about your community service work and involvement in global health.
How did you decide to pursue an MPH degree?
What motivated you to pursue a career in medicine?
Why did you choose Stony Brook University School of Medicine?
Tell me about your clinical volunteer experience, as it sounds interesting.
Where do you see yourself in 15 years?
Why did you choose Stony Brook University?
Can you discuss your experiences mentioned in your application, such as research, volunteering, and work?
Do you believe great leaders are born or made?
Can you discuss the advancements in medicine over the past 10 years?
What is a weakness of yours?
What are your thoughts on the role of technology in medicine?
Tell me about your research experience.
How have your research and community service experiences influenced you?
Can you describe your clinical research project and its significance?
Describe your research experience in more detail.
Why did you choose to apply to this specific medical school?
Why did you choose to apply to Stony Brook University, considering the other schools you have interviewed at?
Can you tell me about yourself?
How do you believe you would react to a patient's death?
What type of music do you listen to?
Can you discuss any leadership experience you have had?
What are two important qualities of a great doctor?
Why did you decide to pursue an MPH degree before medical school?
Have you seen the movie Borat?
Can you discuss a disagreement you have had and how you handled it?
Can you elaborate on a specific extracurricular activity mentioned in your application?
Where do you see yourself in five years?
Can you summarize what you wanted to learn about Stony Brook during your visit today?
What do you do during your free time when not studying?