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Gaining admission to Rush University Rush Medical College is Moderately Competitive. Applicants typically have an average GPA of 3.72 and an average MCAT score of 509.

📊 STATISTICS

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

Average GPA: 3.72

Average MCAT: 509

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 Rush University Rush Medical College is below.

In-State Tuition: $57778

Out-of-State Tuition: $57778

For more information about tuition at Rush University Rush Medical College, visit the following link: https://www.rushu.rush.edu/student-life/student-affairs/student-business-office/tuition#rmc

😀 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 Rush University Rush Medical College below:

🏠 IN-STATE

In-State Friendliness: Neutral

🚗 OUT-OF-STATE

Accepts Out-of-State: Yes

Out-of-State Friendliness: Very 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 Rush University Rush Medical College:

Rush University Rush Medical College Mission Statement:

The mission of RUSH is to improve the health of the individuals and diverse communities we serve through the integration of outstanding patient care, education, research and community partnerships.

For more information on the mission statement for Rush University Rush Medical College, visit the following link: https://www.rush.edu/about-us/mission-vision-and-values

🤷‍♂️ SITUATIONAL JUDGEMENT TESTS

Rush University Rush 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: October 2

Secondary Application Deadline: Nov 15

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.

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Interview Cycle Start: sept

Interview Cycle End: feb

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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 Rush University Rush 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?

Not Required

🧪 CHEMISTRY

GenChem = General Chemistry

OChem = Organic Chemistry

Biochem = Biochemistry

GenChem Semester Hours:

GenChem Lab?

Not Required

OChem Semester Hours:

OChem Lab?

Not 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:

✍️ ENGLISH/WRITING

Semester Hours:

📈 MATHEMATICS/STATISTICS

Mathematics Semester Hours:

Statistics Semester Hours:

OTHER REQUIRED COURSES

1 Year of either Chemistry or Biology Lab

OTHER RECOMMENDED COURSES

Sociology, public health, political science, global health, bioethics, urban studies, history, economics are all recommended.

SOURCE: https://www.rushu.rush.edu/rush-medical-college/doctor-medicine-md-program/admission-requirements

🎓 SPECIAL PROGRAMS

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

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

MD+MPH (Public Health):

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 Rush University Rush Medical College below:

CONTACT #1

Title

admissions

E-mail

RMC_Admissions@rush.edu

Phone

CONTACT #2

Title

admissions

E-mail

gc_admissions@rush.edu

Phone

(312) 942-3589

📝 SECONDARY APPLICATION ESSAY PROMPTS

Below are the past secondary (supplemental) application essay prompts for Rush University Rush Medical College.

Rush Medical College is located on Chicago’s near west side and serves a diverse patient population. We seek to train physicians who can connect with diverse patient populations with whom they may not share a similar background. Tell us about a life experience that has broadened your own worldview or enhanced your ability to understand those unlike yourself and what you learned from this experience. (1000 characters)

As an anchor institution, Rush is embedded in its strategies to improve the societal and structural determinants of health, which improve the economic vitality of Chicago’s west side neighborhoods and help residents achieve better health. Using your own experiences, describe how you have impacted and/or changed a person or community. (1000 characters)

(Optional) If applicable, describe how the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted your application to and/or preparation for medical school. (1000 characters)

(Optional) Use this space to provide additional information, which is non-COVID related, you would like the Committee on Admissions to be aware of when reviewing your application. (1000 characters)

🙋‍♀️ INTERVIEW QUESTIONS

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

Elaborate on (specific volunteering experience).

What do you believe are the most important issues in healthcare today?

Explain a situation where you had to take a shortcut or cut corners.

What would you do if you found out another student was cheating?

Explain a time when you made a mistake and how you handled it.

How do you handle conflict and work within a team setting?

What do you believe makes a good physician?

Have you faced any difficult academic incidents, and how have they prepared you for the study of medicine?

Explain your interest in a specific specialty, and why it appeals to you.

What led you to pursue a career in medicine?

What are your thoughts on genetic testing and its ethical implications?

Why did you choose your specific undergraduate institution?

Where do you see yourself in five years?

How do you define honesty, and do you believe physicians should always be honest with patients?

Why do you want to attend this medical school?

Explain your experiences working with people from diverse backgrounds.

What should the admissions committee know about you that is not in your application?

How do you handle stress?

How do you handle the stress and emotional toll of being a physician?

How have you dealt with conflict in the past?

Discuss your understanding of diversity and how you have experienced it.

Talk about your involvement in community service and volunteer work.

Describe a time when you were misjudged and how you handled it.

Why Rush? What sets this school apart for you?

What would you do if a patient refused recommended treatment?

What would you do if you didn't get into medical school? What is your backup plan?

How have you grown and matured throughout your academic journey?

How have you coped with adversity in your life?

Describe a specific interaction or experience that challenged you.

What do you think makes you a strong addition to our medical school class?

Discuss your undergraduate experiences and how they have shaped you.

What do you do for fun outside of academic or professional pursuits?

Talk about your research experience and its implications.

What do you think are the biggest challenges facing doctors in medicine today?

How are you prepared to navigate the challenges of medical school and a medical career?

How do you feel about national healthcare and its impact on medicine?

Describe a situation in which you felt unfairly judged.

Explain any weaknesses or difficulties in your application.

How do you see the future of healthcare and your role within it?

Why do you want to become a doctor specifically at this school?

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