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Gaining admission to Sam Houston State University is Moderately Competitive. Applicants typically have an average GPA of null and an average MCAT score of null.

📊 STATISTICS

To summarize, listed below are the most important academic statistics for Sam Houston State University applicants:

Average GPA: null

Average MCAT: null

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 Sam Houston State University is below.

In-State Tuition: $NaN

Out-of-State Tuition: $NaN

For more information about tuition at Sam Houston State University, visit the following link: NA

😀 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 Sam Houston State University below:

🏠 IN-STATE

In-State Friendliness: Neutral

🚗 OUT-OF-STATE

Accepts Out-of-State: Yes

Out-of-State Friendliness: Neutral

✈️ INTERNATIONAL

Accepts Canadian: No

Accepts International: No

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 Sam Houston State University:

Sam Houston State University Mission Statement:

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🤷‍♂️ SITUATIONAL JUDGEMENT TESTS

Sam Houston State 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:

Secondary Application Deadline: NA

Secondary Application Deadline: $NaN

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 End: NA

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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 Sam Houston State 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:

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

Biochemistry may be substituted for Organic Chemistry II.

🫀 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:

6 credit hours in mathematics; including 3 in statistics.

OTHER REQUIRED COURSES

OTHER RECOMMENDED COURSES

SOURCE: https://catalog.shsu.edu/graduate-and-professional/college-departments/osteopathic-medicine/osteopathic-medicine-do/#descriptiontext

🎓 SPECIAL PROGRAMS

Many schools have dual-degree programs for motivated applicants. View the ones offered at Sam Houston State University 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 Sam Houston State University below:

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📝 SECONDARY APPLICATION ESSAY PROMPTS

Below are the past secondary (supplemental) application essay prompts for Sam Houston State University.

What do you like or dislike most about the area you are from (your hometown or where you graduated high school)? (800 characters)

Describe a moment when you failed to accomplish a task or let yourself down. How did you grow from this experience? (800 characters)

What do you consider the role of physicians in medically underserved Texas communities? (800 characters)

Sam Houston State University's Motto is "The Measure of a Life is its Service." What is the most significant service contribution that you have made? (800 characters)

As a DO physician, how would you plan to incorporate the tenets of osteopathic medicine into your future practice?

(800 characters)

Are you a Texas resident? [Yes or No]

Please share anything you would like to mention to the SHSU-COM Admissions Committee about yourself to strengthen your application. (500 characters)

🙋‍♀️ INTERVIEW QUESTIONS

Below are common interview questions that you might encounter on your important day for Sam Houston State University.

What questions do you have for us about our program?

Describe a significant healthcare issue that you are passionate about.

What influenced your decision to pursue osteopathic medicine?

Please provide an overview of yourself.

How do you feel about the idea that physicians should be held to a higher standard regarding their personal health choices?

How do you see education being related to medicine?

How do you handle feedback and utilize it to improve your skills and performance?

What qualities do you think are important in healthcare providers?

How have your experiences prepared you for the academic rigor of medical school?

How do you handle stress and ensure work-life balance in a demanding field like medicine?

What do you think the role of empathy is in patient care?

How have your experiences with community service influenced your desire to pursue medicine?

Can you discuss a time when you had to adapt to a new and unfamiliar situation?

Can you discuss a time when you had to advocate for a patient's needs or rights?

Can you provide an example of when you demonstrated leadership skills?

Can you provide an example of when you demonstrated resilience in the face of adversity?

How do you anticipate the evolving healthcare landscape impacting the future practice of medicine?

Can you discuss the impacts of healthcare disparities and your thoughts on addressing them?

What attracts you to osteopathic medicine and specifically to our school?

Why do you believe diversity and inclusion are important in healthcare?

How would you handle a situation where a patient requested a treatment that you disagreed with?

What do you think makes a good mentorship relationship between a physician and a student?

How can physicians address the preference of patients to die at home when they often end up in the hospital?

How do you plan to stay up-to-date with the latest advancements in medicine throughout your career?

What do you think are the most significant challenges currently facing the healthcare industry?

Why do you believe effective communication skills are important in a clinical setting?

Tell us about a time when you had to make a difficult ethical decision.

How would you respond if a patient corrected you for addressing them with the wrong gender?

What goals do you have for your medical career and how do you plan to achieve them?

Discuss a time when you had to resolve a conflict in a team setting.

How would you ensure effective communication with patients who have limited English proficiency?

What do you think is the most rewarding aspect of being a healthcare professional?

What steps would you take to ensure patient privacy and confidentiality in your practice?

Describe a time when you overcame a personal challenge or struggle.

Describe a situation when you had to prioritize multiple tasks or patients at once.

How do you ensure that your patients feel heard and understood in your practice?

How do you handle potential biases that might influence patient care?

How do you incorporate patient and family feedback into improving care practices?

How would you approach a situation where a patient is non-compliant with treatment recommendations?

Describe an experience where you learned something significant from a patient.

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