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University of South Alabama College of Medicine

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Gaining admission to University of South Alabama College of Medicine is Moderately Competitive. Applicants typically have an average GPA of 3.89 and an average MCAT score of 508.

Statistics

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

Average GPA:
3.89
Average MCAT:
508
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 University of South Alabama College of Medicine is below.

In-State Tuition:
$34000
Out-of-State Tuition:
$67000

For more information about tuition at University of South Alabama College of Medicine, visit the following link: https://www.southalabama.edu/departments/finaid/com/cost.html

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 South Alabama College of Medicine below:

IN-STATE

In-State Friendliness:
Very Friendly

OUT-OF-STATE

Accepts Out-of-State:
Yes
Out-of-State Friendliness:
Neutral

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 University of South Alabama College of Medicine:

University of South Alabama College of Medicine Mission Statement:
As a diverse community focused on the science and practice of medicine for Alabama, the central Gulf Coast, and beyond: We educate, We discover, We serve.

For more information on the mission statement for University of South Alabama College of Medicine, visit the following link: https://www.southalabama.edu/colleges/com/com-bulletin/usa-com.html#:~:text=Mission%20Statement,%2C%20We%20discover%2C%20We%20serve.

Situational Judgement Tests

University of South Alabama 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 1
Secondary Application Fee:
$75
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 University of South Alabama 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:
8
Lab?
Required

CHEMISTRY

GenChem = General Chemistry

OChem = Organic Chemistry

Biochem = Biochemistry

GenChem Semester Hours:
8
GenChem Lab?
Required
OChem Semester Hours:
8
OChem Lab?
Required
Biochem Semester Hours:
Biochem Lab?
Not Required

Biochemistry may take the place of Organic Chemistry II.

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:
3

ENGLISH/WRITING

Semester Hours:
6

MATHEMATICS/STATISTICS

Mathematics Semester Hours:
6
Statistics Semester Hours:

Statistics also are recommended.

OTHER REQUIRED COURSES

OTHER RECOMMENDED COURSES

Immunology

SOURCE: https://www.southalabama.edu/colleges/com/futurestudents/apply.html

Special Programs

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

CONTACT #1

Title:
E-mail:
COMadmissions@southalabama.edu
Phone:

CONTACT #2

Title:
E-mail:
Phone:

Secondary Application Essay Prompts

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

Although interests may change, what areas of medicine are you primarily interested in at the current time? (200 characters)
Out-of-State Applicants: Although our primary obligation is to residents of the State of Alabama, we do consider competitive applicants from neighboring states and applicants with strong ties to the State of Alabama. Please write a brief essay explaining your ties to the State of Alabama. (2000 characters) (optional)
The learning community at the University of South Alabama College of Medicine benefits from the inclusion of students with broad life experiences, as well as students from diverse backgrounds. The Admissions Committee encourages you to share life experiences that you may have had and/or important factors in your background that illustrate your readiness for practicing medicine in a multicultural society. (3500 characters) (optional)

Interview Questions

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

What qualities should I emphasize to the admissions committee?
What do you see as the prevalent health problems in Alabama?
Why do you prefer medical school over public health?
What aspects of medicine are you interested in?
How would you fix the biggest problem in healthcare today?
What are some problems facing healthcare and how would you address them?
What strengths do you believe South Alabama Medical School has compared to others?
Can you describe the challenges in healthcare today?
What would you do if you don't get into medical school?
What other medical schools have you applied to and why?
Can you share details about your research?
How did you prepare for the MCAT?
What field of medicine are you considering?
What would you do if a teenage girl wanted an abortion?
Why do you want to attend South Alabama?
How would you handle a patient with a life-threatening birth defect?
If you could change one thing about healthcare, what would it be?
How do you feel about physician-assisted suicide or euthanasia?
What experiences have influenced your interest in medicine?
Tell me about yourself and your hobbies.
How do you plan on addressing the childhood obesity epidemic?
What specialty are you considering?
How do you manage your time with a family?
How did you prepare for the MCAT?
What motivates you to pursue medicine?
Where do you envision yourself in 10 years?
What are your study habits?
What classes did you enjoy in college? Dislike?
Why do you want to become a physician?
What qualities are you looking for in a medical school?
Why do you want to attend South Alabama specifically?
Tell me about your educational background.
What do you consider your best and worst qualities?
Describe your greatest accomplishment.
What books have you recently read?
Why have you chosen a career in medicine?
What makes you want to be a doctor?
Elaborate on your interest in health policy.
What challenges do you think you'll face in medical school?