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Gaining admission to University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine is Ultra Competitive. Applicants typically have an average GPA of 3.92 and an average MCAT score of 518.

📊 STATISTICS

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

Average GPA: 3.92

Average MCAT: 518

Competitiveness: Ultra 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 Florida Morsani College of Medicine is below.

In-State Tuition: $34000

Out-of-State Tuition: $55000

For more information about tuition at University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine, visit the following link: https://health.usf.edu/well/financial-aid/md-program/cost-attendance

😀 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 Florida Morsani College of Medicine below:

🏠 IN-STATE

In-State Friendliness: Friendly

🚗 OUT-OF-STATE

Accepts Out-of-State: Yes

Out-of-State Friendliness: 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 University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine:

University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine Mission Statement:

USF Health Morsani College of Medicine aims to provide the education of students and professionals of the health and biomedical sciences through the creation of a scholarly environment that fosters excellence in the lifelong goals of education, research activity and compassionate patient care.

For more information on the mission statement for University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine, visit the following link: https://health.usf.edu/medicine/com_mission

🤷‍♂️ SITUATIONAL JUDGEMENT TESTS

University of South Florida Morsani 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: December 31

Secondary Application Deadline: Jan 30

Secondary Application Deadline: $30

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: August

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 Florida Morsani 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:

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

Organic Chemistry II may substitute for Biochemistry.

🫀 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:

Behavioral, Social Science and Humanities recommended.

✍️ ENGLISH/WRITING

Semester Hours:

At least one semester with substantial expository writing.

📈 MATHEMATICS/STATISTICS

Mathematics Semester Hours:

Statistics Semester Hours:

Courses in Stats or Calculus are recommended.

OTHER REQUIRED COURSES

OTHER RECOMMENDED COURSES

SOURCE: https://health.usf.edu/medicine/mdprogram/mdadmissions/requirements

🎓 SPECIAL PROGRAMS

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

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

Yes

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 Florida Morsani College of Medicine below:

CONTACT #1

Title

E-mail

md-admissions@health.usf.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 Florida Morsani College of Medicine.

Do you believe the competitiveness (i.e. course requirements, experiences, academic performance, etc.) of your application for medical school has been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic? (1500 character max)

What do you see as the most likely practice scenario for your future medical career (Private Practice, Academic Medicine, Public Health, Health Care Administration, Health Policy, or Other)? Describe the knowledge, skills, and attributes you have developed in preparation for the career path you have chosen in the previous question. (1500 character max)

Optional: The USF Morsani College of Medicine’s Scholarly Concentrations program aims to support the educational development of medical students by providing opportunities for academic endeavors in areas of special interest. This program facilitates self-directed learning, enhances interactions between students and fosters relationships between students and faculty. Scholarly concentrations provide a forum where diversity of ideas and perspectives are valued. Each concentration includes elements of course work, practical application and scholarly presentation. Please review our Scholarly Concentrations website to determine which concentration would be of interest to you and answer the following question: (Scholarly Concentrations Program | USF Health) a. How would the USF Morsani College of Medicine’s Scholarly Concentrations Program help your personal career goals? (1500 characters)

The USF Morsani College of Medicine strives to educate a very diverse set of students who bring a variety of strengths and interests to the field of medicine. The definition of diversity is broad and includes (but is not limited to) lifestyle, race/ethnicity, geography, socioeconomic status and distance traveled through life. The definition of strength is also broad and includes (but is not limited to) humanism, scholarship, intellectual curiosity, research, and leadership. How do you feel your particular experiences, interests, and passions will add to the strength and diversity of the USF class and ultimately to the field of medicine? (2000 characters)

If you have experienced academic difficulties, please explain the situation and how it was resolved. (Please explain all grades less than a "B", including B-, or any "withdrawal" on your transcripts). (2000 characters)

If you have chosen the SELECT program or BOTH, please explain how your experiences and career goals match with the mission of the SELECT program. (MD SELECT Program | USF Health) (1500 characters)

🙋‍♀️ INTERVIEW QUESTIONS

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

Describe yourself/how would your friend describe you?

Explain your interest in USF.

(If you took gap years) What did you do in your gap years?

Why medicine and not other healthcare professions?

What is your opinion on euthanasia?

Why do you belong at this school and deserve to be a doctor?

Describe a stressful situation and how you solved it.

What is something not found in your file?

What is your proudest accomplishment?

Describe a major life event and how it has influenced you.

Is it ever appropriate to lie or be dishonest?

Strengths/weaknesses according to friends.

What is the most interesting thing you have ever done?

Why did you choose to pursue medicine?

Describe your leadership experiences.

How would your best friend describe you?

When did you know you wanted to be a doctor?

Discuss your research experience.

What do you do in your free time?

What brought you to medicine?

What does your family think of your career goals?

Why USF?

Explain the doctor/nurse relationship.

Explain any period of academic struggle.

What motivates you to pursue medicine?

Describe a major challenge you have overcome.

Tell me about yourself: research, volunteer, leadership, grades, MCAT, family.

Name an ethical situation you may face as a doctor and how you would handle it.

How have your experiences prepared you for medical school?

Name an ethical situation you may find as a doctor and how you would deal with it.

Why medicine?

What do you think about the AIDS crisis in Africa?

Potential ethical problems with medical missions trips.

Tell me about your research experience.

What are your favorite movies?

What are the challenges of studying medicine?

What were you like in high school?

Why did you choose to attend (your undergraduate institution)?

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