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Gaining admission to Southern Illinois University School of Medicine is Moderately Competitive. Applicants typically have an average GPA of 3.75 and an average MCAT score of 509.

📊 STATISTICS

To summarize, listed below are the most important academic statistics for Southern Illinois University School of Medicine applicants:

Average GPA: 3.75

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 Southern Illinois University School of Medicine is below.

In-State Tuition: $35616

Out-of-State Tuition: $

For more information about tuition at Southern Illinois University School of Medicine, visit the following link: https://www.siumed.edu/sites/default/files/2023-08/2023-2024%20Student%20Budgets.pdf

😀 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 Southern Illinois University School of Medicine below:

🏠 IN-STATE

In-State Friendliness: Very Friendly

🚗 OUT-OF-STATE

Accepts Out-of-State: No

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 Southern Illinois University School of Medicine:

Southern Illinois University School of Medicine Mission Statement:

Our mission is to optimize the health of the people of central and southern Illinois through education, patient care, research and service to the community.

For more information on the mission statement for Southern Illinois University School of Medicine, visit the following link: https://www.siumed.edu/about-us

🤷‍♂️ SITUATIONAL JUDGEMENT TESTS

Southern Illinois University School 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 15

Secondary Application Deadline: Feb 1

Secondary Application Deadline: $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: October

Interview Cycle End: 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 Southern Illinois University School 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

Competence in physics strongly recommended.

🧪 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

Competence in chemistry strongly recommended.

🫀 BIOLOGY

GenBio = General Biology

HL Bio = Higher Level Biology

GenBio Semester Hours:

GenBio Lab?

Required

HL Bio Semester Hours:

HL Bio Lab?

Not Required

Competence in biology strongly recommended.

🔍 HUMANITIES & BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES

Semester Hours:

Competence in humanities strongly recommended.

✍️ ENGLISH/WRITING

Semester Hours:

Competence in writing and analysis strongly recommended.

📈 MATHEMATICS/STATISTICS

Mathematics Semester Hours:

Statistics Semester Hours:

Competence in math strongly recommended.

OTHER REQUIRED COURSES

OTHER RECOMMENDED COURSES

Clinical exposure recommended

SOURCE: https://www.siumed.edu/studentaffairs/requirements-selection-factors-and-policies

🎓 SPECIAL PROGRAMS

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

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

MD+MPH (Public Health):

Yes

MD+MBA (Business, Healthcare Administration):

MD+JD (Law):

Yes

MD+MA (Master of Arts):

MD+MS (Master of Science):

📲 CONTACT INFORMATION

View contact information (phone and email) available to contact Southern Illinois University School of Medicine below:

CONTACT #1

Title

admissions

E-mail

admissions@siumed.edu

Phone

(312) 942-3589

CONTACT #2

Title

E-mail

Phone

📝 SECONDARY APPLICATION ESSAY PROMPTS

Below are the past secondary (supplemental) application essay prompts for Southern Illinois University School of Medicine.

The mission of SIU School of Medicine is to assist the people of central and southern Illinois in meeting their health care needs through education, patient care, research and service to the community.

Preference is given to established residents of central and southern Illinois who intend to practice medicine in the state.

Applicants should have a good foundation in the natural sciences, social sciences, and humanities.

Applicants are expected to demonstrate facility in writing and speaking the English language.

Preference is given to applicants who will have earned a baccalaureate degree by the time of matriculation.

Preference is given to applicants who have had sufficient recent academic activity to demonstrate potential for successful completion of medical school.

Although the Admissions Committee establishes no quotas, active efforts are made to recruit qualified applicants from groups who have been under-represented in the medical profession.

Questions:

SIU School of Medicine uses a holistic approach to identify students who best fulfill its mission: to assist the people of central and southern Illinois in meeting their health care needs through education, patient care, research and service to the community. In what ways do you believe you would contribute to SIU’s mission and what barriers have you overcome in your life’s circumstances to reach this point in applying to medical school? Please limit your response to 300 words or less.

Tell us about your lived experiences that will make you a better physician? Please limit your response to 300 words or less.

To be successful as a student at SIU School of Medicine and as a practicing physician, you must be flexible and committed to cultivating and employing critical interactive and learning skills. Describe your experiences that demonstrate: contribution in a teamwork setting; engagement in self-directed and life-long learning (taking personal initiative to identify and address your learning goals and needs); and exposure to the small group tutorial process used in a problem-based learning environment. Please limit your answer to 500 words or less.

If you have previously applied to SIU School of Medicine, please describe how you feel you have strengthened your credentials since that application. Please limit your answer to 300 words or less.

Have you ever been convicted of a felony? Have you ever been convicted with a misdemeanor other than a minor traffic offense? Have you ever been charged with a felony or a misdemeanor other than a minor traffic offense, or with misconduct on any college campus? If you answered 'YES' to any of the three preceding questions, please explain the relevant circumstances. (No character limit was given.)

🙋‍♀️ INTERVIEW QUESTIONS

Below are common interview questions that you might encounter on your important day for Southern Illinois University School of Medicine.

How did you prepare for the MCAT?

Why are you interested in coming to SIU and what attracts you to the area?

How do you envision practicing medicine in a rural setting?

Why does medicine interest you and why SIU?

How would you address the current food shortage issue in Springfield, IL?

Describe your research experiences and their impact on your decision to pursue medicine.

What are your plans if you don't get into medical school this year?

How do you plan to finance your medical education? Would you work while in school?

Share your undergraduate experience and why you chose your previous institution.

Are you satisfied with your MCAT scores and how did you prepare for the exam?

What are your thoughts on healthcare reform?

When did you decide on pursuing medicine as a career?

What motivated you to pursue medicine and why SIU specifically?

Tell me about your family background.

Who or what has motivated you to become a physician?

Have you worked in academic groups before to solve problems?

Discuss your involvement in social activities at college.

What characteristics make a good team member?

Describe your experience with group learning and how you handle it.

What are your strengths and weaknesses as a potential physician?

Discuss your experiences related to healthcare or the hospital environment.

Talk about your family, past experiences, and what drives you to work in medicine.

Talk about your volunteer experiences and their impact on your journey to medicine.

Describe your background, hobbies, and interests.

What makes SIU the right choice for you? What do you think of the PBL curriculum?

How do you define success?

What is SIU's mission and how do you align with it?

What sparked your interest in medicine and made you choose this career path?

If you were not accepted this cycle, what alternative path would you take?

How would you change current healthcare policies if given the chance?

What interests or issues in medicine or outside of medicine captivate your attention?

How would you approach and treat a patient from a different culture?

Discuss your personal background and motivations for pursuing medicine and attending SIU.

How did you study for the MCAT and were you satisfied with your scores?

Where do you see yourself practicing medicine in the future?

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