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Stanford University School of Medicine

Stanford, CA Class Size: 95
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Gaining admission to Stanford University School of Medicine is Ultra Competitive. Applicants typically have an average GPA of 3.92 and an average MCAT score of 519.

Statistics

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

Average GPA:
3.92
Average MCAT:
519
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 Stanford University School of Medicine is below.

In-State Tuition:
$65000
Out-of-State Tuition:
$65000

For more information about tuition at Stanford University School of Medicine, visit the following link: https://med.stanford.edu/md/mdhandbook/section-7-tuition-and-financial-aid/tuition---fees.html#:~:text=Regular%20quarterly%20tuition%20for%20the%202023-24%20academic%20year%2C,Medical%20School%20Research%20Rate%20%243%2C619%20Graduation%20Quarter%20%24150

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 Stanford University School of Medicine below:

IN-STATE

In-State Friendliness:
Neutral

OUT-OF-STATE

Accepts Out-of-State:
Yes
Out-of-State Friendliness:
Very Friendly

INTERNATIONAL

Accepts Canadian:
Yes
Accepts International:
Yes
International Friendliness:
Very 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 Stanford University School of Medicine:

Stanford University School of Medicine Mission Statement:
To educate and inspire a diverse group of leaders in medicine and science who will improve human health through discovery, innovation, scholarship, education, and the delivery of outstanding patient-centered care.

For more information on the mission statement for Stanford University School of Medicine, visit the following link: https://med.stanford.edu/md.html

Situational Judgement Tests

Stanford 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:
October 2
Secondary Application Deadline:
October 23
Secondary Application Fee:
$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.

Below are some other helpful dates:

Interview Cycle Start:
August
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 Stanford 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?
Not Required

Physics with Labs recommended.

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

General Chemistry and Organic Chemistry with Labs heavily recommended.

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

Biology with Labs heavily recommended.

HUMANITIES & BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES

Semester Hours:

Behavioral or Social Sciences Recommended.

ENGLISH/WRITING

Semester Hours:

"Applicants must be able to write clearly, speak fluently, and read English with excellent comprehension."

MATHEMATICS/STATISTICS

Mathematics Semester Hours:
Statistics Semester Hours:

Statistics heavily recommended.

OTHER REQUIRED COURSES

OTHER RECOMMENDED COURSES

"Fluency in a foreign language, specifically Spanish or an Asian language, is recommended to enhance learning and service in our diverse communities." "Applicants must demonstrate understanding of the processes of scientific inquiry, and explain how scientific knowledge is discovered and validated, through hands-on laboratory or field experiences."

SOURCE: https://med.stanford.edu/md-admissions/academic-requirements.html

Special Programs

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

MD+PhD (MSTP - Medical Scientist Training Program):
Yes
MD+MPH (Public Health):
Yes
MD+MBA (Business, Healthcare Administration):
Yes
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 Stanford University School of Medicine below:

CONTACT #1

Title:
E-mail:
mdadmissions@stanford.edu
Phone:

CONTACT #2

Title:
E-mail:
Phone:

Secondary Application Essay Prompts

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

Are there any current or pending disputes concerning your academic status? If yes, please explain. (300 character limit)
Was your enrollment status ever interrupted during your undergraduate or graduate program, not including summer term (e.g. medical, personal, or academic reasons, military service, other)? If yes, please explain. (150 character limit)
PRACTICE SETTING
What do you see as the most likely practice scenario for your future medical career? Choose the single answer that best describes your career goals and clinical practice setting:
Academic Medicine (Clinical)
Academic Medicine (Physician Scientist)
Non-Academic Clinical Practice
Health Policy
Health Administration
Primary Care
Public Health/Community Health
Global Health
Please describe your motivation for this practice scenario. Why do you feel you are particularly suited for this practice scenario? What knowledge, skills and attitudes have you developed that have prepared you for this career path? (1000 characters)
CURRICULAR INTERESTS
How will you take advantage of the Stanford Medicine Discovery Curriculum and scholarly concentration requirement to achieve your personal career goals? (1000 characters)
BACKGROUND
Describe in a short paragraph your educational and family background. (For example) I grew up in New York City, as the 3rd child of a supermarket cashier and a high school principal. I attended Mann High School where my major interests were boxing and drama. (600 characters)
CONTRIBUTION TO LEARNING ENVIRONMENT
Please describe which aspects of your life experiences, interests, and character would help you to make a distinctive contribution to Stanford Medicine. (2000 characters)
Please describe how you have uniquely contributed to a community with which you identify. (1000 characters)
ADVOCACY
Please describe an experience/ situation when you advocated for someone else. (1000 characters)
ANYTHING ELSE?
Please include anything else that will help us understand better how you may uniquely contribute to Stanford Medicine? (OPTIONAL) (1000 characters)

Interview Questions

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

How do you plan to handle stress in medical school?
Tell me about your volunteer experience and how it relates to your decision to go into medicine.
Why would Stanford be a good fit for you?
What are your weaknesses and strengths?
What can you bring to the entering class that makes you stand out from other candidates?
Where do you see yourself in 10 or 15 years?
What do your parents and siblings do?
How do your goals relate to your interest in Stanford?
Have you done clinical research or just bench research?
Where do you see yourself in 20 years?
Explain your involvement in _____ activity.
Do you read any other newspapers?
What is your favorite book and why?
Describe your research in _____.
What do you anticipate as the greatest challenges in your career in medicine?
How do you feel about your undergraduate education?
What are some ethical concerns raised about human embryonic stem cell research?
Tell me about ____ in your file.
Why medicine? Why Stanford?
How do you envision fixing the US healthcare system?
How did you decide to pursue medicine?
What is your take on the current healthcare system in America?
Describe an interesting clinical experience you've had.
What would be a nightmare experience with a doctor for you?
Describe your research in words that are easy to understand.
How would you handle a patient who disagreed with you?
Tell me about your volunteer work.
Can you tell me about yourself?
Describe your research experiences.
How did you decide to return to school?
What specialty do you want to go into?
What are your hobbies and interests?
What are your career goals and how will you achieve them?
Describe your career goals and the preparation you will receive at Stanford.
How do systems in other countries compare to the US healthcare system?
What do you like and dislike about your undergraduate school?
What does your father/mother/sibling do? Where do they work?