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University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center Medical School

Dallas, TX Class Size: 240
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Gaining admission to University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center Medical School is Very Competitive. Applicants typically have an average GPA of 3.93 and an average MCAT score of 517.

Statistics

To summarize, listed below are the most important academic statistics for University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center Medical School applicants:

Average GPA:
3.93
Average MCAT:
517
Competitiveness:
Very 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 Texas Southwestern Medical Center Medical School is below.

In-State Tuition:
$23023
Out-of-State Tuition:
$36123

For more information about tuition at University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center Medical School, visit the following link: https://www.utsouthwestern.edu/about-us/administrative-offices/financial-aid/cost-of-attendance/medical/

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 Texas Southwestern Medical Center Medical School 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 Texas Southwestern Medical Center Medical School:

University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center Medical School Mission Statement:
Promoting health and a healthy society that enables achievement of full human potential We: EDUCATE Physicians, scientists, and caregivers optimally prepared to serve the needs of patients and society. DISCOVER Research that solves for unmet needs by finding better treatments, cures, and prevention with a commitment to ensuring real world application. HEAL Best care possible today, with continuous improvement and innovation for better care tomorrow

For more information on the mission statement for University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center Medical School, visit the following link: https://www.utsouthwestern.edu/about-us/mission-history/

Situational Judgement Tests

University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center Medical School 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:
November 1
Secondary Application Deadline:
November 15
Secondary Application Fee:
$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 Start:
August
Interview Cycle End:
Early 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 University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center Medical School 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:
4
GenChem Lab?
Required
OChem Semester Hours:
8
OChem Lab?
Required
Biochem Semester Hours:
3
Biochem Lab?
Not Required

"Inorganic courses include general chemistry, physical chemistry, and quantitative analysis. Organic courses must have “organic” in course title."

BIOLOGY

GenBio = General Biology

HL Bio = Higher Level Biology

GenBio Semester Hours:
14
GenBio Lab?
Not Required
HL Bio Semester Hours:
HL Bio Lab?
Not Required

Acceptable Credit for Biology: "Anatomy and Physiology, Botany, Ecology, Entomology, General Biology, Genetics, Herpetology, Immunology, Marine Biology, Microbiology, Ornithology, Parasitology, Pathophysiology, Zoology"

HUMANITIES & BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES

Semester Hours:

ENGLISH/WRITING

Semester Hours:
6

MATHEMATICS/STATISTICS

Mathematics Semester Hours:
3
Statistics Semester Hours:

"3 semester hours of college calculus or statistics (preferably biostatistics)"

OTHER REQUIRED COURSES

OTHER RECOMMENDED COURSES

SOURCE: https://www.utsouthwestern.edu/education/medical-school/admissions/prerequisites.html

Special Programs

Many schools have dual-degree programs for motivated applicants. View the ones offered at University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center Medical School below:

MD+PhD (MSTP - Medical Scientist Training Program):
Yes
MD+MPH (Public Health):
Yes
MD+MBA (Business, Healthcare Administration):
Yes
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 Texas Southwestern Medical Center Medical School below:

CONTACT #1

Title:
E-mail:
admissions@utsouthwestern.edu
Phone:

CONTACT #2

Title:
E-mail:
Phone:

Secondary Application Essay Prompts

Below are the past secondary (supplemental) application essay prompts for University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center Medical School.

Describe a group project or activity that you are most proud of. Consider the following in your response: What aspect makes you most proud? How was it accomplished? How did you deal with disagreement or conflict in the group? How did you get fellow group members to embrace a position or view your perspective? (2500 characters)
Describe a time that you have witnessed someone acting unethically or dishonestly, or an experienced behavior of harassment or discrimination. What did you do? Describe your reaction, is there anything you might do differently now in retrospect. (2500 characters)
Describe an interaction or experience that has made you more sensitive or appreciative of cultural differences, and/or how you have committed yourself to understanding and aiding in the pursuit of equity and inclusion in your academic, professional or personal life. (2500 characters)
Have you engaged in any public service activities for a duration of one year or greater in length (examples: Military, Peace Corps, Teach for America, etc.). Yes or No? If so, please describe the experience and impact on your personal and professional development. (2500 characters) (Optional)
Please explain any academic discrepancies or extenuating circumstances that you feel the Admissions Committee should know. (2500 characters) (Optional)

Interview Questions

Below are common interview questions that you might encounter on your important day for University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center Medical School.

What do you want out of a medical school?
Tell me about yourself.
What is a mistake you have made and how did you handle it?
How would you fix the healthcare system?
Why do you want to be a doctor?
Who is an inspiration to you?
How do you feel about Roe v. Wade?
What is the last book you read?
How do you spend your free time?
How do you balance quality of care with access to care?
Do you see yourself involved with research as a doctor?
What would you do if a colleague were siphoning drugs for the benefit of a clinic's patients?
What are the challenges your generation of physicians will face?
Why did you decide to apply to medical school?
How do you describe your research to a non-scientist?
Why did you choose your undergraduate college?
If you couldn't go into medicine, what career would you choose?
What are three things you're proud of and three things you would change about yourself?
What are your thoughts on the size of the uninsured population in this country, specifically in Texas?
What strengths and weaknesses do you have?
Why are you interested in UT Southwestern?
Tell me about your clinical volunteer experience.
Discuss your research experience.
What would you do if you saw a classmate cheat?
What are your thoughts on stem cell research?
What strengths would you bring to our medical school class?
What do your parents do for a living?
How did COVID affect your education?
If you could invite three people to dinner, living or dead, who would they be and why?
How do you handle working with overbearing physicians?
Where do you see yourself in ten years?
In what setting do you see yourself practicing medicine in the future?
What do you want to achieve with a medical career?
Where do you see yourself in 5 years?
How did your experience shadowing doctors help you pursue a medical career?
Describe an experience you wrote about in your optional essay.
What do you think is wrong with healthcare today?
What are your hobbies?
What kind of research did you do?
How would you react if you saw a colleague abusing drugs?