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Thomas Jefferson University Sidney Kimmel Medical College

Philadelphia, PA Class Size: 275
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Gaining admission to Thomas Jefferson University Sidney Kimmel Medical College is Moderately Competitive. Applicants typically have an average GPA of 3.86 and an average MCAT score of 514.

Statistics

To summarize, listed below are the most important academic statistics for Thomas Jefferson University Sidney Kimmel Medical College applicants:

Average GPA:
3.86
Average MCAT:
514
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 Thomas Jefferson University Sidney Kimmel Medical College is below.

In-State Tuition:
$60000
Out-of-State Tuition:
$60000

For more information about tuition at Thomas Jefferson University Sidney Kimmel Medical College, visit the following link: https://www.jefferson.edu/tuition-and-financial-aid.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 Thomas Jefferson University Sidney Kimmel Medical College 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:
Neutral

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 Thomas Jefferson University Sidney Kimmel Medical College:

Thomas Jefferson University Sidney Kimmel Medical College Mission Statement:
The mission of the Thomas Jefferson University East Falls/NJ Physician Assistant program is to educate students to become innovative, collaborative, providers who are clinically well-prepared, adaptable and who provide humanistic care to all patients and to the diverse communities they serve.

For more information on the mission statement for Thomas Jefferson University Sidney Kimmel Medical College, visit the following link: https://www.jefferson.edu/academics/colleges-schools-institutes/health-professions/departments-programs/health-science-clinical-practice/degrees-programs/graduate/ms-east-falls/overview/mission-philosophy.html

Situational Judgement Tests

Thomas Jefferson University Sidney Kimmel Medical College 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:
Dec 1
Secondary Application Fee:
$80
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:
Sep
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 Thomas Jefferson University Sidney Kimmel Medical College 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:
4
Lab?
Required

CHEMISTRY

GenChem = General Chemistry

OChem = Organic Chemistry

Biochem = Biochemistry

GenChem Semester Hours:
4
GenChem Lab?
Required
OChem Semester Hours:
4
OChem Lab?
Required
Biochem Semester Hours:
Biochem Lab?
Not Required

BIOLOGY

GenBio = General Biology

HL Bio = Higher Level Biology

GenBio Semester Hours:
4
GenBio Lab?
Required
HL Bio Semester Hours:
HL Bio Lab?
Not Required

HUMANITIES & BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES

Semester Hours:

Humanities, social and behavioral sciences strongly recommended.

ENGLISH/WRITING

Semester Hours:

Effective writing strongly recommended.

MATHEMATICS/STATISTICS

Mathematics Semester Hours:
Statistics Semester Hours:

OTHER REQUIRED COURSES

OTHER RECOMMENDED COURSES

Honors and independent study or research courses recommended.

SOURCE: https://www.jefferson.edu/academics/colleges-schools-institutes/skmc/admissions/applying.html

Special Programs

Many schools have dual-degree programs for motivated applicants. View the ones offered at Thomas Jefferson University Sidney Kimmel Medical College 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 Thomas Jefferson University Sidney Kimmel Medical College below:

CONTACT #1

Title:
E-mail:
jmc.admissions@jefferson.edu
Phone:

CONTACT #2

Title:
E-mail:
Phone:

Secondary Application Essay Prompts

Below are the past secondary (supplemental) application essay prompts for Thomas Jefferson University Sidney Kimmel Medical College.

Sidney Kimmel Medical College defines diversity as the richness in human differences. How will your own experiences allow you to contribute to the diversity of the student body and to provide equitable and inclusive care to your future patients? (2500 characters)
Do you have any additional information that hasn't been covered? (4000 characters)

Interview Questions

Below are common interview questions that you might encounter on your important day for Thomas Jefferson University Sidney Kimmel Medical College.

Tell me about your study abroad experience.
How do you feel about the large class size at Jefferson?
Can you discuss a weakness of yours?
Do you have any international experiences?
Why did you choose your undergraduate institution and city?
What do your parents and siblings do?
How do you feel about increasing costs and the effect of managed care on healthcare in the future?
Can you discuss any ethical issues you have encountered in healthcare?
What activities are you involved in?
Can you explain any bad grades or discrepancies on your transcript?
Can you discuss your clinical experiences?
What activities have you been involved in, and what are you most proud of?
What do you consider to be important advances in medicine over the last 50/100 years?
Why did you choose your undergraduate school?
How would your friends describe you?
What are you looking for in a medical school?
What have you been doing since graduating?
Why do you want to go to medical school?
Why did you choose Jefferson? What do you know about the school?
What did you learn as a volunteer firefighter?
What makes Jefferson different from other medical schools?
Can you talk about your involvement in extracurricular activities?
Can you talk about any conferences you have attended?
How do you feel about the future outlook of healthcare?
Can you talk about a specific research experience?
What should I tell the admissions committee about you?
What do you do for fun?
Can you explain your research experience?
Describe yourself and where you have lived.
Can you discuss your interest in a specific specialty?
When did you decide to be a doctor?
Can you elaborate on (specific AMCAS activity)?
Tell me about your healthcare-related experiences.