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Gaining admission to University of Toledo College of Medicine and Life Sciences 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 University of Toledo College of Medicine and Life Sciences 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 University of Toledo College of Medicine and Life Sciences is below.

In-State Tuition: $37000

Out-of-State Tuition: $69000

For more information about tuition at University of Toledo College of Medicine and Life Sciences, visit the following link: https://www.utoledo.edu/med/md/pdfs/med-2-coa.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 University of Toledo College of Medicine and Life Sciences 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 Toledo College of Medicine and Life Sciences:

University of Toledo College of Medicine and Life Sciences Mission Statement:

The mission of The University of Toledo College of Medicine and Life Sciences is to improve health in the communities and region we serve. We do this by educating excellent clinicians and scientists, by providing patient centered and high-quality care and by producing nationally recognized research in focused area.

For more information on the mission statement for University of Toledo College of Medicine and Life Sciences, visit the following link: https://www.utoledo.edu/med/about/mission.html#:~:text=The%20mission%20of%20The%20University%20of%20Toledo%20College,by%20producing%20nationally%20recognized%20research%20in%20focused%20areas.

🤷‍♂️ SITUATIONAL JUDGEMENT TESTS

University of Toledo College of Medicine and Life Sciences 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: Nov 15

Secondary Application Deadline: $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: October

Interview Cycle End: Decemeber

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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 Toledo College of Medicine and Life Sciences 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

🧪 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

🫀 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

Anatomy, Genetics, Microbiology, and Physiology all recommended.

🔍 HUMANITIES & BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES

Semester Hours:

Psychology, Social Sciences recommended.

✍️ ENGLISH/WRITING

Semester Hours:

English recommended.

📈 MATHEMATICS/STATISTICS

Mathematics Semester Hours:

Statistics Semester Hours:

Mathematics, Biostatistics recommended.

OTHER REQUIRED COURSES

OTHER RECOMMENDED COURSES

Medical Terminology recommended.

SOURCE: https://www.utoledo.edu/med/md/admissions/

🎓 SPECIAL PROGRAMS

Many schools have dual-degree programs for motivated applicants. View the ones offered at University of Toledo College of Medicine and Life Sciences 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 University of Toledo College of Medicine and Life Sciences below:

CONTACT #1

Title

E-mail

medadmissions@utoledo.edu

Phone

CONTACT #2

Title

E-mail

Phone

📝 SECONDARY APPLICATION ESSAY PROMPTS

Below are the past secondary (supplemental) application essay prompts for University of Toledo College of Medicine and Life Sciences.

One of the AAMC Core Competencies for entering medical students involves cultural competence. The competency involves several distinct domains, including: Demonstrating knowledge of socio-cultural factors that affect interactions and behaviors; Showing an appreciation and respect for multiple dimensions of diversity; Recognizing and acting on the obligation to inform one's own judgment; Engaging diverse and competing perspectives as a resource for learning, citizenship, and work; Recognizing and appropriately addressing bias in selves and others; Interacting effectively with people from diverse backgrounds. Discuss a specific experience from your life that you feel demonstrates your level of competence in one of the above domains. (Clearly indicate which of the six domains above that you are responding to.) As part of your discussion, explain how you feel this experience will impact your future contribution to the culture of diversity and inclusion at The University of Toledo College of Medicine and Life Sciences and later in your career as a physician. (600 words)

One of the AAMC Core Competencies for entering medical students involves resilience and adaptability. This competency involves the ability to tolerate stressful or changing environments or situations and adapt effectively to them. Additional characteristics of this competency are persistence and the ability to recover from setbacks. Discuss a specific experience from your life that you feel demonstrates your level of competence in resilience and adaptability as described above. As part of your discussion, explain how you feel this experience will help you meet new challenges you may face in medical school. (600 words)

(Optional) Please use the space below for anything you might wish to discuss related to the corona virus (COVID-19) public health crisis. Possible topics might include, for example: your biggest lessons and insights from the pandemic; creative ways in which you were able to serve your community during the crisis; hardships you may have faced as a result of the virus or quarantine. (You will have an opportunity to specifically discuss impacts to your coursework/grades in a separate item.) (600 words)

We invite you to briefly discuss any other connections you may have to The University of Toledo, the UToledo College of Medicine and Life Sciences, the city of Toledo, or the region of Northwest Ohio or to provide additional information about the affiliations you noted above. (300 words)

Please briefly describe what activities you are/have been engaged in during the period between undergraduate school and medical school. (300 words, pops up if you answered "yes" to if you had a gap.)

If you feel you have any aspects of your record that may potentially negatively influence your application to our medical school, we encourage you to use this space to discuss them in order to provide the admissions committee with further context about your application. (Examples of possible topics include MCAT scores lower than our class average, low grades, withdrawn course, institutional action/student conduct violation.) (500 words)

🙋‍♀️ INTERVIEW QUESTIONS

Below are common interview questions that you might encounter on your important day for University of Toledo College of Medicine and Life Sciences.

How would you handle a situation where a patient does not want to know their diagnosis?

Can you tell me about a significant experience from your undergraduate years?

Why should a medical school choose you over other candidates?

Why medicine and not another career?

Which factors influenced your choice of medical schools to apply to?

Have you considered any medical specialties? If so, which ones?

Why do you want to attend this school?

What are your thoughts on current issues in healthcare administration?

How do you think your peers would describe you?

How do you feel about the perception that some go into medicine primarily for financial reasons?

How would you handle a situation where your attending physician was behaving in a way that could harm patients?

What draws you to the field of medicine?

Are you informed about any current health care issues? If so, which ones?

Can you discuss a research experience and your role in it?

Why are you passionate about medicine and what qualities do you believe make a good doctor?

If a patient asked for antibiotics for a third person, how would you handle the situation?

If a Jehovah's Witness refused a blood transfusion for their child, how would you handle the situation?

Can you discuss any extracurricular activities and their significance to you?

Can you expand on a specific experience mentioned in your application essay?

If your resident regularly arrived late to shifts, how would you address the situation?

Can you discuss areas of improvement you're working on?

How would you handle a situation where your patient made a request that compromises your personal well-being?

How would you address a situation where you suspect your attending physician is impaired?

What hobbies or activities do you pursue outside of academic and professional commitments?

Can you discuss both a strength and an area you're working to improve upon?

How do you handle feedback, and is there a type of feedback you find particularly challenging?

Why are you specifically interested in the University of Toledo College of Medicine and Life Sciences?

(If applicable) Can you describe a memorable patient experience related to neurological injuries or conditions?

Can you share an example when you displayed altruism?

Can you discuss an academic subject or class that you found particularly intriguing?

In your opinion, what's a significant challenge facing doctors today?

How would you approach an ethical dilemma involving research integrity?

How do you cope with stress?

What are the key qualities or values you believe a medical professional should embody?

Can you discuss a time when you had to work collaboratively with a diverse team or group?

How have you prepared yourself for the rigors of medical school?

How do you envision the future of medicine and your role in it?

How would you handle disagreements or conflicts with colleagues or superiors in a clinical setting?

Can you discuss any community service or outreach you've been involved in?

How have your life experiences shaped your perspective on patient care?

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