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Gaining admission to Wake Forest University School of Medicine is Moderately Competitive. Applicants typically have an average GPA of 3.75 and an average MCAT score of 512.

📊 STATISTICS

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

Average GPA: 3.75

Average MCAT: 512

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 Wake Forest University School of Medicine is below.

In-State Tuition: $60000

Out-of-State Tuition: $60000

For more information about tuition at Wake Forest University School of Medicine, visit the following link: https://school.wakehealth.edu/education-and-training/md-program/costs-and-financial-aid

😀 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 Wake Forest 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: 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 Wake Forest University School of Medicine:

Wake Forest University School of Medicine Mission Statement:

Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center's mission is to improve the health of our region, state and nation by: Generating and translating knowledge to prevent, diagnose and treat disease. Training leaders in health care and biomedical science. Serving as the premier health system in our region, with specific centers of excellence recognized as national and international care destinations.

For more information on the mission statement for Wake Forest University School of Medicine, visit the following link: https://prod.wp.cdn.aws.wfu.edu/sites/202/Mission___Wake_Forest_School_of_Medicine.pdf

🤷‍♂️ SITUATIONAL JUDGEMENT TESTS

Wake Forest University School of Medicine 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: October 15

Secondary Application Deadline: Nov 30

Secondary Application Deadline: $130

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: Febuarary

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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 Wake Forest 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

Introductory Physics strongly 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

Biochemistry, inorganic chemistry, organic chemistry all strongly 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

Introductory biology, molecular/cell biology, genetics, anatomy, physiology, neuroscience all strongly recommended.

🔍 HUMANITIES & BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES

Semester Hours:

Introductory psychology/sociology, behavioral psychology, abnormla psychology and philosophy all strongly recommended.

✍️ ENGLISH/WRITING

Semester Hours:

Literature strongly recommended.

📈 MATHEMATICS/STATISTICS

Mathematics Semester Hours:

Statistics Semester Hours:

Algebra and statistics strongly recommended.

OTHER REQUIRED COURSES

OTHER RECOMMENDED COURSES

Foreign language strongly recommended.

SOURCE: https://school.wakehealth.edu/education-and-training/md-program/application-requirements-and-technical-standards

🎓 SPECIAL PROGRAMS

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

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

Yes

MD+MPH (Public Health):

MD+MBA (Business, Healthcare Administration):

MD+JD (Law):

MD+MA (Master of Arts):

MD+MS (Master of Science):

📲 CONTACT INFORMATION

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

CONTACT #1

Title

E-mail

medadmit@wakehealth.edu

Phone

CONTACT #2

Title

E-mail

Phone

📝 SECONDARY APPLICATION ESSAY PROMPTS

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

We seek to train physicians who can connect with diverse patient populations with whom they may not share a similar background. Tell us one experience that enhanced your ability to understand those unlike yourself and what you learned from it. (200 words or less)

Describe a non-academic challenge you have faced and explain how you overcame it. (200 words or less)

From your list of "most meaningful experiences" on the AMCAS application, choose one that has been the most formative in terms of your desire for a career in medicine. Why did that experience have such meaning for you in your decision-making process? (200 words or less)

Please share an experience that demonstrates how you have collaborated with others. (200 words or less)

Describe your future goal(s). Reflect on your past experiences and describe how these experiences will shape your goal(s). (200 words or less)

Tell us about any specific reason(s) (personal, educational, etc.) why you see yourself here at the Wake Forest University School of Medicine. (150 words or less)

Please tell us an interesting fact about yourself that a casual acquaintance may find surprising or interesting. (50 words or less)

🙋‍♀️ INTERVIEW QUESTIONS

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

Where are you from?

What do you hope to achieve through a career in medicine?

Who are your personal and professional role models?

What type of medicine do you want to specialize in?

Why did you choose to apply to this specific medical school?

Why did you choose your undergraduate major?

What do you like to do for fun outside of studying?

Can you provide more details about your family background?

What are your hobbies and interests outside of medicine?

Can you further elaborate on (specific AMCAS activity)?

How do you spend your weekends?

Can you elaborate on your research experiences?

Who or what inspires you?

What questions do you have for me?

Where do you see yourself in 15 years?

What are your strengths and weaknesses, and how are you addressing your weaknesses?

Tell me about your family and what your parents do. Are they physicians?

What do you believe is the biggest problem in medicine today?

How would you handle a work-family balance?

How do you envision medicine changing over the next decade?

How would you describe your personal and professional leadership style?

What are your opinions on the role of physician assistants and nurse practitioners in hospitals?

Where do you see the future of medicine in 10 years?

What do you do for fun outside of studying and work?

How do you cope with stress?

What appeals to you about our school?

Can you talk about your biggest failure?

Why do you want to pursue medicine over research?

Why did you choose your undergraduate institution?

How do you think medical school will differ from your undergraduate experience?

How would you describe the interviewers' knowledge about your application?

Can you tell me about the essays you wrote for your secondary application?

What initially sparked your interest in medicine?

What type of doctor do you aspire to become?

Can you expand on the experiences you listed in your application essays?

What was the biggest mistake you have ever made?

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