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Gaining admission to Washington State University Elson S. Floyd College of Medicine is Moderately Competitive. Applicants typically have an average GPA of 3.6 and an average MCAT score of 509.

📊 STATISTICS

To summarize, listed below are the most important academic statistics for Washington State University Elson S. Floyd College of Medicine applicants:

Average GPA: 3.6

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 Washington State University Elson S. Floyd College of Medicine is below.

In-State Tuition: $40610

Out-of-State Tuition: $NaN

For more information about tuition at Washington State University Elson S. Floyd College of Medicine, visit the following link: https://medicine.wsu.edu/speech-hearing-sciences/ms-shs/apply/

😀 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 Washington State University Elson S. Floyd College of Medicine 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 Washington State University Elson S. Floyd College of Medicine:

Washington State University Elson S. Floyd College of Medicine Mission Statement:

To solve problems in challenging health care environments across the state of Washington.

For more information on the mission statement for Washington State University Elson S. Floyd College of Medicine, visit the following link: https://medicine.wsu.edu/about/mission-and-vision/

🤷‍♂️ SITUATIONAL JUDGEMENT TESTS

Washington State University Elson S. Floyd College 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 15

Secondary Application Deadline: Dec 1

Secondary Application Deadline: $50

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: february

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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 Washington State University Elson S. Floyd College 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?

Required

🧪 CHEMISTRY

GenChem = General Chemistry

OChem = Organic Chemistry

Biochem = Biochemistry

GenChem Semester Hours:

GenChem Lab?

Not 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?

Required

HL Bio Semester Hours:

HL Bio Lab?

Not Required

Preferred focus: genetics, molecular biology. Recommended: Embryology, Genetics, Anatomy, Physiology.

🔍 HUMANITIES & BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES

Semester Hours:

Humanities, sociology and psychology recommended.

✍️ ENGLISH/WRITING

Semester Hours:

English recommended.

📈 MATHEMATICS/STATISTICS

Mathematics Semester Hours:

Statistics Semester Hours:

Statistics and Math recommended.

OTHER REQUIRED COURSES

OTHER RECOMMENDED COURSES

Foreign language course recommended (preferrably Spanish).

SOURCE: https://medicine.wsu.edu/md/apply/requirements/

🎓 SPECIAL PROGRAMS

Many schools have dual-degree programs for motivated applicants. View the ones offered at Washington State University Elson S. Floyd College of Medicine below:

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

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 Washington State University Elson S. Floyd College of Medicine below:

CONTACT #1

Title

E-mail

medicine.admissions@wsu.edu

Phone

CONTACT #2

Title

E-mail

Phone

📝 SECONDARY APPLICATION ESSAY PROMPTS

Below are the past secondary (supplemental) application essay prompts for Washington State University Elson S. Floyd College of Medicine.

How will you contribute to the mission and vision of the Elson S. Floyd College of Medicine? Support your response with your experiences and/or attributes. (300 words)

What experiences have you had with rural and/or underserved communities/populations? What have you learned from these experiences? (300 words)

Describe your connections to Washington communities and your interests in practicing medicine in Washington. (300 words)

How have you built your resilience? (300 words)

Learning from others is enhanced in educational settings that include individuals from diverse backgrounds and experiences. Please describe your personal characteristics or experiences that would add to the educational environment for your classmates. (300 words)

If you are a re-applicant to WSU College of Medicine, describe what you have done since last applying to strengthen your candidacy for our medical school. If you are not a re-applicant to the College of Medicine, please leave blank. (300 words)

🙋‍♀️ INTERVIEW QUESTIONS

Below are common interview questions that you might encounter on your important day for Washington State University Elson S. Floyd College of Medicine.

You're a doctor, and a patient refuses a life-saving treatment because of religious beliefs. How would you handle the situation?

Describe a time when you had to work with a difficult team member. How did you handle it?

Why do you want to enter the medical field despite the known stress and challenges?

A patient tells you they are depressed but begs you not to tell anyone. What do you do?

How would you handle a situation where a patient refuses treatment from a doctor of a different gender?

Describe a situation when you had to make a difficult decision in a short amount of time.

How would you deliver bad news to a patient's family?

How do you see telemedicine affecting patient care in the future?

If a 15-year-old girl asks you for birth control, would you prescribe it without informing her parents?

How do you think the opioid crisis should be addressed by the medical community?

You're a doctor and must explain a complex procedure to a patient with limited understanding of medical terms. Please demonstrate.

How would you handle a situation where you believe a fellow healthcare worker made a mistake?

What are your thoughts on universal healthcare?

How would you console a family after a failed resuscitation attempt?

Describe a time when you had a disagreement with a superior. How did you resolve it?

How do you see the role of research in clinical practice?

A patient wants to try an experimental treatment you believe won't work. How do you respond?

Describe a time you were overwhelmed with responsibilities and how you managed it.

Discuss a personal failure and how you overcame it.

How would you address language barriers in patient care?

Would you provide life-saving care to a known terrorist?

A patient's family member confronts you angrily about a perceived mistake. How do you respond?

Act out a scenario where you have to persuade a non-compliant patient to take their medication.

Describe a situation where you had to take charge in a difficult situation.

How should medical professionals address vaccine hesitancy in communities?

How would you advocate for a patient who feels their concerns are being dismissed?

Would you perform an elective surgery on a smoker?

How do you see the role of artificial intelligence in patient care?

How would you handle a colleague who constantly takes credit for your work?

How do you cope with the stresses and emotional burdens of a medical career?

Demonstrate explaining the risks of a surgery to a worried patient.

A terminally ill patient wishes to go home rather than stay in the hospital. How do you approach this?

How would you address the lack of medical care in rural areas?

A patient criticizes you for being too young and inexperienced. How do you respond?

How would you handle misunderstandings between team members in a clinical setting?

How would you address health disparities in low-income communities?

Describe an instance when you went above and beyond for a patient or colleague.

How would you approach a situation where a patient's cultural beliefs clash with medical recommendations?

A family insists on aggressive treatment for a patient you believe has no chance of recovery. How do you handle it?

How do you feel about the integration of virtual reality and augmented reality in medical training?

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