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Weill Cornell Medical College
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Gaining admission to Weill Cornell Medical College is Ultra Competitive. Applicants typically have an average GPA of 3.91 and an average MCAT score of 519.
📊 STATISTICS
To summarize, listed below are the most important academic statistics for Weill Cornell Medical College applicants:
💸 TUITION
Affording medical school can be tough, often requiring students to take on significant loans. Information about the yearly tuition for Weill Cornell Medical College is below.
For more information about tuition at Weill Cornell Medical College, visit the following link: https://studentservices.weill.cornell.edu/student-accounting/tuition-fees-program/md-program
😀 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 Weill Cornell Medical College below:
🏠 IN-STATE
🚗 OUT-OF-STATE
✈️ INTERNATIONAL
⭐️ 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 Weill Cornell Medical College:
Weill Cornell Medical College Mission Statement:
At Weill Cornell Medicine, we put patients first. Our world-renowned physicians offer the individualized care and support necessary in any visit. Our scientists conduct bench-to-bedside research, tackling modern health challenges, especially those with an impact on the developing world. We are dedicated to the highest principles of liberal education and collaborative learning, with a varied curriculum and competitive programs.For more information on the mission statement for Weill Cornell Medical College, visit the following link: https://weill.cornell.edu/our-story
🤷♂️ SITUATIONAL JUDGEMENT TESTS
Weill Cornell Medical College does not require the completion of either the CASPer® nor the AAMC PREview™ examinations.
📅 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.
Below are some other helpful dates:
📚 PREREQUISITE COURSES
Most schools have a list of prerequisite courses that you need to have completed before matriculating. View information provided for Weill Cornell Medical College below:
⚙️ PHYSICS
Semester Hours:
8
Lab?
Required
"We require two semesters or their equivalent in biology, general chemistry, organic chemistry and physics, as well as two semesters of writing-intensive courses. In the sciences, these will typically be comprehensive introductory courses with laboratory components."
🧪 CHEMISTRY
GenChem = General Chemistry
OChem = Organic Chemistry
Biochem = Biochemistry
GenChem Semester Hours:
8
GenChem Lab?
Required
OChem Semester Hours:
8
OChem Lab?
Required
Biochem Semester Hours:
Biochem Lab?
Not Required
"We require two semesters or their equivalent in biology, general chemistry, organic chemistry and physics, as well as two semesters of writing-intensive courses. In the sciences, these will typically be comprehensive introductory courses with laboratory components."
🫀 BIOLOGY
GenBio = General Biology
HL Bio = Higher Level Biology
GenBio Semester Hours:
8
GenBio Lab?
Required
HL Bio Semester Hours:
HL Bio Lab?
Not Required
"In biology, coursework will typically include molecular biology, cell biology and genetics."
🔍 HUMANITIES & BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES
Semester Hours:
✍️ ENGLISH/WRITING
Semester Hours:
6
2 semesters of english needed (or any writing intensive courses)
📈 MATHEMATICS/STATISTICS
Mathematics Semester Hours:
Statistics Semester Hours:
Statistics recommended.
OTHER REQUIRED COURSES
OTHER RECOMMENDED COURSES
Ethics, Psychology, Anthropology, Sociology
SOURCE: https://medicaleducation.weill.cornell.edu/admissions/faqs
🎓 SPECIAL PROGRAMS
Many schools have dual-degree programs for motivated applicants. View the ones offered at Weill Cornell Medical College below:
MD+PhD (MSTP - Medical Scientist Training Program):
Yes
MD+MPH (Public Health):
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 Weill Cornell Medical College below:
CONTACT #1
Title
wcmc-admissions@med.cornell.edu
Phone
CONTACT #2
Title
Phone
📝 SECONDARY APPLICATION ESSAY PROMPTS
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🙋♀️ INTERVIEW QUESTIONS
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