Medical Doctor (MD)

University of Miami - Private

US News Ranking: #44 in research and #84 in primary care nationally

Location: Coral Gables, FL

Accreditation: Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME) Accredited

Credentials Awarded: Medical Doctor (MD)

AMCAS: yes

Interview: yes

Application Deadlines: December 1

Program Start Date: Fall (August)

Program Length: 4 years

Class Size: 150

Required Prerequisites:

  • English (6 credits)
  • Chemistry I & II with labs (8 credits)
  • Organic Chemistry with lab (4 credits)
  • Biochemistry with lab (4 credits)*
  • Physics I & II with lab (8 credits)
  • Biology I & II with labs (8 credits)
  • Behavioral Science (6 credits)**

    • *Biochemistry lab is recommended but not required

    ** Behavioral sciences include: Humanities, Bioethics, Psychology, Sociology

    Recommended Courses:

  • Cell & Molecular Biology
  • Genetics
  • Microbiology
  • Physiology
  • Immunology
  • Computer Science
  • Neuroscience
  • Developmental Biology

    • Minimum GPA: n/a

    Average Cumulative GPA of Accepted Students: 3.78

    Average Science GPA of Accepted Students: 3.76

    Minimum MCAT: n/a

    Average MCAT Scores of Accepted Students: 33.9

    Patient Care Hours: clinical experience and volunteer experience is highly recommended

    References: Either a composite evaluation from the school's premed advisory commitetee OR 3 letters from individual faculty members but composites are preferred

    Cost: about $154,000 for tuition and fees only and including living expenses expect to spend about $260,000.

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