University of Maryland School of Medicine, abbreviated as UMSOM by Abbreviationfinder, is one of the top-ranked U.S. medical schools located in Baltimore, MD. Keep reading to see admissions application information including average GRE scores, admissions selection factors and dual degree programs of University of Maryland School of Medicine.
655 W. Baltimore Street, Room 14-029
Baltimore, MD 21201-1559
(410) 706-7478
Admissions E-mail: [email protected]
Web site: http://medschool.umaryland.edu
Electronic application: N/A
Fall 2008 Admissions Information
AMCAS application accepted? Yes
Earliest application date: 06/01
Application deadline: 11/01
Oldest MCAT considered: 2004
Application fee: $70
Director of admissions: Dr. Milford M. Foxwell
Does this school ask for a secondary application as part of the admissions process? Yes
This school requires undergraduate work in these subjects in order to apply: biology/zoology, English, organic chemistry, inorganic (general) chemistry, physics
Is a personal interview required for admission? Yes
Are interviews conducted at the medical school? Yes
Acceptance notice to regular application for the 2007-2008 first-year class:
-Earliest date: November 15
-Latest date: N/A
Applicant’s response to acceptance offer for the 2007-2008 first-year class:
-Maximum time in weeks: 3 weeks
-Does the school consider requests for deferred entrance? Yes
-Deposit to hold place in class: None
-Deposit due: N/A
-Deposit refundable prior to: N/A
-Starting month for the class of 2007-2008: August
Early Decision Plan application period for the 2007-2008 first-year class:
-Does the school have an Early Decision Plan (EDP)? Yes
-EDP application period begins: August 1
-EDP application period ends: September 30
-EDP applicants notified by: October 1
Fall 2005 Admissions Statistics
Applied | Interviewed | Accepted | Enrolled | |
Total: | 4,166 | 473 | 314 | 160 |
In-state: | 771 | 307 | 200 | 125 |
Out-of-state: | 3,395 | 166 | 114 | 35 |
Women: | 2,133 | 262 | 190 | 99 |
Minorities: | 2,093 | 181 | 148 | 33 |
International: | 75 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Acceptance rate: 7.5%
GPA
Average undergraduate GPA: 3.66
MCAT
Overall score (composite): 10.2
Verbal reasoning: 10.1
Physical sciences: 10.0
Biological: 10.5
Writing: P
Undergraduate Majors
Biological sciences (biology, microbiology, zoology, etc.): 53%
Physical sciences (biochemistry, chemistry, engineering, etc.): 16%
Non-sciences (sociology, economics, English, etc.): 21%
Other health professions (nursing, pharmacy, etc.): 2%
Mixed disciplines and other: 8%
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Combined Degree Programs
Combined degree programs offered: M.D./Ph.D., M.D./M.P.H., M.D./M.H.I., M.D./M.S.
Does the school have a combined college/M.D. program? No
Number of years to complete combined college/M.D. program: N/A
Web site for combined college/M.D. program: N/A
Selection Factors
Details on the policies, preferences, criteria, factors and procedures used in the M.D. admission process:
(Data appear as originally submitted by this school)
We admit those who possess the ability to successfully complete the academically rigorous curriculum and have personal characteristics that one wants in a personal physician. Close attention is paid to extracurricular activities, life experiences and letters of recommendation for evidence of maturity, stability, judgment, empathy, intellectual curiosity, leadership and commitment to excellence.