Nashville, TN
Faith-Based
🩺 School Overview
Tuition (In State): $63,000
Tuition (Out of State): $63,000
Accreditation Status: Preliminary
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Degrees: MD
Founding Year: 2023
Accreditation Year: 2023
Website: https://www.belmont.edu/medicine/
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5 Most Common Secondary Essay Questions for BU-COM
- 1. Motivation and Fit – Belmont University is committed to five ways of being: hope inspiring, character forming, future shaping, community engaging and bridge building. Choose one and detail how it impacts your life and...
- 2. Personal Experiences and Challenges – What do you see as the opportunities and challenges of an increasingly diverse medical community, and how are you prepared to flourish? (2000 characters max)
- 3. Other – Describe a time when you dealt with an ambiguous problem or project, the feedback you received, and what you learned about yourself. (2000 characters max)
- 4. Personal Attributes and Characteristics – (Reapplicants only) Describe the changes to your application from previous cycles, including academics, experiences, and/or personal attributes. (2000 characters max)
About the School
The Thomas F. Frist, Jr. College of Medicine at Belmont University, announced in October 2020, is Nashville's newest medical school. Its mission is to cultivate diverse physician leaders who embrace a whole-person approach to healing, inspired by the love and grace of Christ. The college is named after Dr. Thomas F. Frist, Jr., a Nashville native and co-founder of HCA Healthcare, reflecting his significant contributions to the healthcare industry.
Curriculum
The curriculum emphasizes inter-professional education, allowing medical students to collaborate with peers from various healthcare disciplines, including pharmacy, nursing, and social work. This approach prepares graduates for team-based care environments prevalent in modern healthcare settings. Clinical training experiences are designed to complement this interdisciplinary education, ensuring students are well-equipped for their professional roles post-graduation.
Facilities
The college is situated on Belmont University's campus in Nashville, Tennessee, providing students access to state-of-the-art facilities. The campus is renowned for its historic Belmont Mansion and well-maintained grounds, offering an inspiring environment for medical education.
SDN Insights
Our analysis of BU-COM:
Student Loan Burden: $557,560
A student taking student loans for all 4 years of medical school at BU-COM, including tuition, fees, locally adjusted cost of living expenses, incidentals, and interest, can expect to have total student loans of $557,560. Estimate repayment with the SDN School Loan Repayment Calculator.
Cost of Living: Highest 77% Nationally
The cost of living at BU-COM is among the top 77% of all medical schools. Take this into consideration when considering loan burden.
Environment: Urban
While the neighborhood around BU-COM is primarily car-oriented, biking can be a viable option for certain trips. Students living nearby may appreciate the tranquility of the area, though access to shops and services is limited without a vehicle.
School Address: 1900 Belmont Boulevard, Nashville, TN 37212
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