Atlanta, GA
HBCU
🩺 School Overview
Tuition (In State): $47,711
Tuition (Out of State): $47,711
Accreditation Status: Full
Acceptance Rate: N/A
Total Enrollment: 68
Degrees: MD
Founding Year: 1975
Accreditation Year: 1978
Website: https://www.msm.edu
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📄 Application Information
Applications Received: N/A
Interviews Granted: N/A
Admitted: N/A
Average MCAT: 503
Average GPA: 3.54
Male: N/A
Female: N/A
Underrepresented:N/A
Interview Feedback Summary
Overall, applicants ranked the school in the top 28% of interviews, indicating it is moderately regarded. They found the interview mixed with a low stress level, and felt they did well.
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5 Most Common Secondary Essay Questions for MSM
- 1. Career Goals and Future Aspirations – Identify the one type of medical career (Primary Care, Other Specialty Care, Research/Teaching, Undecided) to which you may wish to devote most of your professional efforts.
- 2. Understanding and Commitment to Medicine – Type a brief statement setting forth the key motivational factors in your decision to apply to Morehouse School of Medicine.
- 3. Career Goals and Future Aspirations – What percentage of your professional time do you anticipate devoting to the following areas: 1. Administration 2. Teaching 3. Patient Care 4. Research?
- 4. Career Goals and Future Aspirations – Briefly explain the reasons for your selections in the Perceptions of Your Medical Career section (999 characters). This prompt is based on your response to the following question: Identify the one...
- 5. Motivation and Fit – Please provide a brief statement outlining the key motivational factors that influenced your decision to apply to Morehouse School of Medicine, along with any information about yourself that you...
About the School
Morehouse School of Medicine (MSM), located in Atlanta, Georgia, was established in 1975 as the Medical Education Program at Morehouse College and became an independent institution in 1981. It is a private, historically Black medical school dedicated to improving the health and well-being of individuals and communities, with a focus on people of color and the underserved urban and rural populations in Georgia and the nation. MSM is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award master’s and doctorate degrees.
Curriculum
MSM’s Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) program emphasizes both scientific medicine and the primary healthcare needs of underserved populations. The curriculum integrates early clinical experiences, beginning in the first year with clinical preceptorships in private offices. Most first- and second-year classes are conducted in the Hugh M. Gloster Basic Medical Sciences Building on the main campus.
Facilities
MSM’s main campus is located in the Westview area of Atlanta and includes facilities such as the Morehouse Medical Associates (Faculty Practice) and the Buggy Works Building. The institution has affiliations with several medical centers, including Atlanta Medical Center, Atlanta Veterans Administration Medical Center, Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta at Hughes Spalding, DeKalb Medical Center, Emory University Hospital Midtown, Georgia Division of Public Health, Georgia Regional Hospital at Atlanta, and South Fulton Medical Center.
Demographics
MSM is recognized for its commitment to diversity and inclusion in medical education. For the Class of 2024, the school received 6,858 applications and matriculated 105 students. The average GPA was 3.64, with an average science GPA of 3.59 and an average MCAT score of 504.1. The average age of matriculants was 24, and 63 were Georgia residents.
SDN Insights
Our analysis of MSM:
Student Loan Burden: $419,335
A student taking student loans for all 4 years of medical school at MSM, including tuition, fees, locally adjusted cost of living expenses, incidentals, and interest, can expect to have total student loans of $419,335. Estimate repayment with the SDN School Loan Repayment Calculator.
Cost of Living: Highest 31% Nationally
The cost of living at MSM is among the top 31% of all medical schools. Take this into consideration when considering loan burden.
Environment: Urban
While the neighborhood around MSM 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: Hugh Gloster Building, 720 Westview Drive SW, Atlanta, GA 30310
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