East Lansing, MI
🩺 School Overview
Tuition (In State): $47,087
Tuition (Out of State): $87,218
Accreditation Status: Full
Acceptance Rate: N/A
Total Enrollment: 212
Degrees: MD
Founding Year: 1964
Accreditation Year: 1964
Website: https://humanmedicine.msu.edu
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📄 Application Information
Applications Received: N/A
Interviews Granted: N/A
Admitted: N/A
Average MCAT: 513
Average GPA: 3.66
Male: N/A
Female: N/A
Underrepresented:N/A
Interview Feedback Summary
Overall, applicants ranked the school in the top 27% of interviews, indicating it is moderately regarded. They found the interview mixed with a low stress level, and felt they did well.
School Review Summary
Overall, students rated the program a 6.9 out of 10 for satisfaction. The student body is described as highly cooperative. The environment is considered supportive for underrepresented minorities, LGBTQ+ students, married students, students with disabilities, non-traditional students. Graduates feel very well-prepared for board exams. Faculty members are seen as highly approachable.
5 Most Common Secondary Essay Questions for MSU-CHM
- 1. Career Goals and Future Aspirations – Imagine your professional life 15 years from now and briefly detail where you envision yourself and what you hope to be doing.
- 2. Other – Share your thoughts on how systemic injustices and inequities have affected you directly and/or shaped your perspective on society.
- 3. Motivation and Fit – If you could present yourself to the Admissions Committee, what would you want them to know about you?
- 4. Motivation and Fit – LMU Only: Why are you interested in the Leadership in Medicine for the Underserved Program?
- 5. Personal Experiences and Challenges – LMU Only: How have your past experiences prepared you for the challenges of a medical practice in an underserved area?
About the School
Founded in 1964, the Michigan State University College of Human Medicine (MSU CHM) was among the first U.S. medical schools to implement a community-based medical education model. The college operates across eight community campuses throughout Michigan, including Detroit, Flint, Grand Rapids, Lansing, Midland Regional, Southeast Michigan, Traverse City, and the Upper Peninsula Region . This structure allows students to train in diverse clinical settings, reflecting the environments in which many physicians practice . The college’s mission emphasizes educating exemplary physicians and scholars, discovering and disseminating new knowledge, and providing service at home and abroad.
Curriculum
MSU CHM’s curriculum, known as the Shared Discovery Curriculum (SDC), was implemented in 2016 and emphasizes patient-centered care. The SDC integrates basic and clinical sciences throughout the curriculum, offers early and ongoing clinical experiences, and promotes collaborative learning between faculty and students . The curriculum is grounded in adult learning theories, focusing on self-direction, social interaction, integration, experimentation, practice, and mentorship . The first year includes a 24-week Early Clinical Experience (ECE), combining basic science, clinical experiences, and social sciences to provide foundational knowledge and skills.
Facilities
The Secchia Center in Grand Rapids serves as the headquarters for MSU CHM. Opened in 2010, this $90 million, privately funded medical education building is located along the downtown Medical Mile . The Grand Rapids area hosts a progressive medical and health professions community, with over 1,000 volunteer clinical faculty participating in student and resident education . Additionally, the Grand Rapids Research Center, opened in 2017, houses biomedical researchers focusing on various health disciplines.
Demographics
The entering class of 2024 at MSU CHM comprised 190 students. Of these, 61.5% were female, 38% male, and 0.5% identified as another gender identity. A significant majority, 86%, were Michigan residents. The class included 11% from groups designated as Underrepresented in Medicine, 24% from rural areas, and 49% from disadvantaged backgrounds, low-income families, or were first-generation college students. Furthermore, 17% of students entered through outreach programs such as the ABLE and Early Assurance Programs.
SDN Insights
Our analysis of MSU-CHM:
Student Loan Burden: $340,069
A student taking student loans for all 4 years of medical school at MSU-CHM, including tuition, fees, locally adjusted cost of living expenses, incidentals, and interest, can expect to have total student loans of $340,069. Estimate repayment with the SDN School Loan Repayment Calculator.
Cost of Living: Lower than 82% Nationally
The cost of living at MSU-CHM is lower than 82% of all medical schools nationwide. This can significantly reduce your overall expenses during medical school, making it a more affordable option.
Environment: Urban
Despite limited walkability, the area surrounding MSU-CHM offers good biking infrastructure, making it easier for cyclists to get around. Students who enjoy biking as a primary mode of transport will find the area more accessible than it might seem at first glance.
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