Columbia, MO
🩺 School Overview
Tuition (In State): $40,467
Tuition (Out of State): $79,030
Accreditation Status: Full
Acceptance Rate: N/A
Total Enrollment: 159
Degrees: MD
Founding Year: 1872
Accreditation Year: 1942
Website: https://medicine.missouri.edu
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📄 Application Information
Applications Received: N/A
Interviews Granted: N/A
Admitted: N/A
Average MCAT: 514
Average GPA: 3.74
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.
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5 Most Common Secondary Essay Questions for MU
- 1. Academic and Research Experiences – Please discuss how the COVID-19 pandemic affected your academic preparation for medical school or extracurricular opportunities.
- 2. Other – Please outline your motivation for pursuing the medical degree.
- 3. Motivation and Fit – Why are you interested in attending the University of Missouri School of Medicine?
- 4. Understanding and Commitment to Medicine – How will you add a unique perspective to the medical school and the practice of medicine?
- 5. Understanding and Commitment to Medicine – How will you contribute to an inclusive learning environment at the medical school and in the practice of medicine?
About the School
MU`s School of Medicine is committed to providing high-quality medical education and developing physicians who will meet the health-care needs of Missourians. Our educational quality is achieved through outstanding teaching, research and patient care programs.
Curriculum
The curriculum at the University of Missouri School of Medicine emphasizes clinical reasoning, self-directed learning, collaborative learning and early clinical experiences. It integrates the basic sciences and clinical reasoning. In years 1 and 2, emphasis is placed on small group learning, with some lectures, and there are no department or discipline based courses.
During the third year, seven core clerkships are required in Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, Neurology, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Pediatrics, Psychiatry and Surgery. It is during these core clerkships that students learn the fundamentals of good patient care and faculty are assessing that students are competent upon completion of the clerkship. These clinical experiences must be under the supervision of Columbia-based School of Medicine faculty or community faculty appointed through the School of Medicine. All students may take up to three core clerkships developed and approved by School of Medicine departments through the University of Missouri School of Medicine Rural Track Clerkship program.
During the fourth year, three one-month clinical selectives, four one-month general electives and a one-month Advanced Biomedical Sciences are required. A minimum of four courses must be taken under the supervision of Columbia-based School of Medicine faculty as follows:
Facilities
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SDN Insights
Our analysis of MU:
Student Loan Burden: $306,651
A student taking student loans for all 4 years of medical school at MU, including tuition, fees, locally adjusted cost of living expenses, incidentals, and interest, can expect to have total student loans of $306,651. Estimate repayment with the SDN School Loan Repayment Calculator.
Cost of Living: Lower than 79% Nationally
The cost of living at MU is lower than 79% of all medical schools nationwide. This can significantly reduce your overall expenses during medical school, making it a more affordable option.
Environment: Urban
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School Address: MA215 Medical Sciences Building, Columbia, MO 65212
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