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University of Rochester School of Medicine

Rochester, NY

Allopathic Medical Schools Private Non-Profit

🩺 School Overview

Tuition (In State): $61,500

Tuition (Out of State): $61,500

Accreditation Status: Full

Acceptance Rate: N/A

Total Enrollment: 104

Degrees: MD

Founding Year: 1925

Accreditation Year: 1942

Website: https://www.urmc.rochester.edu

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πŸ“„ Application Information

Applications Received: N/A

Interviews Granted: N/A

Admitted: N/A

Average MCAT: 514

Average GPA: 3.7

Male: N/A

Female: N/A

Underrepresented:N/A

Interview Feedback Summary

Overall, applicants ranked the school in the top 19% of interviews, indicating it is highly 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 7.3 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. Faculty members are seen as reasonably approachable.

5 Most Common Secondary Essay Questions for Rochester


  • 1. Community, Diversity, and Equity – Involvement in community is one of the pillars of our education. Tell us about a community you identify with and how you are involved with it.
  • 2. Other – If you previously applied to medical school, briefly describe any experiences you have been part of since your last application.
  • 3. Motivation and Fit – MSTP Only: Briefly describe your research interests and how the opportunities at URMC fit with your graduate training goals.
  • 4. Community, Diversity, and Equity – Involvement in the community is one of the pillars of the University of Rochester School of Medicine's education. Please tell us about a community you identify with and how you are involved in it.
  • 5. Personal Experiences and Challenges – (Optional) Please describe any challenges or special circumstances that have affected your application.

About the School

This is a new era in which innovative approaches to medical education are required to prepare physicians who can integrate the healing power of the doctor-patient relationship with rapidly expanding developments in scientific knowledge, technology, clinical practice, and health care delivery systems. No medical school is more poised than Rochester to take this leadership role.

Curriculum

The Double Helix Curriculum takes the application of adult learning principles to a higher-level emphasizing problem-based learning and integrating instruction across disciplines and between the basic and clinical sciences. Furthering this integration, there are six named Themes throughout the curriculum. These important topics each have specified learning objectives in courses throughout the Double Helix Curriculum, and as with traditional courses and clerkships, there are faculty directors for each of the six themes. These themes are: Prevention, Health Systems, Nutrition, Ethics and Law, and Aging.

Facilities

Today, that concept of physically integrating patient care and academics under one roof is still going strong. The main campus of the University of Rochester Medical Center covers over 4.4 million sq. feet of space. Strong Memorial Hospital covers 1.6 million sq. feet, the School of Medicine 2.1 million sq. feet, and the School of Nursing and the Eastman Dental Center about 100,000 sq. feet each.

SDN Insights

Our analysis of Rochester:

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Student Loan Burden: $418,246

A student taking student loans for all 4 years of medical school at Rochester, including tuition, fees, locally adjusted cost of living expenses, incidentals, and interest, can expect to have total student loans of $418,246. Estimate repayment with the SDN School Loan Repayment Calculator.

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Cost of Living: Lower than 92% Nationally

The cost of living at Rochester is lower than 92% of all medical schools nationwide. This can significantly reduce your overall expenses during medical school, making it a more affordable option.

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Environment: Urban

There is currently insufficient information to assess the neighborhood around Rochester.

Why no Tier Rankings?

Although we could tier rank, over the past 25 years we've found no compelling benefit for ranking schools. Students are most successful when they prioritize personal and academic fit over school rank.