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University of Cincinnati College of Medicine

Cincinnati, OH

Allopathic Medical Schools Public Non-Profit

🩺 School Overview

Tuition (In State): $33,366

Tuition (Out of State): $51,630

Accreditation Status: Full

Acceptance Rate: N/A

Total Enrollment: 170

Degrees: MD

Founding Year: 1819

Accreditation Year: 1942

Website: https://med.uc.edu

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📄 Application Information

Applications Received: N/A

Interviews Granted: N/A

Admitted: N/A

Average MCAT: 514

Average GPA: 3.62

Male: N/A

Female: N/A

Underrepresented:N/A

Interview Feedback Summary

Overall, applicants ranked the school in the top 25% of interviews, indicating it is highly regarded. They found the interview mixed with a moderate stress level, and felt they did well.

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5 Most Common Secondary Essay Questions for UC-COM


  • 1. Other – Have you ever been convicted of or pled guilty or no contest to, any moving traffic violations (moving violations include speeding tickets)? If yes, please explain fully below (include information...
  • 2. Motivation and Fit – If you choose: I will NOT be enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program… provide a thorough explanation of all activities planned between now and your matriculation into medical school (Fall...
  • 3. Career Goals and Future Aspirations – Cincinnati is a vibrant and multicultural city. You will be exposed to cultures and languages different than your own… Please describe an experience in which you collaborated or were exposed to...
  • 4. Leadership and Teamwork – Teamwork is important, and each member of a team has a unique role to play. What does ‘teamwork’ mean to you? What teamwork experiences have you had? How do you navigate your role and the role of...
  • 5. Motivation and Fit – Discuss any elements of your application that you feel might be concerning to the Admissions Committee. (This could include explanation of metric trends, institutional actions, legal violations,...

About the School

The College of Medicine was established in 1819 and is considered the oldest medical college west of the Allegheny Mountains. As a medical school, we are known for our strong clinical program, student services, and research. We have an exceptional list of alumni and current and past faculty who have made considerable contributions to medicine and the medical sciences. The University of Cincinnati will give you the resources, the experiences, the insight and the knowledge necessary for you to also make your mark in medicine.

Curriculum

Using an integrated curricular approach and a variety of teaching modalities such as lab, small group discussion, team-based learning, and lectures, the first two years provide students with the scientific and humanistic principles of medicine including the application of those principles to medical practice. The major focus of Year 1 is the normal structure, function, and development of the human body. Year 2 emphasizes the basis and mechanisms of human disease. During Year 3, students rotate through seven core clerkships including Pediatrics, Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, Psychiatry, OB/Gyn, Surgery, and Radiology. Students also have the opportunity to begin exploring career options by participating in three specialty clerkships of their choosing. In Year 4, students clinical skills are honed during their Acting Internship and required Neuroscience selective. Students also choose from over 100 elective offerings, some of which are clinical, while others expose the student to the ways in which medicine fits into society.

Facilities

The College of Medicine is one of the leading academic health centers in the nation. The college is housed in the Medical Sciences Building (MSB). The Medical Sciences Building serves as the center of many of the activities within the Medical Center at large. Admissions, Student Services, The Office of Research and Graduate Education, Academic Information Technology & Libraries are all housed within MSB.

SDN Insights

Our analysis of UC-COM:

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Student Loan Burden: $341,454

A student taking student loans for all 4 years of medical school at UC-COM, including tuition, fees, locally adjusted cost of living expenses, incidentals, and interest, can expect to have total student loans of $341,454. Estimate repayment with the SDN School Loan Repayment Calculator.

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Cost of Living: Highest 21% Nationally

The cost of living at UC-COM is among the top 21% of all medical schools. Take this into consideration when considering loan burden.

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Environment: Urban

There is currently insufficient information to assess the neighborhood around UC-COM.

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.