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University of California Davis School of Medicine

Davis, CA

Allopathic Medical Schools Public Non-Profit

🩺 School Overview

Tuition (In State): $42,648

Tuition (Out of State): $54,893

Accreditation Status: Full

Acceptance Rate: N/A

Total Enrollment: 128

Degrees: MD

Founding Year: 1966

Accreditation Year: 1967

Website: https://www.ucdmc.ucdavis.edu

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πŸ“„ Application Information

Applications Received: N/A

Interviews Granted: N/A

Admitted: N/A

Average MCAT: 514

Average GPA: 3.67

Male: N/A

Female: N/A

Underrepresented:N/A

Interview Feedback Summary

Overall, applicants ranked the school in the top 20% of interviews, indicating it is highly regarded. They found the interview mixed with a low stress level, and felt they did okay.

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5 Most Common Secondary Essay Questions for UC-Davis


  • 1. 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,...
  • 2. Other – Do you have a connection to Northern or Central California? (Yes/No) Please explain.
  • 3. Other – Activities: Please list the activities you would like to be considered in your application to UC Davis. (Please only list three.)
  • 4. Motivation and Fit – Rural-PRIME: Are you interested in applying to the Rural-PRIME program? [yes/no] Please describe how your experiences with rural communities make you a good fit for the Rural-PRIME program.
  • 5. Community, Diversity, and Equity – Rural-PRIME: Describe your future plans to serve a rural underserved community.

About the School

UC Davis School of Medicine is one of five University of California medical schools in the State of California. Founded in 1966, the school graduated its first class of physicians in 1972. With facilities in Davis and Sacramento, UC Davis School of Medicine has a major impact in Northern California through education of new physicians, research activities, patient care and public service. The UC Davis School of Medicine ranked amonth the top 50 graduate programs for both research and primary care according to an annual survey published by U.S. News and World Report.

Curriculum

In dept information about the UC Davis curriculum can be found at http://www.ucdmc.ucdavis.edu/mdprogram/curriculum/overview.html.

Facilities

The UC Davis Health System Education Building and F. William Blaisdell, M.D., Medical Library provide a collaborative and dynamic educational environment that fosters efficiency, active and continuous learning and incorporates cutting-edge technologies that are essential in preparing medical students for the health-care challenges of the future. These resources serve medical students, interns, residents, and nurses who are part of UC Davis Health System and represent a hub of educational expertise for practicing healthcare professionals throughout Northern and Central California and beyond. The $46.2 million, 122,700-square-foot Education Building and library were completed in December 2006 and serve as a distinct gateway to the 140-acre Sacramento campus.

SDN Insights

Our analysis of UC-Davis:

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Student Loan Burden: $337,991

A student taking student loans for all 4 years of medical school at UC-Davis, including tuition, fees, locally adjusted cost of living expenses, incidentals, and interest, can expect to have total student loans of $337,991. Estimate repayment with the SDN School Loan Repayment Calculator.

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Cost of Living: Lower than 93% Nationally

The cost of living at UC-Davis is lower than 93% 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 UC-Davis.

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.