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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

The University of California, Davis School of Medicine, established in 1966, is a public medical school located in Sacramento, California. It operates under the University of California, Davis, whose main campus is in Davis, California. The school comprises approximately 583 full-time faculty members and 1,800 volunteer clinical faculty, with an enrollment of around 500 students.

Curriculum

The curriculum at UC Davis School of Medicine emphasizes a patient-centered learning environment, preparing students to improve the health of diverse communities. The school offers various programs, including M.D. programs and pathways, master's and doctorate degrees, and residencies and fellowships. These programs provide hands-on training, innovative pathways, and research opportunities.

Facilities

The school's facilities are primarily located in Sacramento, with research activities continuing at both the Davis and Sacramento campuses. In December 2006, the opening of a new Education Building allowed the transition of all medical school classes to the Sacramento campus. Classes are also held in the UC Davis Center for Health and Technology, which connects to the Education Building. Students participate in health care simulations at the UC Davis Health Center for Simulation and Education Enhancement, located on the third floor of the Center for Health and Technology building.

Demographics

UC Davis School of Medicine is committed to fostering a diverse healthcare workforce. The AvenueM program, for instance, is a community college to medical school pathway designed to reduce barriers to entry into medical and healthcare careers. This program supports and mentors students from communities traditionally underrepresented in medicine, including Black, American Indian & Alaska Native, Native Hawaiian, Hispanic or Latino, Filipino, Hmong, Cambodian, Lao, Mien, and Vietnamese populations.

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.