Orlando, FL
🩺 School Overview
Tuition (In State): $29,680
Tuition (Out of State): $56,554
Accreditation Status: Full
Acceptance Rate: N/A
Total Enrollment: 120
Degrees: MD
Founding Year: 2006
Accreditation Year: 2008
Website: https://med.ucf.edu
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📄 Application Information
Applications Received: N/A
Interviews Granted: N/A
Admitted: N/A
Average MCAT: 513
Average GPA: 3.76
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Female: N/A
Underrepresented:N/A
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5 Most Common Secondary Essay Questions for UCF-COM
- 1. Career Goals and Future Aspirations – Medical school demands significant personal sacrifices, including long hours and emotional stress. Can you describe how you have prepared yourself for these sacrifices and how you plan to maintain a...
- 2. Career Goals and Future Aspirations – Can you recount an experience from your academic or personal life where you actively collaborated with others to achieve a common goal?
- 3. Motivation and Fit – We often hear that students want to pursue medicine to help people. Why did you choose medicine and not another field where you can help others?
- 4. Other – Were you required to work during your college years? If yes, please provide a brief description and the estimated weekly hours.
- 5. Other – Tell us about something integral to understanding who you are as a person that we wouldn’t automatically know from your application.
About the School
The University of Central Florida (UCF) College of Medicine, established in 2006, is a public medical school located in Orlando, Florida. The college comprises the medical school and the Burnett School of Biomedical Sciences, both situated on UCF's Health Sciences Campus in Lake Nona Medical City. The current Vice President of Health Affairs and Dean is Deborah German. The college is fully accredited by the Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME).
Curriculum
The UCF College of Medicine offers a four-year M.D. program that integrates basic and clinical sciences throughout all years. The first two years focus on systems-based modules designed around clinical cases, providing a deep understanding of both normal and abnormal pathophysiology. Clinical experiences are embedded early through the Community of Practice program, where students work with community preceptors in various settings. Additionally, students complete a Focused Individualized Research Experience (FIRE) over the first two years, allowing them to pursue research projects aligned with their interests. Innovative simulation experiences are also integrated to reinforce learning.
Facilities
The College of Medicine is located on UCF's Health Sciences Campus in Lake Nona Medical City, a 50-acre campus on the eastern edge of Orlando. The campus includes the Medical Education building, the Burnett Biomedical Sciences Research Building, UCF Lake Nona Hospital, Lake Nona Cancer Center, Nemours Children's Hospital, Orlando VA Medical Center, and the Johnson & Johnson Human Performance Institute. The campus also features amenities such as a nature preserve, walking paths, a student lounge with recreational facilities, and a gym with exercise equipment.
Demographics
As of Spring 2023, UCF's total enrollment was 69,320 students, including 478 medical professional students and 577 residents. The College of Medicine has a faculty of over 1,100 members. In the M.D. program, the Class of 2024 had an average GPA of 3.94 and an average MCAT score of 514. The class included 14 first-generation students, 25 students from disadvantaged backgrounds, and 36 non-Florida residents.
SDN Insights
Our analysis of UCF-COM:
Student Loan Burden: $308,270
A student taking student loans for all 4 years of medical school at UCF-COM, including tuition, fees, locally adjusted cost of living expenses, incidentals, and interest, can expect to have total student loans of $308,270. Estimate repayment with the SDN School Loan Repayment Calculator.
Cost of Living: Highest 10% Nationally
The cost of living at UCF-COM is among the top 10% of all medical schools. Take this into consideration when considering loan burden.
Environment: Urban
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School Address: Suite 115, 6850 Lake Nona Blvd, Orlando, FL 32827
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