Irvine, CA
🩺 School Overview
Tuition (In State): $37,939
Tuition (Out of State): $50,184
Accreditation Status: Full
Acceptance Rate: N/A
Total Enrollment: 90
Degrees: MD
Founding Year: 1967
Accreditation Year: 1961
Website: https://medschool.uci.edu
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📄 Application Information
Applications Received: N/A
Interviews Granted: N/A
Admitted: N/A
Average MCAT: 516
Average GPA: 3.74
Male: N/A
Female: N/A
Underrepresented:N/A
Interview Feedback Summary
Overall, applicants ranked the school in the top 27% of interviews, indicating it is moderately 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 7.8 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 highly approachable.
5 Most Common Secondary Essay Questions for UCI
- 1. Motivation and Fit – What personal accomplishment are you most proud of and why?
- 2. Motivation and Fit – Please describe to the Admissions Committee a challenge or disappointment you have overcome and what you learned about yourself from that experience.
- 3. Community, Diversity, and Equity – Do you identify as being part of a marginalized group socioeconomically or in terms of access to quality education or healthcare? If so, please describe how this inequity has impacted you and your...
- 4. Motivation and Fit – This essay is only for applicants that have already received their baccalaureate degree. Please clarify for the Admissions Committee your activities since receiving your undergraduate degree.
- 5. Motivation and Fit – MSTP: What research accomplishment are you most proud of and why?
About the School
The University of California, Irvine School of Medicine, established in 1896, is a leading institution dedicated to advancing medical education, research, and patient care. With 24 departments encompassing basic science, clinical, and translational research, the school offers a comprehensive medical education. The faculty comprises over 1,900 members, including full-time and volunteer clinical educators. In the 2024 admissions cycle, the school received over 6,500 applications for 114 positions, reflecting its competitive nature. The median BCPM GPA for admitted students was 3.89, with a median MCAT score of 516.
Curriculum
The curriculum at UCI School of Medicine is designed to provide a rigorous and comprehensive medical education. Applicants are evaluated on their academic achievements, research involvement, healthcare exposure, and community service. Attributes such as dedication, reliability, altruism, leadership, and interpersonal communication skills are highly regarded. Special consideration is given to applicants from disadvantaged backgrounds and those demonstrating potential to work with medically underserved populations, particularly the Latino community in California.
Facilities
The school's primary clinical facility is the UCI Medical Center, a 411-bed teaching hospital located in Orange, California. This center has been recognized among the nation's best hospitals by U.S. News & World Report for 20 consecutive years. The medical center offers a full scope of acute and general-care services, including specialized programs in cancer care, digestive diseases, heart health, neurology, neurosurgery, orthopedic surgery, primary care, surgery, and women's health.
Demographics
The UCI School of Medicine is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment. Among the 512 MD students, 33% are from underrepresented minorities, and 68% identify as women. The school actively seeks to recruit and support students, faculty, and staff whose backgrounds reflect California's rich ethnic and cultural diversity. This commitment extends to training students to work effectively with underserved groups, particularly the Latino population in California.
SDN Insights
Our analysis of UCI:
Student Loan Burden: $398,798
A student taking student loans for all 4 years of medical school at UCI, including tuition, fees, locally adjusted cost of living expenses, incidentals, and interest, can expect to have total student loans of $398,798. Estimate repayment with the SDN School Loan Repayment Calculator.
Cost of Living: Highest 45% Nationally
The cost of living at UCI is among the top 45% of all medical schools. Take this into consideration when considering loan burden.
Environment: Urban
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