Iowa City, IA
🩺 School Overview
Tuition (In State): $38,662
Tuition (Out of State): $59,437
Accreditation Status: Full
Acceptance Rate: N/A
Total Enrollment: 147
Degrees: MD
Founding Year: 1870
Accreditation Year: 1942
Website: https://medicine.uiowa.edu
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📄 Application Information
Applications Received: N/A
Interviews Granted: N/A
Admitted: N/A
Average MCAT: 514
Average GPA: 3.75
Male: N/A
Female: N/A
Underrepresented:N/A
Interview Feedback Summary
Overall, applicants ranked the school in the top 17% of interviews, indicating it is highly regarded. They found the interview mixed with a low stress level, and felt they did well.
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5 Most Common Secondary Essay Questions for UI-Carver
- 1. Understanding and Commitment to Medicine – We understand you may be applying to multiple medical schools. Please explain your reasons for applying to the Carver College of Medicine.
- 2. Personal Experiences and Challenges – Describe a personal characteristic, challenge, or experience that makes you unique. How will this influence your contribution to a dynamic healthcare system that advocates for all peoples?
- 3. Other – Please list and briefly describe all medically related experiences (paid/volunteer) you have completed during the past 5 years. (175 characters per description)
- 4. Personal Attributes and Characteristics – If you are a reapplicant to the Carver College of Medicine, how have you strengthened your application?
- 5. Other – If you are not currently in a degree-seeking program, please indicate what you will be doing from the time you complete this secondary application to the start of medical school.
About the School
The Roy J. and Lucille A. Carver College of Medicine, established in 1870, is the medical school of the University of Iowa, located in Iowa City. It holds the distinction of being the first co-educational medical school in the United States and was among the 22 original members of the Association of American Medical Colleges in 1876. The college is an integral part of University of Iowa Health Care, a fully integrated academic medical center committed to patient care, biomedical research, and medical education.
Curriculum
The Carver College of Medicine's curriculum is designed around three core principles: Innovation, Integration, and Individualization. This approach emphasizes hands-on experiences and flexibility, allowing students to tailor their education to their career aspirations. The curriculum is structured as a triple helix model, comprising three intertwined strands that extend through all four years of medical school: Mechanisms of Health and Disease, Medicine and Society, and Clinical and Professional Skills. This model ensures a deep and progressively advancing understanding of medical knowledge and its application.
Facilities
The college features state-of-the-art facilities, including the Medical Education and Research Facility (MERF), which houses lecture halls, classrooms, clinical skills suites, and research laboratories. Adjacent to MERF is the Carver Biomedical Research Building, providing laboratory space for various departments and housing advanced imaging devices. Additionally, the Pomerantz Family Pavilion features over 56,000 square feet dedicated to patient care and clinical research, including diagnostic imaging suites and minor procedure rooms.
SDN Insights
Our analysis of UI-Carver:
Student Loan Burden: $298,818
A student taking student loans for all 4 years of medical school at UI-Carver, including tuition, fees, locally adjusted cost of living expenses, incidentals, and interest, can expect to have total student loans of $298,818. Estimate repayment with the SDN School Loan Repayment Calculator.
Cost of Living: Lower than 79% Nationally
The cost of living at UI-Carver is lower than 79% of all medical schools nationwide. This can significantly reduce your overall expenses during medical school, making it a more affordable option.
Environment: Urban
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