Baltimore, MD
🩺 School Overview
Tuition (In State): $42,500
Tuition (Out of State): $72,882
Accreditation Status: Full
Acceptance Rate: N/A
Total Enrollment: 161
Degrees: MD
Founding Year: 1807
Accreditation Year: 1942
Website: https://www.medschool.umaryland.edu
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📄 Application Information
Applications Received: N/A
Interviews Granted: N/A
Admitted: N/A
Average MCAT: 514
Average GPA: 3.66
Male: N/A
Female: N/A
Underrepresented:N/A
Interview Feedback Summary
Overall, applicants ranked the school in the top 22% 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 UM-SOM
- 1. Other – How would you describe your cultural background?
- 2. Motivation and Fit – Describe the reason why you are specifically interested in attending the University of Maryland School of Medicine.
- 3. Personal Experiences and Challenges – If you’ve experienced academic challenges in college or grad/professional school, please describe and explain them.
- 4. Understanding and Commitment to Medicine – Briefly describe your most meaningful exposure to clinical medicine.
- 5. Community, Diversity, and Equity – Briefly describe your most satisfying experience related to community service.
About the School
The University of Maryland School of Medicine is dedicated to providing excellence in biomedical education, basic and clinical research, quality patient care and service to improve the health of the citizens of Maryland and beyond. The School is committed to the education and training of MD, MD/PhD, graduate, physical therapy & rehabilitation science, and medical research technology students. We will recruit and develop faculty to serve as exemplary role models for our students.
Curriculum
Broadly stated, the educational objectives of the School of Medicine are: to educate students intensively and broadly in the clinical and scientific aspects of medicine, to prepare students to engage in a lifetime of learning in order that they may successfully adapt to a changing world, to achieve a high level of professional competence and social awareness, to provide opportunities for students at every level of training to pursue areas of special interest for intellectual stimulation and/or career advancement, and to encourage the development of highly competent primary care physicians, clinical specialists and scholars in basic and clinical research, teaching, and academic administration.
Facilities
All faculty members actively participate in the education of medical students and residents on a campus that is home to world class clinical care and research facilities, including: The University of Maryland Medical Center, the R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center, the Institute of Human Virology, the University of Maryland Center for Vaccine Development and the Baltimore VA Medical Center. Clinical affiliations throughout the state give students unusual flexibility in clinical experiences and numerous opportunities for community service.
SDN Insights
Our analysis of UM-SOM:
Student Loan Burden: $345,160
A student taking student loans for all 4 years of medical school at UM-SOM, including tuition, fees, locally adjusted cost of living expenses, incidentals, and interest, can expect to have total student loans of $345,160. Estimate repayment with the SDN School Loan Repayment Calculator.
Cost of Living: Lower than 98% Nationally
The cost of living at UM-SOM is lower than 98% 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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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.
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