Reno, NV
🩺 School Overview
Tuition (In State): $33,282
Tuition (Out of State): $60,776
Accreditation Status: Full
Acceptance Rate: N/A
Total Enrollment: 68
Degrees: MD
Founding Year: 1969
Accreditation Year: 1971
Website: https://med.unr.edu
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📄 Application Information
Applications Received: N/A
Interviews Granted: N/A
Admitted: N/A
Average MCAT: 513
Average GPA: 3.64
Male: N/A
Female: N/A
Underrepresented:N/A
Interview Feedback Summary
Overall, applicants ranked the school in the top 29% of interviews, indicating it is moderately regarded. They found the interview mixed with a moderate stress level, and felt they did well.
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5 Most Common Secondary Essay Questions for UNSOM
- 1. Motivation and Fit – Please share why you want to pursue your medical education at UNR School of Medicine; describe any connections to Northern Nevada communities; and how you are prepared to contribute to UNR Med’s...
- 2. Leadership and Teamwork – Describe a time when you were part of a team that was struggling to meet objectives.
- 3. Community, Diversity, and Equity – Reflect on an experience where you provided care or service to individuals from populations that commonly experience healthcare disparities.
- 4. Personal Experiences and Challenges – Describe a time when you faced a significant life crisis or failure. How did you respond and what did you learn?
- 5. Other – Share an example of how you used critical thinking and communication skills to develop a creative solution to a challenging problem.
About the School
The School of Medicine offers a fully-accredited allopathic program leading to an M.D. Beginning in the late 1960s, the school has graduated nearly 1,500 physicians who practice medicine throughout Nevada and the United States. Nevada`s innovative curriculum and statewide campuses give students extensive hands-on patient care, cutting-edge science education and the skills to be future physicians.
Curriculum
The University of Nevada School of Medicine prepares you for residencies in all medical specialties, as well as careers as a research scientist. Nevada students also experience hands-on patient care beginning in the first semester of medical school.
Facilities
The School of Medicine is a statewide program, offering clinical services and education in Reno, Las Vegas, Elko, and other rural communities. Students spend the first two years on the school`s main campus in Reno. Beginning in Year III, students can choose to complete their clinical training on the Las Vegas Clinical Campus, or combine training in Reno and Las Vegas. Students graduate from Nevada having learned medicine in all the possible practice locations. This helps students make good decisions about residency programs and specialty choices.\n
SDN Insights
Our analysis of UNSOM:
Student Loan Burden: $289,530
A student taking student loans for all 4 years of medical school at UNSOM, including tuition, fees, locally adjusted cost of living expenses, incidentals, and interest, can expect to have total student loans of $289,530. Estimate repayment with the SDN School Loan Repayment Calculator.
Cost of Living: Lower than 88% Nationally
The cost of living at UNSOM is lower than 88% of all medical schools nationwide. This can significantly reduce your overall expenses during medical school, making it a more affordable option.
Environment: Urban
There is currently insufficient information to assess the neighborhood around UNSOM.
School Address: Pennington Medical Education Building/357, Reno, NV 89557
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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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