Vermillion, SD
Tuition (In State): $32,972
Tuition (Out of State): $75,940
Accreditation Status: Full
Acceptance Rate: N/A
Total Enrollment: 58
Degrees: MD
Founding Year: 1907
Accreditation Year: 1942
Website: https://www.usd.edu
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Interviews Granted: N/A
Admitted: N/A
Average MCAT: 509
Average GPA: 3.79
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Overall, applicants ranked the school in the top 38% 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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The University of South Dakota Sanford School of Medicine is nationally known for excellence in medical education. With its award-winning curriculum, the school prepares medical students to practice in all fields of medicine and is particularly recognized for its reputation in family medicine and in rural medicine. In addition to the M.D., the school of medicine offers graduate degrees in basic biomedical science, sustains a vibrant and forward-looking research agenda, and is home to the interdisciplinary Center for Brain and Behavioral Research.
As a community-based program, the curriculum emphasizes family medicine and primary care with the support and participation by practicing physicians and community hospitals throughout the state. Community hospitals and clinics provide teaching sites and the practicing physicians are teachers.
The first two years of basic science education are delivered in Vermillion. The third year of the program is provided in community settings and hospitals in Sioux Falls, the Rapid City area and Yankton. The fourth year is provided in hospitals and ambulatory clinics across the entire state of South Dakota.
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A student taking student loans for all 4 years of medical school at USDSM, including tuition, fees, locally adjusted cost of living expenses, incidentals, and interest, can expect to have total student loans of $274,123. Estimate repayment with the SDN School Loan Repayment Calculator.
The cost of living at USDSM 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.
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