Houston, TX
🩺 School Overview
Tuition (In State): $17,872
Tuition (Out of State): $26,125
Accreditation Status: Full
Acceptance Rate: N/A
Total Enrollment: 240
Degrees: MD
Founding Year: 1969
Accreditation Year: 1970
Website: https://med.uth.edu
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📄 Application Information
Applications Received: N/A
Interviews Granted: N/A
Admitted: N/A
Average MCAT: 513
Average GPA: 3.69
Male: N/A
Female: N/A
Underrepresented:N/A
Interview Feedback Summary
Overall, applicants ranked the school in the top 19% 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 UT-Houston
- 1. Motivation and Fit – Discuss one of the following: a challenging situation/obstacle or academic road bumps, including why it was challenging and what you learned. (2500 characters)
- 2. Other – Describe a time when you were unsuccessful or failed. What did you learn and how have you applied that learning? (2500 characters)
- 3. Personal Experiences and Challenges – From what you understand about medical school, what do you think will be your biggest challenge and how are you prepared for it? (2500 characters)
- 4. Understanding and Commitment to Medicine – What hesitations or reservations, if any, do you have about joining the medical profession? (2500 characters)
- 5. Personal Experiences and Challenges – Question 1: (2500 character limit) Please discuss one of the following: a challenging situation or obstacle you have faced in the past, or any academic setbacks in your academic career (such as low...
About the School
The UT Medical School at Houston, committed to educating physicians for medical practice, has consistently rated among the top 15 U.S. medical schools in the number of graduates entering the primary care areas of family practice, general pediatrics and general internal medicine. The School has the State`s first family residency program which focuses on the under-served urban population.
Curriculum
Students should acquire a KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING of health and its promotion; of disease and its prevention and management; and, of psychosocial factors that influence a patient's well-being, in order to provide competent and humane medical care to individuals, families, and the larger society. Furthermore, students should be able to use their knowledge and understanding appropriately in the care of patients. Students should have an opportunity to participate in scholarly activities including research. Students should acquire and become proficient in basic clinical SKILLS, such as the ability to obtain a patient's history, to perform a comprehensive physical and mental status examination, to interpret the findings, and to demonstrate competence in the performance of basic technical procedures. Students should appreciate the appropriate use of technologies in assisting in diagnosis and management. Students should acquire and demonstrate ATTITUDES that foster patient-centered care and support the highest standards of the medical profession.
Facilities
The main educational facilities of the UTHealth Medical School are located in the heart of the Texas Medical Center. The nine-story Medical School Building is
located on Fannin Street along the METRO lightrail and is connected on the south end to a six-story research building, the Medical School Expansion. The Medical School has a strong presence in the Jesse Jones Library Building and in TMC South Campus buildings, including the South Campus Research Building and
the Behavioral and Biomedical Sciences Building.
SDN Insights
Our analysis of UT-Houston:
Student Loan Burden: $238,275
A student taking student loans for all 4 years of medical school at UT-Houston, including tuition, fees, locally adjusted cost of living expenses, incidentals, and interest, can expect to have total student loans of $238,275. Estimate repayment with the SDN School Loan Repayment Calculator.
Cost of Living: Lower than 98% Nationally
The cost of living at UT-Houston 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
There is currently insufficient information to assess the neighborhood around UT-Houston.
School Address: MSB G.400, 6431 Fannin St, Houston, TX 77030
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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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