Dallas, TX
🩺 School Overview
Tuition (In State): $22,136
Tuition (Out of State): $35,236
Accreditation Status: Full
Acceptance Rate: N/A
Total Enrollment: 230
Degrees: MD
Founding Year: 1943
Accreditation Year: 1943
Website: https://www.utsouthwestern.edu
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📄 Application Information
Applications Received: N/A
Interviews Granted: N/A
Admitted: N/A
Average MCAT: 516
Average GPA: 3.79
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 okay.
School Review Summary
Overall, students rated the program a 7.4 out of 10 for satisfaction. The student body is described as highly cooperative. The environment is considered supportive for underrepresented minorities, LGBTQ+ students, married students, students with disabilities, non-traditional students. Faculty members are seen as highly approachable.
5 Most Common Secondary Essay Questions for UT-Southwestern
- 1. Leadership and Teamwork – Describe a group project or activity that you are most proud of. Include aspects such as what makes you proud, how it was accomplished, and how you managed conflict. (2500 characters)
- 2. Other – Describe a time when you witnessed unethical or dishonest behavior or harassment/discrimination. What did you do and what would you do differently in retrospect? (2500 characters)
- 3. Community, Diversity, and Equity – Describe an interaction or experience that has made you more sensitive to cultural differences, or how you have committed to equity and inclusion. (2500 characters)
- 4. Community, Diversity, and Equity – Have you engaged in any public service activities for a duration of one year or more? (2500 characters)
- 5. Motivation and Fit – Explain any academic discrepancies or extenuating circumstances you feel the Admissions Committee should know. (2500 characters)
About the School
One of four medical schools in The University of Texas System, UT Southwestern Medical School admits more than 220 students each year, and admission is highly competitive. By law, 90 percent of students are from Texas, assuring the state a consistent source of high-quality physicians. The school has awarded more than 8,600 medical degrees since it was established in 1943.
Curriculum
Medical students are taught the basic sciences and fundamental mechanisms of disease during the first two years, along with basic clinical skills. For the second two years, they pursue clinical courses in a variety of medical specialties, which allow them to integrate their basic knowledge with practical patient care at UT Southwestern`s affiliated teaching hospitals and clinics.
Facilities
The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas is a multifaceted academic health science center nationally recognized for its excellence in educating physicians, biomedical scientists, and other health-care professionals. The medical center encompasses UT Southwestern Medical School, UT Southwestern Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, and UT Southwestern Allied Health Sciences School. These three coordinated but separate components interact creatively on the problems of human health and well-being.\n
SDN Insights
Our analysis of UT-Southwestern:
Student Loan Burden: $298,965
A student taking student loans for all 4 years of medical school at UT-Southwestern, including tuition, fees, locally adjusted cost of living expenses, incidentals, and interest, can expect to have total student loans of $298,965. Estimate repayment with the SDN School Loan Repayment Calculator.
Cost of Living: Highest 25% Nationally
The cost of living at UT-Southwestern is among the top 25% of all medical schools. Take this into consideration when considering loan burden.
Environment: Urban
There is currently insufficient information to assess the neighborhood around UT-Southwestern.
School Address: 5323 Harry Hines Boulevard, Dallas, TX 75390
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