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University of Vermont College of Medicine

University of Vermont College of Medicine

Burlington, VT / School Detail
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APPLICATION FEE
$130
Tuition In State
$38,738
Tuition Out of State
$69,404
Average GPA
3.75
AVERAGE MCAT
512

School Overview

Degrees
MD
Ownership
Public Non-Profit
Program Length
4 years
Total Enrollment
124
Founding Year
1819
Accreditation Year
1942
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SDN Insights

Cost of Attendance: $333,520
Estimate repayment

Estimated loan burden for UVM using 4 years of in-state tuition, $1,500 annual fees, $3,000 monthly living expenses, government-derived local cost-of-living adjustment, $1,000 loan fees, and an 8.5% interest assumption.

Cost of Living: Near national average cost of living

Burlington, VT is close to the national average for cost of living. In the debt estimate, the government-derived local cost adjustment keeps the $3,000 monthly allowance at about $3,030 per month. Treat this as a city-level budgeting estimate, not the school's official cost of attendance.

Environment: Urban

While the area around UVM isn't fully walkable, it excels in bike accessibility. Students will find it easy to reach most destinations on two wheels, with the option to walk for nearby errands and dining.

Interview Feedback

Overall, applicants ranked the school in the top 19% of interviews, indicating it is highly regarded. They found the interview very impressive with a low stress level and felt they did well.

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Secondary Essays for UVM

1. Community, Diversity, and Equity
Answer yes/no questions with a 300-character explanation for each: primary care experience, experience in a medical practice/social service, and community/public health experience.
2. Geographic Connection and Commitment
Describe the setting (urban/inner city; suburban; rural), your role and responsibilities; and the approximate date range for any experiences indicated. (300-character limit)
3. Other
Describe any employment, family, or other obligations that impacted your education (if not already indicated in TMDSAS). (750 characters, optional)
4. Motivation and Fit
Describe up to 3 activities or life experiences that align with our mission. (1500 characters)
5. Other
Discuss the suitability of active learning for you, including how you prepare for and contribute to participatory class sessions. (400 words)
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About the School

The College of Medicine, in alliance with Fletcher Allen Health Care, has as its mission to render the most compassionate and effective care possible, to train new generations of caring physicians in every area of medicine, and to advance medical knowledge through research. We serve - and learn from - the community.

Curriculum

The Vermont Integrated Curriculum (VIC) provides primary education in genetics, epidemiology, ethics, social and biological variations of culture, and health care systems in addition to a solid foundation in basic health science knowledge and clinical skills. Also included are programs in leadership skills, professional development, research and teaching skills. Assessment provides continuing feedback on students progress and certifies competency to move forward in the curriculum.

Facilities

As a UVM student, you will have the opportunity to experience clinical training in a variety of settings including teaching hospitals Fletcher Allen Health Care in Burlington, Maine Medical Center in Portland, as well as with local physicians in their practices. These settings provide students with the opportunity to work with distinctly different populations of patients in clinical settings. Most of the College's clinical training takes place at adjacent teaching hospital Fletcher Allen Health Care, which comprises a large multi-specialty outpatient clinic, 22 satellite facilities including primary care locations, and a tertiary-level referral medical center hospital.

Last Updated: Oct 26, 2025