University of Maryland

Fall 2008 Admissions Information
AMCAS application accepted? Yes
Earliest application date: 06/01
Application deadline: 11/01
Oldest MCAT considered: 2004
Application fee: $70
Director of admissions: Dr. Milford M. Foxwell
Does this school ask for a secondary application as part of the admissions process? Yes

This school requires undergraduate work in these subjects in order to apply: biology/zoology, English, organic chemistry, inorganic (general) chemistry, physics

Is a personal interview required for admission? Yes
Are interviews conducted at the medical school? Yes

Acceptance notice to regular application for the 2007-2008 first-year class:
     -Earliest date: November 15
     -Latest date: N/A

Applicant's response to acceptance offer for the 2007-2008 first-year class:
     -Maximum time in weeks: 3 weeks
     -Does the school consider requests for deferred entrance? Yes
     -Deposit to hold place in class: None
     -Deposit due: N/A
     -Deposit refundable prior to: N/A
     -Starting month for the class of 2007-2008: August

Early Decision Plan application period for the 2007-2008 first-year class:
     -Does the school have an Early Decision Plan (EDP)? Yes
     -EDP application period begins: August 1
     -EDP application period ends: September 30
     -EDP applicants notified by: October 1

Fall 2005 Admissions Statistics

 

Acceptance rate: 7.5%

GPA
Average undergraduate GPA: 3.66

MCAT
Overall score (composite): 10.2
Verbal reasoning: 10.1
Physical sciences: 10.0
Biological: 10.5
Writing: P

Undergraduate Majors
Biological sciences (biology, microbiology, zoology, etc.): 53%
Physical sciences (biochemistry, chemistry, engineering, etc.): 16%
Non-sciences (sociology, economics, English, etc.): 21%
Other health professions (nursing, pharmacy, etc.): 2%
Mixed disciplines and other: 8%

Combined Degree Programs
Combined degree programs offered: M.D./Ph.D., M.D./M.P.H., M.D./M.H.I., M.D./M.S.

Does the school have a combined college/M.D. program? No
Number of years to complete combined college/M.D. program: N/A
Web site for combined college/M.D. program: N/A

Selection Factors
Details on the policies, preferences, criteria, factors and procedures used in the M.D. admission process:
(Data appear as originally submitted by this school)
We admit those who possess the ability to successfully complete the academically rigorous curriculum and have personal characteristics that one wants in a personal physician. Close attention is paid to extracurricular activities, life experiences and letters of recommendation for evidence of maturity, stability, judgment, empathy, intellectual curiosity, leadership and commitment to excellence.