As a student at the University of Michigan medical school, you gain access to a unique education. You can earn a dual degree at another top-ranked school within walking distance of our campus. Who you are and the distance you have traveled speaks to us as much as test scores.
As a student at the University of Michigan medical school, you gain access to a unique education. You can earn a dual degree at another top-ranked school within walking distance of our campus. Who you are and the distance you have traveled speaks to us as much as test scores.
As a student at the University of Michigan medical school, you gain access to a unique education. You can earn a dual degree at another top-ranked school within walking distance of our campus. Who you are and the distance you have traveled speaks to us as much as test scores.
education. Our trendsetting curriculum lets you start caring for patients in your rst year and get exposed to the essentials of medical education system-by-system in the context of four main principles: community, leadership, learning and clinical excellence. You engage with expert faculty who have varied interests and specialties, and freely share their knowledge. You can earn a dual degree at another top-ranked school within walking distance of our campus, get hands- on experience addressing real-life health disparities, or even perform with peers and faculty in a ne arts group.
We take great care in selecting the people we train: future providers of exemplary patient care, and leaders in medicine, research and education. Who you are and the distance you have traveled speaks to us as much as your academic record and test scores. Above all, the Michigan experience is built around you and where you want to go from here. Whatever your passion, you can pursue it and become one of the victors valiant. GET READY. GET SET. GO BLUE! What qualities do you look for in med school applicants? As a student at the University of Michigan, you can expect to get an outstanding clinical education that will allow you to build relationships with and take care of patients from all walks of life and anywhere on the globe. We seek out individuals who not only have the potential to excel academically, but also possess personal attributes that align with our commitment to train the leaders and best. What happens after I submit my application? Our Admissions process is completely transparentwe let you know early and often about where you stand. Once you apply and submit your secondary application, you can check the status at any time through your Current Applicant Status Page on the Admissions website, or through our M.D. Stat+ app. How do I know if Im eligible for nancial aid? The majority of students who enroll in our program apply for and receive some type of nancial aid. Our Financial Aid Ofce will work with you one-on-one to gure out what type of aid you may qualify to receive, including merit- or need-based scholarships, grants and/or loans. How does Michigans ranking compare with other medical schools? Michigan is ranked #8 among primary care and #12 among research schools, and received one of the top ve highest scores by Residency Program Directors from across the country. (U.S. News and World Report, 2015 Best Graduate Schools) How does the match rate at Michigan compare with the national rate? Michigan continues to enjoy a strong match rate, even with the ever-growing number of candidates applying for the static number of positions available nationwide. In 2014, 100% of our graduates matched to one of their ranked programs6% higher than the national average. Residency directors tell us time and again that our students are more than well prepared, which explains why they get placed where they want to go. CURIOSITY IS A GOOD THING FINDING ANSWERS TO WHAT YOU REALLY WANT TO KNOW IS EVEN BETTER Our students are extremely well trained, and not just from a knowledge standpoint. They really get a range of opportunities to play the role of caregiver in supervised settings with real, authentic responsibilities while learning how to navigate the complexities of working in a large health care system, all of which brings their clinical skills to another level. Rajesh S. Mangrulkar, M.D. Associate Dean for Medical Student Education and Associate Professor of Internal Medicine and Medical Education What teaching methods do you use? Everyone learns in different ways, which is why our curriculum accommodates a wide variety of input styles: lectures, videos, small group sessions, workshops, simulation center, standardized patients, laboratory experiences with virtual microscopy in histology and pathology as well as anatomy. There is something for everyone!
Will I have time for a life outside of med school? School/life balance is something we take very seriously, not only for our students but also for our faculty and staff. Work and play are not mutually exclusive, and we nd you get great outcomes if you enjoy what youre doing and you enjoy the people youre doing it with every day. Our program is designed to give students plenty of opportunity to get involved in a range of activities, including intramural sports, clubs and organizations, studies in other schools or abroad. I really care about community servicehow can I give back while in med school? Student experiences are available through two local community health centers, in addition to a number of safety net organizations in the Ann Arbor area and urban Detroit. Many of our student groups sponsor service projects as part of their regular activities, including a weekly Student Run Free Clinic for uninsured patients with opportunities for all students to participate. How does Michigan address the issue of health equity? In addition to curricular opportunities available through our Global Health & Disparities Path of Excellence, and the community service mentioned in the previous answer, you can apply to join the Health Equity Scholars Program for outreach-based experiences. What is the schools commitment to diversity? Diversity is valued in all its forms in our school. We believe that we all learn better when we engage with people from all walks of life, both in our classes and in our clinics. Students will take care of patients in underserved settings, such as community health centers throughout the Ann Arbor area and Southeast Michigan. Our Ofce for Health Equity and Inclusion (OHEI) partners with us on this mission through the recruitment and career development of individuals who come from diverse backgrounds who also have a deep passion for eliminating health disparities and serving the underserved throughout society. How are students opinions valued at Michigan? Students are involved in every Medical School committee with the exception of faculty advancement. Members of each class are nominated by their peers to serve on high- level curriculum work groups, and every student individually reviews each sequence, course and clinical experience through a series of evaluations, which are then compiled by small student groups and presented to faculty and curriculum directors. It is really a collaborative effort for continuous quality improvement that would not work without everyones input. CURIOSITY IS A GOOD THING FINDING ANSWERS TO WHAT YOU REALLY WANT TO KNOW IS EVEN BETTER YOUR APPLICATION YEAR Here is a general timeline for the University of Michigan Medical School application process: JUNE Our Admissions team begins accepting applications. JULY File review begins and initial interview offers are made. SEPTEMBER Interviews begin and continue until the end of February. OCTOBER At midnight on October 15, the rst round of admitted students is notied. We have a rolling admissions policy, so after this date students will know their status within one month of their interviews. NOVEMBER Secondary applications are due November 30. JANUARY Financial aid information and forms are sent to admitted students. MARCH Scholarships are awarded. MAY Admitted students are invited to attend a fun and informative Second Look Weekend. All admitted students are required to accept or decline their offer by April 30. Deferrals may be granted at the discretion of the Assistant Dean for Admissions. See what some of our students have to say about living in Ann Arbor on their Dose of Reality blog (umdoseofreality.org/) or follow them on Twitter @UMDailyDose. Our midsize college town happens to have a lot of cool things going on, including 45,000 talented students and faculty bringing their amazing energy to the mix. People from across the country and around the world come here to study, work and live in this eclectic urban environment. Theres something for everyone here: IF YOURE A FOODIE Youll Ann Arbors passion for locavore cuisine and smorgasbord of ethnic dining spots among the multitude of places to get a quick bite or celebrate in ne style with family and friends. IF YOURE OUTDOORSY Youll the all-season nature of our town. Whether its commuting on bike, kayaking on the Huron River, cross country skiing down a snowy path or taking a peaceful stroll in the Arb, theres always a good reason to be outside. IF YOURE A CULTURE CRAVER Youll the impressive artists and performers, from homegrown to internationally renowned, who grace the stages, festivals and galleries in venues throughout the city. IF YOURE A NIGHT OWL Youll staying out late at one of the many after-dark options, from comedy and night clubs to piano bars and dessert lounges. IF YOURE A SPORTS FAN Youll the energy of 100,000+ cheering Wolverines at the Big House on a crisp Football Saturday afternoon, or get in on the action yourself with a good game of broomball or one of the other many intramural sports teams on campus. Theres so much more to dovisitannarbor.org is a great place to get started. WE ANN ARBOR THE MICHIGAN CURRICULUM Developed to challenge our students and help them to grow cognitively and professionally, our curriculum integrates biomedical sciences, clinical sciences and patient care skills system-by-system. Some components run longitudinally throughout all years, such as the Paths of Excellence and Leadership Initiative. In addition to teaching the scientic principles of health and disease, our curriculum emphasizes patient interaction, and the inuence of cultural and social issues on healthcare. These are some of the reasons why Michigan was one of only 11 medical schools awarded a $1.1 million grant by the American Medical Association as part of a national effort to create a new framework for medical education. At U-M, our goal is to prepare future physicians to lead changes in health and healthcare in a dynamic global environment. Our commitment to strategically advancing innovative curricular initiatives is just one of the great things that sets Michigan apart. During my rst year of med school, I gained early clinical experience through shadowing and health fairs, and volunteering at clinics where I took patient histories and vitals before presenting them to the attending. I also found time to perform with other med students in Biorhythms and The Smoker, and play intramural sports. I appreciated having such a well-rounded M1 experience. Zahra Dawson medicine.umich.edu/md-admissions THE MICHIGAN CURRICULUM continued COMMUNITY M-Home Small group settings provide students with longitudinal learning experiences while they develop meaningful professional relationships with future colleagues across their four years of training. Our dedicated faculty serves as teachers, mentors and advisors to foster a collaborative learning environment, professional development and a connection with patients, their families and the greater Medical School community. Supportive Learning Environment A warm, diverse and collegial atmosphere embodies the culture at Michigan. We believe that collaboration and teamwork make everyone better. As a student, you can expect to engage with a talented and supportive community of faculty, peers and staff along your journey toward becoming the best physician that you can be. Connect with Families and Patients Understanding the personal and humanistic aspects of medicine through rsthand encounters with patients and their families is a critical part of our curriculum. Clinical exposure begins very early in your education through the Doctoring course. Our patients and families open their lives and give students invaluable training that cannot be duplicated in any classroom. LEADERSHIP Develop Your Professional Identity Our curriculum promotes reection and self-awareness in a small-group, mentored environment. Through specially designed activities, students gain a deeper understanding of their values and strengths, and learn how to apply this insight to create their professional future in medicine. Leadership Skills Training The future of medicine needs physician leaders who are prepared to inuence the systems of healthcare to improve health outcomes for patients and society. Our curriculum not only trains you to become an excellent clinician, but also helps you develop the necessary skills to lead meaningful change no matter where you serve. Paths of Excellence Students can receive more in-depth training in a specic health care area of interest through a Path of Excellence. These Paths are offered in addition to the core curriculum and feature mentorship, seminars, experiences and projects focused on specic issues at a systems level. Our current Paths of Excellence include: Global Health & Disparities, Ethics, Health Policy & Economics, and Quality & Safety, with more options being planned. Incoming students may apply in the early winter of their rst year. LETS MOVE THE WORLD FORWARD. Longitudinal Small Group Learning Community (M-Home) Leadership / Paths of Excellence / Self-Directed Projects Normal Organ Systems (cells & tissues, cardiovascular, respiratory, musculoskeletal, renal, gastrointestinal, endocrine, reproduction, immunology, central nervous system, infectious diseases, microbiology, histopathology, embryology, human growth & development) Abnormal Organ Systems (cardiovascular, respiratory, renal, psychiatry, neuroscience, musculoskeletal, rheumatology, dermatology, hematology, gastrointestinal, oncology, endocrine, reproduction) Focused Scientic Learning Clinical Learning Experiences (general learning focused on exploration and breadth) Clinical Learning Experiences (focused learning, e.g. bootcamps, sub-internships) Clinical Learning Experiences M1 YEAR M2 YEAR M3 YEAR M4 YEAR USMLE Step 1 Study Period Longitudinal Small Group Learning Community (M-Home) Leadership / Paths of Excellence / Self-Directed Projects Normal Organ Systems (cells & tissues, cardiovascular, respiratory, musculoskeletal, renal, gastrointestinal, endocrine, reproduction, immunology, central nervous system, infectious diseases, microbiology, histopathology, embryology, human growth & development) Abnormal Organ Systems (cardiovascular, respiratory, renal, psychiatry, neuroscience, musculoskeletal, rheumatology, dermatology, hematology, gastrointestinal, oncology, endocrine, reproduction) Focused Scientic Learning Clinical Learning Experiences (general learning focused on exploration and breadth) Clinical Learning Experiences (focused learning, e.g. bootcamps, sub-internships) Clinical Learning Experiences M1 YEAR M2 YEAR M3 YEAR M4 YEAR USMLE Step 1 Study Period THE MICHIGAN CURRICULUM continued LEARNING Learning How to Learn With the continual and rapid expansion of scientic knowledge, memorization of a static set of facts is no longer the best method for educating physicians. The early part of your training provides a strong scaffolding of foundational knowledge that supports future learning. As you progress, self-directed learning based on your personal interests and professional goals guides the remainder of your education as you prepare for residency. Research and Discovery The University of Michigan Medical School brings in hundreds of millions of dollars of NIH funding each year, one of the highest amounts for a public university. As a result, our students have access to numerous research mentors, and opportunities for engaging in research and scholarship throughout their medical education. Applied Scientic Learning in the Clinical Context We believe that the clinical environment provides future physicians with the best context for learning. Students interact with patients early and often in hospital, clinic and community settings to make the scientic and humanistic aspects of medicine most meaningful and relevant. CLINICAL EXCELLENCE Longitudinal Clinical Skills Development Our curriculum supports the development of clinical skills, which includes professional and interpersonal communication, through a doctoring course that starts on the rst day and continues throughout your medical education. Faculty mentors provide continual support to help students develop and improve their effectiveness in the clinical setting, both personally and professionally. Dual Degrees Students who are motivated to complete additional coursework and/or earn an additional degree from one of the other top- ranked schools at U-M are fully encouraged to do so. You can choose from masters degrees in public health, business, information science, public policy, education and clinical research, among many others. In addition, we have dual- acceptance programs for oral maxillofacial surgical residency, and our nationally renowned Medical Scientist Training Program (MSTP) for an M.D./Ph.D. Preparation for Residency There is a reason why our graduates consistently rank at the top of the list for residency preparedness among program directors: we provide comprehensive clinical training. Youll have the opportunity to explore a variety of disciplines in medicine so you can make a meaningful choice and be more than ready to take the next step. GET READY. GET SET. GO BLUE! 2014 INCOMING CLASS BY THE NUMBERS Admissions Summary Number of applications .............5776 (6.2% increase from 2013) Number interviewed.................................. .............................578 (10.1% of application pool; 0.1% decrease from 2013) Number of students in the class ............................................ 177* Class Average Sci GPA ......................................................... 3.77 Class Average Total GPA ...................................................... 3.79 Class Average MCAT ..........................................................34.81 Class Composition Male ......................................................................... 83 (46.9%) Female....................................................................... 94 (53.1%) MSTP Students ........................................................................ 10 Maxillofacial Surgery Program Students ...................................... 3 Under-represented in Medicine ................................... 21 (11.9%) Average age ..............................................24.3 (Range 21 33) Class Geography Michigan Residents ....................................................84 (47.5%) Non-residents .......................................................... 93 (52.5%) States represented ...................................................................32 After the state of Michigan, the next largest groups are: California ......................................................................... 19 Illinois ............................................................................... 11 Colorado, Massachusetts, Missouri, North Carolina, Ohio, Oregon ...................................4 each Undergraduate Colleges Attended** Total number of institutions represented ................................... 77 Michigan institutions represented ............................................. 16 Institutions with Highest Numbers of Students University of Michigan .............................................................48 Washington University in St. Louis .............................................. 6 Northwestern ............................................................................. 5 Dartmouth, Grand Valley State, Harvard, UCBerkeley ......4 each *7/25/2014; Data subject to change **Sampling of total incoming students QUESTIONS ABOUT ADMISSIONS? CONTACT US Find out more about the University of Michigan Medical School: medicine.umich.edu/ md-admissions Carol Teener Interim Director of Admissions University of Michigan Medical School Admissions 4303 Medical Science Bldg 1 1301 Catherine Road Ann Arbor, MI 48109-0624 (734) 764-6317 | umichmedadmiss@umich.edu 2014 The Regents of the University of Michigan: Mark J. Bernstein, Julia Donovan Darlow, Laurence B. Deitch, Shauna Ryder Diggs, Denise Ilitch, Andrea Fischer Newman, Andrew C. Richner, Katherine E. White, Mark S. Schlissel, M.D., Ph.D. (ex ofcio). LETS SOCIALIZE Connect with all things Michigan Med in one click. umichmedsocial.tumblr.com