The College of Medicine at University of Vermont Admissions Statistics and Rankings

Medical School Admissions

Admissions Policies and Procedures

Details on the policies, preferences, criteria, factors, and procedures used in the admission process. Data appear as originally submitted by this school.

We encourage students with a broad and balanced educational background during their undergraduate years. Work must demonstrate intellectual drive, independent thinking, curiosity, and self-discipline. We seek in applicants the same humanistic qualities and attitudes we consider essential in a physician: integrity, a respect for others choices and rights, compassion, empathy, and personal insight.

The College of Medicine at University of Vermont

Admissions Information

Director of admissions Dr. Janice Gallant
Application fee $95
AMCAS application accepted Yes
Applications accepted June 1 (Begins)
November 1 Application deadline
Secondary application required Yes
Personal interview required Yes
Regular application acceptance notification October 1 (Begins)
August 6 (Ends)
Students must respond to offer of admission within (weeks) 2
Deferred entrance available Yes
Deposit to hold place in class due at the time of offer
Early decision plan offered Yes
Early decision application period June 1 (Begins)
August 1 (Ends)
Early decision plan notification date October 1
Starting month (class of 2013-2014) August

Admissions & Enrollment

MCAT Scores, GPA, and Coursework Requirements

Average undergraduate GPA 3.69
Oldest MCAT considered 2009
Average MCAT scores 10.2 MCAT composite score
10.6 biological
10.2 physical sciences
9.8 verbal reasoning
Q writing
Required undergraduate coursework
biology
organic chemistry
inorganic (general) chemistry
physics
general chemistry

Medical School Academics

Program Offerings

AIDS internal medicine
drugs/alcohol abuse pediatrics
family medicine rural medicine
geriatrics women’s health

Student/Patient Interaction

How often do first-year students come into contact with patients through the school curriculum? Frequently
Are there opportunities for first- or second-year students to work in community health clinics? Yes
Do all students spend time with community practicing physicians in community-based, ambulatory settings during the course that teaches basic clinical skills (e.g., history taking/physical diagnosis)? Yes
Do all students spend time with community practicing physicians in community-based, ambulatory settings during an introductory course aimed at introducing students to medical practice? Yes

Stress Relief Services Offered

(Data appear as originally submitted by this school.)

Services
expanded-hour gym access
peer counseling
professional counseling
religious support
support groups

Faculty

Full-time faculty-student ratio 1.5:1 – Medium
Full-time faculty 682
Part-time faculty 1,100
Full-time faculty in basic sciences 83
Part-time faculty in basic sciences 20
Full-time faculty in clinical program 599
Part-time faculty in clinical program 1,080

2011 National Institutes of Health (NIH) Research Grants

NIH funds granted to medical school and affiliated hospitals (in millions) $52.3
NIH-funded grants received by medical school and affiliated hospitals 117
Principal investigators (PIs) 82
Full-time faculty working on NIH research grants 151

Teaching Hospitals

Primary teaching hospitals affiliated with this medical school where clinical teaching or training is carried out.

Hospitals
Danbury Hospital
Eastern Maine Medical Center
Fletcher Allen Health Care
St. Mary’s Medical Center

Curricula Descriptions

(Data appear as originally submitted by this school.)

Four-year program curriculum
Our curriculum is designed to integrate expanding medical knowledge with a desire for life-long learning. Courses are designed from well-defined learning objectives and students are measured to ensure their competency in mastering these objectives. Principles of professionalism and humanism are also integrated throughout all four years.

Medical School Ranking

#57 Best Research
#27 Best Primary Care

Research Ranking Scores

Score 42
Peer assessment score (out of 5) 2.8
Residency directors assessment score (out of 5) 3.3
NIH funds granted to medical school and affiliated hospitals (in millions) $52.3
NIH research grant funds per faculty member (in thousands) $76.63

Primary Care Ranking Scores

Score 68
Peer assessment score (out of 5) 3.4
Residency directors assessment score (out of 5) 3.6
Graduates entering primary care specialties (2009-2011 average) 38.1% – Medium

Ranking Admission Statistics

Average undergraduate GPA 3.69
MCAT composite score 10.2
Acceptance rate 3.7% – Low
Full-time faculty-student ratio 1.5:1 – Medium
Total medical school enrollment 449

Medical School Student Body

Student Body

Total medical school enrollment 449
In-state students 27.4%
Minority students 22.7%
Underrepresented minority students 9.6%
International students 1.8%
Non-traditional students 53.0%

Medical School Cost

Financial Aid Contact Information

Financial aid director Marie Johnson
Financial aid phone (802) 656-5700

Expenses

Tuition
Full-time: $29,220 (in-state)
Full-time: $51,150 (out-of-state)
Required fees $1,877
Room and board $9,576
Average indebtedness of 2010 graduates who incurred medical school debt $164,292

Financial Aid Availability

Students receiving any financial aid 87%
Students receiving loans 83%
Students receiving grants/scholarships 43%
Students receiving work study 0%

Medical School Residency

Residency Program Admissions (Class of 2011)

Graduates admitted to their first-choice residency program N/A
Graduates admitted to one of their top three choices of residency programs N/A
Most popular residency and specialty programs (2010 and 2011 classes)
anesthesiology pathology – anatomic and clinical
emergency medicine pediatrics
family practice psychiatry
internal medicine radiology – diagnostic
obstetrics and gynecology surgery – general

Primary Care and In-State Residencies

Graduates entering primary care specialties (2009-2011 average) 38.1% – Medium
Graduates accepting in-state residencies (2010 and 2011 average) 12.8%