The College of Human Medicine at Michigan State University Admissions Statistics and Rankings
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April 29, 2018
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.
| The college seeks an academically competent class that is broadly diverse in personalities, life experiences and talents and is reflective of rural and urban Michigan. Non-academic factors are uniquely considered with strong emphasis on medical/clinical experience, problem-solving ability/research, and interpersonal skills. Disadvantaged students are welcome; Michigan residents receive preference. |
Admissions Information
| Director of admissions |
Dr. Joel Maurer |
| Application fee |
$80 |
| 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 15 (Begins)
June 15 (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 |
3.59 |
| Oldest MCAT considered |
2009 |
| Average MCAT scores |
9.6 MCAT composite score
10.2 biological
9.4 physical sciences
9.3 verbal reasoning
O writing |
| Required undergraduate coursework |
| biology |
humanities |
| English |
mathematics |
| organic chemistry |
social sciences |
| inorganic (general) chemistry |
|
Combined Degree Programs
| Combined degree programs offered |
M.D./Ph.D., M.D./M.P.H., M.D./M.S., M.D./M.A., M.D./M.H.A. |
| Combined college/M.D. program offered |
No |
| Number of years to complete combined college/M.D. program |
N/A |
| Combined college/M.D. program URL |
N/A |
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? |
Occasionally |
| 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 |
| professional counseling |
| support groups |
|
Faculty
| Full-time faculty-student ratio |
0.8:1 – Low |
| Full-time faculty |
619 |
| Part-time faculty |
29 |
| Full-time faculty in basic sciences |
93 |
| Part-time faculty in basic sciences |
12 |
| Full-time faculty in clinical program |
526 |
| Part-time faculty in clinical program |
17 |
2011 National Institutes of Health (NIH) Research Grants
| NIH funds granted to medical school and affiliated hospitals (in millions) |
$25.3 |
| NIH-funded grants received by medical school and affiliated hospitals |
38 |
| Principal investigators (PIs) |
28 |
| Full-time faculty working on NIH research grants |
67 |
Teaching Hospitals
Primary teaching hospitals affiliated with this medical school where clinical teaching or training is carried out.
| Hospitals |
| Alpena Regional Medical Center |
MidMichigan Medical Center – Gratiot |
| Alpena Regional Medical Center |
MidMichigan Medical Center – Midland |
| Aspirus Grand View Hospital |
Munson Medical Center |
| Aspirus Keweenaw Hospital |
Northern Michigan Regional Hospital |
| Baraga County Memorial Hospital |
OSF St. Francis Hospital |
| Bell Memorial Hospital |
Oakland Hospital |
| Borgess Medical Center |
Otsego Memorial Hospital |
| Bronson Methodist Hospital |
Owosso Memorial Hospital |
| Charlevoix Area Hospital |
Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Services |
| Cheboygan Memorial Hospital |
Portage Health System |
| Dickinson County Healthcare System |
Saint Mary’s Health Care |
| Genesys Regional Medical Center |
Scheurer Hospital – Caseville |
| Gerber Memorial Hospital |
Scheurer Hospital – Elkton |
| Holland Community Hospital |
Scheurer Hospital – Pigeon |
| Hurley Medical Center |
Scheurer Hospital – Sebewaing |
| Ingham Regional Medical Center Greenlawn Campus |
Sparrow Health System Sparrow Campus |
| Ingham Regional Medical Center Pennsylvania Campus |
Sparrow Health System St. Lawrence Campus |
| Jacobetti Home for Veterans |
Spectrum Health – Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital |
| Kalkaska Memorial Health Center |
Spectrum Health – United Memorial |
| Marquette General Health System |
Spectrum Health Blodgett Hospital |
| McLaren Regional Medical Center |
Spectrum Health Butterworth Hospital |
| Memorial Medical Center of West Michigan |
St. Joseph Health System |
| Mercy Hospital Grayling |
War Memorial Hospital |
| MidMichigan Medical Center – Clare |
West Branch Regional Medical Center |
| MidMichigan Medical Center – Gladwin |
Zeeland Community Hospital |
|
Curricula Descriptions
(Data appear as originally submitted by this school.)
| Four-year program curriculum |
| Curriculum uses a developmental approach to integrate biological, behavioral, and social sciences; early clinical skills; basic science teaching balanced with problem-based learning and clinical correlations; and professionalism with a community-integrated approach to clinical training in one of our community campuses. Special clinical programs address rural and underserved/vulnerable interests. |
Medical School Ranking
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(1) Ranking by Specialties
#12 in Rural medicine
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Research Ranking Scores
| Score |
33 |
| Peer assessment score (out of 5) |
2.8 |
| Residency directors assessment score (out of 5) |
2.9 |
| NIH funds granted to medical school and affiliated hospitals (in millions) |
$25.3 |
| NIH research grant funds per faculty member (in thousands) |
$40.80 |
Primary Care Ranking Scores
| Score |
63 |
| Peer assessment score (out of 5) |
3.2 |
| Residency directors assessment score (out of 5) |
3.4 |
| Graduates entering primary care specialties (2009-2011 average) |
42.2% – Medium |
Ranking Admission Statistics
| Average undergraduate GPA |
3.59 |
| MCAT composite score |
9.6 |
| Acceptance rate |
5.3% – Low |
| Full-time faculty-student ratio |
0.8:1 – Low |
| Total medical school enrollment |
744 |
Medical School Student Body
Student Body
| Total medical school enrollment |
744 |
| In-state students |
75.8% |
| Minority students |
31.6% |
| Underrepresented minority students |
13.6% |
| International students |
1.5% |
| Non-traditional students |
23.0% |
Medical School Cost
Financial Aid Contact Information
| Financial aid director |
Diane Batten |
| Financial aid phone |
(517) 353-5940 |
Expenses
| Tuition |
Full-time: $27,556 (in-state)
Full-time: $59,168 (out-of-state) |
| Required fees |
$56 |
| Room and board |
$14,184 |
| Average indebtedness of 2010 graduates who incurred medical school debt |
$173,043 |
Financial Aid Availability
| Students receiving any financial aid |
90% |
| Students receiving loans |
86% |
| Students receiving grants/scholarships |
29% |
| 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 |
pediatrics |
| emergency medicine |
psychiatry |
| family practice |
radiology – diagnostic |
| internal medicine |
surgery – general |
| obstetrics and gynecology |
internal medicine/pediatrics |
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Primary Care and In-State Residencies
| Graduates entering primary care specialties (2009-2011 average) |
42.2% – Medium |
| Graduates accepting in-state residencies (2010 and 2011 average) |
36.0% |
