Florida State University College of Medicine Admissions Statistics and Rankings
EDU
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.
| We seek students who have demonstrated a commitment of service to others and we encourage applications from traditional and nontraditional students, as well as students from rural, inner city or other medically underserved areas. An applicant should have completed prerequisite courses in English, biology, chemistry, organic chemistry, physics, and biochemistry. |
Admissions Information
| Director of admissions |
Dr. Graham Patrick |
| Application fee |
$0 |
| AMCAS application accepted |
Yes |
| Applications accepted |
June 1 (Begins)
December 1 Application deadline |
| Secondary application required |
Yes |
| Personal interview required |
Yes |
| Regular application acceptance notification |
October 15 (Begins)
May 24 (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) |
May |
Admissions & Enrollment
MCAT Scores, GPA, and Coursework Requirements
| Average undergraduate GPA |
3.70 |
| Oldest MCAT considered |
2010 |
| Average MCAT scores |
9.3 MCAT composite score
9.9 biological
9.2 physical sciences
8.8 verbal reasoning
O writing |
| Required undergraduate coursework |
| biology |
physics |
| English |
biochemistry |
| organic chemistry |
mathematics |
| inorganic (general) chemistry |
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? |
Very 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 |
| support groups |
|
Faculty
| Full-time faculty-student ratio |
0.3:1 – Low |
| Full-time faculty |
138 |
| Part-time faculty |
2,074 |
| Full-time faculty in basic sciences |
63 |
| Part-time faculty in basic sciences |
57 |
| Full-time faculty in clinical program |
75 |
| Part-time faculty in clinical program |
2,017 |
2011 National Institutes of Health (NIH) Research Grants
| NIH funds granted to medical school and affiliated hospitals (in millions) |
|
| NIH-funded grants received by medical school and affiliated hospitals |
N/A |
| Principal investigators (PIs) |
N/A |
| Full-time faculty working on NIH research grants |
N/A |
Teaching Hospitals
Primary teaching hospitals affiliated with this medical school where clinical teaching or training is carried out.
| Hospitals |
| Archbold Medical Center |
Martin Memorial Health Systems |
| Baptist Health Care |
Naval Hospital of Pensacola |
| Capital Regional Medical Center |
Nemours Childrens Clinic |
| Doctors Hospital of Sarasota |
Orlando Regional Healthcare |
| Doctors’ Memorial Hospital |
Port St. Lucie Hospital |
| Florida Hospital |
Sacred Heart Health System |
| Florida Hospital DeLand |
Santa Rosa Medical Center |
| Florida Hospital Memorial Medical Center |
Sarasota Memorial Healthcare System |
| Halifax Health Systems |
St. Vincent’s Medical Center |
| Indian River Medical Center |
Tallahassee Memorial Healthcare |
| Jackson Hospital |
Venice Regional Medical Center |
| Lawnwood Regional Medical Center |
West Florida Hospital |
|
Curricula Descriptions
(Data appear as originally submitted by this school.)
| Four-year program curriculum |
| In the faculty-scholar model highly skilled, innovative faculty members present a well-structured continuum of education in biomedical, behavioral and clinical sciences utilizing problem-based and small-group learning experiences. Community-based clinical education spans the four-year curriculum, providing access to more than 1,800 of the top physicians in Florida at locations across the state. |
Medical School Ranking
| Rank Not Published |
Best Research |
|
| Rank Not Published |
Best Primary Care |
|
|
Research Ranking Scores
| Score |
N/A |
| Peer assessment score (out of 5) |
2.1 |
| Residency directors assessment score (out of 5) |
2.6 |
| NIH funds granted to medical school and affiliated hospitals (in millions) |
|
| NIH research grant funds per faculty member (in thousands) |
|
Primary Care Ranking Scores
| Score |
N/A |
| Peer assessment score (out of 5) |
2.9 |
| Residency directors assessment score (out of 5) |
2.7 |
| Graduates entering primary care specialties (2009-2011 average) |
41.6% – Medium |
Ranking Admission Statistics
| Average undergraduate GPA |
3.70 |
| MCAT composite score |
9.3 |
| Acceptance rate |
8.1% – Medium |
| Full-time faculty-student ratio |
0.3:1 – Low |
| Total medical school enrollment |
475 |
Medical School Student Body
Student Body
| Total medical school enrollment |
475 |
| In-state students |
98.7% |
| Minority students |
39.6% |
| Underrepresented minority students |
22.3% |
| International students |
0.0% |
| Non-traditional students |
34.0% |
Medical School Cost
Financial Aid Contact Information
Expenses
| Tuition |
Full-time: $23,043 (in-state)
Full-time: $68,619 (out-of-state) |
| Required fees |
N/A |
| Room and board |
$15,104 |
| Average indebtedness of 2010 graduates who incurred medical school debt |
$140,883 |
Financial Aid Availability
| Students receiving any financial aid |
N/A |
| Students receiving loans |
N/A |
| Students receiving grants/scholarships |
N/A |
| Students receiving work study |
N/A |
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 |
orthopaedic surgery |
| 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) |
41.6% – Medium |
| Graduates accepting in-state residencies (2010 and 2011 average) |
34.5% |
