The College of Medicine at University of Florida 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.

Initial selection: GPA, MCAT, activities affect request for secondary. FL residents favored, non-residents considered. Interview: selection based on academics, motivation, grasp of profession, recommendations; evaluates personal strengths, service, other-centeredness, research. Admit bright, dedicated, interesting people evidencing integrity, diligence and compassion.

The College of Medicine at University of Florida

Admissions Information

Director of admissions Leila Amiri
Application fee $30
AMCAS application accepted Yes
Applications accepted June 1 (Begins)
December 3 Application deadline
Secondary application required Yes
Personal interview required Yes
Regular application acceptance notification October 15 (Begins)
August 1 (Ends)
Students must respond to offer of admission within (weeks) 3
Deferred entrance available Yes
Deposit to hold place in class due at the time of offer
Early decision plan offered No
Early decision application period N/A
Early decision plan notification date N/A
Starting month (class of 2013-2014) August

Admissions & Enrollment

MCAT Scores, GPA, and Coursework Requirements

Average undergraduate GPA 3.77
Oldest MCAT considered 2010
Average MCAT scores 10.4 MCAT composite score
10.8 biological
10.7 physical sciences
9.7 verbal reasoning
Q writing
Required undergraduate coursework
biology
organic chemistry
physics
biochemistry
general chemistry

Combined Degree Programs

Combined degree programs offered M.D./Ph.D., M.D./M.B.A., M.D./M.P.H., M.D./J.D., M.D./M.S., M.D./M.A.
Combined college/M.D. program offered Yes
Number of years to complete combined college/M.D. program 7
Combined college/M.D. program URL http:/​/​jhmp.​med.​ufl.​edu

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
professional counseling
religious support
support groups

Faculty

Full-time faculty-student ratio 2.3:1 – Medium
Full-time faculty 1,260
Part-time faculty 152
Full-time faculty in basic sciences 149
Part-time faculty in basic sciences 9
Full-time faculty in clinical program 1,111
Part-time faculty in clinical program 143

2011 National Institutes of Health (NIH) Research Grants

NIH funds granted to medical school and affiliated hospitals (in millions) $117.3
NIH-funded grants received by medical school and affiliated hospitals 474
Principal investigators (PIs) 227
Full-time faculty working on NIH research grants 297

Teaching Hospitals

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

Hospitals
Shands Jacksonville
Shands at the University of Florida

Curricula Descriptions

(Data appear as originally submitted by this school.)

Four-year program curriculum
Competency-based curriculum emphasizes early development of clinical skills, professionalism, access to high-quality research track. Competencies provide a set of knowledge, skills and behaviors that all students must master to graduate. Clinical training strengthened by the involvement of our urban campus in Jacksonville, providing students with broad exposure to a variety of patients.

Medical School Ranking

#48 Best Research
#86 Best Primary Care

Research Ranking Scores

Score 47
Peer assessment score (out of 5) 3.1
Residency directors assessment score (out of 5) 3.4
NIH funds granted to medical school and affiliated hospitals (in millions) $117.3
NIH research grant funds per faculty member (in thousands) $93.12

Primary Care Ranking Scores

Score 51
Peer assessment score (out of 5) 2.8
Residency directors assessment score (out of 5) 3.2
Graduates entering primary care specialties (2009-2011 average) 32.0% – Low

Ranking Admission Statistics

Average undergraduate GPA 3.77
MCAT composite score 10.4
Acceptance rate 8.1% – Medium
Full-time faculty-student ratio 2.3:1 – Medium
Total medical school enrollment 546

Medical School Student Body

Student Body

Total medical school enrollment 546
In-state students 98.2%
Minority students 34.2%
Underrepresented minority students 15.0%
International students 0.0%
Non-traditional students 24.0%

Medical School Cost

Financial Aid Contact Information

Financial aid director Eileen Parris
Financial aid phone (352) 273-7939

Expenses

Tuition
Full-time: $30,276 (in-state)
Full-time: $59,516 (out-of-state)
Required fees $3,460
Room and board $11,870
Average indebtedness of 2010 graduates who incurred medical school debt $126,000

Financial Aid Availability

Students receiving any financial aid 87%
Students receiving loans 76%
Students receiving grants/scholarships 71%
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 ophthalmology
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) 32.0% – Low
Graduates accepting in-state residencies (2010 and 2011 average) 27.0%