The College of Medicine at University of South 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.

Traditionally accepts Florida students only, but now able to take limited, superior, out-of-state applicants. Preference is given to individuals demonstrating outstanding scholarship, leadership skills, and exemplary humanism.

The College of Medicine at University of South Florida

Admissions Information

Director of admissions Jonathan Perez
Application fee $30
AMCAS application accepted Yes
Applications accepted June 29 (Begins)
November 15 Application deadline
Secondary application required Yes
Personal interview required Yes
Regular application acceptance notification October 1 (Begins)
August 1 (Ends)
Students must respond to offer of admission within (weeks) 4
Deferred entrance available Yes
Deposit to hold place in class due N/A
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) N/A

Admissions & Enrollment

MCAT Scores, GPA, and Coursework Requirements

Average undergraduate GPA 3.70
Oldest MCAT considered 2009
Average MCAT scores 10.1 MCAT composite score
10.8 biological
10.0 physical sciences
9.4 verbal reasoning
P writing
Required undergraduate coursework
biology physics
English mathematics
organic chemistry general chemistry
inorganic (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.
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:/​/​www.​health.​usf.​edu/​medicine/​mdadmissions

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 2.1:1 – Medium
Full-time faculty 1,027
Part-time faculty 25
Full-time faculty in basic sciences 106
Part-time faculty in basic sciences 2
Full-time faculty in clinical program 921
Part-time faculty in clinical program 23

2011 National Institutes of Health (NIH) Research Grants

NIH funds granted to medical school and affiliated hospitals (in millions) $91.0
NIH-funded grants received by medical school and affiliated hospitals 194
Principal investigators (PIs) 90
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
James A. Haley VA Hospital
Moffitt Cancer Center & Research Institute
Tampa General Hospital

Curricula Descriptions

(Data appear as originally submitted by this school.)

Four-year program curriculum
Highly integrated with clinical care, skills testing, and medical professionalism – use integrated courses at all levels.

Medical School Ranking

#75 Best Research
#77 Best Primary Care

Research Ranking Scores

Score 36
Peer assessment score (out of 5) 2.3
Residency directors assessment score (out of 5) 2.7
NIH funds granted to medical school and affiliated hospitals (in millions) $91.0
NIH research grant funds per faculty member (in thousands) $88.62

Primary Care Ranking Scores

Score 53
Peer assessment score (out of 5) 2.6
Residency directors assessment score (out of 5) 2.8
Graduates entering primary care specialties (2009-2011 average) 43.8% – Medium

Ranking Admission Statistics

Average undergraduate GPA 3.70
MCAT composite score 10.1
Acceptance rate 9.2% – Medium
Full-time faculty-student ratio 2.1:1 – Medium
Total medical school enrollment 498

Medical School Student Body

Student Body

Total medical school enrollment 498
In-state students 90.8%
Minority students 41.8%
Underrepresented minority students 18.3%
International students 0.0%
Non-traditional students 58.0%

Medical School Cost

Financial Aid Contact Information

Financial aid director Michelle Williamson
Financial aid phone (813) 974-2068

Expenses

Tuition
Full-time: $27,013 (in-state)
Full-time: $56,472 (out-of-state)
Required fees $4,266
Room and board $11,000
Average indebtedness of 2010 graduates who incurred medical school debt $138,360

Financial Aid Availability

Students receiving any financial aid 88%
Students receiving loans 85%
Students receiving grants/scholarships 40%
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)
dermatology – dermatopathology obstetrics and gynecology
emergency medicine pediatrics
family practice psychiatry
internal medicine radiology – diagnostic
neurology surgery – general

Primary Care and In-State Residencies

Graduates entering primary care specialties (2009-2011 average) 43.8% – Medium
Graduates accepting in-state residencies (2010 and 2011 average) 50.1%