The School of Medicine at Case Western Reserve University 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.

The Admissions Committee selects students without regard to age, national origin, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. Although admitted students demonstrate exceptional academic strength; the candidate’s written statements, extracurricular activities, and letters of recommendation also weigh heavily in the decision to extend an interview. The School seeks a diverse student body.

The School of Medicine at Case Western Reserve University

Admissions Information

Director of admissions Dr. Lina Mehta
Application fee $85
AMCAS application accepted Yes
Applications accepted June 29 (Begins)
November 1 Application deadline
Secondary application required Yes
Personal interview required Yes
Regular application acceptance notification October 16 (Begins)
July 31 (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 No
Early decision application period N/A
Early decision plan notification date N/A
Starting month (class of 2013-2014) July

Admissions & Enrollment

MCAT Scores, GPA, and Coursework Requirements

Average undergraduate GPA 3.72
Oldest MCAT considered 2009
Average MCAT scores 11.7 MCAT composite score
12.2 biological
12.0 physical sciences
11.0 verbal reasoning
Q writing
Required undergraduate coursework
biology/zoology physics
English biochemistry
organic chemistry calculus
inorganic (general) chemistry

Combined Degree Programs

Combined degree programs offered M.D./Ph.D., 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 8
Combined college/M.D. program URL http:/​/​admission.​case.​edu/​academics/​ppsp.​aspx

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 2.7:1 – High
Full-time faculty 2,286
Part-time faculty 2,158
Full-time faculty in basic sciences 413
Part-time faculty in basic sciences 228
Full-time faculty in clinical program 1,873
Part-time faculty in clinical program 1,930

2011 National Institutes of Health (NIH) Research Grants

NIH funds granted to medical school and affiliated hospitals (in millions) $301.4
NIH-funded grants received by medical school and affiliated hospitals 848
Principal investigators (PIs) 418
Full-time faculty working on NIH research grants 659

Teaching Hospitals

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

Hospitals
Cleveland Clinic
Louis Stokes Cleveland Veterans Affairs Medical Center
MetroHealth Medical Center
University Hospitals of Cleveland (primary affiliate)

Curricula Descriptions

(Data appear as originally submitted by this school.)

Four-year program curriculum
4-year University program develops physician scholars & leaders in science, patient care, health care policy. 5-year Cleveland Clinic College program develops physician investigators by integrating research training. Both programs focus on scholarship, student-centered small group learning, early patient experiences, research opportunities. http://casemed.case.edu/admissions/education/chart.cfm

Medical School Ranking

#24 Best Research
#35 Best Primary Care

(2) Ranking by Specialties

#12 in Family medicine
#16 in Pediatrics

Research Ranking Scores

Score 61
Peer assessment score (out of 5) 3.7
Residency directors assessment score (out of 5) 3.8
NIH funds granted to medical school and affiliated hospitals (in millions) $301.4
NIH research grant funds per faculty member (in thousands) $131.86

Primary Care Ranking Scores

Score 66
Peer assessment score (out of 5) 3.1
Residency directors assessment score (out of 5) 3.7
Graduates entering primary care specialties (2009-2011 average) 36.1% – Low

Ranking Admission Statistics

Average undergraduate GPA 3.72
MCAT composite score 11.7
Acceptance rate 9.4% – Medium
Full-time faculty-student ratio 2.7:1 – High
Total medical school enrollment 858

Medical School Student Body

Student Body

Total medical school enrollment 858
In-state students 40.2%
Minority students 43.7%
Underrepresented minority students 11.9%
International students 5.1%
Non-traditional students 42.0%

Medical School Cost

Financial Aid Contact Information

Financial aid director Wanda L. Rollins
Financial aid phone (216) 368-3666

Expenses

Tuition
Full-time: $49,570
Required fees $1,492
Room and board $19,200
Average indebtedness of 2010 graduates who incurred medical school debt $140,955

Financial Aid Availability

Students receiving any financial aid 81%
Students receiving loans 77%
Students receiving grants/scholarships 60%
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)
emergency medicine pediatrics
internal medicine radiology – diagnostic
internal medicine – pediatrics surgery – general
orthopaedic surgery

Primary Care and In-State Residencies

Graduates entering primary care specialties (2009-2011 average) 36.1% – Low
Graduates accepting in-state residencies (2010 and 2011 average) 20.4%