The School of Medicine at University of California–San Diego 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.

Please refer to our catalog:
http://meded.ucsd.edu/asa/admissions/index.cfm

The School of Medicine at University of California--San Diego

Admissions Information

Director of admissions Brian Zeglen
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)
August 26 (Ends)
Students must respond to offer of admission within (weeks) 2
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) August

Admissions & Enrollment

MCAT Scores, GPA, and Coursework Requirements

Average undergraduate GPA 3.69
Oldest MCAT considered 2010
Average MCAT scores 11.2 MCAT composite score
11.8 biological
11.5 physical sciences
10.4 verbal reasoning
Q writing
Required undergraduate coursework
biology physics
organic chemistry mathematics
inorganic (general) chemistry general chemistry

Combined Degree Programs

Combined degree programs offered M.D./Ph.D., M.D./M.P.H., M.D./M.S.
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:/​/​meded.​ucsd.​edu/​asa/​admissions/​medscholars/​application_process/​

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 2.4:1 – High
Full-time faculty 1,238
Part-time faculty 25
Full-time faculty in basic sciences 320
Part-time faculty in basic sciences 10
Full-time faculty in clinical program 918
Part-time faculty in clinical program 15

2011 National Institutes of Health (NIH) Research Grants

NIH funds granted to medical school and affiliated hospitals (in millions) $307.4
NIH-funded grants received by medical school and affiliated hospitals 757
Principal investigators (PIs) 447
Full-time faculty working on NIH research grants 495

Teaching Hospitals

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

Hospitals
Rady Children’s Hospital Scripps Mercy Hospital
San Diego Naval Regional Medical Center UCSD Medical Center – Hillcrest
San Diego VA Medical Center UCSD Medical Center – Thornton

Curricula Descriptions

(Data appear as originally submitted by this school.)

Four-year program curriculum
Please refer to our website:
http://meded.ucsd.edu/ugme/curriculum_requirements/curriculum_overview

Medical School Ranking

#16 Best Research
#27 Best Primary Care

(3) Ranking by Specialties

#8 in AIDS
#8 in Drug and alcohol abuse
#16 in Family medicine

Research Ranking Scores

Score 69
Peer assessment score (out of 5) 4.1
Residency directors assessment score (out of 5) 4.1
NIH funds granted to medical school and affiliated hospitals (in millions) $307.4
NIH research grant funds per faculty member (in thousands) $248.32

Primary Care Ranking Scores

Score 68
Peer assessment score (out of 5) 3.2
Residency directors assessment score (out of 5) 3.6
Graduates entering primary care specialties (2009-2011 average) 39.1% – Medium

Ranking Admission Statistics

Average undergraduate GPA 3.69
MCAT composite score 11.2
Acceptance rate 5.2% – Low
Full-time faculty-student ratio 2.4:1 – High
Total medical school enrollment 511

Medical School Student Body

Student Body

Total medical school enrollment 511
In-state students 93.7%
Minority students 60.1%
Underrepresented minority students 11.2%
International students 0.0%
Non-traditional students N/A

Medical School Cost

Financial Aid Contact Information

Financial aid director Carol Hartupee
Financial aid phone (858) 534-4664

Expenses

Tuition
Full-time: $0 (in-state)
Full-time: $12,245 (out-of-state)
Required fees $33,078
Room and board $11,609
Average indebtedness of 2010 graduates who incurred medical school debt $93,862

Financial Aid Availability

Students receiving any financial aid 90%
Students receiving loans 80%
Students receiving grants/scholarships 57%
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 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) 39.1% – Medium
Graduates accepting in-state residencies (2010 and 2011 average) 72.6%