The School of Osteopathic Medicine at University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey–Stratford 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.
| Applicants must submit MCATs and premedical committee letter. Accepted students must have baccalaureate degree upon matriculation to UMDNJSOM. Applicants may complete online application through AACOMAS and must be submitted between 6/1 of that year and 2/1 of the year of desired admission. Must be U.S. citizen/permanent resident at time of application. Out-of-state students encouraged to apply. |
Admissions Information
| Director of admissions |
Paula Watkins |
| Application fee |
$90 |
| AMCAS application accepted |
No |
| Applications accepted |
May 1 (Begins)
February 1 Application deadline |
| Secondary application required |
Yes |
| Personal interview required |
Yes |
| Regular application acceptance notification |
September 21 (Begins)
April 19 (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 |
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 |
3.59 |
| Oldest MCAT considered |
2008 |
| Average MCAT scores |
9.4 MCAT composite score
9.7 biological
9.4 physical sciences
8.9 verbal reasoning
Q writing |
| Required undergraduate coursework |
| biology |
physics |
| English |
mathematics |
| organic chemistry |
behavioral science |
| inorganic (general) chemistry |
|
Combined Degree Programs
| Combined degree programs offered |
D.O./Ph.D., D.O./M.B.A., D.O./M.P.H., D.O./J.D., D.O./M.S., D.O./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://som.umdnj.edu/students/combined_degree.htm |
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)? |
No |
| 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 |
|
Faculty
| Full-time faculty-student ratio |
0.3:1 – Low |
| Full-time faculty |
178 |
| Part-time faculty |
42 |
| Full-time faculty in basic sciences |
33 |
| Part-time faculty in basic sciences |
6 |
| Full-time faculty in clinical program |
145 |
| Part-time faculty in clinical program |
36 |
2011 National Institutes of Health (NIH) Research Grants
| NIH funds granted to medical school and affiliated hospitals (in millions) |
$2.7 |
| NIH-funded grants received by medical school and affiliated hospitals |
12 |
| Principal investigators (PIs) |
10 |
| Full-time faculty working on NIH research grants |
13 |
Teaching Hospitals
Primary teaching hospitals affiliated with this medical school where clinical teaching or training is carried out.
| Hospitals |
| Christ Hospital |
Ocean Medical Center |
| Kennedy Health System – Cherry Hill Division |
Our Lady of Lourdes Medical Center |
| Kennedy Health System – Stratford Division |
Overlook Medical Center |
| Kennedy Health System – Washington Township Division |
South Jersey Health Regional Medical Center |
| Morristown Medical Center |
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Curricula Descriptions
(Data appear as originally submitted by this school.)
| Four-year program curriculum |
| Based on 7 competencies of the AOA, curriculum combines case based learning, small groups, cultural competency, interdisciplinary training. Clin.Educ.Cntr practice: interpersonal, communications, ethics, palliative care, physical dx. Formative, summative assessment. Students have regular input into curricular process. Osteopathic Manipulation integrated. Problem-based learning offered. |
Medical School Ranking
| Rank Not Published |
Best Research |
|
| Rank Not Published |
Best Primary Care |
|
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Research Ranking Scores
| Score |
N/A |
| Peer assessment score (out of 5) |
2.1 |
| Residency directors assessment score (out of 5) |
2.4 |
| NIH funds granted to medical school and affiliated hospitals (in millions) |
$2.7 |
| NIH research grant funds per faculty member (in thousands) |
$15.41 |
Primary Care Ranking Scores
| Score |
N/A |
| Peer assessment score (out of 5) |
2.4 |
| Residency directors assessment score (out of 5) |
2.5 |
| Graduates entering primary care specialties (2009-2011 average) |
45.8% – High |
Ranking Admission Statistics
| Average undergraduate GPA |
3.59 |
| MCAT composite score |
9.4 |
| Acceptance rate |
6.2% – Medium |
| Full-time faculty-student ratio |
0.3:1 – Low |
| Total medical school enrollment |
549 |
Medical School Student Body
Student Body
| Total medical school enrollment |
549 |
| In-state students |
94.9% |
| Minority students |
49.4% |
| Underrepresented minority students |
17.7% |
| International students |
0.0% |
| Non-traditional students |
64.0% |
Medical School Cost
Financial Aid Contact Information
| Financial aid director |
Sandra L. Rollins |
| Financial aid phone |
(856) 566-6008 |
Expenses
| Tuition |
Full-time: $32,805 (in-state)
Full-time: $51,060 (out-of-state) |
| Required fees |
$3,405 |
| Room and board |
$13,850 |
| Average indebtedness of 2010 graduates who incurred medical school debt |
$163,563 |
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 |
pediatrics |
| emergency medicine |
psychiatry |
| family practice |
surgery – general |
| internal medicine |
transitional year |
| obstetrics and gynecology |
internal medicine/emergency medicine |
|
Primary Care and In-State Residencies
| Graduates entering primary care specialties (2009-2011 average) |
45.8% – High |
| Graduates accepting in-state residencies (2010 and 2011 average) |
38.4% |
