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Contents 1 Overview 2 General Information 3 US News & World Report Rankings 4 Student Body Profile 5 Admissions 5.1 Contact Information 5.1.1 MD Program 5.1.2 MD/PhD Program 5.2 Process 5.2.1 Application Overview 5.2.1.1 Criteria 5.2.1.2 Screening 5.2.1.3 Required Recommendation Letters 5.2.1.4 Additional Courses 5.2.1.5 Additional Information 5.2.2 Primary Application 5.2.3 Secondary Application 5.2.3.1 MD Program 5.2.3.2 MD/PhD Program 5.2.4 Interview Overview 5.2.4.1 Notification 5.2.4.2 Pre-Interview On Hold 5.2.4.3 MD Interviews 5.2.4.3.1 Accommodations 5.2.4.4 MD/PhD Interviews 5.2.4.4.1 Accommodations 5.2.5 Travel Information 5.2.5.1 Airport Information 5.2.5.2 Driving Directions to School 5.2.5.3 Bus 5.2.5.4 Subway/Train 5.2.5.5 Recommended Hotels 5.2.6 Admissions Overview 5.2.6.1 Post-Interview On Hold 5.2.6.2 Waitlists 5.2.6.3 Acceptance/Matriculation 5.3 The Down-Low 5.3.1 Pre-Interview 5.3.2 Interview Day 5.3.3 Post-Interview 6 About the School 6.1 Curricula 6.1.1 Program A (MD) 6.1.1.1 Teaching Styles 6.1.1.2 Anatomy 6.1.1.3 USMLE Preparation/Results 6.1.2 Program B (MD/PhD) 6.1.2.1 Medical Years 6.1.2.2 Graduate Years 6.1.3 Program C (MD/MPH) 6.1.3.1 MPH Year(s) 6.2 Finances 6.2.1 MD Finances 6.2.1.1 Cost of Attendance 6.2.2 MD/PhD Finances 6.2.3 Financial Aid 6.3 Match List 6.4 Affiliated Hospitals 6.5 As A Student 6.5.1 Student Housing 6.5.2 Student Activities 6.5.3 Libraries 6.5.4 Good Study Areas 6.5.5 Best Places to Buy Stuff 7 Useful Links

Overview

Introduction to school. Brief history. Focus of medical school. Describe the student body.

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General Information

• Full Name: University of Miami Leonard M. Miller School of Medicine
  • Other Possible Names: Miller Shool of Medicine, UM, UMMSM
• Established: 1952
• Dean: Pascal J. Goldschmidt, M.D
• University Affiliation: University of Miami
  • Private
  • Religious Affiliation: None
• Location: Miami, Fl Map
  • Nearby cities: Fort Lauderdale

• School Colors: Orange/Green
• School Mascot: Ibis
• Mission Statement:
  • To provide excellence in medical education.
  • To expand medical knowledge through research.
  • To provide high-quality care to those who need it.
  • To be a community partner.
• Known for: Techy-campus, producing clinicians, sports, hot students, expensive tuition
• Connected to Undergraduate Campus: No

US News & World Report Rankings

US News & World Report Rankings Website

• For 2007:
  • Research: 56
  • Primary Care: not published

Student Body Profile

For 2006 entering class

• Class size: 176
  • In-state: 135
  • Out-of-state: 41
    • Preference to In-state Applicants: Yes
  • Average Number of Incoming MD/PhD Students: 6
• Average MCAT of Entering Class: 31.0
• Average GPA of Entering Class: 3.70 (3.62 science)
• Male: 98 (56%)
• Female: 78 (44%)

Admissions

• Programs Offered
  • MD
  • MD/PhD
    • Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
    • Cancer Biology
    • Epidemiology
    • Microbiology and Immunology
    • Molecular, Cell and Developmental Biology
    • Molecular and Cellular Pharmacology
    • Neuroscience
    • Physiology and Biophysics
  • MD/MPH (Masters of Public Health)

Contact Information

MD Program

• Associate Dean of Admissions: Dr. Robert Hinkley reh@miami.edu
  • Address
    • Medical School Admissions
    • P.O. Box 016159
    • Miami, Fl., 33101-R-159 Map
  • Website: http://www.med.miami.edu/students/index.asp
  • Email: med.admissions@miami.edu
  • Phone: 305-243-6791

MD/PhD Program

• MD/PhD Program Director: Dr. Claudia Ochatt [1]

Process

Application Overview

• Number of Applicants in 2006: 3,912

• Early-Decision: No
• Baccalaureate/MD Accelerated Program (BS/MD): Yes

Criteria

• Applying for Entry in 2007
  • MUST Be In-state: No
  • Oldest MCAT Considered: 2004 for entry in 2007
  • Accepts AP Credits for Core Classes: Yes
  • Accepts Community College Credit: Yes

Screening

• Screens Applications Before Sending Secondary: Yes
  • Screening Criteria (from the UMMSM website): If you are a Florida resident you must have at least a 3.2 undergraduate GPA. If you are a resident of another state you will need to have a cumulative undergraduate GPA of at least 3.6. All applicants must have a minimum composite MCAT score of at least 24.

Required Recommendation Letters

• MD Program
  • Science Professors: 2 minimum
  • Non-Science-Professors: 0-1
  • Research/clinical/volunteer Mentors: not required, but recommended
• MD/PhD Program
  • Science Professors (X)
  • Non-Science-Professors (X)
  • Research Mentors (X)
• Accepts Additional Letters (Max Total): Yes (5)

Additional Courses

• Required
  • None
• Recommended
  • Cell & Molecular Biology
  • Genetics
  • Microbiology
  • Physiology
  • Immunology
  • Computer Science
  • Neuroscience
  • Developmental Biology
  • Spanish
  • Statistics

Additional Information

* For general requirements, please see The MD Admissions Page

Primary Application

For Entry in 2007

• Service Used: AMCAS
• Deadline for Submission: December 1

Secondary Application

For Entry in 2007

• Secondary Fee: $##
  • Accepts Credit Card Payment Online: Yes/No
• Secondary Application Website
• Submission Method: Online
  • Format: Online
• Picture Required: Yes

MD Program

• Deadline for Submission: January 15, 2007
• Question 1 Briefly describe your non-science, non-medical experiences and activities in the spaces below. Where appropriate, include dates and length of time of your involvement. Do not send additional pages or send a resume and do not send examples of your work or photocopies of awards or recognition that you have received. Answers will be limited to 375 characters.
  • Community Work (organized activities performed for the benefit of the community)
  • Employment (work experiences during the past five years that have been unrelated to science or healthcare)
  • Counseling/Teaching/Leadership (activities as a leader, organizer, counselor, advisor, or teacher)
  • Fine Arts (activities involving dance, drama, music, art, photography, etc.)
  • Sports (organized team sports or recreational activities that you play, watch, or follow)
  • Journalism (activities in which you served as a writer or editor)
  • Travel (describe your most memorable travel experience)
  • Hobbies (what do you do/collect for fun and relaxation)
• Question 2 Briefly describe the one healthcare experience you have had that most significantly influenced your decision to study medicine. Do not send or simply copy information from your personal statement in your AMCAS application. Limit your answer to 1,875 characters.
• Question 3 Why do you want to study medicine at the University of Miami School of Medicine? Be as specific as possible and limit your response to 750 characters.

MD/PhD Program

• Deadline for Submission: ##/##/##
  1. Question 1
  2. Question 2

Interview Overview

• Automatic Interviews: No
• GPA/MCAT Cut-offs: None beyond screening for secondary
• Number Interviewed in 2006: 492
  • MD/PhD: XX

• More Information at the SDN Interview Feedback Site
• About the interview (From the UMMSM website): An evaluation interview conducted on the medical campus by a member of the Admissions Committee is an integral part of our selection process. Interviews are conducted only at the request of the Office of Admissions and are generally held on selected Mondays and Fridays between the middle of September and the end of April. Because it is important for prospective students to see Miami and our facilities and to meet some of our students and faculty, regional interviews are not held. The Committee gives careful consideration to many factors when evaluating candidates for admission. Some of these factors are:
  • Academic and mental preparedness to study medicine
  • Breadth of life experiences
  • Demonstrated interest in and experiences in direct patient care
  • Interpersonal skill level
  • Source and degree of motivation
  • Maturity
• The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine uses an interval-based admissions process. This means that the Committee meets at regular intervals between October and May and at each meeting candidates may be accepted, placed on the alternate list, or rejected. Applicants are notified of the outcome initially by email, followed by an official hard-copy letter. Inasmuch as the Admissions Committee is the duly appointed body representing the collective expertise of the faculty of the Miller School of Medicine, all Committee decisions are final.

Notification

• For Entry in 20##
  • Earliest Interview Notification for Entry in 2007: ##/##/##
  • Latest Interview Notification: March/First week of January/Other
    • Notification Method: [Specify: Email/Snail Mail/Both]
  • Interviews Held: ##/##/##-##/##/##
    • Earliest Interview Date: ##/##/##
    • Latest Interview Date: ##/##/##

Pre-Interview On Hold

Secondary application submitted, notification that application is marked for pre-interview "on-hold." This is typically for applicants the school may wish to consider again at a later date, however, they may wind up rejecting you in the end.

• Notifies Applicants of On-Hold Status: Yes/No/Not Applicable
  • Method of Notification: Email/Website
• Reviews Applications Again: ##/##/##
  • Likelihood of Getting Interview: Good/Moderate/Poor

MD Interviews

• Overview
• Interviews Held On: Mondays and Fridays
  • Faculty interviews
  • Tour of School: Yes
    • Tour Led by: Students and rarely Faculty

• Commonly Asked Questions
  • Question 1
  • Question 2
• Advice
  • Places to Eat
  • Questions to ask
    • Question 1

Accommodations

• Student Hosting Available: Yes
  • Arranged by School: Yes/No

MD/PhD Interviews

• Overview

How many days? Describe typical interview program.

• Interviews Held On: Monday/Tuesdays/Wednesdays/Thursdays/Fridays
  • Number of Faculty Interviews (Non-Committee Members): X
  • Number of Faculty Interviews (Committee Members): X
  • Number of Student Interviews: X
  • Student Host Optional: Yes/No
• MD/PhD Interview Dates for 20##:
• Travel Covered ($): Yes/No
• Accommodations Covered ($): Yes/No
• Meals Covered ($): Yes/No

• Commonly Asked Questions
  • Question 1
  • Question 2
• Advice
  • Places to eat
    • Suggestions for sit-down dinners with students
  • Questions to ask:

Accommodations

• Student Hosting Available: Yes/No
  • Arranged by School: Yes/No

Travel Information

Airport Information

• Airport Name (XXX)
• Best Method of Transportation from Airport: Rent Car/Bus/Taxi/Subway

Driving Directions to School

• Driving
  • Points North: Directions
  • Points South: Directions
  • Points West: Directions
  • Points East: Directions
  • Tolls
    • Info
  • Roads to Avoid
    • Info
  • Heavy Traffic Hours
    • Info
  • Time to Arrival

Bus

• Directions
  • Cost:
  • Frequency:
  • Time to Arrival:

Subway/Train

• Directions
  • Cost:
  • Frequency
    • Info
  • Time to Arrival

Recommended Hotels

• Hotel 1 ($$)
  • Address: ## STREETNAME ROADTYPE, CITYNAME, XX Map
• Hotel 2 ($$)
  • Address: ## STREETNAME ROADTYPE, CITYNAME, XX Map

Admissions Overview

Description of how the school runs its admissions process.

• MD Admissions Committee Meets: Daily/Monthly/Weekly, every XX
  • MD/PhD Admissions Committee Meets: Daily/Weekly/Monthly, every XX
• MD Selection Criteria (not in order):
  • MD/PhD Admissions Criteria (not in order):

• Number Accepted in 20##(-1):
  • MD/PhD: XX
• Number Accepted in 20##(-2): XX,XXX (+/- XXX)
  • MD/PhD: XX
• Number Accepted in 20##(-3): XX,XXX (+/- XXX)
  • MD/PhD: XX
• Rolling Admissions: Yes/No
  • Begins Accepting for Entry in 20##: ##/##/##
  • Stops Accepting for Entry in 20##(including waitlist): ##/##/##
    • Notification of Acceptance by: Phone/Email/Website
      • Some Interviewers Call to Notify of Acceptance: Yes/No

Post-Interview On Hold

After the interview, notification that application is marked for post-interview "on-hold." This is typically for applicants the school may wish to consider again at a later date, however, they may wind up accepting you, putting you on a waitlist, or rejecting you in the end.

• Notifies Applicants of On-Hold Status: Yes/No
• Reviews Applications Again: ##/##/##
  • Likelihood of Getting Acceptance: Good/Moderate/Poor

Waitlists

• Ranked: Yes/No
• Tiers: Yes/No
• Average size:
• Movement Amount: High/Medium/Low
• Movement begins for 20##: ##/##/##

Acceptance/Matriculation

• Accept Offer Within (you may hold multiple acceptances until ##/##/##): XX weeks
• Second Look Weekend for 20##: ##/##/## or TBD
• Classes Begin:
  • Note: More information in About the School

The Down-Low

Section purpose: To provide useful information not found in books, adcoms, websites, etc. These are actions that have been rumored to help your chances in gaining admission to said medical school. Keep responses in bullet format, prose may be used in discussion section. Limit only to those that are most relevant and true.

For Suggestions and/or to Make Contributions: See/Edit Suggestions for The Down-Low

Pre-Interview

Interview Day

Post-Interview

About the School

Curricula

• Overview

General description of program. Describe any perks that are associated with curriculum. Any negatives?

• First-year: Courses taken
• Second-year: Courses taken
• Third-year: Courses taken
• Fourth-year: Courses taken

Program A (MD)

• Time: X years
• Orientation Begins for Class of 20##: ##/##/## for XX days
• Classes Start for Class of 20##: ##/##/##
• Focus: [Pick: General Medicine; Science/Quantitative; Public Health; Other]
• Block Scheduling: Yes/No
• Year Curriculum started: ####
• Requires Laptop: Yes/No
  • Laptop Provided by School: Yes/No

Teaching Styles

• Traditional Lecture: XX%
  • Days per Week: [Specify X of 5] - [Specify: Mon, Tues, Wed, Thurs, Fri]
  • Attendance Required: Yes/No
  • Videotaped: Yes/No
    • Available Online: Yes/No
  • Transcription Service: Yes/No
  • Total Time per Week:
• Problem-based Learning: XX%
  • Days per Week: [Specify X of 5] - [Specify: Mon, Tues, Wed, Thurs, Fri]
    • Total Time per Week:

Anatomy

• Number of Students per Cadaver:
• Pro-sections: Yes/No
• Ventilation in Room: Good/Moderate/Poor

USMLE Preparation/Results

• Number of Weeks Given for Studying:
• Average Step 1 Score in 20##: XX (SD = XX)
• National Average Step 1 Score in 20##: XX (SD = XX)

Program B (MD/PhD)

• Average Time: X years
• Focus: [Pick: General Medicine; Science/Quantitative; Public Health; Other]
• Year Curriculum started: ####

Medical Years

• Medical school same as MD-only students: Yes/No
  • Additional Courses Taken During School Year:

Graduate Years

• Begin Graduate School: After MS2
  • Alternatives:
• Rotations Begin Summer Before School: Yes/No
  • Required: Yes/No
• Number of Rotations Required: X
• Can Complete Thesis in Subject Outside of Science: Yes/No
• Number of Required Publications: X
• Clinical Orientation Offered During Graduate Years: Yes/No
• Additional Sub-Programs Offered: Cancer Biology in Pathology, etc.

Program C (MD/MPH)

• Time: X years
• Orientation Begins for Class of 20##: ##/##/## for XX days
• Classes Start for Class of 20##: ##/##/##
• Focus: [Pick: General Medicine; Science/Quantitative; Public Health; Other]
• Year Curriculum started: ####

MPH Year(s)

•  ??

Finances

MD Finances

• Cost of Living in CITY: Very Cheap/Cheap/Moderate/Expensive/Very Expensive
• Need Car: Yes/No/Depends on person-lifestyle-location

Cost of Attendance

• Information for Class of 20##, First-year
  • Tuition: $XX,XX
  • Books, Supplies, Microscope & Equipment (estimate): $X,XXXX
  • Lodging & Utilities (estimate): $X,XXX
  • Food (estimate): $X,XXX
  • Personal & Other (estimate): X,XXX
  • Student Health Insurance: $XXX
  • Computer Maintenance Fee: $XX
  • Protective Clothing Fee: $XXX
  • Car Insurance & Maintenance (not considered in Total): $X,XXX
  • Total: $XX,XXX

MD/PhD Finances

• Stipend Amount: $##,####
• Need Car: Yes/No
• Most Students: Buy/Rent Houses/Condos
• Houses/Condos Affordable with Stipend: Yes/No
• Paid-for Second Look Weekend: Yes/No

Financial Aid

• Requires
  • FAFSA Required: Yes/No
    • FAFSA School Code: E00472
  • College Scholarship Service Required: Yes/No
    • College Scholarship Service (CSS) School Code: 3445
• Financial Aid Coordinator: Mr./Mrs. XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX [2]
  • Address:
    • Line 1
    • Line 2
    • Line 3
    • Line 4
    • Line 5
  • Phone:
  • Email: SCHOOLAID@SCHOOL.EDU
  • Financial Aid Website

• Offers Financial Aid: Yes/No
• Percent receiving aid: ##%
• Average Indebtedness of Graduates:
• Scholarships
  • Scholarship A (#): $###### for X time
  • Scholarship B (#): $###### for X time
• Other Financial Aid Opportunities:

Match List

Information for Class of 2###

• Percent Matching Top Choice:
  • MD/PhD:
• Percent Matching Top Three Choices:
  • MD/PhD:
• Match List
• MD/PhD Match List

Affiliated Hospitals

• Hospital 1
  • Address: ## STREETNAME ROADTYPE, CITYNAME, XX Map
  • Type: Public/Private
  • Number of Beds:
• Hospital 2
  • Address: ## STREETNAME ROADTYPE, CITYNAME, XX Map
  • Type: Public/Private
  • Number of Beds:

As A Student

Student Housing

• On Campus Housing: Yes/No
• Subsidized in CITY: Yes/No

• Areas Where Most Students Live
  • Area 1
    • Description
    • Amenities
  • Area 2
    • Description
    • Amenities
  • Area 3
    • Description
    • Amenities

Student Activities

• Bars
• Clubs
• Music
• Movies
• Sports/Outdoors
• Student Groups
  • AOA, Free clinic, IM Sports, etc.

Libraries

• Libraries
  • Hours

Good Study Areas

• Coffee shops
• Bookstores

Best Places to Buy Stuff

• School bookstore
• Amazon.com

Useful Links

• The Student Doctor Network (SDN)
  • SDN Forums
  • SDN Interview Feedback
• Post-Baccalaureate Program
• Graduate School
• Link
• Link
• Link

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