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Recommended Prerequisite Courses: Stanford University Pa
Recommended Prerequisite Courses: Stanford University Pa
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STANFORD UNIVERSITY PA
State
Degree offered
CASPA member
GRE requirement
Bachelor's degree
Overall GPA
https://med.stanford.edu/pa/admissions/entrance-requirements.html
We also suggest that applicants (especially those without strong prior healthcare experience)
consider taking a course in Medical Terminology prior to matriculation (no specific course type or
units/credits recommended).
Entrance Requirements
Applicants must have received an undergraduate degree from a regionally accredited US
college or university by July 15th of the year of matriculation; no specific discipline or major is
prescribed. Prior healthcare experience (>500 hours) through either prior employment or volunteer
work is strongly recommended. In addition, prior leadership or service work in a medically
underserved area is desirable.
Graduate Record Examination (GRE) is required. Please note that GRE scores are only valid for
five years.
Candidates will be required via CASPA to submit a personal statement (limited to 5,000
characters) and three letters of reference. These references should reflect the applicant's ability
to perform graduate‐level work and address the individual's professionalism, integrity, and
motivation. Prior employers, professional colleagues, and academic advisors are acceptable
references.
Candidates via CASPA will also be requested to answer four questions specifically designed for
the Stanford School of Medicine MS in PA Studies program. The questions relate to future PA
practice, leadership potential, most likely area of scholarly concentration and contributions to
diversity.
Undergraduate record.
Medical College Admissions Test Scores.
Multiple Mini-interview with members of the Admissions Committee.
Letters of Recommendation. (3-5 Letters will be requested after initial review)
Graduate Record, where applicable.
Life Experiences. (Research, volunteerism, etc.)
1. COMPETENCIES
A. A successful DGSOM at UCLA applicant will have demonstrated attainment of knowledge
in the following topics:
Biological Sciences and Physiology: Cellular and Molecular Biology and Genetics
Chemistry, Biochemistry, and Physical Sciences: Inorganic and Organic chemistry,
Biochemistry of intermediary metabolism, and associated laboratory activities.
Humanities: This might include literature and/or art, history, philosophy, religion, ethics,
economics, social behavior, psychology
Mathematics and Statistics: This might include biomathematics, computer science, matrix
algebra
B. A successful DGSOM at UCLA applicant will have demonstrated attainment of skills in the
following areas:
Health care delivery: This could include courses and/or experiences that deal with the
ethical, legal, political, public health, scientific and moral challenges facing health care and
health care delivery
Human Diversity
Research experience
MCAT
To be considered for admission, applicants to the 2018 entering medical school class must have taken
the MCAT no earlier than January 1, 2015, and no later than September 30, 2017.
All MCAT scores that meet the above criteria are visible to the Admissions Committee and taken into
consideration.
All MCAT scores that meet the above criteria are visible to the Admissions Committee and taken into
consideration.
The Keck School of Medicine of USC participates in the AMCAS Letter of Recommendation Service. A
committee letter is sufficient. Alternatively, 2 or 3 letters from professors, PI’s or work experience are
acceptable. Do not send more than 3 letters! Applicants are required to send their letters through
AMCAS. DO NOT send any letters of recommendation to the Office of Admissions, as they will not be
accepted.
University of Massachusetts MD
Academic Requirements
Academic requirements for applying to the University of Massachusetts Medical School - School
of Medicine are outlined below. A bachelor's degree is required and all applicants must have
obtained their degree prior to matriculation.
Prerequisite coursework should be completed within the last six years and CLEP credit may
not be used to satisfy these requirements. All prerequisite coursework must be taken at an
accredited college or university in the United States or Canada and must be evaluated by
traditional grading and not by a pass/fail system.
One Year
Inorganic (General) Chemistry (with lab)
(2 semesters)
One Year
Organic Chemistry (with lab)
(2 semesters)
One Year
General Physics (with lab)
(2 semesters)
One Year
College English
(2 semesters)
Recommended Courses
Biochemistry 1 semester
Calculus 1 semester
Statistics 1 semester