AMCAS application accepted? Yes
Earliest application date: 06/01
Application deadline: 11/01
Oldest MCAT considered: 2003
Application fee: $95
Director of admissions: Kathleen A. Baer
Does this school ask for a secondary application as part of the admissions process? YesThis school requires undergraduate work in these subjects in order to apply: biology, organic chemistry, inorganic (general) chemistry, physics, behavioral science, calculus, social sciences
Is a personal interview required for admission? Yes
Are interviews conducted at the medical school? Yes
Acceptance notice to regular application for the 2007-2008 first-year class:
-Earliest date: January 1
-Latest date: August 18
Applicant’s response to acceptance offer for the 2007-2008 first-year class:
-Maximum time in weeks: 3 weeks
-Does the school consider requests for deferred entrance? Yes
-Deposit to hold place in class: None
-Deposit due: N/A
-Deposit refundable prior to: N/A
-Starting month for the class of 2007-2008: August
Early Decision Plan application period for the 2007-2008 first-year class:
-Does the school have an Early Decision Plan (EDP)? No
-EDP application period begins: N/A
-EDP application period ends: N/A
-EDP applicants notified by: N/A
Fall 2005 Admissions Statistics
Acceptance rate: 4.2%
GPA
Average undergraduate GPA: 3.62
MCAT
Overall score (composite): 11.3
Verbal reasoning: 10.6
Physical sciences: 11.6
Biological: 11.8
Writing: Q
Undergraduate Majors
Biological sciences (biology, microbiology, zoology, etc.):40%
Physical sciences (biochemistry, chemistry, engineering, etc.):13%
Non-sciences (sociology, economics, English, etc.):42%
Other health professions (nursing, pharmacy, etc.): 0%
Mixed disciplines and other: 5%
Combined Degree Programs
Combined degree programs offered: M.D./Ph.D., M.D./M.P.H., M.D./M.S.
Does the school have a combined college/M.D. program? Yes
Number of years to complete combined college/M.D. program: 8 years
Web site for combined college/M.D. program:bms.brown.edu/plme/
Selection Factors
Details on the policies, preferences, criteria, factors and procedures used in the M.D. admission process:
(Data appear as originally submitted by this school)
Selection criteria are academic achievement, faculty evaluations, and evidence of maturity, leadership, integrity, and compassion. Eligible candidates present a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3. 00 (4. 00 scale) in undergraduate courses. Applicants must complete baccalaureate degree requirements before entry into medical school.