University of Pittsburgh

Fall 2008 Admissions Information
AMCAS application accepted? Yes
Earliest application date: 06/01
Application deadline: 12/15
Oldest MCAT considered: 2005
Application fee: $75
Director of admissions: Dr. Beth Piraino
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, English, organic chemistry, inorganic (general) chemistry, physics, general chemistry

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: October 15
-Latest date: August 13

Applicant’s response to acceptance offer for the 2007-2008 first-year class:
-Maximum time in weeks: 2 weeks
-Does the school consider requests for deferred entrance? Yes
-Deposit to hold place in class: $100
-Deposit due: May 23
-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

Applied
Interviewed
Accepted
Enrolled
Total:
5,297
1,068
458
147
In-state:
861
174
91
45
Out-of-state:
4,436
894
367
102
Women:
2,457
482
218
61
Minorities:
2,088
438
191
68
International:
65
0
0
0

Acceptance rate: 8.6%

GPA
Average undergraduate GPA: 3.68

MCAT
Overall score (composite): 11.3
Verbal reasoning: 10.7
Physical sciences: 11.5
Biological: 11.7
Writing: P

Undergraduate Majors
Biological sciences (biology, microbiology, zoology, etc.):42%
Physical sciences (biochemistry, chemistry, engineering, etc.):21%
Non-sciences (sociology, economics, English, etc.):18%
Other health professions (nursing, pharmacy, etc.): 1%
Mixed disciplines and other:18%

Biological sciences (biology, microbiology, zoology, etc.): 42%
Physical sciences (biochemistry, chemistry, engineering, etc.): 21%
Non-sciences (sociology, economics, English, etc.): 18%
Other health professions (nursing, pharmacy, etc.): 1%
Mixed disciplines and other: 18%

Combined Degree Programs
Combined degree programs offered: M.D./Ph.D., M.D./M.P.H., M.D./M.A.

Does the school have a combined college/M.D. program? No
Number of years to complete combined college/M.D. program: N/A
Web site for combined college/M.D. program: N/A

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)
We are an AMCAS school. All applicants may complete the secondary application. We admit on a rolling basis. PA residency has minimal effect on admission. Our committee seeks to admit a diverse, intellectually talented student body. Applicants should have medical exposure and extracurricular activities are weighted heavily. Applicants interview with students and faculty.


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