Admissions Fall 2015
Entrance Requirements
• BS or BA degree
• Medical College Admission Test (MCAT) scores
• No specific course requirements, but the following are
strongly recommended:
Biology, Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Physics, Biochemistry,
Psychology, Sociology
Other suggested courses:
Cell Biology, Anatomy, Physiology & Microbiology
• No specific major is required
 South Carolina residency is a primary admission
consideration. Out-of-state students with close SC ties are
considered.
Admission Timeline
• Submit AMCAS application and MCAT scores
(June 1 - November 1)
• Submit MUSC Secondary Application and letters
of recommendation (July 1 – December 15)
• Applicant Interviews - by Invitation only
(early September – mid-March)
• Admission Decisions
(October 1 – mid March)
•
Early Decision – August 1st deadline
(3.5 GPA required)
College of Medicine Admissions
2015 Statistics
TOTAL APPLICATIONS
In-State
268 Females
302 Males
570 Total
Out-of-State
1867 Females
1957 Males
3824 Total
Grand Total: 4,394
College of Medicine Admissions
2015 Statistics
TOTAL APPLICATIONS
Applications Received
2008-2015
4500
4000
3500
3000
2500
2000
1500
1000
500
0
Fall 2008
Fall 2009
Fall 2010
Fall 2011
Fall 2012
Fall 2013
Fall 2014
Fall 2015
Selection Criteria
Academic Screening for Interviews
• Grade Point Average
(Adjusted by college competitiveness -
based on Barron’s Profiles)
Most Competitive
Highly Competitive
Very Competitive
Competitive
Honors colleges are adjusted by one level of competitiveness
• MCAT (Best testing)
MCAT 2015
Selection Criteria
Interview Process
• Approximately 425 applicants are
interviewed annually
• Three interviews each – Committee member,
basic science or clinical faculty, outside
physician
• Interviews begin the first of September and
continue until the first of April
Interview Ratings:
Traits That Make a Good Physician
Principles – integrity, confidence inspiring
Judgment – approaches problems in a logical fashion, flexible in
thinking, mentally quick
Empathy – Concerned about others, understanding type of person,
idealistic, compassionate, a desire to serve
Ego – emotionally stable, able to take criticism and learn from others,
aware of his/her strengths and weaknesses
Motivation – enthusiastic about a career in medicine, conscientious
in his/her work
Personality – calm in critical situations, a good communicator,
considerate, courteous, tactful, creative and imaginative
Interview Ratings of
Accomplishments
 Letters of Recommendation
 Leadership
 Volunteerism/Charitable Works
 Shadowing/Clinical Exposure to Medicine
Final Ranking
Formula
• 25%
Adjusted GPA
• 25%
Best MCAT score
• 25%
Interview average of Trait Ratings
• 25%
Interview average of Accomplishment Ratings
• Final Index
• Added Value assigned; final index adjusted for
applicants who are awarded Added Value
Added Value
Applicants with unusual and/or diverse life experiences are
reviewed for Added Value.
Categories for Added Value Consideration:
• Cultural experiences/diversity
• Significant research experience or graduate degrees
• Overcoming adversity/overcoming a disability
• Significant artistic/athletic achievements
• Pattern of significant improvement in coursework
• Extended post-baccalaureate career experiences
Additional points are assigned to overall index
Acceptances for 2014
In-State
67 Females
83 Males
150 Total
Average GPA: 3.71
31
44% Female/ 56% Male
Average MCAT:
Out-of-State
8 Females
12 Males
20 Total
Fall 2014 Underrepresented in Medicine
In-State
Out-of-State
21 Females
2 Females
10 Males
0 Males
31 Total
2 Total
Accepted Students for 2014
Colleges Attended
Claflin
2
Clemson
38
C of C
19
Costal Carolina
2
Davidson
2
Duke
3
Emory
5
Furman
11
GA Tech
3
Univ. of GA
3
32 Other colleges/universities
attended
Kenyon College
N. Greenville Univ
UNC, Chapel Hill
USC
UVA
Wake Forest
Wofford
3
2
4
25
3
5
10
MEDICAL SCHOOL
CURRICULUM
The Integrated Curriculum
A continuum of learning:
Clinically relevant basic science with
patient-focused application
Year 1
Structure &
Function
Anatomy (gross, histology,
embryology), Physiology, Cell
Biology
Homeostasis & Neuroscience, Endocrinology,
Genetics, Cellular Control
Regulation
Molecules &
Energetics
Biochemistry, Molecular
Biology, Nutrition
Year 2
Altered
Structure &
Function
Pathophysiology and
Genetics
Pathogens &
Host Defense
Immunology &
Microbiology
Pharmacotherapeutics &
Nutrition
Pharmacology,
Prevention, & Nutrition
Patient: Interviewing Skills, Physical Diagnosis, Patient Diversity and Health
Fundamentals Disparities, Behavioral Science, Critical Thinking, Evidence-based Medicine
of Patient Care Physician: Building a Life in Medicine, Wellness, Careers in Medicine, Professional
Development, Biomedical Ethics
CV
Pulmonary
Structure &
Function
Fundamental of
Patient Care
Synthesis
Molecules &
Energetics
Problem Solving
Homeostasis &
Regulation
BLOCK
EXAM
Clinical Curriculum
Year 3
Selective
Selective
Selective
Fundamentals of Patient Care – Ethics, Public Health, Medical Delivery Systems
Year 4
Fundamentals of Patient Care – Ethics, Careers in Medicine
MEDICAL SCHOOL
ACTIVITIES