UNMC | SSUHSI - Doctor of Medicine Program Application

Application Process

Step 1: KNOW THE DEADLINE, WHICH IS JANUARY 14^TH

Step 2: ENSURE THE COURSEWORK AND LABORATORY REQUIREMENTS (see “A” below)

Step 3: NOTIFY THE FOLLOWING OF YOUR INTENT TO APPLY

Step 4: SEND THE FOLLOWING ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS TO UNMC

Send the following to UNMC, via ETS school code: 6896
1. Official GRE scores
2. Official TOEFL scores
3. Send the following via email to Ms. Gigi Rogers:
  1. Curriculum Vitae
  2. Personal Narrative (describe desire to become medical doctor)
  3. One recent photograph (2” x 2”)
  4. Three Letters of Recommendation must be sent from your individual instructors
  5. Send the following to Ms. Gigi Rogers
    1. Official transcripts (must be in English)
    2. Official degree statements (must be in English)

Attn: Ms. Gigi Rogers
University of Nebraska College of Medicine
Office of Admissions and Student Affairs
985527 Nebraska Medical Center
Omaha, Nebraska 68198-5527

Step 5: TOP CANDIDATES WILL INTERVIEW VIA SKYPE AT END OF JANUARY

Step 6: WHEN CHOSEN FOR ADMISSION, MUST DEMONSTRATE ADEQUATE PROGRAM FUNDING AND COMPLETE AMCAS ONLINE APPLICATION

AMCAS application
Reviewed by the College of Medicine

STRONGLY SUGGESTED: MCAT (MEDICAL COLLEGE ADMISSION TEST)

Scores from tests taken over 3 years prior to intended entrance year will not be accepted
If you have not yet taken the MCAT, please consider taking it in Hong Kong on January 24, 2013. It could be the final factor that gets you accepted.
The COM Admissions Committee might consider your application based upon other scores and SKYPE interview.

A. COURSEWORK AND LABORATORY REQUIREMENTS FOR THE PROGRAM

A minimum of 90 semester hours (three years of college work) from an accredited liberal arts and science college is required.

To provide an opportunity for in-depth study, the completion of a college major or baccalaureate degree is strongly recommended. The undergraduate program must include the following course work with appropriate laboratory experiences:

Biology (with lab) 8-10 semester hours **
Two semesters of general biology or zoology meet this requirement.
General Chemistry (with lab) 8-10 semester hours **
This requirement should include a two semester complete course in general or inorganic chemistry.
Organic Chemistry (with lab) 8-10 semester hours
This requirement should include a two semester complete course in organic chemistry.
Physics (with lab) 8-10 semester hours
This requirement should include a two semester complete course in physics.
Humanities and/or Social Sciences 12-16 semester hours
Courses in the following may be used to fill this requirement: art, dramatic arts/theater, literature, English, music, foreign language, sociology, anthropology, psychology, child development, journalism, economics, geography, geology, speech, communications, history, government, political science, philosophy, religion, women's studies, and any ethnic studies courses.
Calculus or Statistics 3 semester hours
A one semester course in introductory calculus OR statistics will meet this requirement.
English Composition minimum of 3 semester hours
Students are required to have at least one semester of English composition or a comparable writing course. Students may not substitute a placement examination in lieu of this requirement.
Biochemistry 3 semester hours
Genetics 3 semester hours

** or equivalent

Pass-fail courses, CLEP and AP course credits will not be accepted towards your entrance requirements.

Courses in molecular biology, immunology and microbiology, though not required, are helpful in preparing for the basic science curriculum of medical school. Interpersonal communications, ethics, and personnel management are also good preparatory courses.

ANY QUESTIONS?

Ms. Gigi Rogers
Program Coordinator (Admissions)
University of Nebraska College of Medicine
Office of Admissions and Student Affairs
985527 Nebraska Medical Center
Omaha, Nebraska 68198-5527
Email

Or you may email the APRDP office.