University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry
No medical school is better poised than Rochester to deliver a balanced, integrated, and flexible curriculum to meet the needs of students and society. The School of Medicine and Dentistry’s innovative approaches to medical education prepare you to integrate the healing power of the doctor-patient relationship with rapidly expanding developments in scientific knowledge, technology, clinical practice, and health care delivery systems.
The Double Helix Curriculum combines basic science and clinical work throughout all four years of medical school. Rochester is committed to medical education, medical science, and medical practice for the benefit of humanity.
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As a first-year applicant, you can apply (either regular decision or early decision) through the Common Application or the Coalition for College Application by indicating your interest in REMS on your application.
Early decision: You must apply by November 1 in order to be considered.
Regular decision: You must apply by November 15 in order to be considered.
If you believe that your standardized test results help reinforce the strength of your overall application to REMS, you should submit them. Learn more about ourtesting policy.
International students: After you complete your undergraduate degree and enroll at the School of Medicine and Dentistry, you will be required to deposit sufficient funds in an escrow account to meet the full expenses of your four years there (tuition, fees, and living expenses). You will be required to do this by May 15 of the year you enroll at the School of Medicine and Dentistry.
REMS finalist interviews
You will be notified of your finalist/non-finalist status in January. Finalists must interview with the School of Medicine and Dentistry. Interviews take place in February. Your final REMS decision will be sent by April.
If you are not offered a finalist interview, you may still have your application reviewed for general admission to the College without REMS.
If you are admitted to the College through early decision, you will receive your admit letter in mid-December, but your REMS application will follow the regular decision process described here.
Accepting our early decision offer cannot be contingent upon your admission to REMS.
- Are passionate about a career in medicine
- Take challenging classes (honors, AP, IB, college-level classes, etc.)
- Take an exceptionally rigorous high school math and science curriculum, including calculus, biology, and chemistry
- Do well academically (strong REMS applicants typically have a 3.95 unweighted GPA and rank in the top three percent of their graduating class)
- Have medical experience (e.g., shadowing physicians, volunteering at a hospital, working for an ambulance corps/EMT program, participating in premedical summer programs, conducting research)
- Are also involved in non-medical activities (e.g., leadership, service in your community, music, athletics, etc.)
Class Year: 2019, 2023M (MD)
Hometown:Buffalo, NY
Major:Chemistry
Minor:History
Cluster:Bioethics
The REMS program has become a much larger part of my life than I truthfully would have ever expected it to. Obviously avoiding the MCAT is a plus to getting into medical school, but the big things I have taken away from this program have been the opportunities I’ve made, the freedoms away from medicine I have been afforded, and the friends I have made along the way. These friends are likely to be lifelong and have been great resources and sources of strength when I haven’t possessed it myself.
In some ways, the REMS Program allowed me to explore every other option outside of medicine I could have possibly wanted to pursue and through that process I know medicine is the only thing I can see myself doing. It’s a wonderful program that allows you the freedom to become the best version of yourself and enjoy your college experience. At the end of it all, I think that freedom enables you to become a better doctor if you choose to, and for that I am eternally grateful.
Throughout my undergraduate experience on the River Campus, I chose to participate in activities and classes that genuinely interested me. I chose to be a chemistry major (I know, not everyone’s first choice, but to each their own) with a history minor and to study abroad for a semester in Stockholm, Sweden. I chose to get involved with the Judicial Branch of student government, the Quidditch Team, Greek Life, the on-campus EMS organization: RC MERT, and genuinely explored as many different interests as I could.
Class Year: 2024, 2028M (MD)
Hometown: Dallas, TX
Major: Health, Behavior, and Society
Clusters: Statistics and Spanish
When I first joined the REMS program, I was not only excited about the security this path offered on my journey to practicing medicine, but also about the opportunity to coalesce a variety of fields and interests to holistically shape the lens through which I practiced. The freedom to explore and engage in diverse opportunities both inside and outside of the classroom has allowed me to connect with remarkable people, learn from demanding environments, and cultivate enduring relationships. It is because of the intersection of all of these that I believe I have grown not only as a student, but also as a person.
The REMS program within the context of the undergraduate flexible curriculum and URMC’s biopsychosocial lens has truly encouraged and allowed me to grow more and more into not only the physician I aspire to be, but also the person I hope to become. This past year and a half has only fortified my conviction that medicine is the path through which I want to work for my community and support others. More than anything, I am grateful for the people I have had the pleasure of getting to know and the opportunities I’ve been fortunate enough to engage with that have helped nurture my evolution into the best version of myself.
Being a part of the REMS community allowed me to enter college with an established network that facilitated meeting new people, learning from others’ experiences, sharing my interests, and broadening my perspective. I chose to pursue a degree in Health, Behavior, and Society to develop a more comprehensive understanding of the psychosocial mechanisms underlying societal health-based behavior while taking accompanying concentrations in Spanish and statistics. I’ve gotten involved with the Breastfeeding and Lactation Medicine, Allergy and Immunology, and Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics Departments at Golisano Children’s Hospital and Strong Memorial Hospital, began working with undergraduate admissions, joined the Residential Life team, engaged with organizations providing educational support and outreach for inner-city students, and simply explored a variety of interests.
Class Year:2021, 2025M (MD)
Hometown: Huntington Beach, CA
Major: Sociocultural Anthropology and English Literature
Cluster: Chemistry
I began dreaming of becoming a doctor ever since I was a child. And yet, my favorite thing about the REMS program has always been the space it gave me to pursue my other interests, with my core goal intact. It enabled me to have experiences I never would have had – experiences which I have later found to be vital to becoming a better doctor and more capable activist.
As an undergraduate at the University of Rochester, I took advantage of the flexible curriculum to double major in Sociocultural Anthropology and English Literature. Through my REMS mentors, I became drawn to narrative medicine, in which I learned that every person has a unique combination of social, family, and medical histories – which were all stories necessitating close-reading and in-depth analysis. I wrote my senior honors thesis in anthropology on “Shaping Việt Kiều Motherhood in America,” a rumination on Vietnamese American placemaking, refugee politics, and kinship. The cultural-cognizance and ethnographic skillset I gained during this project were formative.
Thus, I am forever grateful to the freedom REMS gave me to pursue my passions. As I enter medical school, all of these past experiences have not only deeply shaped me, but will also enable me to embark on a holistic career in medicine at the intersection of community, healing, and the humanities.
I got the opportunity to study at the University of Oxford for the whole of my junior year, where I worked as a digital researcher with the Multaka Oxford project at the Pitt Rivers Museum. Here, I was prompted to think critically about art, consumption, and the gaze. I generated research and creative writing pieces based on various Southeast Asian historical artefacts, which are now featured in the museum. It gave new meaning to the art of observation that is heavily emphasized in our medical school curriculum. At Oxford, I also studied human ecology and English literature, engaging with global perspectives on health, wellness, and the biopsychosocial model.
Amidst my studies, I also organized a coalition of students oriented towards anti-racism and using abolitionist perspectives to imagine new, equitable futures. We formed a book club, dedicated to unlearning our inherent biases, highlighting the works of Ruth Wilson Gilmore, Angela Davis, Cathy Park Hong, Mariame Kaba and more. Here, I delved deeper into the history of medicine and was appalled at the lack of self-reflexiveness the field has regarding its roots in structural racism. I solidified that one of my most important learning goals is to always advocate for the decolonizing of medicine.
Class Year: 2020, 2024M (MD)
Hometown: Syosset, NY
Major: Microbiology
Cluster: Bioethics & Psychology
What first pushed me, and many of my peers, to apply to REMS was the ability to experience an undergraduate education without the stress of applying to medical school. The REMS program gave me the opportunity to branch out and explore some of my other interests including photography, art, philosophy, and music. Often, medicine seems like a daunting endeavor and, certainly, it takes a lot to be a physician – making it very easy to get lost in studying and research. But, medicine is more than just knowing physiology and treatments. It is inextricably linked with the humanities. We are healing people. People bring the whole person to the table, not just an illness. What REMS made me realize is that it is so important to keep up with the activities that make you, you. These will help ground you and keep the humanity in medicine, ultimately making you a better future physician!
Education is a difficult balancing act of learning and finding time for yourself and friends. The REMS program, the University, and my friends taught me some of the tools to make that balancing act a bit easier. This brings me to my next point – the great people within REMS. My peers in the program have been there to support me and shape me into the future physician that I hope to be. These friends have been some of the most caring, motivated, and outstanding students I’ve had the pleasure of working with. And the whole REMS experience is bettered by faculty that care about the success of their students. Of note, the first-year REMS seminar gives students the opportunity to connect with physicians and leaders in the field of medicine. I found this to be a critical part in my education because it showed me the countless possibilities within the field of medicine. Did you know there are more than 135 specialties and subspecialties (I did not)? The seminar introduced us to some of the big ones and the questions these physicians are often faced with.
Aside from giving you the freedom to explore, REMS helps jumpstart your unique journey within medicine. Practicing medicine calls for a curious mind and is a continuous cycle of learning and personal development. If you had asked me six years ago what I had pictured myself doing, it would be drastically different than where I am now (and I say this in the best of ways). REMS and its people have been an important part of my personal development and I hope we can also make a positive impact on your own journey.
Class Year: 2023, 2027M (MD)
Hometown: Colorado Springs, CO
Major: Biochemistry
Minor: Ethics
Clusters: Public Health & American Sign Language
I believe that medicine is as much an art as it is a science – that being a good physician takes far more than memorizing biological facts. The REMS program has given me the flexibility and guidance to practice this philosophy – to approach learning with an open, balanced, “ever-better” mindset. Through courses in ethics, public health, and American Sign Language, I’ve explored the arts of argumentation, communication, and leadership, all while pursuing my deep-rooted passion for the natural sciences.
Whether it’s through research, leadership, community outreach, or academics, the REMS program encourages students to pursue their diverse interests, both within and outside of medicine, wholeheartedly. The people I’ve met at Rochester – peers, instructors, and mentors alike – have helped me become a better version of myself, believing in me even when I didn’t believe in myself. This support from the REMS community (or rather, ‘family’) has inspired me to take on challenges and find ways to grow as a person, student, scientist, and artist – not just during my undergraduate and medical school years, but for the rest of my life.
On campus, I’m involved in several student organizations including Toy Adaptation Program (which rewires toys to make them more accessible for children with disabilities) and Rochester Rangoli (our Bollywood dance team). I am also a volunteer at URMC/Strong Memorial Hospital, a member of UR’s iGEM 2022 team, and have been a teaching assistant for the biology and chemistry departments.
FAQs
How many students are accepted into REMS? ›
The best advice I can give you is to do what your passionate about and do it to the best of your ability. However, the REMS program is very competitive, with only 8-10 spots for well over 1000 yearly applicants.
How hard is it to get into University of Rochester medical school? ›The overall acceptance rate at the University of Rochester School of Medicine is 1.80%.
Is rems a good program? ›Rochester's pre-med program is one of the strongest in the country, because of the close partnerships between the faculty and students across our River Campus and the adjacent medical school, hospitals and clinics.
What are my chances of getting into a BS MD program? ›Though BS/MD programs have notoriously low acceptance rates—typically ranging from 1 to 10 percent—they may be great options for college applicants committed to a career in medicine.
What percent of University of Rochester students get into medical school? ›Rochester also prides itself on being Research University; it offers $3,000 research grants for students to pursue undergraduate research. Surprisingly the medical acceptance rate is only 66%.
What is the average SAT score for medical students? ›On average, students are anything but average. Those admitted to a BS/MD program typically have a 3.8 unweighted GPA, at least a 1500 on the SAT or a 34 composite ACT score, all while falling within the top 5% to 10% of their high school graduating class.
What is the easiest pre med school to get into? ›- Sanford School of Medicine The University of South Dakota. ...
- The Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University. ...
- Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University. ...
- University of Oklahoma College of Medicine. ...
- University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences College of Medicine.
While perfect grades are not required for medical school admission, premeds "would want to be in the mid-3.0 range and higher to feel relatively competitive," Grabowski says. Still, it is possible to get into med school with a mediocre or low GPA.
What is the toughest medical school to get into? ›- Harvard Medical School. ...
- Wake Forest School Of Medicine. ...
- George Washington School Of Medicine And Health Sciences. ...
- Warren Alpert Medical School Of Brown University. ...
- Howard University College Of Medicine. ...
- New York University (NYU) Grossman School Of Medicine.
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Is University of Rochester good for pre med? ›
University of Rochester is ranked No. 37 (tie) in Best Medical Schools: Research and No. 26 (tie) in Best Medical Schools: Primary Care. Schools are ranked according to their performance across a set of widely accepted indicators of excellence.
What is the acceptance rate for University of Rochester? › Is it easier to get into med school if you went there for undergraduate? ›The major you choose during your undergrad will not impact your chances of acceptance into medical school. As long as you can take the necessary prerequisite courses for medical school and maintain an excellent GPA, your major will not help or disadvantage you.
Can I get into med school with a few Bs? ›Having a few Bs is not going to get you onto a straight path to medical school. People with GPAs in the 3.0-3.6 region do get into medical school but they're less likely to get in on their first try and it may take a complete overhaul to make up the time.
What is the easiest MD degree to get? ›A general practice doctor is probably the easiest doctor to become. Even though students must complete four years of medical school and one or two years of a residency, this is the minimum amount of education required for medical doctors.
Which University sends the most students to medical school? ›- University of California–Los Angeles: 1,298.
- University of Texas at Austin: 1,033.
- University of Florida: 1,006.
- University of California–Berkeley: 859.
- University of Michigan–Ann Arbor: 832.
| Search Search in Rank (Total) Institution #MD Graduates Top Med School (#1) Top Med School (#2) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Rank (Total) | Institution | #MD Graduates |
| 1 | Harvard University | 292 |
| 2 | Duke University | 256 |
| 3 | Stanford University | 245 |
Harvard University, the most highly-respected university in the world, has the highest medical school acceptance rate in America. Pre-med applicants that graduated with a GPA of 3.5 or higher had a 95% acceptance rate to medical schools.
What's the lowest MCAT score accepted? ›Each school has its own MCAT expectations: some schools will not consider an applicant with a score lower than 511, while others may be happy to accept students with lower scores.
What percentage of med school applicants get interviews? ›A very rough breakdown of percentages you may anticipate up to this point are approximately 25-40% of our applicants will receive a secondary; of those secondaries, we will likely interview ~50%; of those interviews, we will likely accept under 50% including those taken off the waitlist.
What is a good SAT score for pre med? ›
What are realistic percentile scores on the SAT and the ACT for a person seeking admission to a pre med-program? Your SAT scores should be at least 1,400 and ACT above 33, unless you have fantastic leadership experience and a really strong high school GPA.
Which pre-med major has the highest chance of acceptance? ›Which pre med major has the highest chance of acceptance? As demonstrated by the medical school acceptance rates by major section, acceptance rates vary between 36.7% - 47.7%. Specialized health sciences majors have the lowest acceptance rate while physical science majors have the highest acceptance rate.
Which majors are most likely to get into med school? ›- Biological sciences—12,845 total matriculants.
- Physical sciences—2,240.
- Social sciences—1,991.
- Humanities—832.
- Specialized health sciences—784.
- Math and statistics—156.
Many medical schools have a cut-off for GPAs below 3.0. The average GPA at most MD medical schools ranges from about 3.7 to 3.9. The average GPA at most DO medical schools ranges from about 3.4 to 3.6.
What's the lowest GPA med schools will accept? ›Most medical schools set a cap at a 3.0 GPA. Generally, a low GPA is less than a school's 75th or 80th percentile. You can also review your chosen school's average GPA for accepted students. If your GPA is more than 0.3 points below that average, you can assume the school will consider it low.
Is a 3.1 GPA too low for medical school? ›It's difficult but not impossible to get into a top medical school with a GPA of 3.0 or lower if the med school has no GPA requirement. Data from the AAMC shows that acing the MCAT ( a score above 517) and having a GPA between 2.8 and 2.99 results in a 46.7% chance of admission.
What happens if a med student doesnt match? ›Those who do not match in the initial Main Residency Match can apply for the Supplemental Offer and Acceptance Program (SOAP). There are three SOAP rounds during Match week, in which unmatched students and residency programs can connect, and many applicants are placed into residencies this way.
Is medical school a lot harder than undergrad? ›Is med school harder or easier than undergrad? Most students (myself included) would say no, it's not easier. There's a lot more work involved in med school. You'll take more classes and cover a lot of material much faster than you ever did at undergrad.
Which country has the happiest doctors? ›The happiest doctors in the world are found in Denmark, Norway, and Sweden, according to a new study.
How many REMS programs are there? ›They are required when certain specific risks exist that might otherwise limit the approvability and use of medications. At this time, there are 76 REMS approved by the FDA, and a link below can be used to access a full list of REMS.
Who participates in the REMS program? ›
Health care providers with prescribing privileges (e.g., physicians, physician's assistants, nurse practitioners, or other health care providers) play a key role in ensuring that products with serious risks requiring REMS are prescribed and used safely.
What is REMS test? ›Regional examination of the musculoskeletal system refers to the more detailed examination that should be carried out once an abnormality has been detected either through the history or through the screening examination (GALS).
What is the best pre med school in New York? ›The best medical school in NYC, according to U.S. News Ranking (Source), is New York University (Grossman). You'll need an average GPA of 3.96 and an average MCAT of 522.
Is University of Rochester a hidden ivy? ›Some schools that are considered Hidden Ivies are Amherst College in Massachusetts, University of Rochester in New York, Duke University in North Carolina, Georgetown University in Washington D.C, Stanford University in California, and Northwestern University in Illinois.
Is University of Rochester a Tier 1? ›Tier 2 schools include USC, Washington University in St Louis, Tufts, Tulane, NYU, Boston University, UNC Chapel Hill, University of Michigan Ann Arbor, Notre Dame, Emory, University of Virginia, Wake Forest, UT Austin College of Natural Sciences, Boston College, William and Mary, UCLA, UC Berkeley, Georgetown, ...
Is University of Rochester a little ivy? ›According to the University of Rochester, this is how the community conceptualizes itself. Founded in 1850, this esteemed “Little Ivy,” is a private research university that is home to numerous world-class programs, from the humanities to STEM to music. Rochester attracts students from around the globe every year.
Are University of Rochester students happy? ›But at the same time, students here are unique and are allowed to continue on their extracurricular activities and hobbies. As a result, students are always vibrant, active and happy! Students definitely have school pride, except for one aspect, the Rochester winter.
Is University of Rochester a top tier school? ›University of Rochester is ranked #36 out of 443 National Universities. Schools are ranked according to their performance across a set of widely accepted indicators of excellence. Read more about how we rank schools.
What percentage of students get accepted into medical school? ›Med School Acceptance Rates
In 2018–2019, 21,622 applicants were accepted to allopathic (MD) medical schools out of the 52,777 who applied, for an overall acceptance rate of 41%. You can find acceptance rates for particular schools you are considering in our medical school profiles .
Medical schools are highly competitive. The national acceptance rate is 43 percent, according to data compiled by the Association of American Medical Colleges. Use these top 10 tips from doctors and medical students to help you prepare for your pre-health profession.
Which is the easiest medical school to get into UK? ›
The easiest UK medical school to get into is Queen's University Belfast. The fact Queen's boasts intakes of over 350 students each year, coupled with below-average applicant numbers, means Queen's University Belfast has very favourable competition ratios compared to other UK medical schools.
How many students apply to medical school each year? ›Applicants set record
Total applicants for 2021-22: 62,443. Previous record for applicants: 53,370, for 2019-20.
- University of California–Los Angeles: 1,298.
- University of Texas at Austin: 1,033.
- University of Florida: 1,006.
- University of California–Berkeley: 859.
- University of Michigan–Ann Arbor: 832.
In certain cases, such as at Duke University, the affiliated medical school does give preference to their own undergrads. In part, this is because they have an intimate familiarity with the rigor of the program. Selecting a school with ample research opportunities for undergraduates can also be advantageous.
Which pre-med major has the highest chance of acceptance? ›Which pre med major has the highest chance of acceptance? As demonstrated by the medical school acceptance rates by major section, acceptance rates vary between 36.7% - 47.7%. Specialized health sciences majors have the lowest acceptance rate while physical science majors have the highest acceptance rate.
Do a lot of people fail med school? ›Graduation Rates
An overwhelming majority of those who start medical school end up graduating, but not all do. Those who choose to do a longer program have higher rates of graduation. Around 82% to 84% of all four-year students will graduate. But almost 96% of six-year medical students graduate.
Getting Bad Grades in Medical School. I'm not going to sugarcoat it: most of us fail at least once in medical school. Unless you're one of those rare students who can absorb knowledge like a sponge, failure is all part of the process.
What is the easiest medical school to get into? ›- University of North Dakota School of Medicine and Health Sciences. ...
- University of Massachusetts Medical School. ...
- University of Missouri Kansas City School of Medicine. ...
- University of Nevada Reno School of Medicine. ...
- LSU Health Sciences Center Shreveport.
- Biological sciences—12,845 total matriculants.
- Physical sciences—2,240.
- Social sciences—1,991.
- Humanities—832.
- Specialized health sciences—784.
- Math and statistics—156.
- University of Aberdeen. The University of Aberdeen is one of the most sought-after universities in medicine for international students. ...
- University of Birmingham. ...
- University of Bristol. ...
- University of Manchester. ...
- King's College London. ...
- University of Dundee. ...
- Swansea University Medical School.
What is the hardest year of medicine UK? ›
Second year, along with fifth year, are supposedly the hardest two years of your academic medical school journey, but I don't think anyone quite prepares you for the range of emotions you're bound to experience throughout the year.
What is the hardest medical school to get into? ›Medical school acceptance rates range widely from about 20% at their highest to under 3% at the most selective institutions, according U.S. News data. The most selective medical school is once again Florida State University, with a 2.1% acceptance rate in fall 2020.
Is applying to 30 medical schools too much? ›Is applying to 30 medical schools too much? The AAMC reveals in 2019; there were a total of 896,819 applications submitted by 53,371 applicants, with an average of 17 applications per applicant. Applying to between 20 to 30 schools is advisable, depending on the factors guiding your application.
Which medical school has the highest acceptance rate? ›- University of Tennessee Health Sciences Center.
- University of Virginia School of Medicine.
- Mercer University School of Medicine.
- University of Nebraska Medical Center.
- University of South Dakota – Sanford.
- East Carolina University.
- Augusta University.