Current MS2 and student ambassador here. Below is a list of hopefully useful information/links about the school and application process. Several current students and I will also be checking SDN regularly to help with questions. NYU really is an amazing place to study medicine and you guys are applying at a particularly exciting time, good luck!
Stats for 2015 entering class:
· Applications received: 7,807
· Interviews granted: 1,027
· Entering class size: 132
· NY residents: 29%
· Median undergraduate GPA: 3.87
· Median MCAT: 36
· URM: 33%
· Women: 56%
· Total Enrollment: 687
2015-2016 Secondary:
1) If applicable, please comment on significant fluctuations in your academic record which are not explained elsewhere on your application.
2) If you have taken any time off from your studies, either during or after college, please describe what you have done during this time and your reasons for doing so.
The following questions are designed to assess ways in which you embody our institution’s core values. Please limit each answer to a maximum of 2500 characters.
3) The Admissions Committee uses a holistic approach to evaluate a wide range of student qualities and life experiences that are complementary to demonstrated academic excellence, strong interpersonal skills and leadership potential.
What unique qualities or experiences do you possess that would contribute specifically to the NYU School of Medicine community?
4) The ultimate goal of our institution is to produce a population of physicians with a collective desire to improve health of all segments of our society through the outstanding patient care, research and education. In this context, where do you see your future medical career (academic medicine, research, public health, primary care, business/law, etc.) and why? Your answer need not be restricted to one category. If your plans require that you complete a dual degree program, please elaborate here.
5) Please answer only one of the following three questions:
- The most meaningful achievements are often non-academic in nature. Describe the personal accomplishment that makes you most proud. Why is this important to you?
- Conflicts arise daily from differences in perspectives, priorities, worldviews and traditions. How do you define respect? Describe a situation in which you found it challenging to remain respectful while facing differences?
- Describe a situation in which working with a colleague, family member or friend has been challenging. How did you resolve, if at all, the situation as a team and what did you gain from the experience that will benefit you as a future health care provider?
MMI:
· Series of 8 interview stations consisting of timed interview scenarios.
· Total of 72 minutes
· Scenarios may explore an applicant’s communication skills, ability to work as part of a team, problem solving capabilities, integrity, ethics and judgment. You will receive a prompt of the scenario or question you will address before entering the station. You will then have two minutes to gather your thoughts before you enter the room.
3-year MD:
· The Three-Year MD Degree Pathway provides an accelerated track for a select group of eligible students. All students graduating from the Three-Year MD Degree Pathway will participate in the Main Residency Match and will be offered acceptance into an NYU Langone Medical Center residency program of their choice at the time of admission.
· You can apply to the 3 year program either at the time of acceptance to NYU School of Medicine or during February of your first year
· Deadlines: Applications for the Three-Year MD pathway are available through the applicant portal beginning July 1st at 12:00 AM EST. Important deadlines to be aware of are as follows: (1) tertiary application deadline is
March 1st by 11:59 PM EST; (2) interviews with residency program directors will occur
in late March through April; (3) decision letters are sent in
April.
First year cost of attendance: $78,975
Of note:
· NYU has a group of current students that function as ambassadors and are available to help with questions/admissions process in general:
o Email:
[email protected]
o Link for ambassador profiles in case you want to contact someone with specific interests:
http://www.med.nyu.edu/school/admissions/student-ambassadors/current-nyusom-ambassadors
· Dean Rivera will hold several twitter chats (first one
7/14 @ 12 PM) where you have an opportunity to ask questions
· Social media:
o IG:
https://www.instagram.com/nyuschoolofmed/?hl=en
o Twitter:
https://twitter.com/nyuschoolofmed
o Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/NYUSchoolofMedicine/
