2024-2025 Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW)

[Mr.Smile12]

New Medical College of Wisconsin program aims to train more doctors who stay in Milwaukee

The Health Equity Scholars Program has a simple goal — increase the number of physicians who train and practice in the city of Milwaukee.

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[RamblingPremed]

Does anyone know if MWC has a minimum MCAT score? I checked their website, but couldn't find anything. However, other 3rd party websites say 500.

 

[tempesttwo]

I believe MCW will send a secondary to any completed primary application, though a sub 500 score would be out of the 10th-90th percentile range shown on MSAR. If your application is otherwise strong shoot your shot.

 

[wysdoc]

Got the financial aid email today. I wish there were more scholarships available 🙁

Don’t forget to keep looking for scholarships at whatever school you go to, some are usually given to MS2,3,4 students. join the county medical society which likewise also has scholarships sometimes.

 

[ClashRoyaleKing]

Don’t forget to keep looking for scholarships at whatever school you go to, some are usually given to MS2,3,4 students. join the county medical society which likewise also has scholarships sometimes.

Thanks, Wysdoc! I found scholarships through the state medical societies. It appears to be available mainly for those interested in future practice in WI, but others are available too.

For those interested, here is the link for Wisconsin Schools.

 

[Toby77]

Are here people accepted to both MCW and also UWSMPH?

 

[tempesttwo]

Are here people accepted to both MCW and also UWSMPH?

I was denied to UW but accepted MCW

 

[hwisc1207]

I was denied to UW but accepted MCW

When were you complete with MCW? Still waiting to hear anything but was complete a bit late in very early September. I am an IS applicant.

 

[bibbi]

OOS II, really surprised!! Interview dates were all Fridays in January, none listed for Feb. Secondary complete 7/19

 

[ecobio]

OOS II for milwaukee just now!! so stoked!!

sent an update letter & LoI mid december

 

[Dinolover]

OOS II for milwaukee as well!

 

[rage11]

Just a heads up for those who have been accepted, the secondary portal has campus tours available now!

 

[ecobio]

Just a heads up for those who have been accepted, the secondary portal has campus tours available now!

just out of curiosity, are there a lot of dates available?

 

[tempesttwo]

just out of curiosity, are there a lot of dates available?

1 Tour group a day Monday - Thursday, can pick dates through early march right now

 

[stroukumpo]

anyone IS got an interview invite recently?

 

[packerfan5]

anyone IS got an interview invite recently?

it really seems like they are trying to fill OOS seats first doesn’t it?

 

[ClashRoyaleKing]

My interview in November had only 3 or 4 non Wisconsin residents. I think they’re just underrepresented on SDN.

 

[packerfan5]

anyone IS got an interview invite recently?

anyone?

 

[ecobio]

anyone?

at least half of the people in my interview group yesterday were from wisconsin.

 

[averagepremed0101]

just got a HESP interview invite! i submitted the app end of october I think

 

[RandomMedApplicant]

Anyone here interview for the central campus?

 

[SushiSphinx]

For those who have interviewed, were the vibes good? Did you feel good about your interviews? Interviewing soon and just a bit nervous so could use some reassurance!

 

[scottsterling]

For those who have interviewed, were the vibes good? Did you feel good about your interviews? Interviewing soon and just a bit nervous so could use some reassurance!

Vibes were good! Faculty interview was easier than the student interview. The student just went down my application and asked me to say something about each activity lol

 

[SushiSphinx]

Vibes were good! Faculty interview was easier than the student interview. The student just went down my application and asked me to say something about each activity lol

Yay okay that is so great to hear, thank you so much!! <3

 

[ecobio]

For those who have interviewed, were the vibes good? Did you feel good about your interviews? Interviewing soon and just a bit nervous so could use some reassurance!

very casual, good vibes, true to that midwest ethos of kindness.

definitely know your app well -- both my interviewers asked me specifics on my activities and how i reflected on them.

 

[SushiSphinx]

very casual, good vibes, true to that midwest ethos of kindness.

definitely know your app well -- both my interviewers asked me specifics on my activities and how i reflected on them.

Thank you!! ❤️

 

[starlight521]

Any recent IIs?

 

[ecobio]

Any recent IIs?

just got my interview invite last week, there were dates every friday this month! during my interview they said they were "at about the halfway mark" so I think that means plenty more II to come 🙂

 

[roadtomd1]

Would it be frowned upon to send a second update letter (first one was about 2 months ago) pre-II? I've started a full-time clinical job, and I wanted to mention this.

 

[averagepremed0101]

Would it be frowned upon to send a second update letter (first one was about 2 months ago) pre-II? I've started a full-time clinical job, and I wanted to mention this.

I don’t think so, I think they really like to hear interest in the school and updates- plus 2 months is a good amount of time. I would

 

[abc1345]

I emailed them today and they said they are still conducting interviews through till March. However, I am unsure if this means they are still sending interview invites up until then.

 

[purplehero]

Any ideas on what to write about in a second pre-II update/interest letter? I started a new job after submitting my primary app that I already talked about in my first update letter in November but this is my top choice and really really want an II 🥲

 

[wysdoc]

Is attendance mandatory for preclinical lectures with MCWFusion? Also, is anyone else somewhat concerned about the short summers and lack of spring break? Just curious since there seems to be more days of instruction compared to other medical schools.

Most med schools give you a summer break after MS1 but that will probably be your only summer off.

 

[jacksparrow1]

OOS II

 

[starlight521]

@DrainCravens M1 in Fusion currently - some lectures are mandatory and some are not, and these are detailed in our schedule. We have a split between webcasts to watch and usually the end of the week we either have mandatory class that you can attend via Zoom or in person. Spiral weeks after each block are basically our breaks as well. But you steer clear of traditional breaks after you get into med school anyways.

 

[Chidori_Nagashi]

@DrainCravens M1 in Fusion currently - some lectures are mandatory and some are not, and these are detailed in our schedule. We have a split between webcasts to watch and usually the end of the week we either have mandatory class that you can attend via Zoom or in person. Spiral weeks after each block are basically our breaks as well. But you steer clear of traditional breaks after you get into med school anyways.

Thanks for the details. So there isn’t a summer break after M1? And how many spiral weeks are there during each preclinical year?

 

[starlight521]

Thanks for the details. So there isn’t a summer break after M1? And how many spiral weeks are there during each preclinical year?

There is a summer break after M1 for MKE campus. Spiral weeks after almost every block. The fusion curriculum schedule should be posted on the MCW website.

 

[ecobio]

hoping i dont jynx myself by asking this but wondering how long it took for MCW swag to come in the mail after an acceptance?

 

[RandomMedApplicant]

hoping i dont jynx myself by asking this but wondering how long it took for MCW swag to come in the mail after an acceptance?

Not sure but did u by chance get an email from OSID?

 

[ClashRoyaleKing]

hoping i dont jynx myself by asking this but wondering how long it took for MCW swag to come in the mail after an acceptance?

Took me 11 days!

 

[glittering_star]

Not sure but did u by chance get an email from OSID?

I did and I'm so stressed out because I hope they don't send me all this info and support and then reject or waitlist me :')

 

[RandomMedApplicant]

I did and I'm so stressed out because I hope they don't send me all this info and support and then reject or waitlist me :')

Yeah it’s tough. I saw congratulations in the email body and felt a range of emotions once I actually opened it lol

 

[glittering_star]

I reallyyyy hope they send out decisions Friday morning instead of Monday like they've done in the past, but regardless I really appreciate them for such quick turn-around times

 

[SushiSphinx]

I reallyyyy hope they send out decisions Friday morning instead of Monday like they've done in the past, but regardless I really appreciate them for such quick turn-around times

Me too omg!

 

[nerdthebird]

OOS II earlier this afternoon. Complete July 29

 

[marblecloud]

In state and LM 65.8. No interviews so far I’m prepping to reapp with better scores but reallllly crossing my fingers here😬 any chance still for me or anyone in the same boat?

 

[RamblingPremed]

In state and LM 65.8. No interviews so far I’m prepping to reapp with better scores but reallllly crossing my fingers here😬 any chance still for me or anyone in the same boat?

Have you gotten an email that your app is still under review? I gotten 2 so far

 

[marblecloud]

Have you gotten an email that your app is still under review? I gotten 2 so far

Yes last one was 11/20. Those are such a scare

 

[RamblingPremed]

Well hopefully we get something soon.

 

[ecobio]

manifesting a decision early today and not in the middle of the night