Question about UC-Denver stats

[QuantumHerbs]

I have the University of Colorado-Denver on my school list but I noticed that their stats for admission are relatively low (3.68 GPA, 512 MCAT) in comparison to other MSTPs. It seems like they put less emphasis on stats and more on service and clinical experience. Should I bother applying if I am weak in these areas?

 

[FreeGibbs]

They might also be more inclined to accept low-stat IS applicants, thus lowering the average. The median/averages also combine their MD-only class, and they may have different stat expectations (~3.8/~515) for MD/PhD applicants. Having those service/clinical ECs would be useful, but I can't imagine not having those would be too detrimental for MD/PhD as long as your research record is good.

 

[Tothepub]

Actually, I believe the figure the OP is citing is for the MD-PhD cohort: http://www.ucdenver.edu/academics/c...grams/mstp/Documents/Admission Stats 2018.pdf

I imagine that the admitted stats are at least a bit higher than those, but the top stat applicants may choose to matriculate elsewhere.

Research >> Other things.