Tuesday, February 15, 2011

New Public Medical School in Florida - accepting applications NOW!

The Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine has received accreditation from the Liaison Committee on Medical Education as a new and independent medical school and is now accepting applications for the 2011 entering class.

The Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine is part of Florida Atlantic University, a state-supported public institution with 28,000 students, located in Boca Raton, Florida, just north of Fort Lauderdale and only a mile from the Atlantic Ocean.
Prior to accreditation, the College of Medicine served for six years as a regional medical campus and assembled an experienced faculty dedicated to teaching, while simultaneously developing all of the infrastructure necessary for providing a solid four-year medical education. These elements, together with the modern Integrated Patient-Focused Curriculum and affiliations with nine hospitals and clinical facilities in southeast Florida, provide an opportunity for qualified students to study medicine at a brand new medical school which has been built on the existing framework of a successful regional medical campus.

The mission of the College is two-fold: To train physicians who can provide the highest quality healthcare to a diverse population, and to produce physician-scientists who can help meet Florida’s initiatives in biomedical research and education.

An ideal applicant for the Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine is one who has excelled in the classroom and on the MCAT, who has acquired a spectrum of life experiences, and who has made a sound decision to study medicine based on direct, first-hand patient contact experiences. Excellent interpersonal skills are essential as are personal traits such altruism, maturity, and responsibility. Productive research experiences are essential for the MD/PhD program.

For complete information about the admissions process and selection factors, the MD/PhD program, the curriculum, financial assistance, the campus and our clinical affiliates, visit our web site at http://med.fau.edu

Admissions highlights for the Charter 2011 Class
• Total class size is fixed at 64 students each year. Only US citizens and permanent residents may apply.
• Up to 10 students from states other than Florida may be accepted.
• Up to 10 students may be accepted to the combined MD/PhD program offered in conjunction with Scripps Florida of The Scripps Research Institute.
• Applications are especially encouraged from women and from qualified applicants in groups currently underrepresented in medicine as well as those from socio-economically disadvantaged backgrounds, individuals from rural or underserved areas, and those with non-traditional educational backgrounds.
• Students must apply through AMCAS. The College of Medicine will be listed among the schools participating in AMCAS; applicants should designate the College as an additional institution to which their application should be forwarded.
• Letters of recommendation must be sent through the AMCAS Letters Program.
• MCAT is required; exam must be taken no later than January, 2011. January scores will be considered for the charter class only.
• No minimum GPA or MCAT is needed to complete a secondary application. The College hopes to enroll a class with numerical credentials generally comparable to those of students who matriculated at US medical schools last year.
• Secondary applications will be sent to everyone who sends their AMCAS application to the College of Medicine. The secondary application ($30 application fee; fee waivers honored) is available on line and should be completed as soon as possible and no later than May 15, 2011, to be considered.
• An evaluation interview conducted at the College of Medicine in Boca Raton is required
• Students will be notified immediately of any decision. Decisions are made on a rolling basis between late March and July, 2011.
• Scholarships based on merit, need and diversity are available.
• A laptop computer will be provided to each student.

IMPORTANT: The Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine will not appear on the list of AMCAS-participating medical schools until a day or two AFTER February 24. At that time, applicants for the 2011 entering class can have their application and letters forwarded to the medical school through AMCAS. Between now and February 24, all prospective applicants should send their name and contact information to mdadmissions@fau.edu so they can receive developing information about the school and find out the instant they are able to apply through AMCAS. Although email is preferred, students can also call during business hours (8AM-5PM ET) at 561-297-0440.

All student queries should be sent to the email address and phone number shown above.

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