Medical School Overview
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Medical School Overview
The School of Medicine at University of Pittsburgh has an application deadline of October 15. The application fee at University of Pittsburgh is $85. Its tuition is full-time: $44,726 (in-state) and full-time: $45,846 (out-of-state). The faculty-student ratio at University of Pittsburgh is 3.8:1. The School of Medicine has 2,321 full- and part-time faculty on staff.
The curriculum at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine focuses on problem-based studies and participatory learning. In addition to a core science curriculum, Pitt medical students select an area of concentration, such as Disabilities Medicine, Global Health, or Service Learning: Underserved Populations. Students will also complete a scholarly project before graduation.
The School of Medicine is actively involved in research and receives a large amount of funding from the National Institutes of Health. The University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC) Hospitals and Facilities is a highly ranked healthcare network and serves as a training and research center for students. In addition to the traditional M.D., the School of Medicine offers master’s and Ph.D. degree programs through the Graduate Studies division. Pitt graduate students receive free fare around the city of Pittsburgh on Port Authority buses, as well as free or discounted tickets to local museums, performances, and athletic events.
Admissions
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June 1 (Begins) October 15 (Ends) |
| Application fee | $85 |
| AMCAS application accepted | Yes |
| AACOMAS application accepted | No |
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Academics
| Full-time faculty | 2,262 |
| Full-time faculty-student ratio | 3.8:1 |
Student Body
| Total medical school enrollment | 591 |
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Cost
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Full-time: $44,726 (in-state) |
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| Required fees | $783 |
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Residency
| Graduates admitted to one of their top three choices of residency programs |
| Graduates entering primary care specialties (2010-2012 average) |
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* Medical School Overview details based on 2012 data
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