Selection Process
The committee on Admissions will select those applicants who, in its judgment, will make the best students and physicians. Consideration is given to the entire record, GPA, MCAT scores, recommendations, and interview results as these reflect the applicant’s personality, maturity, character, and suitability for medicine. Additionally, the committee regards as desirable certain health care experiences, such as volunteering or working in hospitals, hospices, nursing homes, or doctor’s offices. The committee also values experience in biomedical laboratory research. Following an initial screening process, students with competitive applications are selected to complete a secondary application. Special encouragement is given to candidates from medically underserved areas in Michigan.
Out-of-State and Canadian Applicants
As a state-supported school, the institution must give preference to Michigan residents; however, out-of-state applicants are encouraged to apply. An applicant’s residency is determined by university regulations.You must be a United States or Canadian citizen or hold a United States Permanent Resident Visa (Green Card).Students whose educational backgrounds include work outside the United States must have completed two years of course work at a U.S. or Canadian college which must include the prerequisite courses.
Interviews are required but scheduled only with those applicants who are given serious consideration. The Committee on Admissions meets on a weekly basis to evaluate candidates. Offers of acceptance will be made on seven occasions during the application cycle. Students are urged to apply by November 1.
Canadian Citizens are treated as non-residents for both admissions and tuition purposes. Typically 15 - 20 % of our class is non-resident. We have over 4,000 applicants each year for a class of 290. The average GPA and MCAT for the 2008 entering class was 3.65 and 10.05 respectively.
Minority and Disadvantaged Applicants
Wayne State University School of Medicine is committed to the recruitment and retention of minority and disadvantaged applicants. The school supports a one-year post baccalaureate program for disadvantaged medical school applicants from Michigan who have been denied admission, but who appear to have the potential for academic success. The program consists of premedical science courses, academic skills training, personal adjustment counseling, and academic tutoring. Successful students are guaranteed admission to the School of Medicine.
For information on minority recruitment and pre-matriculation programs write:
Julia Simmons, M.S. - Director, Diversity and Integrated Student Services
Wayne State University School of Medicine
540 E. Canfield, Ste. 1320
Detroit, MI 48201
P. (313) 577-1598
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