ADMISSION

SCHOOL OF MBDICINB ~

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E,verycandidate must present evidence of having satisfactorily completed unng his college course the following minimum requirements, in which a

mester hour is the credit value of sixteen weeks' work consisting of one OUrof lecture or recitation or at least two hours of laboratory work:

I.

Biology. Eight semester hours including laboratory work. The course ay.begeneral biology, zoology, or zoology and botany, or similar studies

bIological science, but not more than half may be botany.

1.

Chemistry. A minimum of 16 semester hours is required. Eight of ese.~ust

be

in general inorganic chemistry including laboratory work.

1I11~lmumof 8 semester hours credit in organic chemistry is required, OVenngaliphatic and aromatic compounds and including lab work.

~. Ph.Y,si,s. Eight semester hours are required including laboratory work.

ISdesIrable that emphasis be placed on quantitative laboratory work.

4. English ana

Composition.

Six semester hours.

Stude~ts are urged to take courses in college which will strengthen their undatJon in basic natural and social sciences, mathematics, and their

tural background.

HE Sc~ool of Medicine selects its students from the following three categories:

1.

Graduates of a college or university of recognized standing.

1.

Seniors in absentia of a college or university of recognized standing ho will be granted the bachelor's degree by their colleges after having ompleted successfully one year of work in the School of Medicine. A roperly accredited statement to this effect from the colleges shall ac- ompany all applications for admission as seniors in absentia. A form s furnished for this purpose.

3, Students of U.S. or foreign universities of recognized standing who aye completed three years of collegiate education may

^be

admitted

to

the chool of Medicine at the discretion of the Committee on Admissions.

Eighty-three students, both men and women, are admitted to the first- ear class. Admission

to

the School of Medicine is competitive, and is asedupon the judgment of the Admissions Committee. Students are selected n the basis of the quality of their colle~e work and general fitness for the uccessfulstudy of medicine at VanderbIlt.

Decisions regarding an invitation to study at the VanderbiJt School of

edicine are made by the Committee on Admissions and are based upon an

v~luation of the applicant's ability, preparation, motivation, and suit-

bllity to function at Vanderbilt as a medical student and thereafter as a

hfsician in general practice, in one of the specialties, in research medicine,

r In other endeavors based upon the M.D. degree. There are no limitations

n selection based upon state of residence, sex, race, or religious preference.

MEDICAL COLLEGE ADMISSION TEST

The Medical College Admission Test is given under the auspices of the Association of American Medical Colleges, and is required of applicants [0

Vanderbilt. It is given twice a year at most universities and colleges.

Since the examination score is used by medical schools in the selection of applicants, students should take the test, at the latest, in the spring prior to the time application is submitted.

The score made on this examination will be used by the Committee on Admissions in considering applications for admission co the School of

Medicine, cogether with the scholastic record and evaluations.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE FOR ADMISSION

As a convenience co the applicant, Vanderbilt School of Medicine par.

ticipates in the American Medical College Application Service. All ap- plication materials may be obtained through AMCAS by writing:

American Medical College Application Service Association of American MedIcal Colleges Suite 301

1776

Massachusetts Avenue Northwest Washington, D. C. 2.0036

The Committee on Admissions evaluates the initial application receiv~d through the application service. Al'plicants receiving favorable ini~ul review are invited to file a final application which includes an interv~ew and a request for letters of evaluatlon. Applications are received any uDJt after July 1 and before November 15 preceding an anticipated September enrollment date.

Successful applicants who receive official invitations are required co make a deposit of $50. This deposit is credited toward the payment of the first tuition and is returnable until March I, in the event tFte student docs not matriculate.

ADMISSION TO ADVANCED STANDING

Applicants who have satisfactorily completed two years of scudy at approved medical schools may be considered for admission tothe third-y.' class where space exists and when the applicant meets the following reqUIr ments:

I. Application for advanced standing must be filed. A deposit of $50

required of successful applicants.

2.. Applicants must furnish evidence of having satisfied the conditio~

of admission and of having completed all the work required of students the class they desire to enter.

3. Applicants must present a certificate of honorable dismissal from rh medical school they have attended and be eligible for contin~ing enrollmeO in their medical school of origin if they so desire.

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4. Completed applications and sUfporting credentials for advanced stand- 'og must be received in the Office 0 Student Services no later than July

15

receding the September for which the applicant is applying for enrollment o advanced standing. Decisions concerning advanced standin~ are made s soon as practical upon the availability of the completed appltcation and oformarion regarding the availability of class space as known tothe Com-

irree.

Further information concerning admission to advanced standing should addressed to the Director of Student Services, Vanderbilt School of edicine.

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