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Doctor of Medicine Northwestern University, USA

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Full Time 4 Year(s) $41926 per year Contact provider
Feinberg School of M...

Course summary

This program of Doctor of Medicine students begin their medical education with 2 years of basic sciences instruction, and then proceed to the 2 clinical years. The curriculum emphasizes active rather than passive learning where small-group and self-directed study sessions give students the opportunity to apply and evaluate newly learned concepts. For the first 2 years, students learn in short lectures of no more than 10 hours per week, labs, group seminars, small-group and problem-based learning discussions, computer-assisted sessions, and related educational activities. For all 4 years, self-directed and collaborative learning modes are encouraged and expected.

Entry requirement for international students

The equivalent of three years of college (135 quarter hours/90 semester hours) is the minimum required for entrance into the medical school. While a bachelor’s degree is not required, it is expected. Two semesters of the following coursework is required: Biology, Physics, Inorganic Chemistry, Organic Chemistry. Two semesters of the following coursework is recommended: English, Humanities, Psychology, Statistics. Medical College Admissions Test (MCAT) is required of all applicants.AMCAS Application, submitted electronically, is required from all Feinberg applicants. on-traditional applicants, those who completed undergraduate study at least a year ago, may submit the 3rd (non-science) letter from a supervisor directly involved in their current (or recent) professional activities. The Feinberg supplemental application and processing fee must be transmitted to our Offices no later than the due date assigned by the Office of Admissions. Letters of recommendation should be submitted as soon as possible with a final receipt date in our offices no later than November 1, 2008. The Feinberg School of Medicine is not participating in AMCAS's letters of evaluation pilot program.

Northwestern University accepts IELTS*

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Qualification

Doctoral

Awarding body

NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY

Department name

Feinberg School of Medicine, Institute for Healthcare Studies

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