FAU Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine

MD program · public · Florida

Median GPA

3.87

entering class

Median MCAT

515

entering class

Acceptance rate

~3.5%

approximate

Class size

78

72% in-state

In-state vs. out-of-state

72% of the last entering class were Florida residents, which leaves about 22 seats for everyone else.

Florida resident

~8%

estimated odds

Out-of-state

~4%

estimated odds

Estimates for an applicant with this school's median GPA (3.87) and MCAT (515), from AAMC and AACOM applicant outcomes and this school's published figures. Where you live makes a big difference here. Estimates, not guarantees.

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What they look for

  • Academics26%
  • Service26%
  • Clinical experience24%
  • Research15%
  • Leadership9%

FAU's holistic review names the source and degree of motivation to study and practise medicine as a criterion, which is a direct instruction to explain where the decision came from rather than assert it. The committee weighs demonstrated commitment to serving others, particularly underserved South Florida communities, evidence of leadership in academic, professional or community settings, and collaboration, innovation, compassion and professionalism. The mission centres on patient-focused education, community engagement and advancing care through research and innovation.

Watch out: A letter of recommendation from a Pre-Health Professions Committee is part of the required application, so applicants without access to one need to resolve that early. A bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution and US citizenship or unconditional permanent residency are required.

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