Nova Southeastern University MD College of Allopathic Medicine

MD program · private · Florida

Median GPA

3.85

entering class

Median MCAT

512

entering class

Acceptance rate

2.6%

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Class size

65

74% in-state

In-state vs. out-of-state

74% of the last entering class were Florida residents, which leaves about 17 seats for everyone else.

Florida resident

~8%

estimated odds

Out-of-state

~2%

estimated odds

Estimates for an applicant with this school's median GPA (3.85) and MCAT (512), 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

  • Academics27%
  • Clinical experience24%
  • Service21%
  • Research19%
  • Leadership9%

NSU MD names four things it values: deep curiosity and passion for solving complex challenges, a teamwork-oriented background showing the ability to support and lead others, genuine caring for people that mirrors its patient-first philosophy, and strong foundational science knowledge. The interview is distinctive, combining a Multiple Mini Interview with a Problem-Based Learning session, so applicants are observed reasoning collaboratively in a group rather than only answering questions. That makes prior group problem-solving experience directly relevant preparation.

Watch out: A strong individual performer with no collaborative track record is being assessed in a format built to expose exactly that. The bachelor's degree must be from an accredited US institution by July 15 of the matriculation year, and science coursework and the MCAT must fall within six years of matriculation.

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