Frequently Asked Questions
Application Process/ 需求
COVID-19 has impacted communities across the entire United States. 我们意识到这可能会给未来的学生申请医学院带来困难. Please see the answers to some frequently asked questions below.
What is the Admission Committee’s stance on taking Pass/Fail courses?
The 招生 Committee prefers and recommends that all prerequisites be completed for a letter or numeric grade; however, will accept Pass/Fail grades on a case by case basis. Courses should be completed at a 区域ly accredited college or university.
Will OUWB accept online courses?
Online courses are accepted provided they are completed at a 区域ly accredited university, preferably at a four-year institution.
My activities (services-related, 研究, shadowing, etc.) have been affected due to COVID-19, how will the 招生 Committee view this when evaluating my application?
We will continue to evaluate your application holistically, keeping in mind that many experiences have been impacted by COVID-19. Virtual experiences will be considered. 期望申请者能够以一种有意义的方式谈论他们的经历. 委员会将继续看好那些表现出长期致力于为社区服务的申请人, experiences that take one outside of their comfort zone, and shows their commitment to the medical profession.
We use AMCAS (American 医疗 College Application Service) for the initial application process. All applicants must register and apply at www.对象为.org/students/applying/amcas. 了解更多有关 OUWB application process.
The application deadline for submitting the AMCAS application is November 15. The deadline for submitting the supplemental application is December 15. 访问我们的 招生时间 在网站上 for more information about important dates.
- Meaningful medical activities (including volunteer work, shadowing, etc)
- Service to others and to the community
- Teamwork and leadership skills
- Demonstrated ability to perform well in an academic setting
- Excellence in an activity or area of interest (sports, 研究, or other endeavor) at a local, 区域, 或者国家级
- Evidence of intellectual curiosity and a commitment to life-long learning
For more information, visit OUWB招生 需求.
MCAT scores should be taken within the last three years prior to applying. The last test administration accepted for each admission cycle is September. 例如, for the 2025 admissions cycle (applying in 2024), the oldest acceptable MCAT is September 2021. We require a minimum score of 495.
As a privately funded medical school, admissions are open to all students, 包括有学历的州外学生,以及与使命相一致的经历和特点, vision and values of our program. 不过, OUWB is strongly committed to improving health outcomes for our Southeastern Michigan community. 因此, 我们希望招聘, 招收, and train students who demonstrate a similar interest in our community.
OUWB will evaluate applications starting at the beginning of the season in July. Although it does not affect your chances of being reviewed and receiving an interview, it is recommended to turn in applications earlier in the season. OUWB does have a deadline of November 15th to submit primary applications for consideration.
Once we receive your AMCAS verified application, 我们将审核您的申请,以确保您符合我们的最低要求,以便收到补充申请. 如果符合条件, you will be invited by email to fill out our supplemental application.
You are able to update your contact information at any time through the AMCAS website. Please make sure to keep all contact information up to date for important communication. Once submitted to AMCAS, we will have the updated information in our 招生 system.
You will receive email notification once your file is complete. We pride ourselves on a holistic review process that may take several months, but once a decision has been made we will be in contact with you through email.
申请提交给AMCAS后,主申请的更新将不被接受. You can add updates to your secondary application with OUWB at any time. 登录您的OUWB电子申请系统,点击左侧菜单中的“上传文件”选项. You can upload a Word or PDF document that details your updates.
关于如何完成二次申请的说明将通过电子邮件发送给符合我们最低要求的申请人.
对象为 PREview Professional Readiness Exam
对象为预览考试 是一种标准化考试,提出一系列学生在医学院可能遇到的假设情景,并要求考生评估对每个情景的一系列行为反应的有效性.
No. 我们是 高度推荐 that all applicants complete the 对象为 PREview Professional Readiness Exam; it is not required. Results will be reviewed holistically at the 招生 Committee level.
预习考试考察考生对有效行为和无效行为的认知 九大核心竞争力. 这些能力与OUWB认为必不可少的品质和能力相一致,并为我们提供了您作为申请人的更完整的画面. We believe this will not only enhance our holistic review process, 同时也给申请者展示个人和职业特点的机会.
Letters of Recommendation
Applicants should submit a minimum of three letters of recommendation (maximum of five). 如果你的医疗前咨询办公室提供了一封委员会信,汇集了来自多个来源的反馈, this letter will count as two of your three required letters of recommendation. All submitted letters must be signed, preferably on letterhead, and submitted through AMCAS Letters of Evaluation/Recommendation Service.
We receive many questions about who should write letters of recommendation. 我们强烈建议您选择了解您并能说明您进入医学领域的资格的作者. 最好包括至少一位在你的学习过程中认识你的教员. Letters from family members and/or friends are discouraged.
对象为 的指导方针 for Writing a Letter of Evaluation for a 医疗 School Applicant
录取过程
An early decision program will begin being offered for the 2024-2025 admissions cycle.
Class size is 125 students.
The 招生 Committee meets regularly throughout the admissions cycle. 招生委员会的决定是在滚动的基础上做出的,从10月中旬开始,直到班级满员.
是的! We do have a Second Look event for all applicants that have been admitted to OUWB. Invitations will be sent to admitted students in early Spring.
对于已被OUWB录取的申请人,有关重要日期的通知将在整个学期中提供.
OUWB uses the 对象为 Application and Acceptance Protocols for Applicants
国际 & 转移应用程序
只有你.S. citizens and permanent residents are eligible for admission. Applicants who did not attend U.S. or Canadian schools should complete at least one year, 最好是两个, at a 区域ly accredited college or university in the U.美国或加拿大. The accredited institution must validate all previous academic credits.
先决条件
所有的先决条件课程应在地区认可的学院或大学完成. 通过社区大学课程来满足先决条件要求的申请人被鼓励通过在美国地区认可的四年制大学学习这些领域的更高级别课程来展示能力. 具有外国教育证书的申请人应在美国地区认可的四年制大学完成先决条件要求.S.
需求
申请人应至少修满24个大学学分,并具备科学和数学学科的广度和深度. Of those 24 credit hours, coursework must include:
1 course in Biochemistry
1 course in Statistics (Math or Social Science based)
1 lab in either Biology, Chemistry, or Physics
In addition to the 24 Science/Math credits, applicants must complete:
- 1 course in Social or Behavioral Sciences.
*已收到面试邀请或录取通知书的学生,并希望申请替代课程作为先决条件, 我们要求您提交大学课程目录中的课程描述以及相应的教学大纲,以供审阅 (电子邮件保护).
*We will begin accepting AP credits on a case by case basis for the 2024-2025 application cycle.
Since many prerequisite courses include a laboratory requirement, online courses will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.
是的,OUWB医学院将接受在社区大学修过的先决课程. 然而, 鼓励学生在四年制大学学习额外的高级科学课程,为MCAT和医学院的课程做准备.
从2024-2025年的申请周期开始,AP学分将以个案为基础被接受.
是的, 我们将接受符合我们最低要求的申请,以获得二次申请. All prerequisites will need to be completed prior to matriculation. We recommend not having more than one or two outstanding prerequisite courses.
学费/金融援助
Tuition for the 2023-2024 year is $59,096. Tuition remains the same for in-state and out-of-state students. Please know that are no additional fees for health insurance, 技术, 停车, or access to the Oakland University recreational center.
The Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine is a privately funded medical school. We charge the same tuition rate regardless of state of residence.
All applicants given admission to OUWB are eligible for merit-based scholarships. To be considered for need-based scholarships, you must submit the FAFSA with your parental data. 奖学金 will be awarded throughout the application cycle after offers have been made.
财政援助代表将很乐意帮助您解决有关申请财政援助的任何问题. The first step would be completing the FAFSA beginning in December. You can contact 金融服务 via email at (电子邮件保护) or by phone at (248) 370-3611.