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Admissions Admission to the Medical Scientist Training Program at the University of Wisconsin-Madison is limited to U.S. citizens and internationals with permanent visa status, and is made without regard to an applicant's in-state or out-of-state standing. Applicants do not need to be residents of the state of Wisconsin to be considered for the UW MSTP. The UW MSTP is committed to recruiting and supporting women, students of color, and people with unique life experiences. Applicants need to have earned a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution prior to entering UW MSTP. Only outstanding undergraduate applicants will be considered without earning a bachelor’s degree. The degree may be earned in any discipline. In addition, the applicant is expected to take coursework that demonstrates the requisite intellectual discipline and analytical and problem-solving skills necessary to succeed in medical school. Specific courses are required for admission. Courses that meet the biology and chemistry prerequisites must include didactic and laboratory components required of science majors and equivalent to one academic year. Physics courses must include didactic and laboratory components required of science majors and based upon mathematics of at least the level of college algebra and trigonometry, and equivalent to one academic year. Requirements for students entering in 2009: Course ..................................................................Semesters General Biology (with lab) ................................................1 Advanced Biology (with lab) ............................................1 Inorganic/General Chemistry (with lab) ............................2 Organic Chemistry ............................................................1 Biochemistry .....................................................................1 Physics (with lab) .............................................................2 Mathematics (calculus recommended) .............................1 Skill in verbal and written communication is an important requisite in medicine and a course in English which stresses composition is considered favorably in the admissions process. A sound general education includes courses in the humanities and social sciences. While specific courses are not required, the applicant’s preparation should include courses in those areas which prepare for the social, psychological, and economic aspects of medical practice. All courses must be successfully completed before entering medical school and may be in progress during the application process. A general understanding of health care and medicine, based upon employment, volunteer and shadowing experiences, is also expected. Service work is highly valued. |
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