Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Allopathic Medicine—M.D. Program 563 Professional Accreditation The NSU Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Allopathic Medicine (NSU MD) has been granted full accreditation by the Liaison Committee for Medical Education (LCME). This body is recognized by the U.S. Department of Education and the Council of Post-Secondary Accreditation as the accrediting agency for colleges educating allopathic (M.D.) physicians and surgeons. Admissions Requirements A comprehensive compilation of the requirements for admission and participation in the NSU MD program is available online at md.nova.edu/admissions/admissions-requirements.html. Academic Standards NSU MD assesses applicants in a holistic manner and appreciates many different types of achievements demonstrated and challenges faced by potential students in its program. Personal Attributes The list of personal attributes that are considered during the admissions process are • intrinsic motivation to pursue the M.D. degree (self-awareness) • social skills and empathy • cultural competence • resilience and adaptability • altruism • capacity for improvement • teamwork • verbal and written communications skills • ethical responsibility to self and others • reliability and dependability • problem-solving (critical thinking) • services and experiences The NSU MD academic program is fast-paced and rigorous and will require the students’ best. Applicants for the firstyear class must meet the following minimum requirements prior to matriculation: 1. h ave successfully earned a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university in the United States by July 15 of the year they will begin medical school (Degrees may be in the discipline of the applicant’s choice, as long as the applicant completed the prerequisite coursework.) 2. have successfully completed these required courses Course Semesters (or Equivalent) Biology—with lab 2 General chemistry—with lab 2 Organic chemistry—with lab 2 Biochemistry—with or without lab 1 Physics 2 Mathematics—college level (Calculus is not required. Statistics is acceptable.) 1 Note: Advanced Placement (AP) courses will fulfill the prerequisite requirements if the individual courses and credits awarded are detailed on the applicant’s college/ university transcript. The college views the social sciences, languages, and behavioral sciences, as well as medical sciences and related courses, to be important in creating a well-rounded physician. Courses in microbiology, computer science, cellular physiology, genetics, embryology, biostatistics, quantitative analysis, physical chemistry, humanities, and social and behavioral sciences, while not required, are useful in providing some essential skills and knowledge required for a medical education. 3. All applicants are required to take the Medical College Admission Test (MCAT). Applications for the MCAT may be obtained online at aamc.org/students/mcat. MCAT scores must be no more than six years old prior to the application cycle. NSU MD does not set a minimum GPA or MCAT for consideration. However, while there are no absolute minimum cutoff scores for either the GPA or MCAT, the MCAT score (highest) and GPA will be used as part of the initial review for screening purposes only. The college expects to receive thousands of applications for admission each year, from which only 50 students will be chosen. These students will have varied backgrounds, and while some may enter the college directly from an undergraduate program, other students will come from successful careers. The Committee on Admissions approves candidates for admission on the basis of demonstrated academic excellence, leadership, compassion, and commitment to the medical profession. Doctor of Allopathic Medicine (M.D.) Program
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