What Sets Us Apart
• A leader in using patient-based learning to integrate basic and
clinical sciences into patient cases
• Students are exposed to patient care beginning in their rst year
• Innovative interdisciplinary teamwork training
• State-of-the-art clinical simulation training center
• Students outperform their peers on licensing exams and
residency program director reviews
• Customized programs can combine clinical and research
interests toward an MD/PhD degree
• Highly acclaimed rural track program
• MedZou: Students coordinate and participate in patient care at
this free clinic for underserved community members
• Partnering with CoxHealth and Mercy health systems on new
clinical campus in Springeld, Missouri
• MU has more than 7,700 physician alumni worldwide
• More Missouri physicians received their medical degree from
MU than from any other university
Curriculum
In 1993, the University of Missouri School of Medicine
implemented a curriculum that substantially reduced lectures
in favor of patient-based learning. The curriculum emphasizes
problem solving, self-directed learning and early clinical
experiences rather than memorization. The rst and second
years each consist of four 10-week blocks. The third year is
made up of seven core clerkships. The fourth year consists of
advanced clinical selectives, advanced biomedical selectives
and general electives. The curriculum’s success is illustrated in
the following graph of national licensing exam scores.
Prole: Class of 2022
Class size: 112
Average MCAT: 508
Average GPA: 3.77
Total applications: 2,671
Interviews completed: 405
Applicants accepted: 151
Age range: 22-36
Female: 53%
Males: 47%
Missouri residents: 85%
Financial Aid
Financial aid is awarded to students based on merit,
nancial need or both. Merit-based scholarships are
awarded based on academic achievement or special
characteristics, skills, talents or abilities. Need-based aid is
given to students who demonstrate nancial need.
Estimated Costs:
Tuition and fees: $34,162
Books and supplies: $2,400
Room and board: $11,054
Personal expenses and transportation: $7,340
Hepatitis B vaccination: $130
Total estimated expenses, Missouri resident: $55,086
Additional out-of-state tuition expense: $32,318
Total estimated expenses, nonresident: $87,404
University of Missouri School of Medicine
Beyond the Basics
The MU School of Medicine oers unique opportunities for
students to customize their medical education:
• Rural Track Programs: The Bryant Scholars Pre-Admissions
Program is for students from rural communities who are
interested in practicing medicine in rural Missouri. The
Summer Community Program and rural clerkships are
available to second- and third-year students
• Heyssel Senior Teacher Educator Partnership (STEP)
program: Educates students about the joys and challenges of
aging by partnering them with seniors living independently
in the area
• Students participate in mentoring, advising and teaching,
including: fourth-year students tutoring rst- and second-
year students; high school mini-medical school; and tutoring
patient-based learning classes
• Legacy Teachers Program: Students recognize patients as
teachers with essays, art and an annual ceremony
University of Missouri School of Medicine
Admission Requirements
Required Coursework:
• College English or Writing Intensive, six credits or one year
• College-level mathematics (college algebra or above), three credits or one semester
• Biologic Sciences, six credits or one year
• General chemistry (through organic chem.), twelve credits or two years
• General physics, six credits or one year
Applicants must have completed at least 90 semester hours from a U.S. college or university.
All required courses must receive a grade of C- or better.
MCAT: Must be completed by September of the application year. We accept scores up to three years old.
Letters of Reference: Visit medicine.missouri.edu/admissions/md-program-application-requirements/
Personal Characteristics and Tested Motivation for Medicine:
Committee members consider academic qualications, potential to become a patient-centered physician, and nonacademic attributes
such as maturity, integrity, motivation and altruism. We expect all applicants to have experience in health care settings.
University of Missouri Physician Graduates Are:
• Able to provide eective patient-centered care
• Honest with high ethical standards
• Knowledgeable in biomedical sciences, evidence-based practice, and societal and cultural issues
• Critical-thinkers and problem-solvers
• Able to communicate with patients and others
• Able to collaborate with patients and other health care team members
• Committed to improving quality and safety
• Committed to lifelong learning and professional formation
Contact Us: MU School of Medicine • LC201 Patient Centered Care Learning Center • Columbia, MO 65212 • (573) 882-9219 • Email [email protected]
