Frequently
Asked Questions
What is your Admissions Committee looking
for?
The committee is looking for evidence of intellectual
ability, dedication to human concerns, communication skills, maturity,
motivation, and potential for medical service in an underserved
area of Ohio. Academic factors include undergraduate school(s);
science G.P.A. and trend; difficulty of major and course load;
MCAT scores; honors and awards for academic achievement; and research
experience. Humanistic factors include pre-college and college
extracurricular activities; hours worked while attending school;
work experiences; volunteer experiences; honors and awards for
non-academic achievement; and letters of recommendation.
What is your learning environment like?
Students repeatedly mention two things that stand
out at Wright State's School of Medicine. Teamwork and team building
are emphasized here — not competition. Classmates support
and help each other — as do faculty members. Wright State
has a low ratio of students per faculty member, and faculty are
dedicated to student success.
What is a community-based medical school
and what does that mean for me?
Simply stated, Wright State University School
of Medicine, like one-fifth of the nation's 131 medical schools,
does not own or operate a university hospital. Instead, it partners
with five major teaching hospitals and two federal institutions
for clinical training. That means that you will experience a diverse
patient base and observe several types of residency programs. Our
alumni tell us that this community exposure prepared them to excel
in their residency training. View a map
of our affiliated hospitals and clinical teaching sites.
What is a primary care or generalist focus,
and will that limit my residency choice?
Our graduates enter a wide range of medical specialties
and competitive programs across the country. In the last five years,
approximately 57 percent of our graduates entered the generalist
fields of family medicine, internal medicine, internal medicine/pediatrics,
and pediatrics; the other 43 percent entered a wide range of specialties
and sub-specialties. See "After
the M.D." for more information about how WSU graduates
do in the match.
Do I have to major in Pre-Med?
No. While a basic understanding of the physical
and biological sciences is important to a medical education, a
broad appreciation of individuals and their social, cultural, and
artistic efforts is equally necessary. Each applicant's credentials
for admission will be individually reviewed and evaluated. Entering
students have a wide variety of majors including biology, chemistry,
engineering, health, English, foreign language, anthropology, psychology,
and physics, to name a few.
Do you accept non-Ohio residents?
Yes. Approximately 15 percent of students in
each incoming class are classified as out-of-state.
Do you accept international students?
Applicants must be U.S. citizens, possess a permanent
resident visa, or be a non-citizen with an I-94 Form from the Department
of Homeland Security showing "Refugee" or "Asylum
Granted Status" to be considered for admission.
Do you have an early admittance program?
Yes. Applications for Early Decision must be
made to AMCAS by August 1 of the year prior to the year
of admission. A secondary application and all supporting materials,
including letters of recommendation, must be received in the admissions
office by September 1. Applicants considered for Early Decision
will be interviewed during September. The Admissions Committee
will make its decisions and applicants will be notified by October
1.
What is your interview day like?
Interviews are held on Tuesdays and Wednesdays
from August through March. Candidates receive two one-on-one interviews
lasting about 45 minutes each. The purpose of the interview is
to gather information about your preparation and qualifications
for a career as a physician. Campus tours, as well as lecture observations
and opportunities to meet with faculty and students, are provided
the same day as the interview.
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