Frequently Asked Questions

We do accept Canadian applicants. Throughout the application process, Canadian students are treated the same as US residents in that they must complete the same pre-requisite course work, application requirements etc.

Canadian applicants are considered as international applicants.

We do not accept courses towards completion of our English and/or Composition requirement simply because they involved writing assignments. However, we will consider courses that state that an objective of the course is to develop a student’s writing ability in the course description. A review of the course description is required and approval must be granted. 

Canadian citizens are considered as international applicants and are not eligible for US government aid programs (Pell Grant, SEOG Grant, Stafford Loan, Perkins Loan, PLUS Loan and Federal Work Study). Unfortunately, we are not able to offer scholarship support to international students in the College of Medicine.

International students are financially responsible for their tuition, fees and living expenses while enrolled at Upstate Medical University and should be aware that financial aid is limited and difficult to obtain. Further, it should be understood that Upstate Medical University cannot co-sign for any loans. Prior to enrollment, international students must indicate their understanding of this financial commitment which will then be confirmed via the I-20 application process. Some programs of study at Upstate Medical University offer stipends and tuition waivers. 这些条件将在整个过程中予以考虑.

Students may apply for private loans through US banks, providing a US resident co-signs the loan.

Go to International Students for more information.

Applications are accepted from foreign citizens who have completed at least 90 semester hours of college coursework in the United States or Canada, at an accredited institution. 入学程序与美国公民相同. All else being equal, priority will be given to candidates who are US citizens or permanent residents. However, non-US residents with a strong record of academic achievement are encouraged to apply.

International students whose primary language is not English must submit scores from the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). A minimum score of 600 written exam/250 CBT/100 IBT is required. If you have completed a minimum of 90 credit hours at a college or university in the United States or Canada, the TOEFL is not required.

International Students are not eligible for US government aid programs (Pell Grant, SEOG Grant, Stafford Loan, Perkins Loan, PLUS Loan and Federal Work Study). Unfortunately, we are not able to offer scholarship support to international students in the College of Medicine.

International students are financially responsible for their tuition, fees and living expenses while enrolled at Upstate Medical University and should be aware that financial aid is limited and difficult to obtain. Further, it should be understood that Upstate Medical University cannot co-sign for any loans. Prior to enrollment, international students must indicate their understanding of this financial commitment which will then be confirmed via the I-20 application process. Some programs of study at Upstate Medical University offer stipends and tuition waivers. 这些条件将在整个过程中予以考虑.

Students may apply for private loans through US banks, providing a US resident co-signs the loan.

When openings arise, we do accept transfers into our 3rd year. Openings do not exist every year and we usually do not know if we will have room to accept transfers until late February. When they do exist, they are limited to United States citizens or permanent residents. To be eligible for transfer, students must be United States citizens or permanent residents and currently enrolled and in good-standing at an LCME-accredited medical schools or COCA-accredited medical schools. 更多信息请访问我们的网站 Transfer Students page. 

有关转学申请程序的资料, 并了解转学所需的条件, please visit the Transfer Students page.

Each year the incoming class has about 58 students in their 30's. The average age of the class is 24, and approximately half the class does not come to medical school directly after graduation. The oldest student we have accepted was 63 and we have had a handful of students in their 40's.

Students that graduated from undergraduate college more than 5 years ago and are currently employed full-time, may submit 1 letter of recommendation from a science faculty member with whom a medical school prerequisite was taken and 1 letter of recommendation from a current supervisor. 更多信息可在 Letters of Recommendation page.

If a student is matriculated at an accredited four year college or university, the Admissions Committee strongly recommends that all science prerequisites be completed at that institution. If a student begins college at an accredited two year college and transfers to a competitive four year college or university to complete their bachelor's degree, they must demonstrate continued academic excellence in any remaining prerequisite and/or upper level science courses taken at the four year institution.

Out of a very large and competitive applicant pool (on average 5,500 applications), we typically invite 750 or so applicants in for an interview. GPA's and MCAT scores are the two most heavily weighted factors considered when screening applications. 其他因素，如临床经验, volunteer work, personal statement, and letters of recommendation are also considered when trying to select the most qualified applicants to bring in for an interview.

面试在星期一进行, Tuesday's and Wednesday's beginning in September and continuing through March.

Interviews will be virtual Multiple Mini Interviews with faculty and student interviewers.

Weaker academic scores (GPA and/or MCATS) is the most common reason for rejection without an interview. We receive an average of 5000-5,500  applications each cycle, of which we can only interview 750. Thus, every year we must reject many applicants with good credentials who are edged out by others with slightly stronger ones.

They may have gone well but keep in mind that medical schools can only accept about half of the people they interview, and the candidate pool is a very homogenous and impressive group. However, statistics suggest that if you are interviewed at more than two schools and still do not receive an acceptance, your interviews are probably not going as well as you think.

The committee encourages previously rejected applicants to re-apply only if they have taken the necessary steps to address and improve the weaknesses in their application. This can often not be done in a matter of months and in time for the next application cycle. If you are unsure as to what your applications weaknesses were, we recommend that you seek the advice of your pre-health advisor or schedule an appointment to attend an information session, held monthly at SUNY Upstate.

We offer a monthly info session for anyone with general questions about applying or re-applying to the college of medicine. During the session a counselor will discuss the application process, and what we look for and how we look at each section of the application, 除了如何解决弱点. 与会者可以问一些一般性的问题来澄清, however, 我们将不提供反馈具体到您的应用程序.

报名参加会议，请访问: http://engage.chinaqinyu.com/portal/com-info

 

While there is no one specific college that will ensure you admission into medical school, you should try to attend the most competitive college or university that meets your needs. 以及出席的个人原因, you should look for a school with a strong science curriculum and while it is not necessary for admission, 一个在校园有健康前委员会或顾问的学校. They can offer pre-med students a lot of advice and help guide you through the process of preparing for and applying to medical school.

No. Because seats in each entering class are limited  and of those a specific number of seats are held in advance for early admission students, 我们必须要求你在被录取的那一年来.

This program is offered to applicants who are interested in applying only to Upstate. Requirements for the Early Decision Program are the same as for regular admissions, except that the AMCAS Early Decision application deadline is August 1 and the deadline to have a complete application on file is August 15.

录取决定在10月1日之前做出. Candidates not accepted Early Decision may apply to other schools and will automatically be considered under the regular admissions process after October 1.

Please visit the Cost of Attendance page for an overview on the costs associated with attending medical school at SUNY Upstate Medical University.

SUNY Upstate Medical University offers a number of scholarships and grants to enrolled students. 有些奖项是由纽约州立大学赞助的, by the State University of New York, New York State, and the Federal Government include:

• 纽约州学费援助计划
• 雪城医学院校友奖学金
• 上州医科大学基金会奖学金
• 学院学生会奖学金
• 医学院捐赠奖学金
• 纽约州立大学经济弱势群体学费减免
• 纽约州立大学毕业生机会学费减免
• Upstate MD/PhD Tuition Waivers
• Regents Health Care Scholarships
• 国家卫生服务团奖学金
• 武装部队卫生专业奖学金

Visit the Financial Aid section of our website for links to several free internet scholarship searches that can assist you in locating awards sponsored by private organizations.

Absolutely! The cost of living is considerably less than many of the other cities with medical schools.

Visit our Syracuse & Central New York page.

Current job listings in the Syracuse area can be viewed by visiting:www.syracuse.com/jobs/ and CentralNewYorkHelpWanted.com. These sites also provide links to the Human Resources departments of many major area employers. 纽约州立大学上州分校的职位空缺可以通过以下网站查看: jobsatupstate.peopleadmin.com.

锡拉丘兹是一个生活、工作和学习的好地方! To learn more about what Syracuse has to offer its residents, you can visit: http://www.syracuse.ny.us/.