 
Application to the Medical Scientist Training Program requires:
1) Application to the UIC College of Medicine through AMCAS.
AMCAS
UIC College of Medicine Admissions Office
Important Note Concerning the COM Behavioral and Social Science Pre-requisite
Most MSTP applicants are from outside Illinois, and complete their undergraduate education without attention to the somewhat unusual Behavioral and Social Science pre-requisite of the UIC College of Medicine. An altered version of this pre-requisite is stated below, as approved specifically for MSTP students. Pre-medical education across the country generally meets this broadened description. Behavioral & Social Sciences (BESS), Humanities—Three Courses. Recommended courses include: behavior psychology, sociology, anthropology and foreign language and other courses that encourage a greater appreciation for diversity and cultural competency. As writing skills are important in the study and practice of medicine, MD/PhD candidates are encouraged to fulfill the requirement with courses that include a writing component.
2) Completion of the MSTP's own application form, emailed to roberta@uic.edu
MSTP Application Form (Updated 5/5/09)
In addition to this form, please email a PDF of your AMCAS form and a copy of your COM Supplemental.
Criteria for admission to the Program include academic excellence, prior research experience, potential for independent and creative research, and commitment to a career in academic medicine. Laboratory work concentrating in biology, chemistry, physics, biophysics, bioengineering, or behavioral sciences is helpful in preparing for study in the MD/PhD Program. The admissions policy is flexible enough to accommodate those students who have already identified the field in which they wish to carry out research as well as those who are still undecided about their areas of research specialization. Admission to the Medical Scientist Training Program is open to U.S. citizens or permanent residents.
Application to the MSTP will not hinder your application to the College of Medicine. However, a separate personal interview is necessary for admission to the MSTP. The MCAT examination is accepted in lieu of the GRE examination. Application to the Program is normally made at the time of application to the College of Medicine. However, candidates will also be considered during their first two years of medical training.
Admission to the MSTP requires admission by the College of Medicine Admissions Committees. Information about admission to the College of Medicine may be obtained from the Office of Medical College Admissions (telephone: 312-996-5635).
Deadlines:
COM-AMCAS: November 15 (extended to December 31st for MD/PhD applicants)
Medical Scientist Training Program: No Deadline.We have rolling admissions but, we encourage you to apply as early as possible.
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