Thank you for visiting the Admissions homepage. We are pleased that you are considering SIU School of Medicine in your medical school search. For nearly 40 years SIUMED has been a leader in medical education. We encourage you to take a closer look at what we have to offer. This site contains useful information about medical school preparation and the application and selection process. If you have questions or would like to communicate with an admissions representative, please email admissions@siumed.edu or call 217-545-6013.

 

 

Thinking about a career in medicine? Whether you trace that desire back to childhood or sometime more recently, a career in medicine can be fulfilling in every sense. The decision to pursue this path is one that should not be taken lightly. Many factors should be considered. At SIU School of Medicine we are interested in students who have conducted a thorough investigation into their interests in the profession and those whose career goals align with the School’s.

The Association of American Medical Colleges has developed a very useful web site for students beginning their medical school investigation. Visit AAMC: Considering a Medical Career for more information about what a career in medicine could mean for you.

Primary Applications
SIU School of Medicine and most U.S. and Canadian allopathic medical schools utilize a common on-line application system called AMCAS. You can find out more about AMCAS by visiting their web site. Applicants submit all biographical, academic, and extracurricular information via AMCAS. This also includes MCAT scores.

Earliest filing date: June 15
SIUMED AMCAS deadline: November 15
Note: Submission deadlines vary from school to school.

Secondary/Supplementary Application
Individual schools will send applicants secondary, sometimes called supplementary, applications to applicants after the AMCAS application is received. At this point applicants are usually asked to complete essays used to gauge how well an applicant fits with the individual institution’s mission and goals. During this time applicants are also asked to submit letters of recommendation in support of their application.

Many medical schools invite all applicants to complete secondary/supplementary applications. SIU School of Medicine will only send secondary/supplementary applications to approximately one third of applicants.

SIUMED secondary/supplementary application deadline: February 1
Note: Submission deadlines vary from school to school.

Interviews
An admissions interview is the final step in the student selection process. All medical schools conduct interviews with prospective students before offering admission. Not every applicant, however, will be selected for an interview. Interview formats vary from school to school, but they all serve the same purpose. Schools use interviews to identify the applicants who best identify with the mission and goals of that particular institution.

SIU School of Medicine conducts interviews from the end of August to March 15. To learn more about interviews at SIU School of Medicine visit our Interview Day page.

Selecting which medical school to attend is a major decision. It is one that should be given much thought and subject to intense investigation. It is no doubt a personal decision. Selection factors will vary from student to student. Below is a list of some factors you may want to consider.

-       Class size; student/faculty ratio

-       Curriculum-In what type of curriculum would you learn best?

-       Costs; Financial aid

-       Geographic location

-       Housing

-       Recreational opportunities

-       Facilities

-       Support systems and counseling services

-       Student life

-       Residency placements/Match results

Applicants weighing decisions between multiple schools should make a decision on one of the schools by May 15 of the entering year. The Association of American Medical Colleges has a set of recommendations for applicants and schools regarding admissions decisions. They can be found here.

Before making a final decision here are some things you should know about SIU School of Medicine.

Does SIU School of Medicine accept out-of-state applicants?

What are the requirements to get into SIU School of Medicine?

If I enroll at SIU School of Medicine do I have to go into primary care?

Does SIU favor downstate Illinois applicants in the application process?

Where is the SIU School of Medicine located?

How much does it cost to attend SIU School of Medicine?

When can I expect a decision to be made on my application????

When will I get a supplemental application?

What does Accept When Place Available mean?

When are acceptance offers made?

What does Ranked Alternate mean?

How many students will enroll?

What is the MD/JD program?