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UMass Medical School
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UMass Medical School: Pride Of Central Massachusetts
UMass Medical School is a public medical school located in Worcester, Massachusetts. It is one of the five campuses of the UMass system and includes two other schools in addition to the school of medicine. It is highly ranked in primary care education, and is a well known and vital research center.
Brief History of the School
UMass Medical School was founded in 1962 by Massachusetts lawmakers in order to provide the Commonwealth with an increased number of primary care physicians who would practice in the area. The university provided this training and education at an affordable cost. The first class of sixteen students was enrolled in 1970, and since then, over 2,700 students have graduated from UMass Medical School with degrees in medicine.
Requirements for Admission
In order to be considered for admission to UMass Medical School the following requirements must be met:
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Technical Standards Required to be Met for Admission to UMass Medical School: Students must be able to demonstrate knowledge, abilities and skills in all of the following areas:
Tuition and Other Costs
There is a non-refundable $75 application fee for those who wish to apply to UMass Medical School. Tuition and other costs to attend UMass Medical School are currently being charged at a rate of $42,646-$46,901 per year. The total cost includes charges in the categories listed below. Total tuition makes up $8,352.00 of the total cost.
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