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Cassidy Bianchi-Rossi
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University of Minnesota
Medical School
Mission Statement
To combine our scientific and clinical strengths
to deliver the best in innovative, accountable,
compassionate care to our patients and to
impact the field of medicine for all.
Our mission is built on a foundation of five
intertwined supports:
Patient Care – To advance patient care with
evidence-based medicine, to create stable,
equitable partnerships and to make outstanding
care available throughout the state.
Research – To explore new frontiers in basic
and clinical science with integrity, curiosity,
and rigor, and to combine an entrepreneurial
mindset with the goals of expanding knowledge
and improving medical care.
Education – To invest the resources needed to
support student and trainee achievement and
wellbeing at the highest level, and to embrace
diversity.
Community – To serve the state of Minnesota
through education and to provide excellent
healthcare as a fundamental human right.
Legacy – To use academic medicine as a link to
the community, and to make the world a better,
healthier place.
Vision Statement
To give the best of ourselves to create a
Medical School where individuals thrive,
collaborations elevate, and the best of medical
practice, research and education combine to
create a legacy of:
-Excellently trained and compassionate
physicians.
-Scientists with the courage and expertise to
pursue life-changing discoveries.
-Minnesotans whose lives have been improved
through the highest quality of medicine.
In sum: "Be kind. Pursue excellence. Make a
difference."
Research
Our research ranges from investigating the
innermost workings of cells to analyzing health
data at a population level. Our researchers,
educators, and medical professionals thrive in
an environment where cross-discipline
teamwork is valued, encouraged, and rewarded.
In partnership with many biomedical and health
science specialists across the University, our
faculty work to untangle today’s biggest
medical challenges and understand the
underlying science behind them.
-$216 million sponsored research
-#30 NIH ranking
Cost/ Financial Aid
Tuition for the first year of Medical School will
cost a Minnesota resident an average of
$39,402 and a non-resident an average of
$56,547.
Curriculum
Key elements in our curriculum include:
-Integrated basic science and clinical learning
-Direct faculty feedback
-Active and experiential learning
-Competency-based student assessments
Prerequisites
Required
-Biology with lab (one semester or quarter, any
level)
-Chemistry with lab (one semester or quarter,
any level)
-Additional science courses (4 semesters or
quarters; 2 of the 4 must be upper level)
-Humanities or social sciences (1 semester or
quarter; upper level, writing intensive)
Recommended
-Biochemistry
-Ethic
-Seminar-type courses involving small group
discussions
-Psychology
-Statistics
-Foreign language
-Independent learning courses
-Genetics
-Social and behavioral sciences & humanities
Excellence and Opportunity
World-renowned researchers, first-class
facilities, and a wealth of educational and
clinical opportunities have helped make the
University of Minnesota Medical School one of
the "most prestigious medical schools in the
country" (Barron's Guide to Medical and
Dental Schools)—rated 15th overall by the
Princeton Review of the Best Medical Schools
(one of a very few public institutions on the
list).
Dean / Administrators
-Jakub Tolar, MD, PhD is the Dean of the
University of Minnesota Medical School and a
Distinguished McKnight Professor in the
Department of Pediatrics, Blood and Marrow
Transplantation
-Dimple Patel, MS is the Associate Dean of
Admissions
-Matthew Belinsk, MEd is the Director of
Admissions

University of Washington
Medical School
Mission Statement
“The University of Washington School
of Medicine is dedicated to improving
the general health and well-being of the public.
In pursuit of its goals, the School is committed
to excellence in biomedical education, research,
and healthcare. The School is also dedicated to
ethical conduct in all its activities.”
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“The School works with public and private
agencies to improve healthcare and advance
knowledge in medicine and related fields of
inquiry. It acknowledges a special
responsibility to the people in the states of
Washington, Wyoming, Alaska, Montana and
Idaho, who have joined with it in a unique
regional partnership. The School is committed
to building and sustaining a diverse academic
community of faculty, staff, fellows, residents
and students and to assuring that access to
education and training is open to learners from
all segments of society, acknowledging a
particular responsibility to the diverse
populations within our region.”
Values
-Integrity -Diversity
-Excellence -Collaboration
-Innovation -Respect
Research
“UW Medicine ranks among the top academic
research institutions to receive National
Institutes of Health (NIH) funding. The UW
Medicine research powerhouse is driven by
outstanding collaboration and interdisciplinary
programs.”
“We are training the next wave of scientists to
be innovators. Our internationally acclaimed
graduate programs and postdoctoral
opportunities prepare students in a wide variety
of fields.”
“By any measure, UW Medicine is leading the
discovery of new health findings and the
development of new approaches to health. Our
team is recognized internationally for its
research achievements and ranked in the top 20
medical schools for research by U.S. News *
World Report.”
Cost/ Financial Aid
In-state: $35,493
Out-of-state: $65,199
“The Federal Direct Stafford Loan Program
and the School of Medicine Loan are the
primary sources of aid. Washington residents
who apply on time will be considered for
Graduate University Grant and Graduate
Tuition Exemption. The School of Medicine
(SOM) scholarship is need based and requires
financial information from the student and his
or her parents.”
Curriculum
“The University of Washington School of
Medicine has one of the most unique medical
education programs in the nation. The program
focuses on personalizing medical education for
students and providing a deepening
understanding of fundamental clinical skills
and professionalism. The College system, one
of a series of recent innovations in the MD
curriculum, is at the core of this program.”
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“The M.D. curriculum occurs in three phases
beginning with the Foundations phase (first 18
months of medical school), followed by the
Patient Care phase (12 months of required and
elective training) and concluding with the
Explore and Focus phase (15 months of
required advanced patient care, emergency
medicine, neurology and elective clinical
training).”
Prerequisites
Required
-Social sciences or humanities (4 semesters or 6
quarters)
-Chemistry and Biology (6 semesters or 9
quarters)
-Physics (2 semesters or 3 quarters)
Recommended
-Biochemistry
-Ethics
-Anatomy or comparative anatomy
-Human or mammalian physiology
-Embryology
Dean / Administrators
- Paul Ramsey, M.D., is CEO of UW
Medicine, executive vice president for Medical
Affairs and dean of the UW School of
Medicine.
-Suzanne M. Allen, M.D., M.P.H. is Vice Dean
for Academic, Rural and Regional Affairs
-LeeAnna Muzquiz, M.D. is Associate Dean
for Admissions
Diversity
“The School values diversity and inclusion and
is committed to building and sustaining an
academic community in which teachers,
researchers and learners achieve the
knowledge, skills and attitudes that value and
embrace inclusiveness, equity and awareness as
a way to unleash creativity and innovation.”

Loma Linda University
Mission Statement
“The mission of Loma Linda University Health is
to continue the healing ministry of Jesus Christ,
“to make man whole,” in a setting of advancing
medical science and to provide a stimulating
clinical and research environment for the
education of physicians, nurses, and other health
professionals.
Research
“Recognizing the need to integrate diverse
disciples to solve the biomedical problems of the
future, graduate students study an integrated
curriculum in their first year, which focuses on
research methods and clinical connections.
Students then pursue focused work towards a
doctoral or master’s degree in anatomy,
biochemistry, microbiology, pharmacology, or
physiology. A combined degree program that
enables students to earn both the PhD and the MD
degree is also available. Areas of research
emphasis at Loma Linda University include
perinatal biology, neuroscience research, and
cancer.”
Cost/ Financial Aid
“The School of Medicine is a privately-owned
institution. As such, state residency is not a
determinant in tuition rates.”
-Year 1: $62,337 -Year 3: $62,344
-Year 2: $61,255 -Year 4: $64,260
Curriculum
Include freshmen and sophomore year with
classes lecture style. Junior year consists of an
Advanced Medical Ethics class along with
Clinical Clerkships while senior year is purely
Clinical Clerkships.
Prerequisites
Required
-General biology (1 year sequence with lab)
-General chemistry (1 year sequence with lab)
-Organic chemistry (1 year sequence with lab)
-Biochemistry (1 academic term - lab
recommended)
-General physics (1 year sequence with lab)
Recommended
-Basic stats
-Psychology
-Sociology
Community Engagement
“Service to others is at the heart of what we do in
the School of Medicine. Our mission trips and
community engagement programs help us build a
better future by impacting lives here at home and
abroad.”
-“Through LLU Community Academic Partners
in Service, School of Medicine students spend
more than 3,000 hours annually in local schools,
shelters and clinics.”
-“The Minority Introduction to the Health
Sciences program introduces African American
high school students to health careers.”
-“The Class of 2018 partnered with Adventist
Health International and Hospital Adventiste
d'Haiti to assist with the funding of an outpatient
clinic in Haiti.”
Student Life / Spiritual Life
“Loma Linda University is committed to
providing our students opportunities for a well-
balanced life. Our students enjoy access to state of
the art work out and sport facilities, appropriate
housing on and off campus, abundant
opportunities to enhance their spiritual life
through worship, missionary service, and ministry
opportunities.”
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“Our uniqueness is centered on the profound
belief that God is here, active in the lives and
experiences of each of us. Get to know Him better
with weekly University Worship, the prayers of
faculty in class and the daily interchanges across
campus.”
Geography / Culture
“Loma Linda University is located in Loma
Linda, California, a city famous for being a Blue
Zone, with citizens that are healthy and long lived
due to their diet and lifestyle. In addition, Loma
Linda University is conveniently located no
farther than a 60-minute drive from Los Angeles
and Orange County and their famous beaches, the
fresh air of the San Bernardino, Riverside, and
Los Angeles mountains, Palm Springs and the rest
of the high desert, and yes, Disneyland. So, if you
want to do a lot on one of your school breaks in
just one or two days, this is the place to be. “
Dean / Administrators
-Roger Hadley, MD – Dean, School of Medicine
-Sarah Roddy, MD – Associate Dean, Admissions
and Recruitment
-Susan Ranzolin, BSN – Assistant Dean,
Admissions
Diversity
“Loma Linda University has been a forerunner in
promoting diversity in medical school. We
believe that diversity is essential to excellence and
that the elimination of health disparities is
paramount to enhancing health in a diverse
population.”
Medical Simulation Center
“The center is a fully-equipped, fully-functional
duplicate of patient care areas in an actual pre-
hospital and hospital setting. Up to five
simulations can be in progress simultaneously. It
is a contiguous set-up which emulates the patient
flow process with flexible space that allows
conversion of settings.
The MSC is fully monitored. All areas, including
hallways and debriefing rooms, have camera
recording functionality. The video system can
allow visualization of up to four (4) camera views
from anywhere in the Simulation Center at any
TV monitor located in the debriefing rooms and
control room, as well as administration offices.”

Mayo Clinic Alix School of
Medicine
Mission Statement
“To educate and inspire a diverse workforce of
physicians and scientists through excellence in
medical education, research and clinical care; to
alleviate human suffering by providing
compassionate and culturally sensitive care; to
enhance the biomedical sciences through
discovery and innovation; and to advance the
national health care system through population
science and leadership.
-Physician leaders. Physicians model servant
leadership in a wide variety of professional
settings.
-Patient-centered. Exemplifying humanism and
Mayo Clinic's unique model of patient-centered
health care.
-Science-driven. Supporting evidence-based
medicine and accelerating discovery and
innovation using traditional and emerging
sciences, and improving the health care system by
applying tools from the science of health care
delivery.
-Team-based. Working and studying in
collaborative groups and facilitating
interdisciplinary, collaborative team-based
practice.
-High-value health care. Advancing the science
of health care delivery by mastering the necessary
knowledge to improve quality, safety and service
within health care systems.
-Resilient. Adjusting and thriving in an evolving
health care landscape, through deliberate training
in wellness and resilience and ongoing reflection
and effective change in self and in others.
-Diverse and culturally competent. Recognizing,
valuing and respecting the richness of diversity
and cultural differences.”
Research
-#9 best medical school in the nation for research
(U.S. News & World Report, 2019-2020)
-100% of M.D. students are involved in research
-80%+ of M.D. students graduate with a
published research manuscript in a peer-reviewed
journal
“Along with clinical observation and deduction,
hypothesis-driven research is an integral part of
medical knowledge and understanding. Because
of this, research is strongly woven into your M.D.
Program education and curriculum.”
Cost/ Financial Aid
-$57,170 2019-2020 tuition
-$35k average scholarship awarded for incoming
2018 class
-“We understand the financial burden of
continuing your education and obtaining your
M.D. degree. We strive to create a student
experience you won’t find elsewhere at an
unbeatable value.”
-“As a result, and at the core of this priority, we
want you to be able to choose a career based
primarily on your interests, skills and aptitudes
rather than financial considerations due to student
debt. Because of this, we offer a variety of
scholarships, grants and loans to reduce this
burden.”
Curriculum
“Our curriculum for students pursuing an M.D.
degree is unlike any other. It focuses on patient
care and clinical experiences that will expand
your classroom learning, in addition to biomedical
research that will deepen your understanding of
medicine.”
Prerequisites
Required
-General biology (1 year sequence with lab)
-General chemistry (1 year sequence with lab)
-Organic chemistry (1 year sequence with lab)
-Biochemistry (1 academic term - lab
recommended)
-General physics (1 year sequence with lab)
Dedication to Community Service
“Throughout their training, Mayo medical
students are involved in community service.
During the first year, students are introduced to
community organizations. During the second
year, students work in community health clinics
and are provided a variety of other options.”
Educational Opportunities
“There are a variety of advanced learning
programs that offer students opportunities to
pursue an M.S. or a Ph.D. in a host of basic and
translational sciences as well as MPH, MBA and
J.D. degrees. These programs are in collaboration
with Mayo Clinic Graduate School of Biomedical
Sciences or renowned universities worldwide.
Scholarship subsidies are available.”
Geography / Culture
Learn more about Rochester, MN from students
and faculty
https://college.mayo.edu/campus-and-
community/minnesota/community/
Dean / Administrators
-Fred Meyer, M.D., dean of Mayo Clinic Alix
School of Medicine
-J. Michael Bostwick, M.D., Senior Associate
Dean for Admissions
-Teresa Koski, Admissions Coordinator
Diversity
“Students come to Mayo Clinic Alix School of
Medicine to pursue an M.D. degree with many
different backgrounds, interests and plans for the
future. Each year as we look through applications,
we select candidates that together will make a
great class. We thrive on diversity and rely on our
differences to make us the best we can be.”

Duke University Medical
School
Mission Statement
Core values
-Excellence in education, research and patient
care
-Respect for and inclusion of people from all
backgrounds
-Commitment to service, solving real world
problems
-Sense of urgency in transforming discoveries
into improved human health
-Professionalism and integrity demonstrated in
all aspects of performance and effort
Research
“Duke is one of the largest biomedical research
enterprises in the country, with almost $740
million in sponsored research expenditures
annually. The Duke University School of
Medicine includes the research efforts of 2,500
basic science and clinical faculty members who
strive to transform medicine and health, locally
and globally, through innovative scientific
research and rapid translation of breakthrough
discoveries. Their research, which extends from
the bench to the bedside, has resulted in some
of the world’s most significant medical and
biological discoveries and has resulted in
innovative new treatments for a wide range of
human diseases.”
Cost/ Financial Aid
Tuition for the 2019-2020 academic year is
$47,556.
Curriculum
“Ranked among the nation’s top schools, the
Duke University School of Medicine’s
MD curriculum is different from that of
many other medical schools. Students study the
core basic sciences for one year instead of two,
giving them the opportunity to devote their
entire third year to a scholarly research project.
Students care for patients during their second
year, a full year earlier than their peers.”
Prerequisites
Required
-Biochemistry
-Cellular Biology
-Statistics/Biostatistics
-Physics
-Sociology
-Psychology
-Expository Writing
Student Organizations
-Student National Medical Association
(SNMA)
-Asian Pacific American Medical Students
Association (APAMSA)
-Latino Medical Student Association (LMSA)
-DukeMed Pride
Geography / Culture
“Located near the center of the North Carolina,
Duke University's campus spans nearly 9,000
acres. The university offers many activities for
all types of interests, from professional theater,
music and film festivals to exciting intramural
and NCAA athletic events. Students take
advantage of many outstanding on-campus
facilities”
“Duke's hometown is Durham, a city with
vibrant research, medical and arts communities.
Durham, along with nearby cities Raleigh and
Chapel Hill, form the Research Triangle — a
growing metropolitan area of more than a
million people.”
Dean / Administrators
-Mary E. Klotman, M.D., Dean and Vice
Chancellor for Health Affairs
-Linton Yee, M.D., Associate Dean for
Admissions
Diversity
“Diversity and inclusion are not just academic
buzzwords. They are an essential component of
academic medicine, both to promote equity and
fairness among our employees, and to fulfill the
School of Medicine's mission for excellence in
education, research, and clinical care. Our
Office of Diversity & Inclusion is committed to
building an environment where all students,
faculty, and staff from varying backgrounds
and life experiences feel belonging, engaged,
and productive. The Multicultural Resource
Center helps us further this commitment.
As an academic medical center, it is
our responsibility to train and mentor future
clinicians and scientists who reflect, understand
and appreciate diversity. We live in an aging
and diversifying nation where disparities can
limit healthcare access and lead to
disproportionately poor outcomes. Addressing
health disparities, improving community
health, and leading efforts to eliminate health
inequalities are essential to the School of
Medicine and Duke Health's mission. The
Duke University School of Medicine works to
attract and retain a diverse cadre of outstanding
talent who positively impact how we teach, and
learn and serve in an increasingly diverse
world.”