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Dr. Carson Schneck, Professor of Anatomy and Cell Biology, instructs students in the Gross Anatomy course. One of the first of its kind, Gross Anatomy at Temple is unique because there are no large group lectures; all material is presented in the gross laboratory and small group conferences. Known for our culture diversity, collaboration and innovation, Temple University School of Medicine was Pennsylvania's first coeducational medical school (founded Sept. 16, 1901). Temple University University Children's Medical Center, constructed in 1998, serves Philadelphia and the surrounding region. It is an institution that focuses on developing outreach and educational programs to address public health issues critical to the communities we serve.

Medical School Office of Admissions

Applying to Temple

Candidates interested in Temple University School of Medicine apply through the American Medical College Application Service (AMCAS). Applications must be completed online at AMCAS.

 

The deadline for submitting an application to AMCAS is December 15, 2009. After an application is verified by AMCAS, it will be forwarded to Temple University School of Medicine. Once a verified application is received, all applicants are sent a link to complete the supplemental application online and submit a nonrefundable $70 application fee.

 

Applicants also are asked to have recommendations forwarded from their undergraduate premedical committee, a school compilation service, or two (2) individual science faculty. If you are submitting a compilation packet or individual letters, two (2) letters must be from Biology, Chemistry, or Physics professors with whom you completed course work. Students are welcome to submit additional letters to support their application. Applicants who have enrolled in masters or doctoral programs should have additional references submitted by faculty from such programs.

Temple University School of Medicine is participating in the AMCAS Letters of Evaluation/Recommendation Pilot for the current application cycle. As outlined on the AMCAS Letters FAQ page:

 

Your letter writer can forward your letter to AMCAS in one of the following ways:

  • AMCAS Letter Writer Application: This application enables letter writers to upload PDF versions of letter(s) securely to AMCAS rather than send letters via the mail. Your letter writer will be required to register as a letter writer and will need your AAMC ID and AMCAS Letter ID in order to upload your letter(s).

  • Interfolio: AMCAS can receive letters sent to Interfolio if you are an Interfolio user or your institution/organization uses Interfolio to deliver letters of evaluation/recommendation. Make certain to add your AAMC ID and AMCAS Letter ID in your Interfolio account, as these IDs must accompany your letter in order for your letter to be matched with your application.

  • Mail: Make sure your letter writer has a copy of the AMCAS Letter Request form, which includes your AAMC ID and AMCAS Letter ID. Your letter writer should include this form when sending your letter in order to guarantee that your letter is correctly matched to your application.

  • Virtual Evals (VE): VE is a letter service available to members of the National Association of Advisors for the Health Professions (NAAHP). If your advisor is a VE user, and you have arranged to have your letters transmitted through your advising office or career center, provide your AAMC ID and AMCAS Letter ID to your advisor, as these IDs must accompany your letter in order for your letter to be matched with your application.

 

The deadline for submitting supplementary materials is January 15, 2010. Applicants who are reapplying to Temple University must resubmit all application materials including letters of reference. Once your application has been verified by AMCAS, applicants can check which materials have been processed by the Office of Admissions.

 

Temple is a private, state-related medical school and welcomes applications from non-residents of Pennsylvania. Tuition is higher for nonresidents, but it is comparable to the tuition at many private medical schools.

 

For tuition information, please go to:

 

http://www.temple.edu/cashops/about/tuitionrates.htm