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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.

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Entering Profile - 2007

Number of applications:  9,890

Number interviewed: 813

Number matriculated: 178

Average age: 23

Average sci GPA: 3.59

Average overall GPA: 3.64

Average MCAT:  30.5

 

  • 43% Pennsylvania residents

  • 57% non-Pennsylvania residents from 18 different states

  • 46% women

  • 20% under-represented in medicine

  • 46% did something between college and medical school

Matriculants attended 97 different undergraduate colleges and universities with at least 3 students matriculating from each of the following schools:  Penn State (11), Temple (10), Duquesne (7), University of Maryland (7), University of Pennsylvania (7), UC Berkeley (5), UCLA (5), UC San Diego (5), University of Pittsburgh (5), Drexel (4), University of Miami (4), Carnegie Mellon (3), Georgetown (3), Widener (3).  To see a list (pdf) of undergraduate institutions attended by matriculants to Temple entering in 2004 through 2007 click here.

 

Many were science majors but a substantial number were non-science majors or had a dual major with a non-science discipline. Some entered with advanced degrees including Biochemistry/Forensic Science, Bioethics, Biomedical Engineering, Biology, Business Administration, Earth Science, Medical Science, Microbiology/Immunology, and Theology.

 

Ten percent of our matriculants were born outside of the US, including

Belarus, Belize, Boliva, China, Cuba, Egypt, Estonia, India, Iran, Nigeria, Panama, Peru, Puerto Rico, Trinidad and Tobago, Ukraine, United Kingdom.  Of those born in the US, 62 were born in Pennsylvania.

 

Forty-two percent of the matriculants speak a language other than English with 1 students listing the other language as their primary language and English as their “other language.”  Two students also listed American Sign Language.

 

Many students had opportunities to study abroad in places like Australia, England, France, Greece, Italy, Middle East, Spain.  Students also spent time working on projects in other countries including: 

 

  • Shadowed physicians in Belize

  • Volunteered as AIDs supporter in Port Elizabeth, South Africa

  • Medical Mission to Ecuador and Dominican Republic

  • Medical Mission to India

  • Medical Mission to Thailand

  • Volunteer in Nicaragua

  • Volunteer at an orphanage in Mexico

  • Student ambassador to China

  • Medical volunteer in Jamaica

  • Volunteer in Haiti

  • Medical Mission to Guatamala

  • Mission to Costa Rica and Nicaragua

  • Intern at a clinic in Spain

Students had a variety of service jobs prior to attending Temple - waiting tables, working in coffee shops, sales associates and cashiers in clothing stores, department stores, bookstores, grocery stores and pharmacies.

 

Other interesting jobs:  caddie and groundskeepers at golf clubs, construction, sheet metal assembly line worker, mover, laborer, prep antique autos for refinishing.  One of the matriculants worked as a story editor for a reality TV show and screenwriters assistant for the X files series and the movies Blade 2 and Rollerball.  Another worked as a health care consultant for Academic Medical Centers.

 

Students had a variety of experiences giving back as volunteers, tutors, and mentors.  Many were involved with coaching youth or high school sports.  They also shared their artistic talents with others as instructors.

 

In addition to outstanding community service activities, our students brought their talents to the athletic fields and arenas and the concert halls including rugby, soccer, lacrosse, and volleyball.  Other interests include Tae Kwon Do and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.