There are more than 40,000 applications every year for a limited space of 20,000 students yearly in the top ranking medical colleges in the USA. A degree in Medicine in US is highly acclaimed and recognized world-wide. The selection process may be hard but once you get in successfully to a medical school in the USA, it is indeed a lottery. You get the opportunity to learn from the big-league faculty teachers and get a chance to experience and work with ingenious medical doctors.

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THE LIST OF TOP MEDICAL COLLEGES IN USA

1. Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine

2. Harvard Medical School

3. Stanford University School of Medicine

4. University of California, San Francisco

5. Duke University School of Medicine

6. Columbia University

7. Washington University in St. Louis

8. University of California, Los Angeles

9. Yale University

10. University of Michigan

11. Mayo Medical School

12. University of Washington

13. University of Chicago

14. Baylor College of Medicine

15. New York University

16. University of Pittsburgh

17. North-western University

18. Vanderbilt University

19. The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

20. Boston University

21. Albert Einstein College of Medicine

22. University of Florida

23. Indiana University

24. University of Texas Health Care Centre

25. Emory University

Eligibility Criteria to get admission to all medical colleges in USA

• High school diploma with Chemistry, Biology, and  Physics as the main subject
• Undergraduate degree in the field of Sciences (3-4 years)
• Minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.0
• Good TOEFL language scores
• Letters of recommendation
• Extracurricular activities certificates
• Minimum MCAT exam result (set by each university individually)

Admission Process to get admission to the medical colleges

 

There are four steps to apply for admission to the John Hopkins University School of Medicine. 

Step 1: Admission eligibility prerequisites

Ensure that all admission prerequisites are fulfilled appropriately.

Step 2: Complete the AMCAS application.

The admissions begin with a common application that is to be submitted on the American Medieval College Application Service. The AMCAS application must be received within 15^th October annually.

Step 3: Complete the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine secondary application.

In addition to the AMCAS application, the secondary application for the concerned medical college of needs to be filled.  Once the AMCAS application is verified, the link is directly sent to the secondary application.

It is essential to take care of these factors before you apply in the secondary application

• Include your AMCAS ID number on the secondary application
• The M.D. secondary application deadline is November 1 annually. No application is thereafter considered.  

Step 4: Submit letters of recommendation.

The Letters of recommendation for both the M.D. program and the M.D. /Ph.D. program must need to be submitted through the AMCAS Letter Service .

Anyone of the following should satiate the recommendation requirement:

• Committee letter - this is to be authored by the pre-health committee or advisor.
• Faculty letters (required if the college/university you attended does not have a committee or advisor). These must include:
  • Two (2) letters from faculty members in science departments who have taught you, AND
  • One (1) letter from a non-science faculty member who has taught you
• A letter of recommendation from the workplace is necessary if you hold work experience. 

 

BRIEF OVERVIEW OF THE TOP MEDICAL COLLEGES OF USA

 

Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine

 

The Johns Hopkins School of medicine ranks as one of the top five universities in USA. The medical college uses the latest tools, and technology available for world-class education. The faculty-student ratio at Johns Hopkins University is 4.8:1. The School of Medicine has 2,300 full-time faculty on staff.

Fee structure

	M1	M2	M3	M4
Tuition	$53,400	$53,400	$53,400	$53,400
Health Insurance Premium	$3,912	$3,912	$3,912	$2,934
University Health Service Fee	550	550	550	550
Dental Insurance	147	147	147	147
Matriculation Fee	740	0	0	0
Imaging Fee	200	200	0	0
Total Direct Costs	$58,949	$58,209	$58,009	$57,031
Books & Supplies	1,000	1,000	1,000	1,000
Room & Board	15,000	18,000	18,000	13,500
Travel Expenses	1,500	1,800	2,400	2,400
Personal	2,000	2,400	2,400	1,800
USMLE	0	610	1,285	610
USMLE Travel				605
Loan Fees	290	290	290	290
Total Indirect Costs	$19,770	$24,100	$25,375	$20,205
Total Cost of Attendance	$78,739	$82,309	$83,384	$77,236

 

 Harvard Medical School

Harvard Medical College is one of the oldest institutions in the United States. The Harvard Library is one of the largest libraries in the world which provides access to a rich collection of medical books. It is indeed a matter of prestige to get admission to this institution.  

Fees structure

The cost of tuition at Harvard Medical School can vary yearly but an average tuition fee cost is $63,400. Once you add in the required health insurance, living expenses, and mandatory fees, the total cost of Harvard Medical School per year is around $95,055.

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In addition to your college application, SAT scores, and essays, you'll need to pay $75 for Harvard to process your college application.

Stanford University of Medicine

The Stanford School of Medicine offers various courses ranging from the MBBS graduate program to M.S, M.D, and Ph.D. Stanford medical schools are known for its research innovation and leadership in medical training. The emphasis is placed upon an inter-disciplinary learning, interactive approach, and practical based learning. 

Fees structure

 

Educational Costs and Budget for the Medical Degree
Tuition		3 Quarters		4 Quarters		Per Quarter
Full	(A)		58,197$		77,596$		19,399$
Reduced Tuition Rate		11,634$		15,512$		3,878$
On-Campus Housing		3 Quarters		4 Quarters		Per Quarter
Living Expenses
Rent		14,730$		19,640$		4,910$
Food		5,955$		7,940$		1,985$
Personal		4,140$		5,520$		1,380$
Sub Total Living Expenses	(B)		24,825$		33,100$		8,275$
Other Expenses
Transportation		1,320$		1,760$		440$
Books & Supplies		1,530$		2,040$		510$
Medical Insurance*		5,208$		5,208$		1,736$
Campus Health Services Fee		651$		868$		217$
Disability Insurance Fee**		41$		41$		41$
Sub Total Other Expenses	(C)		8,750$		9,917$		2,944$
Non-Tuition Expenses	(B + C)		33,575$		43,017$		11,219$
Total On-Campus Budget	(A + B + C)		91,772$		120,613$		30,618$
Off-Campus Housing		3 Quarters		4 Quarters		Per Quarter
Living Expenses
Rent		18,300$		24,400$		6,100$
Food		5,955$		7,940$		1,985$
Personal		4,140$		5,520$		1,380$
Sub Total Living Expenses	(D)		28,395$		37,860$		9,465$
Other Expenses
Transportation		2,310$		3,080$		770$
Books & Supplies		1,530$		2,040$		510$
Medical Insurance*		5,208$		5,208$		1,736$
Campus Health Services Fee		651$		868$		217$
Disability Insurance Fee**		41$		41$		41$
Sub Total Other Expenses	(E)		9,740$		11,237$		3,274$
Non-Tuition Expenses	(D + E)		38,135$		49,097$		12,739$
Total Off-Campus Budget	(A + D + E)		96,332$		126,693$		32,138

 

University of California

The UCSF School of medicine is the medical school in the University of California. It is one of the oldest schools affiliated to USF medical centre which leads in biomedical research, and is one of the premiere medical schools in the United States.

Fee structure

The School of Medicine at University of California has its tuition fee at an average. $34,977 (in-state) and full-time: $47,222 (out-of-state). Its admission application fee is $80.

 

Duke university school of medicine

The Duke University is one of the most prestigious universities which has earned its reputation as an integral and most popular medical schools and research institute. It is a comprehensive academic health care system which encompasses a tertiary care hospital, speciality clinics, community hospital, and network of primary care physicians. There are clinical rotations of medical residents and students.

Fee structure

This is the fee for the yearly period

Tuition	$39,862
Registration fee	$7,312
Student health centre fee ($417/semester)	$834
Transcript fee (one-time fee)	$40
Sanford School fee ($50/semester)	$100
Recreation Facilities fee ($158/semester)	$316
Graduate Student Activity fee ($18.25/semester)	$36.50
Graduate Student Services fee ($10/semester)	$20
Duke Student health insurance*	$3,535
TOTAL for first year of study	$52,055.50

 

Columbia university

Columbia University entered into a "Formal Agreement of Alliance" with Presbyterian Hospital and set its foot as a leading medical college in the United States. It has the curriculum which perfectly combines medical training with patient care.

Fees structure

Tuition for one year is $59,364. Including the tuition fees and living expenses, and the total is about $90,000 per year for four years.

 

Washington university

 

Washington University is a medical school in St. Louis. It offers graduate and doctoral degrees in medicine. It is ranked at no.7 for medical research and listed among the top ten medical schools of the US since its inception in 1987. The faculty-student ratio at the University of Washington is 2.7:1.

Fee structure

The application fee at University of Washington is $35. Its tuition is full-time: $36,549 (in-state) and full-time: $66,501 (out-of-state).

 

University of California Los Angeles

The University of California, Los Angeles is also known as Davin Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, is an accredited medical school which was renamed in 2001 in honour of David Geffen who donated unrestricted funds. It is the second medical school following the UCSF School.

Fees structure

Per Academic Year (9 months)

	UCLA Residence Halls	Off Campus Apartments	Living with Relatives
Tuition and Fees	$13,239	$13,239	$13,239
Room and Meals	$16,625	$14,301	$6,582
Books and Supplies	$1,464	$1,464	$1,464
Transportation	$441	$888	$1,512
Personal	$1,506	$1,719	$1,647
Health Insurance	$2,516	$2,516	$2,516
Total – California Residents	$35,791	$34,127	$26,960
Nonresident Supplemental Tuition	$29,754	29,754	29,754
Total – Non-residents	$65,545	$63,881	$56,714

 

Yale University

Yale University is a private research university and among America’s most celebrated higher education institutions. The School of Medicine is affiliated with highly ranked institutions including the Yale-New Haven Hospital. The faculty-student ratio at Yale University is 4.2:1

Fees structure

The annual list price to attend medical education at Yale University on a full-time basis is on average $71,290 annually for all students regardless of their residency. This fee includes $51,400 for yearly tuition, $15,500 room and board and $3,670 for books and supplies.

 

University of Michigan

The medical school of Michigan is widely popular in the United States. It includes U-M medical schools and many research laboratories. It ranks in the top ten medical schools of the United States. The student-faculty ratio is 3:7

Fees structure

The total tuition for a medical program starts at $29,000, which is the yearly charges. The total amount depends on residency charges and the number of terms of enrolment based on your individualized curriculum plan.

 

Mayo medical school

The Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Sciences is a privately owned research and graduate university based in Rochester which trains scientist, physician, and allied health professionals. The college is a part of Mayo clinic academic centre. It consists of five major medical schools offering courses like MBBS, M.D, Ph.D., and other degrees such as fellowship, and residences.

Fee structure

M.D. Doctor of Medicine – The average fee is around 43349USD.

Ph.D. in Medicine- The average fee is around 23772USD.

 

University of Washington

The medical school in the University of Washington falls under the top-ranking medical schools of USA. From the foundation course to the clinical opportunities, medical school is committed to providing excellence in medical education. 

It is important to note that to be eligible for the university of Washington M.D program, the applicants need to have a United States permanent residency card. The international candidates without the green cards are not eligible for the M.D program at this university.

Fee structure

The application fee at University of Washington is $35. Its tuition is full-time: $36,549 (in-state) and full-time: $66,501 (out-of-state).

 

University of Chicago

U Chicago is a medical school in the University of Chicago. It comprises of Pritzker School of Medicine, Biological Sciences Division, and Ingals memorial which is a community- based hospital.  Its compassionate patient care and world0clas infrastructure and facilities make the medical school a top-ranking worlds prestigious medical colleges.

Fee structure

Tuition	$49,734
Graduate Students Services Fee**	$1,248
One-time Lifetime Transcript Fee	$75
University of Chicago Health Insurance (student only)	$4,566
Room & Board	$17,100*
Personal Expenses	$2,970*
Books & Supplies	$1,785*
Commuting to and from field placement (includes CTA U-Pass*** fee for three quarters)	$2,556*
Total for a single student	$80,034

 

Baylor college of medicine

Baylor College of Medicine located at Houston is a premiere academic health centre in United States. It is known for excellence in education, patient care, and research. It composes of four major medical schools namely, the School of Allied Health Sciences, the National School of Tropical Medicine, the Medical school and, the graduate School of biomedical sciences.

Fee structure

	First Year	Second Year	Third Year	Fourth Year
Texas Residents Total: Tuition+Fees+Insurance	$24,363.02	$23,853.84	$24,013.84	$24,118.84
Non-Resident Total: Tuition+Fees+Insurance	$37,463.02	$36,953.84	$37,113.84	$37,218.84
Texas Residents Tuition	$16,800	$16,800	$16,800	$16,800
Non-Residents Tuition	$29,900	$29,900	$29,900	$29,900
Health Insurance ($421.82/month)	$4,640.02	$5,061.84	$5,061.84	$5,061.84
Long Term Disability Insurance	$520	$520	$520	$520
Matriculation Fee	$535
White Coat Ceremony Fee	$65
Student Class Fee	$90
Lab Materials Fee	$131
Curriculum Resources Fee	$850	$850	$1,010	$910
Documentation Fee	$100	$100	$100	$100
Educational Resource Centre Fee	$150	$150	$150	$150
Educational IT Fee	$375	$265	$265	$265
Malpractice Insurance	$12	$12	$12	$12
Student Activities Fee	$40	$40	$40	$40
Student Services Fee	$10	$10	$10	$10
Yearbook Fee	$45	$45	$45	$45
Graduation Fee				$205

New York university

New York Medical University is an international premiere university well-known around the globe for its excellent medical education.

The New York medical college was recognised in the US New and World Report as “best hospitals Honour Roll”. It is one of the top medical hospitals in specialties like cancer, cardiology, neurology, orthopaedics, pulmonology, urology, and ENT, nephrology, and diabetes and heart surgery. The graduate’s from New York medical university of medicine are eligible to get into residency programs in the top medical centres.

Fees structure

TUITION	Per Semester [4-months]
Premedical Sciences	$4400
Basic Sciences	$6600
Clinical Sciences	$7700

LIVING COST	Per Semester [4-months]
One-Person Per Room Housing	$2000
Two-Person Per Room Housing	$1400
Food Per month (minimum)	$300
Airfare Return Ticket (minimum)	$300

 

SCHOOL FEES	AMOUNT
Hospital Fees (12 weeks rotation)	$1000
Enrollment Fees (included in tuition)	$1000
Graduation Fees (one time only)	$1000
Application Fees (one time only)	$100
Laboratory Fees (1st semester only)	$1000

University of Pittsburgh

The University of Pittsburgh medicine is located at Pittsburgh, it is consistently ranked among the top 20 medical colleges of USA. Some of the renowned alumni of the medical school of Pittsburgh are Noble Prize winners which include Paul Lauterbur for his excellent contribution to magnetic resonance imaging techniques, and Philip Hench for discovery of the hormone cortisone

Fee structure

Cost of Attendance	In-state: $33,503 Out-of-state: $46,475
Tuition and Fees	In-state: $19,080 Out-of-state: $32,052
Room and Board	$11,050
Books and Supplies	$752
Other Expenses	$2,621
Payment Plans	Installment plan, deferred payment

 

North western university

The North Western University medical college provides real-world application and preparation to all medical students. The program is highly practical –based and focuses on building a healthier, and happier community. Through the various opportunities like voluntarism at community clinics and medical centre training the student’s provide a vital community service while learning. 

Fee structure

 

PROGRAM	ACADEMIC YEAR	TUTION FEES IN INR
Pre-medince	First Year	5,95,000/-
Doctor of Medicine	Second Year	2,50,000/-
	Third Year	2,50,000/-
	Fourth Year	2,50,000/-
	Fifth Year	2,50,000/-
Total		15,95,000/-

Other Fees

Food & Accommodation: PHP PESO 10,000/- p.m.
Electricity Charges: PHP PESO 750/- p.m.

 

Vanderbilt university

The Vanderbilt University Medical Centre (VUMC) is a medical service provider having an association with various hospitals and clinics through middle Tennessee. It is a non-profit organization and maintains academic affliction to the Vanderbilt University for its Medical Programs.

Fee structure

• Graduate School Tuition (per credit hour): $2,026
• Medical Insurance (12-month coverage): $3,650
• Fall & Spring Activities and Recreation Fee: $500
• Summer Activities and Recreation Fee: $88 (estimated)
• Audit Fee: $10
• All students, one time transcript fee: $100
• Graduate Application fee:  $95

 

The University of North California at Chapel Hill

 

The University of North California at Chapel Hill is a public research university in Chapel Hill. It is a flagship of 17 campuses of the University of North California. It is ranked among the top 20 universities in the United States according to the Academic Ranking of World Universities Washington Monthly. It is regarded to be an academic extravaganza and equivalent to the Ivy League university.

Fees structure

North Carolina Residents	Out-of-State Residents
Tuition & Fees	$9,018	$36,000
Housing & Meals	$11,526	$11,526
Direct Costs	$20,544	$47,526
Books & Supplies	$972	$972
Travel & Personal	$2,694	$3,472
Loan Fees	$56	$56
Indirect Costs	$3,722	$4,500
Total Cost of Attendance	$24,266	$52,026

Boston University

 

The Boston University School of Medicine is one of the earliest established graduate schools in Boston. It was founded in 1848, and is known as the first institution to train female physicians.

Boston University School of Medicine is ranked among thw top-ranking universities in the list of Best Medical Schools in the Best Research category by the U.S. News & World Report.

 

Fee structure

 

Tuition	$54,720
Room (depending on type of accommodation)	$10,680
Board (most dining plans)	$5,480
Fees	$1,172
Total Estimated Expenses	$72,052

 

Albert Einstein College of Medicine

Albert Einstein College of Medicine located at New York City operates as an independent degree-granting institute under the Montefiore Medical Centre. It has earned its reputation for being one of the nation’s foremost medical schools.

 

Fee Structure

 

	M1	M2	M3	M4
Tuition:	$53,709	$53,709	$53,709	$53,709
Health Insurance*:	$5,286	$5,766	$5,766	$5,766
Lab and Computer Fees:	$3,311	$3,311	$3,311	$3,311
Total**:	$62,306	$62,786	$62,786	$62,786

 

University of Florida

The University of Florida (Florida or UF) is a public grant university in Florida.  The University of Florida is the only member of the Association of American Universities

It offers multiple graduate professional programs in medicine which include pharmacy, medicine, dentistry and veterinary medicine.

Fee structure

Dental	Medical	PharmD	Vet Med	Phys Therapy	Public Health	Public Health
Components						(48hr)
Tuition	$18,781.76	$16,371.85	$9,922.37	$12,624.08	$9,761.15	$6,600.91
Capital Improvement Trust Fund	$135.20	$135.20	$121.68	$135.20	$131.82	$81.12
Student Financial Aid	$939.08	$818.59	$496.11	$631.20	$488.05	$330.04
Technology Fee	$78.75	$78.75	$78.75	$78.75	$78.75	$78.75
Activity and Service Fee	$381.20	$381.20	$343.08	$381.20	$371.67	$228.72
Athletic Fee	$38.00	$38.00	$34.20	$38.00	$37.05	$22.80
Health Fee	$316.20	$316.20	$284.58	$316.20	$308.29	$189.72
Transportation Access	$188.80	$188.80	$169.92	$188.80	$184.08	$113.28
Total Florida Resident Rate/Term	$20,858.99	$18,328.59	$11,450.69	$14,393.43	$11,360.86	$7,645.34
Non-Resident
Non-Resident Fee	$12,609.89	$13,923.93	$11,020.70	$9,988.20	$4,400.00	$8,282.62
Non-Resident Student Financial Aid	$630.49	$696.19	$551.03	$499.40	$220.00	$414.13
Total Non-Resident Rate/Term	$34,099.37	$32,948.71	$23,022.42	$24,881.03	$15,980.86	$16,342.09

 

Indiana University

The Indiana University School of Medicine has nine campuses throughout Indiana.  The medical school has pioneered research in multiple specialties which includes oncology, immunology, substance use, neuroscience, and endocrinology.

Fees Structure

Tuition and fees	$10,948	$36,512
Room and board*	$10,830	$10,830
Total direct costs	$21,778	$47,342
Books and supplies*	$1,110	$1,110
Transportation*	$650	$650
Personal expenses*	$2,120	$2,120
Total indirect costs	$3,880	$3,880
Total cost of attendance	$25,658	$51,222

 

University of Texas Heath Care Centre

The University of Texas Health Science Centre in Texas. It is one of the largest medical centers in the world. It specializes in education in the medical domain of biomedical informatics, biomedical sciences, dentistry, medicine, nursing, and public health

 

Audit Fee (per course)	$25.00
Graduation	$100.00
Information Technology Access Fee (per semester)	$36.00
Installment Use Fee	$20.00
Late Payment fee	$25.00
Late Registration fee	$25.00
Return Check/E-Check Fee	$25.00
Credit Card Use Fee	2.5%
Health Insurance (per semester) (Dental Hygiene and Dental Post Grad see Program Page)	Fall - $930.00
	Spring - $1,158.00
	Summer- $702.00
Student Record Fee per term	$5.00
Evacuation/Repatriation Insurance (Assessed to international students who do not elect to carry the student Health Insurance Policy)	Fall - $40.00
	Spring - $40
	Summer- $16
Reinstatement Fee - assessed to student who want to re enroll after being dropped for nonpayment on the 12th day of class.	$200.00

 

Emory University

The Emory University School of Medicine is the graduate medical school of Emory University The medical school offers a full-time Doctor of Medicine degree program, Masters programs in Anaesthesiology and Genetic Counselling, degrees in Physical Therapy and Physician Assistant training, joint degree programs with other Emory graduate divisions, graduate medical education, and continuing medical education.

Fees structure

• Athletic Fees Per Semester $146
• Activity Fees Per Semester $92
• Transcript Fee (Entering students only) one-time fee of $70
• Student Mental Health and Counseling Fee Per Semester $83
• Clinical Administrative Fee Per Semester $75
• Student Immunization and Disability Fee Per Semester $125
• Technology Fee Per Semester $50

The estimated Cost of Attendance for the 2019-2020 academic year (Fall 2019/Spring 2020) is approximately $85,000. This covers a 12-month period.