Albany Medical College in Albany, New York, was founded 1839 and is a private college that prides itself on maintaining a selective and small class size. Admission interviews are extended by invitation only, according to the college admissions office. The admissions office carefully reviews not only academic and standardized test scores but also a student's community involvement and extracurricular activities. The college offers both undergraduate and graduate studies programs.
Albany Medical College
43 New Scotland Ave.
Albany, NY 12208
(518) 262-3125
amc.edu/Academic/index.html
In the heart of Atlanta, Georgia, the Emory University School of Medicine offers not only standard medical training, but also allows students to specialize in areas such as physical therapy, medical imaging and anesthesiology. Emory seeks to graduate scientifically minded students who demonstrate compassion, integrity and leadership. The average MCAT score for incoming Emory students in 2006 was 33 out of 45, according to Emory's admissions office. Students who enter competitive U.S. medical schools generally score 30 or better. The average GPA for incoming Emory medical students was 3.66 on a 4-point scale. Emory has a competitive pool of applicants to choose from.
Emory University School of Medicine
201 Dowman Drive
Atlanta, GA 30322
(404) 727-6123
emory.edu/home/index.html
The Tulane University School of Medicine is near the French Quarter in New Orleans, Louisiana. This school has 20 academic departments, including neurosurgery, structural and cellular biology, microbiology and immunology, as well as family and community medicine. It also includes various centers for patient care and research, such as the Tulane Cancer Center and the Center for Gene Therapy. The Tulane admissions office recommends that prospective students take a broad variety of courses as undergraduates, including science and non-science courses. They should also demonstrate an interest in community service and campus activities.
Tulane University School of Medicine
1430 Tulane Ave.
New Orleans, LA 70112
(504) 988-5187
tulane.edu/som/