Get Accepted to the Washington University School of Medicine

In this episode of Admissions Straight Talk, Dr. Valerie Ratts, the Associate Dean for Admissions at the Washington University School of Medicine, offers an overview of the unique program. She describes the "Gateway Curriculum" which provides early clinical exposure and flexibility for students to explore different areas of medicine, including research, innovation, advocacy, and education. Dr. Ratts overviews Wash U’s holistic approach to admissions and the multi-step interview process. Listeners will also learn about the school’s robust student success program, with faculty coaches to provide personalized guidance and support throughout medical school.
In this episode:
01:56 Dean Ratts, welcome back to Admissions Straight Talk.
02:03 Can you give an overview of the Washington University School of Medicine Program, focusing on its more distinctive elements?
05:03 Is the EXPLORE part of the curriculum in the third phase?
07:28 Can you discuss the flexibility that's offered with the Gateway Curriculum?
09:55 I noticed 85% of the med students receive merit and/or need-based scholarships. That's a pretty high percentage, can you share more about that?
12:09 What is the secondary like, and does WashU screen before sending out secondaries?
15:13 What do you hope to glean from the other question that may not get covered in the primary?
17:25 The interview experience at WashU is a little different and frankly, rather demanding. Can you explain the three parts of the interview?
19:16 Is each interview with one individual? Are they professors, students, admissions professionals?
23:27 The stats for matriculating students at WashU are through the roof. Besides stats, what makes an applicant jump off the page for you?
27:53 What happens if you say, "This person has the grit, resilience, and experiences. I think they're going to make a physician," but the numbers are low?
30:03 How do you view update letters or correspondence from wait-listed applicants at any time during the process?
33:52 Can you follow up on the student success program?
40:34 How do you view prerequisites for medical school taken at a community college?
42:02 What are your thoughts on shadowing?
45:41 What is the common mistake that you see applicants make in approaching the primary, the secondary, or the interviews at WashU?
49:02 This show is scheduled to air on October 1st, which is a month before WashU's final day for submitting the AMCAS application for this application cycle. If somebody is debating whether to submit in October or wait until next year, what would you advise them?
52:14 When you have a re-applicant, do you compare the applications?
53:44 What would you have liked me to ask you?
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