Northeast Ohio Medical University (NEOMED) (Rootstown)
Rootstown, OH
Admissions requirements
- Minimum GPA
- 3.2
- GPA measured on
- All undergraduate, post-bacc and graduate coursework
- Entrance exam
- GRE or MCAT
- Minimum exam scores
- MCAT score above 490, or GRE scores of at least 150 (verbal), 150 (quantitative), and 4.0 (analytical writing); taken within five years of matriculation.
- Shadowing hours required
- 8
Applying
- Application deadline
- Aug 1 each year
- Applies through CASAA
- Yes
The program
- Institution
- Northeast Ohio Medical University (NEOMED)
- Accreditation
- Accredited
- Length
- 28 months
Cost
- Tuition
- $1,003 per credit hour for Ohio residents; non-residents pay an added per-credit surcharge
Prerequisites
- •Biology I and II with labs
- •General Chemistry I and II with labs
- •Organic Chemistry I and II with labs
- •Physics I and II with labs
- •Anatomy & Physiology (2 courses with labs)
- •Biochemistry
- •Calculus
- •Statistics
- •English composition
Notes
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Northeast Ohio Medical University (NEOMED) (Rootstown) — frequently asked
What GPA does Northeast Ohio Medical University (NEOMED) (Rootstown) require?
Northeast Ohio Medical University (NEOMED) (Rootstown) lists a minimum GPA of 3.2 (all undergraduate, post-bacc and graduate coursework). Minimums are a floor rather than a target — competitive applicants usually sit above them, and science GPA tends to carry the most weight.
Which entrance exam does Northeast Ohio Medical University (NEOMED) (Rootstown) accept?
Northeast Ohio Medical University (NEOMED) (Rootstown) accepts the GRE or MCAT. Score expectations and accepted exams change between cycles, so confirm on the program's page and on CASAA before you register for a test date.
How many shadowing hours does Northeast Ohio Medical University (NEOMED) (Rootstown) require?
At least 8 documented hours of anesthesia shadowing or observation. More than the minimum generally helps — it's also the experience your personal statement and interview draw on.
What prerequisites does Northeast Ohio Medical University (NEOMED) (Rootstown) require?
Biology I and II with labs, General Chemistry I and II with labs, Organic Chemistry I and II with labs, Physics I and II with labs, Anatomy & Physiology (2 courses with labs), Biochemistry, Calculus, Statistics, English composition. Many programs also require science coursework to have been completed within roughly the last 5–10 years, so check recency as well as completion.
How long is the Northeast Ohio Medical University (NEOMED) (Rootstown) program?
About 28 months of full-time study. CAA programs run continuously with heavy clinical time, so most students can't work meaningfully during them.
How much does Northeast Ohio Medical University (NEOMED) (Rootstown) cost?
Tuition at Northeast Ohio Medical University (NEOMED) (Rootstown): $1,003 per credit hour for Ohio residents; non-residents pay an added per-credit surcharge. Fees and living costs come on top, so budget across the full program length, not a single year.
Does Northeast Ohio Medical University (NEOMED) (Rootstown) use CASAA?
Yes — Northeast Ohio Medical University (NEOMED) (Rootstown) accepts applications through CASAA, the centralized anesthesiologist-assistant application service. Remember that CASAA verification takes time after you submit, so your effective deadline is earlier than the posted one.
When is the Northeast Ohio Medical University (NEOMED) (Rootstown) application deadline?
Aug 1 each year, per the program's own site. CASAA verification takes time after you submit, so aim to submit well before it.
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