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Northeast Ohio Medical University (NEOMED) (Rootstown)

Rootstown, OH

GRE or MCATApplies via CASAAAccredited

Admissions requirements

The published minimums. Admitted applicants usually sit above them.
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

Where the application goes, and when it's due.
Application deadline
Aug 1 each year
Applies through CASAA
Yes

The program

What you're signing up for.
Institution
Northeast Ohio Medical University (NEOMED)
Accreditation
Accredited
Length
28 months

Cost

Published figures. Cost of living and lost income aren't in these numbers.
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

Northeast Ohio Medical University's Master of Medical Science in Anesthesia — CAAHEP/ARC-AA accredited, 28 months and 111 credits with a spring start. Minimum GPA is 3.2 for both cumulative and prerequisite coursework (3.7 / 3.5 recommended). Requires MCAT above 490 or GRE (150 verbal / 150 quant / 4.0 analytical writing) within five years, plus 8 hours of anesthesia shadowing (waivable with a written explanation). Applies through CASAA; recent cohorts run 12–14 students. Tuition is about $105,894 (based on $954 per credit hour), excluding fees.

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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.

Requirements change — always verify directly with the program and CASAA.