On Friday, August 16, 2024, first-year medical students were welcomed with a ceremony commemorating the next step of their health careers. 

This year 153 students were ceremonially cloaked with their white coat by leaders of the college.

Class Profile

First-year students

153 students beginning their medical education

  • 69 female
  • 84 male
  • 7 underrepresented in medicine
  • 32 languages spoken
  • 15 first-generation students
  • Mean age: 23

Residency

  • From 20 states
  • 103 Iowa residents
  • 26 from rural backgrounds

Academics

  • Mean undergraduate GPA: 3.81
  • Median MCAT score: 515
  • 49 University of Iowa undergrads
  • 30 different undergraduate majors
  • 18 students with advanced degrees
  • 65 undergraduate institutions represented

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