{"id":54,"date":"2025-09-29T12:28:13","date_gmt":"2025-09-29T16:28:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/md\/admissions\/faqs\/"},"modified":"2026-03-27T08:18:52","modified_gmt":"2026-03-27T12:18:52","slug":"faqs","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/md\/admissions\/faqs\/","title":{"rendered":"FAQs"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2>General Information<\/h2>\n<div role=\"tablist\" class=\"panel-group  oscitas-bootstrap-container\" id=\"unc-accordion-0\">\n\n<div class=\"panel panel-default oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n\n    <div id=\"panel-heading-details-0-0\" class=\"panel-heading oscitas-bootstrap-container\" role=\"tab\">\n\n        <h3 class=\"panel-title oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n\n            <button class=\"accordion-toggle oscitas-bootstrap-container collapsed\" \n                id = \"button-details-0-0\"\n                data-toggle=\"collapse\"\n                data-parent=\"#unc-accordion-0\"    \n                aria-controls=\"#details-0-0\"  \n                aria-expanded=\"false\" \n                href=\"#details-0-0\">\n                Where do clinical rotations occur?            <\/button>\n\n        <\/h3>\n\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div id=\"details-0-0\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse  oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n\n        <div class=\"panel-body oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\nDuring the Application Phase (third year of medical school), students spend 12 months completing core clinical clerkships in psychiatry, surgery, pediatrics, obstetrics and gynecology, internal medicine, and family medicine. Students can complete the Application Phase in one of six sites, each of which offers a distinct but comparable experience. Regardless of the site assignment, all students will be prepared for Individualization Phase and future career endeavors. For more information on the site profiles for Central (Cross-Regional\/Raleigh\/Greensboro Regional), Charlotte, Asheville, and Wilmington, visit <a title=\"Charlotte Program\" href=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/md\/curriculum\/campus-profiles\/\" target=\"_self\">Campus Assignment and Profiles<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>At UNC, we deliver about half of our clinical education in our highly regarded Area Health Education Center (AHEC) sites all over the state. We send students to clerkships at\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.conehealth.com\/locations\/moses-cone-hospital\/\">Moses Cone Hospital (Greensboro)<\/a>,\u00a0<a title=\"CMC Charlotte\" href=\"http:\/\/www.carolinashealthcare.org\/locations\/carolinas-medical-center\">Carolinas Medical Center (Charlotte)<\/a>,\u00a0<a title=\"New Hanover Regional Medical Center\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nhrmc.org\/\">New Hanover Regional Medical Center (Wilmington)<\/a>,\u00a0<a title=\"Nash General Hospital\" href=\"http:\/\/www.nhcs.org\/\">Nash General Hospital (Rocky Mount)<\/a>,\u00a0<a title=\"Mission Memorial Hospital\" href=\"http:\/\/www.mission-health.org\/\">Mission Memorial Hospital (Asheville)<\/a>, and\u00a0<a title=\"Wake Medical Center Raleigh\" href=\"http:\/\/www.wakemed.org\/\">Wake Medical Center (Raleigh)<\/a>, among others. Apartment-style or dormitory-style housing is provided, and it would be advantageous to have a car to get to the various locations during AHEC rotations.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n        \n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"panel panel-default oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n\n    <div id=\"panel-heading-details-0-1\" class=\"panel-heading oscitas-bootstrap-container\" role=\"tab\">\n\n        <h3 class=\"panel-title oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n\n            <button class=\"accordion-toggle oscitas-bootstrap-container collapsed\" \n                id = \"button-details-0-1\"\n                data-toggle=\"collapse\"\n                data-parent=\"#unc-accordion-0\"    \n                aria-controls=\"#details-0-1\"  \n                aria-expanded=\"false\" \n                href=\"#details-0-1\">\n                How can I get more information about the UNC School of Medicine?            <\/button>\n\n        <\/h3>\n\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div id=\"details-0-1\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse  oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n\n        <div class=\"panel-body oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\nThe <a href=\"https:\/\/med.unc.edu\/\">UNC School of Medicine website<\/a> provides a comprehensive overview of the outstanding educational, clinical service, scholarly, and extracurricular activities available to students.<br \/>\n<\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n        \n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"panel panel-default oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n\n    <div id=\"panel-heading-details-0-2\" class=\"panel-heading oscitas-bootstrap-container\" role=\"tab\">\n\n        <h3 class=\"panel-title oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n\n            <button class=\"accordion-toggle oscitas-bootstrap-container collapsed\" \n                id = \"button-details-0-2\"\n                data-toggle=\"collapse\"\n                data-parent=\"#unc-accordion-0\"    \n                aria-controls=\"#details-0-2\"  \n                aria-expanded=\"false\" \n                href=\"#details-0-2\">\n                Do you offer information sessions or open houses?            <\/button>\n\n        <\/h3>\n\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div id=\"details-0-2\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse  oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n\n        <div class=\"panel-body oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\nNo, we encourage those with questions to visit our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/admit\/requirements\/virtual-office-hours\/\">virtual office hours<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n        \n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"panel panel-default oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n\n    <div id=\"panel-heading-details-0-3\" class=\"panel-heading oscitas-bootstrap-container\" role=\"tab\">\n\n        <h3 class=\"panel-title oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n\n            <button class=\"accordion-toggle oscitas-bootstrap-container collapsed\" \n                id = \"button-details-0-3\"\n                data-toggle=\"collapse\"\n                data-parent=\"#unc-accordion-0\"    \n                aria-controls=\"#details-0-3\"  \n                aria-expanded=\"false\" \n                href=\"#details-0-3\">\n                Does UNC School of Medicine offer tours?            <\/button>\n\n        <\/h3>\n\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div id=\"details-0-3\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse  oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n\n        <div class=\"panel-body oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\nOn occasion, our medical students may be able to give an in-person tour, providing their schedule will allow. You are welcome to visit the campus and, if you would like to communicate with one of our medical students, you may contact them at <a href=\"mailto:uncsomrecruitment@med.unc.edu\">uncsomrecruitment@med.unc.edu<\/a><br \/>\n<\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n        \n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"panel panel-default oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n\n    <div id=\"panel-heading-details-0-4\" class=\"panel-heading oscitas-bootstrap-container\" role=\"tab\">\n\n        <h3 class=\"panel-title oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n\n            <button class=\"accordion-toggle oscitas-bootstrap-container collapsed\" \n                id = \"button-details-0-4\"\n                data-toggle=\"collapse\"\n                data-parent=\"#unc-accordion-0\"    \n                aria-controls=\"#details-0-4\"  \n                aria-expanded=\"false\" \n                href=\"#details-0-4\">\n                How do I determine if my county is either medically underrepresented or rural?            <\/button>\n\n        <\/h3>\n\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div id=\"details-0-4\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse  oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n\n        <div class=\"panel-body oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n<a title=\"HRSA Shortage Designation\" href=\"https:\/\/bhw.hrsa.gov\/shortage-designation\">The Shortage Designation Branch in the HRSA Bureau of Health Professions National Center for Health Workforce Analysis<\/a> develops shortage designation criteria and uses them to decide whether or not a geographic area or population group is a health professional shortage area or a medically underserved area or population.<br \/>\n<\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n        \n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2>Prerequisites and Requirements<\/h2>\n<div role=\"tablist\" class=\"panel-group  oscitas-bootstrap-container\" id=\"unc-accordion-1\">\n\n<div class=\"panel panel-default oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n\n    <div id=\"panel-heading-details-1-0\" class=\"panel-heading oscitas-bootstrap-container\" role=\"tab\">\n\n        <h3 class=\"panel-title oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n\n            <button class=\"accordion-toggle oscitas-bootstrap-container collapsed\" \n                id = \"button-details-1-0\"\n                data-toggle=\"collapse\"\n                data-parent=\"#unc-accordion-1\"    \n                aria-controls=\"#details-1-0\"  \n                aria-expanded=\"false\" \n                href=\"#details-1-0\">\n                What are the degree requirements for admission to the UNC School of Medicine?            <\/button>\n\n        <\/h3>\n\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div id=\"details-1-0\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse  oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n\n        <div class=\"panel-body oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\nA bachelor&#8217;s degree from a regionally accredited college or university in the United States or Canada is required for admission. If your bachelor\u2019s degree was completed elsewhere, a Master\u2019s degree or postbaccalaureate work within the U.S. or Canada with at least 30 hours of AMCAS designated BCPM coursework with letter grades is required. Students are encouraged to pursue one or more scholarly interests in depth during their undergraduate years, but coursework must demonstrate proficiency in the natural sciences. A student who earns a degree in less than four years may apply but should recognize that understanding the human condition and developing good judgment require experience. Without unusual qualifications, questions about breadth of education, maturity, experience, and motivation may put such an applicant at a disadvantage.<\/p>\n<p>For more information about our prerequisites and requirements for admission, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/md\/admissions\/how-to-apply\/admissions-requirements\/\">click here<\/a>.<br \/>\n<\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n        \n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"panel panel-default oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n\n    <div id=\"panel-heading-details-1-1\" class=\"panel-heading oscitas-bootstrap-container\" role=\"tab\">\n\n        <h3 class=\"panel-title oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n\n            <button class=\"accordion-toggle oscitas-bootstrap-container collapsed\" \n                id = \"button-details-1-1\"\n                data-toggle=\"collapse\"\n                data-parent=\"#unc-accordion-1\"    \n                aria-controls=\"#details-1-1\"  \n                aria-expanded=\"false\" \n                href=\"#details-1-1\">\n                Can my premedical courses be taken online?            <\/button>\n\n        <\/h3>\n\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div id=\"details-1-1\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse  oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n\n        <div class=\"panel-body oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n<p>In-person classwork is strongly preferred to online classwork. A substantial majority of the coursework needs to be in person. Contact the Office of Admissions if you are considering utilizing online courses for degree completion.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n        \n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"panel panel-default oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n\n    <div id=\"panel-heading-details-1-2\" class=\"panel-heading oscitas-bootstrap-container\" role=\"tab\">\n\n        <h3 class=\"panel-title oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n\n            <button class=\"accordion-toggle oscitas-bootstrap-container collapsed\" \n                id = \"button-details-1-2\"\n                data-toggle=\"collapse\"\n                data-parent=\"#unc-accordion-1\"    \n                aria-controls=\"#details-1-2\"  \n                aria-expanded=\"false\" \n                href=\"#details-1-2\">\n                What major should I choose?            <\/button>\n\n        <\/h3>\n\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div id=\"details-1-2\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse  oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n\n        <div class=\"panel-body oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\nThe undergraduate major is the foundation of your intellectual life as an adult. You should major in a subject that stimulates and challenges you. There is no preferred major for admission, nor is an effort made to select science or non-science majors over the other.<br \/>\n<\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n        \n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"panel panel-default oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n\n    <div id=\"panel-heading-details-1-3\" class=\"panel-heading oscitas-bootstrap-container\" role=\"tab\">\n\n        <h3 class=\"panel-title oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n\n            <button class=\"accordion-toggle oscitas-bootstrap-container collapsed\" \n                id = \"button-details-1-3\"\n                data-toggle=\"collapse\"\n                data-parent=\"#unc-accordion-1\"    \n                aria-controls=\"#details-1-3\"  \n                aria-expanded=\"false\" \n                href=\"#details-1-3\">\n                How long are my MCAT scores valid?            <\/button>\n\n        <\/h3>\n\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div id=\"details-1-3\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse  oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n\n        <div class=\"panel-body oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\nMCAT scores are valid for three (3) AMCAS application cycles. For a breakdown of MCAT validity timeframes, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/md\/admissions\/how-to-apply\/admissions-requirements\/\">click here<\/a>.<br \/>\n<\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n        \n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"panel panel-default oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n\n    <div id=\"panel-heading-details-1-4\" class=\"panel-heading oscitas-bootstrap-container\" role=\"tab\">\n\n        <h3 class=\"panel-title oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n\n            <button class=\"accordion-toggle oscitas-bootstrap-container collapsed\" \n                id = \"button-details-1-4\"\n                data-toggle=\"collapse\"\n                data-parent=\"#unc-accordion-1\"    \n                aria-controls=\"#details-1-4\"  \n                aria-expanded=\"false\" \n                href=\"#details-1-4\">\n                Are CLEP credits accepted?            <\/button>\n\n        <\/h3>\n\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div id=\"details-1-4\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse  oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n\n        <div class=\"panel-body oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\nNo, CLEP credits are not accepted for required classes. For more information on prerequisites, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/md\/admissions\/how-to-apply\/admissions-requirements\/\">click here<\/a>.<br \/>\n<\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n        \n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"panel panel-default oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n\n    <div id=\"panel-heading-details-1-5\" class=\"panel-heading oscitas-bootstrap-container\" role=\"tab\">\n\n        <h3 class=\"panel-title oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n\n            <button class=\"accordion-toggle oscitas-bootstrap-container collapsed\" \n                id = \"button-details-1-5\"\n                data-toggle=\"collapse\"\n                data-parent=\"#unc-accordion-1\"    \n                aria-controls=\"#details-1-5\"  \n                aria-expanded=\"false\" \n                href=\"#details-1-5\">\n                What are the immunization requirements?            <\/button>\n\n        <\/h3>\n\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div id=\"details-1-5\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse  oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n\n        <div class=\"panel-body oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\nFor a current list of immunization requirements, <a class=\"internal-link\" title=\"Immunization Requirements\" href=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/md\/policies\/#Health\" target=\"_self\">click here.<\/a><br \/>\n<\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n        \n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"panel panel-default oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n\n    <div id=\"panel-heading-details-1-6\" class=\"panel-heading oscitas-bootstrap-container\" role=\"tab\">\n\n        <h3 class=\"panel-title oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n\n            <button class=\"accordion-toggle oscitas-bootstrap-container collapsed\" \n                id = \"button-details-1-6\"\n                data-toggle=\"collapse\"\n                data-parent=\"#unc-accordion-1\"    \n                aria-controls=\"#details-1-6\"  \n                aria-expanded=\"false\" \n                href=\"#details-1-6\">\n                Do you have a post-baccalaureate pre-medical program?            <\/button>\n\n        <\/h3>\n\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div id=\"details-1-6\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse  oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n\n        <div class=\"panel-body oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\nThe School of Medicine does not offer a post-baccalaureate program, but the prerequisite science courses are available through the <a title=\"Division of Continuing Studies\" href=\"http:\/\/fridaycenter.unc.edu\">Division of Continuing Studies<\/a> (800-862-5669 or 919-962-1134).<br \/>\n<\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n        \n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2>Applying<\/h2>\n<div role=\"tablist\" class=\"panel-group  oscitas-bootstrap-container\" id=\"unc-accordion-2\">\n\n<div class=\"panel panel-default oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n\n    <div id=\"panel-heading-details-2-0\" class=\"panel-heading oscitas-bootstrap-container\" role=\"tab\">\n\n        <h3 class=\"panel-title oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n\n            <button class=\"accordion-toggle oscitas-bootstrap-container collapsed\" \n                id = \"button-details-2-0\"\n                data-toggle=\"collapse\"\n                data-parent=\"#unc-accordion-2\"    \n                aria-controls=\"#details-2-0\"  \n                aria-expanded=\"false\" \n                href=\"#details-2-0\">\n                How can I get an application?            <\/button>\n\n        <\/h3>\n\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div id=\"details-2-0\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse  oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n\n        <div class=\"panel-body oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\nApplications are available online through the <a href=\"https:\/\/students-residents.aamc.org\/applying-medical-school-amcas\/apply-medical-school-amcas-program?utm_source=google&amp;utm_medium=cpc&amp;utm_campaign=Q4-FY26-amcas-evergreen&amp;gad_source=1&amp;gad_campaignid=23513210606&amp;gbraid=0AAAAA-Cjg3uEip_nHOvb3Ox0jm5WVPuRp&amp;gclid=CjwKCAiAkvDMBhBMEiwAnUA9BWOHmlHspLW-yOhVwRG45l-W7Zew0XBuhgq5vLXt1QAe-loiesYEZxoCLeEQAvD_BwE\">American Medical College Application Service<\/a> (AMCAS) or by calling 202-828-0600.<br \/>\n<\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n        \n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"panel panel-default oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n\n    <div id=\"panel-heading-details-2-1\" class=\"panel-heading oscitas-bootstrap-container\" role=\"tab\">\n\n        <h3 class=\"panel-title oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n\n            <button class=\"accordion-toggle oscitas-bootstrap-container collapsed\" \n                id = \"button-details-2-1\"\n                data-toggle=\"collapse\"\n                data-parent=\"#unc-accordion-2\"    \n                aria-controls=\"#details-2-1\"  \n                aria-expanded=\"false\" \n                href=\"#details-2-1\">\n                When is your application deadline?            <\/button>\n\n        <\/h3>\n\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div id=\"details-2-1\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse  oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n\n        <div class=\"panel-body oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\nYour <a href=\"https:\/\/students-residents.aamc.org\/applying-medical-school-amcas\/apply-medical-school-amcas-program?utm_source=google&amp;utm_medium=cpc&amp;utm_campaign=Q4-FY26-amcas-evergreen&amp;gad_source=1&amp;gad_campaignid=23513210606&amp;gbraid=0AAAAA-Cjg3uEip_nHOvb3Ox0jm5WVPuRp&amp;gclid=CjwKCAiAkvDMBhBMEiwAnUA9BWOHmlHspLW-yOhVwRG45l-W7Zew0XBuhgq5vLXt1QAe-loiesYEZxoCLeEQAvD_BwE\">AMCAS application<\/a> must be submitted by <strong>October 1st<\/strong>.<br \/>\n<\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n        \n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"panel panel-default oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n\n    <div id=\"panel-heading-details-2-2\" class=\"panel-heading oscitas-bootstrap-container\" role=\"tab\">\n\n        <h3 class=\"panel-title oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n\n            <button class=\"accordion-toggle oscitas-bootstrap-container collapsed\" \n                id = \"button-details-2-2\"\n                data-toggle=\"collapse\"\n                data-parent=\"#unc-accordion-2\"    \n                aria-controls=\"#details-2-2\"  \n                aria-expanded=\"false\" \n                href=\"#details-2-2\">\n                What is the GPA of accepted applicants for the current class, and what is weighted the most when the committee evaluates applications?            <\/button>\n\n        <\/h3>\n\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div id=\"details-2-2\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse  oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n\n        <div class=\"panel-body oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\nThe current mean cumulative GPA for <strong>science<\/strong> coursework is 3.79. The current mean cumulative GPA for <strong>non-science<\/strong> coursework is 3.66. Weightings are not used in the evaluation process, as each application we consider is given a holistic review.<br \/>\n<\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n        \n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"panel panel-default oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n\n    <div id=\"panel-heading-details-2-3\" class=\"panel-heading oscitas-bootstrap-container\" role=\"tab\">\n\n        <h3 class=\"panel-title oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n\n            <button class=\"accordion-toggle oscitas-bootstrap-container collapsed\" \n                id = \"button-details-2-3\"\n                data-toggle=\"collapse\"\n                data-parent=\"#unc-accordion-2\"    \n                aria-controls=\"#details-2-3\"  \n                aria-expanded=\"false\" \n                href=\"#details-2-3\">\n                What is your total mean MCAT score?            <\/button>\n\n        <\/h3>\n\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div id=\"details-2-3\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse  oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n\n        <div class=\"panel-body oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\nThe average MCAT score for the matriculating class is 512.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n        \n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"panel panel-default oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n\n    <div id=\"panel-heading-details-2-4\" class=\"panel-heading oscitas-bootstrap-container\" role=\"tab\">\n\n        <h3 class=\"panel-title oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n\n            <button class=\"accordion-toggle oscitas-bootstrap-container collapsed\" \n                id = \"button-details-2-4\"\n                data-toggle=\"collapse\"\n                data-parent=\"#unc-accordion-2\"    \n                aria-controls=\"#details-2-4\"  \n                aria-expanded=\"false\" \n                href=\"#details-2-4\">\n                Do you consider students currently enrolled in a graduate program?            <\/button>\n\n        <\/h3>\n\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div id=\"details-2-4\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse  oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n\n        <div class=\"panel-body oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\nApplications are considered from students in the last year of their graduate program. Acceptance into our medical school is contingent upon successful completion of their program prior to matriculation in August. The exception for this category are the individuals who are enrolled in a natural science graduate program to strengthen their GPA <em>because<\/em> they do not meet our minimum criteria. The individuals in this category will need to complete at least 30 credit hours or more in their graduate program <strong>before<\/strong> applying to UNC School of Medicine. For more information, visit our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/md\/admissions\/how-to-apply\/admissions-requirements\/\">admissions requirements<\/a>.<br \/>\n<\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n        \n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"panel panel-default oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n\n    <div id=\"panel-heading-details-2-5\" class=\"panel-heading oscitas-bootstrap-container\" role=\"tab\">\n\n        <h3 class=\"panel-title oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n\n            <button class=\"accordion-toggle oscitas-bootstrap-container collapsed\" \n                id = \"button-details-2-5\"\n                data-toggle=\"collapse\"\n                data-parent=\"#unc-accordion-2\"    \n                aria-controls=\"#details-2-5\"  \n                aria-expanded=\"false\" \n                href=\"#details-2-5\">\n                Does the Office of Admissions require transcripts prior to acceptance?            <\/button>\n\n        <\/h3>\n\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div id=\"details-2-5\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse  oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n\n        <div class=\"panel-body oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\nNo. We require all accepted applicants who will matriculate into our program to submit all final, official transcripts from any regionally accredited\u00a0 U.S. or Canadian institutions attended by <strong>July 1<\/strong> of the matriculating year. If a degree was earned, the date conferred must be included on your transcript.<br \/>\n<\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n        \n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"panel panel-default oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n\n    <div id=\"panel-heading-details-2-6\" class=\"panel-heading oscitas-bootstrap-container\" role=\"tab\">\n\n        <h3 class=\"panel-title oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n\n            <button class=\"accordion-toggle oscitas-bootstrap-container collapsed\" \n                id = \"button-details-2-6\"\n                data-toggle=\"collapse\"\n                data-parent=\"#unc-accordion-2\"    \n                aria-controls=\"#details-2-6\"  \n                aria-expanded=\"false\" \n                href=\"#details-2-6\">\n                Do you consider reapplications?            <\/button>\n\n        <\/h3>\n\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div id=\"details-2-6\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse  oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n\n        <div class=\"panel-body oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\nYes, we do. Reapplicants are limited to an initial application plus three reapplications, for a total of four applications.<br \/>\n<\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n        \n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"panel panel-default oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n\n    <div id=\"panel-heading-details-2-7\" class=\"panel-heading oscitas-bootstrap-container\" role=\"tab\">\n\n        <h3 class=\"panel-title oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n\n            <button class=\"accordion-toggle oscitas-bootstrap-container collapsed\" \n                id = \"button-details-2-7\"\n                data-toggle=\"collapse\"\n                data-parent=\"#unc-accordion-2\"    \n                aria-controls=\"#details-2-7\"  \n                aria-expanded=\"false\" \n                href=\"#details-2-7\">\n                What is your transfer policy?            <\/button>\n\n        <\/h3>\n\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div id=\"details-2-7\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse  oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n\n        <div class=\"panel-body oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\nUNC School of Medicine has instituted an <strong>indefinite pause<\/strong> on medical student transfers until further notice.<br \/>\n<\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n        \n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"panel panel-default oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n\n    <div id=\"panel-heading-details-2-8\" class=\"panel-heading oscitas-bootstrap-container\" role=\"tab\">\n\n        <h3 class=\"panel-title oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n\n            <button class=\"accordion-toggle oscitas-bootstrap-container collapsed\" \n                id = \"button-details-2-8\"\n                data-toggle=\"collapse\"\n                data-parent=\"#unc-accordion-2\"    \n                aria-controls=\"#details-2-8\"  \n                aria-expanded=\"false\" \n                href=\"#details-2-8\">\n                What can I do to demonstrate that I am a well-rounded applicant?            <\/button>\n\n        <\/h3>\n\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div id=\"details-2-8\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse  oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n\n        <div class=\"panel-body oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n<p>We look for applicants who\u00a0demonstrate\u00a0a genuine commitment to serving others, which is a core value of the medical profession. Meaningful service to your community and taking opportunities to step outside your comfort zone help us understand your motivation to care for, engage with, and elevate those in need and your ability to connect with people from all different backgrounds. We also highly value research experience, which reflects your ability to think critically, follow through on complex projects, and engage in scientific inquiry. Finally, healthcare experience\u2014especially direct patient care\u2014is essential as applicants are expected to demonstrate some knowledge of the demands of a medical career. For this reason, longitudinal direct patient contact, one-on-one care giving within a health care setting, and exposure to the health care system are desirable.\u00a0These experiences show that\u00a0you\u2019ve\u00a0taken steps to understand the realities of clinical work and are prepared for the responsibilities of a career in medicine. \u00a0The decision on how to spend time preparing for medical school must be made by the individual in the context of his or her own goals, and many of our students pursue activities that inspire them personally, professionally, and artistically prior to matriculating to the UNC SOM.<\/p>\n<p>One who seeks to be a successful physician embodies many qualities beyond those reflected in numerical scores. It is difficult to assess qualities relating to commitment, motivation, and empathy, but interviews, letters of recommendation, and essays all help to shape the admissions decision.<\/p>\n<p>The School of Medicine accepts students from the full range of regionally accredited post-secondary institutions.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n        \n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"panel panel-default oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n\n    <div id=\"panel-heading-details-2-9\" class=\"panel-heading oscitas-bootstrap-container\" role=\"tab\">\n\n        <h3 class=\"panel-title oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n\n            <button class=\"accordion-toggle oscitas-bootstrap-container collapsed\" \n                id = \"button-details-2-9\"\n                data-toggle=\"collapse\"\n                data-parent=\"#unc-accordion-2\"    \n                aria-controls=\"#details-2-9\"  \n                aria-expanded=\"false\" \n                href=\"#details-2-9\">\n                How many letters of recommendation should I include?            <\/button>\n\n        <\/h3>\n\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div id=\"details-2-9\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse  oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n\n        <div class=\"panel-body oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n<p>The total number of\u00a0<strong>required letters is three (3).\u00a0<\/strong>Applicants may provide\u00a0<strong>two (2) optional letters<\/strong>, for a total of five (5).<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n        \n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"panel panel-default oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n\n    <div id=\"panel-heading-details-2-10\" class=\"panel-heading oscitas-bootstrap-container\" role=\"tab\">\n\n        <h3 class=\"panel-title oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n\n            <button class=\"accordion-toggle oscitas-bootstrap-container collapsed\" \n                id = \"button-details-2-10\"\n                data-toggle=\"collapse\"\n                data-parent=\"#unc-accordion-2\"    \n                aria-controls=\"#details-2-10\"  \n                aria-expanded=\"false\" \n                href=\"#details-2-10\">\n                When will I find out if I have been accepted?            <\/button>\n\n        <\/h3>\n\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div id=\"details-2-10\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse  oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n\n        <div class=\"panel-body oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\nAfter your interview, the Admissions Committee will meet to review and discuss your application. Applications are under continuous review, which allows for admissions to be made throughout the interview season (rolling admissions) until the class is filled. We will begin releasing offers of acceptance on or after October 15th, and subsequently throughout the interviewing season. Typically, we will be done with all final decisions, including wait list invitations, no later than the first week in April. Please be patient, as we will do our best to update you on your status as soon as possible.<br \/>\n<\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n        \n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"panel panel-default oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n\n    <div id=\"panel-heading-details-2-11\" class=\"panel-heading oscitas-bootstrap-container\" role=\"tab\">\n\n        <h3 class=\"panel-title oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n\n            <button class=\"accordion-toggle oscitas-bootstrap-container collapsed\" \n                id = \"button-details-2-11\"\n                data-toggle=\"collapse\"\n                data-parent=\"#unc-accordion-2\"    \n                aria-controls=\"#details-2-11\"  \n                aria-expanded=\"false\" \n                href=\"#details-2-11\">\n                What percentage of your applicants are accepted?            <\/button>\n\n        <\/h3>\n\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div id=\"details-2-11\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse  oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n\n        <div class=\"panel-body oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\nGenerally, around 7,000 apply, around 750 are interviewed, and 230 matriculate into our medical school. Typically, we admit between 3-5%.<\/p>\n<p>For more information about our students, <a class=\"internal-link\" title=\"Student Profiles and Infographics\" href=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/md\/admissions\/our-students\/\">click here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n        \n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"panel panel-default oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n\n    <div id=\"panel-heading-details-2-12\" class=\"panel-heading oscitas-bootstrap-container\" role=\"tab\">\n\n        <h3 class=\"panel-title oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n\n            <button class=\"accordion-toggle oscitas-bootstrap-container collapsed\" \n                id = \"button-details-2-12\"\n                data-toggle=\"collapse\"\n                data-parent=\"#unc-accordion-2\"    \n                aria-controls=\"#details-2-12\"  \n                aria-expanded=\"false\" \n                href=\"#details-2-12\">\n                What do I do if I have decided to withdraw from consideration or decline acceptance?            <\/button>\n\n        <\/h3>\n\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div id=\"details-2-12\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse  oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n\n        <div class=\"panel-body oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n<p>If you decide to withdraw your application from consideration, or if you are offered an acceptance in the future and decide not to matriculate at UNC School of Medicine, please use the withdrawal or decline acceptance form found on the status page in your applicant portal. The deadline for notifying medical schools that you do not intend to matriculate is April 30, or the next business day if the deadline is on a weekend.<br \/>\n<\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n        \n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2>Interviews<\/h2>\n<div role=\"tablist\" class=\"panel-group  oscitas-bootstrap-container\" id=\"unc-accordion-3\">\n\n<div class=\"panel panel-default oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n\n    <div id=\"panel-heading-details-3-0\" class=\"panel-heading oscitas-bootstrap-container\" role=\"tab\">\n\n        <h3 class=\"panel-title oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n\n            <button class=\"accordion-toggle oscitas-bootstrap-container collapsed\" \n                id = \"button-details-3-0\"\n                data-toggle=\"collapse\"\n                data-parent=\"#unc-accordion-3\"    \n                aria-controls=\"#details-3-0\"  \n                aria-expanded=\"false\" \n                href=\"#details-3-0\">\n                Which days of the week will you conduct interviews? Do you conduct interviews on weekends?            <\/button>\n\n        <\/h3>\n\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div id=\"details-3-0\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse  oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n\n        <div class=\"panel-body oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\nInterviews will be conducted September through January, and the interview days are on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays. Our interviews are conducted virtually.<br \/>\n<\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n        \n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"panel panel-default oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n\n    <div id=\"panel-heading-details-3-1\" class=\"panel-heading oscitas-bootstrap-container\" role=\"tab\">\n\n        <h3 class=\"panel-title oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n\n            <button class=\"accordion-toggle oscitas-bootstrap-container collapsed\" \n                id = \"button-details-3-1\"\n                data-toggle=\"collapse\"\n                data-parent=\"#unc-accordion-3\"    \n                aria-controls=\"#details-3-1\"  \n                aria-expanded=\"false\" \n                href=\"#details-3-1\">\n                What do I do if I am sick on my interview date?            <\/button>\n\n        <\/h3>\n\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div id=\"details-3-1\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse  oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n\n        <div class=\"panel-body oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\nIf you are ill and not able to make it to your scheduled interview, please contact us at <a href=\"mailto:admissions@med.unc.edu\">admissions@med.unc.edu<\/a>.<br \/>\n<\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n        \n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"panel panel-default oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n\n    <div id=\"panel-heading-details-3-2\" class=\"panel-heading oscitas-bootstrap-container\" role=\"tab\">\n\n        <h3 class=\"panel-title oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n\n            <button class=\"accordion-toggle oscitas-bootstrap-container collapsed\" \n                id = \"button-details-3-2\"\n                data-toggle=\"collapse\"\n                data-parent=\"#unc-accordion-3\"    \n                aria-controls=\"#details-3-2\"  \n                aria-expanded=\"false\" \n                href=\"#details-3-2\">\n                What do I do if my contact information has changed, but I have already submitted my AMCAS application?            <\/button>\n\n        <\/h3>\n\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div id=\"details-3-2\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse  oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n\n        <div class=\"panel-body oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\nPlease contact AMCAS directly at 202-828-0600. Please do not contact us to make these changes, as they can only be updated through AMCAS.<br \/>\n<\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n        \n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2>International Applicants and Degrees<\/h2>\n<div role=\"tablist\" class=\"panel-group  oscitas-bootstrap-container\" id=\"unc-accordion-4\">\n\n<div class=\"panel panel-default oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n\n    <div id=\"panel-heading-details-4-0\" class=\"panel-heading oscitas-bootstrap-container\" role=\"tab\">\n\n        <h3 class=\"panel-title oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n\n            <button class=\"accordion-toggle oscitas-bootstrap-container collapsed\" \n                id = \"button-details-4-0\"\n                data-toggle=\"collapse\"\n                data-parent=\"#unc-accordion-4\"    \n                aria-controls=\"#details-4-0\"  \n                aria-expanded=\"false\" \n                href=\"#details-4-0\">\n                If I am not a citizen of the United States, would I be considered for admission and federal financial aid assistance?            <\/button>\n\n        <\/h3>\n\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div id=\"details-4-0\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse  oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n\n        <div class=\"panel-body oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\nInternational students who are permanent residents of the United States can apply as a North Carolina resident if they qualify. Non-US citizens with visa types F-1, H-1, J, etc., are not eligible to apply as NC residents (but may apply as a non-resident) and are not eligible for federal loans or grants. If accepted into our medical school program, you will be responsible for the funding of your four-year medical school education.<\/p>\n<p>For more information about financial aid, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/md\/financial-aid\/\">click here<\/a>.<br \/>\n<\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n        \n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"panel panel-default oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n\n    <div id=\"panel-heading-details-4-1\" class=\"panel-heading oscitas-bootstrap-container\" role=\"tab\">\n\n        <h3 class=\"panel-title oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n\n            <button class=\"accordion-toggle oscitas-bootstrap-container collapsed\" \n                id = \"button-details-4-1\"\n                data-toggle=\"collapse\"\n                data-parent=\"#unc-accordion-4\"    \n                aria-controls=\"#details-4-1\"  \n                aria-expanded=\"false\" \n                href=\"#details-4-1\">\n                Is there a special category for international or Canadian applicants, or international degrees?            <\/button>\n\n        <\/h3>\n\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div id=\"details-4-1\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse  oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n\n        <div class=\"panel-body oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\nWe do consider and offer admission to international applicants, but we do not have a special category for international applicants, as they are considered out-of-state applicants and are evaluated by the same criteria as our U.S. out-of-state applicants. If your bachelor\u2019s degree was completed outside the U.S. or Canada, a Master\u2019s degree or postbaccalaureate work within the U.S. or Canada with at least 30 hours of AMCAS designated BCPM coursework with letter grades is required; UNC School of Medicine <strong>requires<\/strong> that you complete <span style=\"text-decoration: underline\"><strong><em>all of the<\/em><em> prerequisites<\/em><\/strong><\/span> at a regionally accredited college or university within the U.S. or Canada <strong>prior to applying<\/strong> through AMCAS, and your grades must be in letter-grade format.<\/p>\n<p>For more information on the academic criteria for admission, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/md\/admissions\/how-to-apply\/admissions-requirements\/\">click here<\/a>.<br \/>\n<\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n        \n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2>North Carolina Residency<\/h2>\n<div role=\"tablist\" class=\"panel-group  oscitas-bootstrap-container\" id=\"unc-accordion-5\">\n\n<div class=\"panel panel-default oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n\n    <div id=\"panel-heading-details-5-0\" class=\"panel-heading oscitas-bootstrap-container\" role=\"tab\">\n\n        <h3 class=\"panel-title oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n\n            <button class=\"accordion-toggle oscitas-bootstrap-container collapsed\" \n                id = \"button-details-5-0\"\n                data-toggle=\"collapse\"\n                data-parent=\"#unc-accordion-5\"    \n                aria-controls=\"#details-5-0\"  \n                aria-expanded=\"false\" \n                href=\"#details-5-0\">\n                Do you consider applicants who are not North Carolina residents?            <\/button>\n\n        <\/h3>\n\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div id=\"details-5-0\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse  oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n\n        <div class=\"panel-body oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\nWe do. However, as a state-assisted institution, we give preference to North Carolina residents. Approximately 15-18% of matriculating students each year are non-residents.<br \/>\n<\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n        \n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"panel panel-default oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n\n    <div id=\"panel-heading-details-5-1\" class=\"panel-heading oscitas-bootstrap-container\" role=\"tab\">\n\n        <h3 class=\"panel-title oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n\n            <button class=\"accordion-toggle oscitas-bootstrap-container collapsed\" \n                id = \"button-details-5-1\"\n                data-toggle=\"collapse\"\n                data-parent=\"#unc-accordion-5\"    \n                aria-controls=\"#details-5-1\"  \n                aria-expanded=\"false\" \n                href=\"#details-5-1\">\n                How is North Carolina residency determined for tuition purposes?            <\/button>\n\n        <\/h3>\n\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div id=\"details-5-1\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse  oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n\n        <div class=\"panel-body oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n<p>The UNC policy for determination of in-state status for students can be found at\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/registrar.unc.edu\/residency\/\">https:\/\/registrar.unc.edu\/residency\/<\/a>. You must go to the North Carolina Residency Determination Service (RDS), which can be accessed at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncresidency.org\/\">https:\/\/www.ncresidency.org\/<\/a>. The purpose of the RDS process is to determine a student\u2019s eligibility for the in-state tuition rate. If you are accepted, it is necessary to complete residency determination on this site in order to establish eligibility for in-state tuition and maximize your eligibility for financial aid.<br \/>\n<\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n        \n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2>Dual Degree Programs<\/h2>\n<div role=\"tablist\" class=\"panel-group  oscitas-bootstrap-container\" id=\"unc-accordion-6\">\n\n<div class=\"panel panel-default oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n\n    <div id=\"panel-heading-details-6-0\" class=\"panel-heading oscitas-bootstrap-container\" role=\"tab\">\n\n        <h3 class=\"panel-title oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n\n            <button class=\"accordion-toggle oscitas-bootstrap-container collapsed\" \n                id = \"button-details-6-0\"\n                data-toggle=\"collapse\"\n                data-parent=\"#unc-accordion-6\"    \n                aria-controls=\"#details-6-0\"  \n                aria-expanded=\"false\" \n                href=\"#details-6-0\">\n                What dual degree programs does UNC School of Medicine offer?            <\/button>\n\n        <\/h3>\n\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div id=\"details-6-0\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse  oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n\n        <div class=\"panel-body oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n<strong>MD\/PhD<\/strong><br \/>\nThe University of North Carolina School of Medicine, in conjunction with the Graduate School, offers an MD\/PhD program to exceptional students who seek to combine clinical medicine with a career in biomedical research and\/or academic medicine. <a title=\"MD-PhD Program\" href=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/mdphd\/\">For more information about the MD\/PhD program, click here<\/a> or contact <a href=\"mailto:mdphd@med.unc.edu\">mdphd@med.unc.edu<\/a><br \/>\n<strong>MD\/MPH<\/strong><br \/>\nMaster of Public Health degrees are offered through several departments and programs in the School of Public Health. Each year, 20-30 students earn MPH degrees in Epidemiology, Health Policy and Administration, Health Care and Prevention, or Maternal and Child Health. Typically, students who pursue a public-health degree take a leave of absence from their medical studies for at least one year, usually between the third and fourth years of medical school. <a title=\"MD-MPH Program\" href=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/education\/additional-degrees\/mph\/\">For more information about the MD-MPH Program, click here.<\/a><br \/>\n<strong>MD\/MBA<\/strong><br \/>\nUNC medical students have the opportunity to earn these two degrees in five years. <a title=\"MD-MBA Program\" href=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/education\/additional-degrees\/mba\/\">For more information about the MD-MBA Program, click here. <\/a><br \/>\n<strong>MD\/JD<\/strong><br \/>\nWe do not have a formal program; however, in the past, students have earned both degrees independently.<br \/>\n<\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n        \n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>General Information Prerequisites and Requirements Applying Interviews International Applicants and Degrees North Carolina Residency Dual Degree Programs<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":79967,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":4,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"layout":"","cellInformation":"","apiCallInformation":"","footnotes":"","_links_to":"","_links_to_target":""},"class_list":["post-54","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry","odd"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v26.8 - 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