Sunday, 28 December 2008 01:13. Gen means birth or origin, as in the book of Genesis, which explains the origin of the Earth; Muta means change; terato means monster; and carcino means crab. Thus, all three gens-are physical or chemical agents that cause or originate malformations. Mutagens cause changes (mutations) in the genetic material of cells.
The minimum acceptable GPA is 3.2. Applicants with a science, non-science, or overall GPA below 3.2 will not be considered. The average GPA is approximately 3.6 in science, non-science, and overall. All grades received for college credit are included in the AMCAS GPA calculation.
Where to Apply. Applying to medical school is a highly competitive process, where the demand is much greater than the number of available seats in U.S. schools. The odds are even higher for nontraditional students. In 1998-1999, the overall acceptance rate was about 42%. For applicants age 32 and older, the acceptance rate was 26%. While this may partly be due to age discrimination, GPA and MCAT scores seems to be the primary predictor. Most students apply to about a dozen medical schools.