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.
Admissions to medical school in the United States is generally considered highly competitive, although there is a wide range of competitiveness among different types of schools. Admissions criteria include grade point averages, Medical College Admission Test scores, letters of recommendation, and interviews.