With a selective admissions process, extensive course curriculum and only 50 applicants per graduating class, it’s no surprise that the William Beaumont School of Medicine is gaining acknowledgement from even the most prestigious medical schools in the area.

Not only is the school dedicated to producing future physicians that are inquisitive and well rounded, it serves to instill the importance of kindness and compassion into every student.

“Our hope is that the OUWB students have a positive effect on the neighboring communities through service and eventually as physicians caring for the people of southeast Michigan,” said associate dean of student affairs, Dr. Angela Nuzzarello.

The admissions process for the class of 2016 has already begun and initial offers have already been sent out to students.

The interviewing will continue through February with requirements ranging from an MCAT (Medical College Admission Test) score of 26 or higher, to a showing evidence of intellectual curiosity and a commitment to life-long learning.

When considering applicants to OUWB, the admissions team also looks for personality traits that make a student a valuable asset to the medical community.

According to the admissions team, personal and professional integrity, open-mindedness and ability to deliver compassionate care are a few of the traits that are examined in the interviewing process.

Out of the 3,237 students who applied, 321 were interviewed, and only 50 were

recently accepted.

According to Nuzzarello, the class is quickly adapting to the new curriculum and forming interest groups in the school. She said the students seem to be embracing the medical school experience fully.

“The class of 2015 is a very enthusiastic class, and (they) understand the culture of the medical school very well,” said dean of the William Beaumont School of Medicine, Robert Folberg. “They really embrace and understand it as a class and individually. We’re really proud to have such a positive charter class at the Medical School.”

The culture of the William Beaumont School of Medicine is unlike many other medical schools because of its strong focus on training physicians to implement kindness into every aspect of their career.

This idea of kindness in the workplace is a trait that the faculty tries to instill in each and every student at OUWB.

As graduating classes cycle through the OUWB, the culture will be preserved by those exiting its doors as physicians of the future.

For more information about the William Beaumont School of Medicine visit

oakland.edu/medicine