How many beds are there at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center?
I’m working on my 'Why Dartmouth?' essay, and I want to mention their strong hospital affiliation since I’m interested in premed. Does anyone know exactly how many beds Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center has right now?
I've been searching online, but different sites have conflicting numbers and I want to be accurate in my essay. If any current students or someone familiar with DHMC could clarify, that would be super helpful.
I've been searching online, but different sites have conflicting numbers and I want to be accurate in my essay. If any current students or someone familiar with DHMC could clarify, that would be super helpful.
4 months ago
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Grayce Gibbs
• 4 months ago
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Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center (DHMC), located in Lebanon, New Hampshire, is the flagship hospital of Dartmouth Health. According to the most recent data available from the hospital's website DHMC has 486 beds.
This number is a good reflection of DHMC's capacity and demonstrates its status as a major academic medical center. When referencing this in your 'Why Dartmouth?' essay, you could say, for example: "With 486 inpatient beds, Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center serves as one of the largest and most comprehensive hospitals in northern New England, providing premed students like me with opportunities to engage in hands-on clinical, research, and volunteer experiences."
Citing a specific, current figure shows you took the extra step to research thoroughly, which admission officers appreciate. Additionally, you can briefly mention unique aspects of DHMC, such as the teaching partnership with the Geisel School of Medicine or its Level I Trauma Center status, to further highlight why this affiliation excites you.
This number is a good reflection of DHMC's capacity and demonstrates its status as a major academic medical center. When referencing this in your 'Why Dartmouth?' essay, you could say, for example: "With 486 inpatient beds, Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center serves as one of the largest and most comprehensive hospitals in northern New England, providing premed students like me with opportunities to engage in hands-on clinical, research, and volunteer experiences."
Citing a specific, current figure shows you took the extra step to research thoroughly, which admission officers appreciate. Additionally, you can briefly mention unique aspects of DHMC, such as the teaching partnership with the Geisel School of Medicine or its Level I Trauma Center status, to further highlight why this affiliation excites you.
Grayce Gibbs
Denver, CO
Dartmouth College (AB); Colorado School of Mines (MS)
Experience
4 years