Applicants who choose the Early Decision Program (EDP) have the opportunity to apply and interview for admission before the regular selection process begins. EDP applicants must take the MCAT by mid-July and are strongly encouraged to have application materials to AMCAS by July 1. A 3.5 cumulative grade point average and an MCAT score of 28 are suggested for EDP applicants. AMCAS only releases a candidate's application to one medical school for early consideration. If accepted, the EDP applicant must either attend that medical school or choose not to attend medical school in the coming year. KU EDP applicants who are not accepted through the EDP are automatically placed in the School's regular decision pool and may then choose to have AMCAS release their applications to other medical schools. Early decision interviews are conducted in September. Notifications of admission are sent by October 1.

Regular Decision

Applicants who choose the regular decision process can submit their AMCAS applications until October 15. (Application by September 1 is strongly encouraged.) Regular decision interviews are held between October and February. The School of Medicine uses a conservative rolling admissions process, with the final round of decisions sent in March.

MD/PhD Combined Degree

Applicants who have a strong interest in becoming physician-scientists may apply for the combined MD/PhD Program. AMCAS applications are accepted until October 15. Applications of MD/PhD candidates are processed through the Office of Graduate Studies. Generally, successful candidates have a 3.5 science grade point average, an MCAT score of 30, and strong research experience. Additional information about the MD/PhD Program may be found at www3.kumc.edu/mdphd.

Scholars in Rural Health

The Scholars in Rural Health Program is an early, assured-admission program. Learn more about the Scholars program at www.kumc.edu/som/scholars.html.

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