M.D. Program: Admissions Requirements
The requirements for admission are governed by the School of Medicine Council on Selection, the admissions committee for the School of Medicine. The Council on Selection is composed of faculty, administration and students who screen applications, determine which candidates will be offered an interview and make all final admission decisions. Admission decisions are based on an individualized and holistic review of applications.
Applicants offered admission to the M.D. program begin medical school coursework in January.
Coursework
- Applicants for admission to the M.D. program must have earned, or will soon earn, a baccalaureate, master's or doctoral degree awarded from a regionally-accredited college or university in the U.S.
- Applicants must have achieved a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0.
- Applicants must have achieved a minimum GPA of 3.0 in the following pre-requisite courses:
- • General chemistry with lab – 2 semesters
• General biology with lab – 1 semester
• Organic chemistry – 1 semester
• Biochemistry (an upper level course with a grade of B- or better) – 1 semester
• Genetics – 1 semester
• Cell biology – 1 semester
• Mathematics (college algebra or higher) – 1 semester
• English – 2 semesters
• Humanities/Social Sciences – 2 semesters - All pre-requisite coursework must be completed at a regionally-accredited college or university in the U.S..
- The following pre-requisite coursework must have been completed within five years of the M.D. application deadline:
• one semester of biochemistry,
• one semester of genetics,
• one semester of cell biology.
- • General chemistry with lab – 2 semesters
The Council on Selection may allow a student to complete one of the required courses in the fall semester before matriculating into the program in January. Any offers of admission will be contingent upon the successful completion of the required course. Once enrolled in the course, a student must submit a transcript to the Council on Selection showing this course in progress. A final transcript with the final grade in this course must also be submitted upon completion of the course.
MCAT Score
- The Medical College Admission Test is required.
- A minimum MCAT score of 24 is required.
- MCAT scores must have been earned within three years of the application deadline.
- The latest MCAT score accepted for initial application review is the June MCAT.
- If a student is selected for an interview, the latest MCAT score accepted for final review by the Council on Selection is an August MCAT.
- UMKC School of Medicine MCAT code: 808
Holistic Review of Applications
Admission to the School of Medicine is based on a combination of academic performance and potential to further develop the core competencies of the School of Medicine. The Council on Selection reviews a candidate's personal characteristics and experiences, in addition to academic information. The Council reviews the candidate's personal statement, co-curricular and health-related activities, letters of recommendation and results of the interview to determine which candidates demonstrate the potential to further develop the competencies of the School of Medicine and to make admissions decisions. There is no one component of the application that will guarantee a candidate an interview or an offer of admission.
Admissions Eligibility
In order to be considered for admission to the M.D. program, applicants for admission must meet the following requirement:
- Must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents.
- Permanent resident status must be achieved by August 1 of the year before the spring term for which you are applying. A copy of the permanent resident card must accompany your general application for admission.
- International students are not eligible for admission to the M.D. program.