Admissions Procedure and Requirements |
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The Admissions Committee seeks to select a talented and diverse student body, taking into account the personal and academic qualifications of each applicant. The Committee will admit applicants who are most likely to make significant contributions to society as members of the medical profession. In making its decisions, the Admissions Committee will consider a variety of factors, including the applicant's academic record, performance on the Medical College Admissions Test (MCAT), depth of motivation for and commitment to medicine, and evidence of a variety of personal characteristics necessary for success as a physician. The University of Virginia School of Medicine participates in the American Medical College Application Service (AMCAS). Electronic applications may be accessed through the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) website at: http://www.aamc.org/ The deadline for receiving AMCAS applications is November 1 of the year prior to enrollment. However, because the University of Virginia utilizes a rolling admission process, it is in the best interest of the applicant to apply as early as possible. After submitting the AMCAS application, applicants will be directed to the University of Virginia School of Medicine web-based Supplemental Application. All applicants must pay a $80 non-refundable application processing fee, which must accompany the Supplemental Application. Applicants who have been granted an AMCAS Fee Assistance Program Waiver will also be granted a Supplemental Application Fee Waiver. If you received an FAP waiver from AMCAS, you must mail a copy of your FAP letter to the Admissions Office. Please note that the University of Virginia School of Medicine only accepts letters of evaluation/recommendation through AMCAS. Letters of recommendation may not be mailed directly to the University of Virginia; all letters are required to be submitted to AMCAS. There are several mediums by which a letter writer can send your recommendation to AMCAS. Letters may be sent to AMCAS through veClient, Interfolio, and via the mail. In addition, letter writers who currently mail evaluations can opt to upload letters directly to AMCAS through the AMCAS Letter Writer Application. For full details as to how to utilize the AMCAS letters service, please visit the AAMC website at http://www.aamc.org/students/amcas/faq/amcaslettersfaq.htm The School of Medicine prefers a premedical advisor evaluation, or if this service is not available, a minimum of two letters, preferably from science professors or the equivalent. You may also have individual letters sent to AMCAS in addition to a premed advising evaluation. While there is no limit to the number of letters you may submit, please keep in mind that it is better to have a few meaningful letters from individuals who know you well than to have a larger number of superficial letters of recommendation. University of Virginia School of Medicine encourages applicants to submit letters of recommendation to AMCAS via electronic means, through a confidential credential file management service such as Interfolio or veClient. Applicants are encouraged to submit letters of recommendation electronically to AMCAS whenever possible, since it will result in faster processing of your application materials. After preliminary review, a select group of applicants will be invited to the School of Medicine for interviews with members of the Admissions Committee. Students are selected and notified of their acceptance on a rolling admissions basis after October 15 until the class is filled. All applicants must have completed a minimum of 90 semester hours of course work in an accredited U.S. or Canadian college or university. Applicants who are not U.S. citizens or permanent residents of the U.S. are eligible to apply provided they have completed at least 90 semester hours of coursework in a U.S. or Canadian college or university. The following college science courses must be completed prior to matriculation:
Biochemistry is encouraged and may be substituted for the 2nd semester of Organic Chemistry. These courses may not be taken Pass/Fail, Credit/No Credit, or through a long-distance learning program. |
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AP Credits The University of Virginia will accept AP credit in fulfillment of premedical science course requirements, provided your undergraduate institution awarded you credit towards graduation (not just exemptions) and those credits appear on your official transcript. |
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International Students Applicants who are not U.S. citizens or permanent residents (green card holders) of the U.S. are eligible to apply for the M.D. program provided they have completed (or will complete) at least 90 semester hours of course work in the U.S. or Canada prior to the start of medical school. Credits transferred from foreign institutions do not count towards the 90 semester hour requirement. All premedical course requirements (biology, chemistry, organic chemistry, and physics) must be completed in a U.S. or Canadian college or university. The School of Medicine will accept upper level course work in these subjects in fulfillment of the premedical requirements. International students who are accepted are not eligible for federal loans or financial aid from the University, and must therefore document their ability to pay for their own medical education before being allowed to begin medical school. The Medical College Admission Test (MCAT) is required of all applicants. All applicants must present scores from tests taken no later than September 30th of the year prior to matriculation, and no earlier than April 1st of the three years prior to matriculation. Information regarding the MCAT and registration materials are available from premedical advisors or from MCAT Registration, phone: (319) 337-1357, http://www.aamc.org/. |
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For specific questions regarding admission policies at the School of Medicine, please contact: |
The University of Virginia |
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Equal Employment Opportunity & Affirmative Action (EEO/AA) Statement (April 8, 2008) The University of Virginia is committed to equal employment opportunity and affirmative action. To fulfill this commitment, the University administers its programs, procedures and practices without regard to age, color, disability, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation or veteran status, and operates both affirmative action and equal opportunity programs, consistent with resolutions of the Board of Visitors and with federal and state requirements, including the Governor's Executive Order on Equal Opportunity. The University's policies on "Preventing and Addressing Discrimination and Harassment" and "Preventing and Addressing Retaliation" implement this statement. The Office of Equal Opportunity Programs has complaint procedures available to address alleged violations of these policies. For further information: http://www.virginia.edu/eop/EEOAAStatement.html |
UVA School of Medicine Technical Standards Policy |
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Applicants to the University of Virginia School of Medicine are considered without regard to disability but with the expectation that they can complete all parts of the curriculum. In addition to certain academic standards, candidates for the M.D. degree must have abilities and skills in observation, communication, motor function, quantification, abstraction, integration, conceptualization, and interpersonal relationships and social behavior. Some disabilities in certain of these areas may be overcome technologically, but candidates for the medical degree must be able to perform in a reasonably independent manner without the use of trained intermediaries. Those desiring additional information on this matter may contact the Admissions Office. See the full Technical Standards Policy. |
