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MD · Athens, GA · public · applies through AMCAS

University of Georgia School of Medicine

Known as UGA

LCME: PreliminaryWebsiteAdmissions page()
—MCAT
—GPA
—Class size
—In-state matriculants
$75Secondary fee
Nov 15, 2026Secondary deadline
$0Tuition + fees, in state
$0Tuition + fees, out of state

Prerequisite coursework

Verify with the school
AP credit: YesCommunity college: YesOnline courses: YesPass/fail: Yes
CourseStatusHoursLabPass/failAP creditOnlineCommunity collegeNotes from the school
Biochemistry
CHEM
Recommended—YesYesYesYesYes
Biology
BIOL
Required—YesYesYesYesYes
Cell Biology
BIOL
Recommended—YesYesYesYesYes
Composition & Rhetoric
ENGL
Required—NoYesYesYesYes
Genetics
BIOL
Recommended—YesYesYesYesYes
Immunology
BIOL
Recommended—YesYesYesYesYes
Inorganic Chemistry
CHEM
Required—YesYesYesYesYes
Literature
ENGL
Required—NoYesYesYesYes
Microbiology
BIOL
Recommended—YesYesYesYesYes
Organic Chemistry
CHEM
Required—YesYesYesYesYes
Physics
PHYS
Required—YesYesYesYesYes
Sociology
BESS
Recommended—YesYesYesYesYes
Statistics
MATH
Required—YesYesYesYesYes

Community-college pathways

Upward transfer: YesAccelerated: YesSupplemental: Yes

Community college course credit is accepted. All prerequisite coursework must be completed at a regionally accredited institution in the United States or Canada. International coursework (defined below), including credits earned at foreign institutions, will not be accepted to fulfill prerequisite requirements and will not be included in AMCAS GPA calculations unless accepted as transfer credit and appearing on an official transcript from a U.S. or Canadian institution.

Source: (AAMC, retrieved 2026-10-13).

Source: MSAR Report for Applicants and Advisors: Premed Course Requirements 2027 (AAMC, retrieved 2026-10-13). Verify with the school.

Admission policies, in the school's words

Please visit our admissions website to learn more: https://medicine.uga.edu/futurestudents/admissions/admissions-process/ Admissions Eligibility Only U.S. citizens and U.S. permanent residents will be considered for admission into the MD program. An applicant who is not a citizen must provide verification of permanent resident status (e.g., copy of Green Card) on the secondary application to complete the application. Verification of Lawful Presence All admitted applicants must submit verification of lawful presence. Verification will be collected on the secondary application. Click here for more information. Application Process All applicants must apply through AMCAS. Upon receipt of the primary application (AMCAS), each applicant who meets the preliminary screening requirements is invited to complete the UGA School of Medicine application. As a state medical school with a mission-aligned admissions process, the UGA School of Medicine prioritizes Georgia residents or those with a tie to Georgia. Preliminary Screening Requirements for UGA School of Medicine Application • 3.0 AMCAS BCPM GPA or higher • 502 MCAT or higher Tie to Georgia The Admissions Committee considers any non-resident applicant to have a tie to Georgia if they meet any of the following criteria: • Applicant is a graduate or will graduate from a Georgia four-year college or university • Applicant currently resides and works in Georgia • Parent/guardian resides in Georgia • Applicant graduated from a Georgia high school A complete application includes the following: • AMCAS application • UGA SOM secondary application with $75 application fee (or fee waiver) • MCAT exam (taken within the past three years) • Letters of recommendation (3-5) • Proof of official permanent residency status, if not a U.S. citizen • Completion (or imminent completion prior to matriculation) of a baccalaureate degree • Completion (or imminent completion prior to matriculation) of the required prerequisite courses When a candidate’s application file is completed, the file is reviewed by the Office of Admissions and the Admissions Committee for a decision on the next step. At that time, applicants may be selected to interview.

Source: MSAR Report for Applicants and Advisors: Admission Policies and Information 2027 (AAMC, retrieved 2026-10-13). Verify with the school.

Who can apply

Out-of-state applicants
Yes We encourage out-of-state applicants who are mission-aligned, knowledgeable about Georgia’s communities and healthcare needs, and committed to serving the people of Georgia.
Canadian applicants
No
International applicants
No
DACA applicants
No
Residency preference (school's page)
Prioritizes Georgia residents or applicants with a tie to Georgia; out-of-state applicants are encouraged, and competitive ones typically present an MCAT of 511 or higher.

Source: (AAMC, retrieved 2026-10-13). Verify with the school.

Interview

MMIVirtual
Format
Interviews are virtual Multiple Mini Interviews.
Invitations sent
August 15, 2026
Typical interview day
You will rotate through 6 multiple mini interview (MMI) stations. You will have a total of 8 minutes in the station with 2 minutes to read the prompt and 6 minutes to provide your response. You will have 2 minutes to transition to the next station. You will automatically be moved to your next interviewer. Interviewers consist of UGA faculty, campus partners, and community partners.
Regional interviews
All interviews are virtual.
Video interviews
All interviews are virtual.
School's admissions page says
Virtual, closed multiple mini interview (MMI) via Zoom with six eight-minute stations

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Source: MSAR Report for Applicants and Advisors: Interview Procedures 2027 (AAMC, retrieved 2026-10-13). Verify with the school.

Situational-judgment tests and MCAT dates

Casper
Not required source
AAMC PREview
Not used source
Latest MCAT considered
January 01, 2027
Oldest MCAT considered
January 2024

Casper status comes from the school's own admissions page where it states one, otherwise from published requirement lists; PREview from the school's page or the AAMC PREview policies report. Both change between cycles. Verify with the school.

Source: (AAMC, retrieved 2026-10-13).

Secondary application

Required
Yes
Fee
$75
Fee waiver available
Yes
Deadline
Nov 15, 2026 November 15, 2026
Who receives it
To all applicants meeting the minimum academic criteria

Source: (AAMC, retrieved 2026-10-13). Verify with the school.

Letters of evaluation

Committee letter
Accepted
Letter packet
Accepted
Individual letters
Accepted

Source: (AAMC, retrieved 2026-10-13). Verify with the school.

Waitlist and deposit

Typical waitlist positions
30-60
Offers made from the waitlist
—
Procedure
Applicants offered a position on the waitlist will be asked whether they wish to remain on it.

Source: (AAMC, retrieved 2026-10-13).

Cost of attendance and debt

In stateOut of state
Tuition and fees$0$0
Health insurance$0$0
Total cost of attendance, year 1$0$0

0% of students receive aid. Average indebtedness of indebted graduates: $0.

Source: (AAMC, retrieved 2026-10-13).

Transfer applications

No

Source: (AAMC, retrieved 2026-10-13).

Mission statement

To educate excellent physicians, to pursue new knowledge, and to advance the health of our communities, Georgia, and beyond. The School of Medicine will be a leader in innovative medical education, yielding a diverse workforce that values excellence and lifelong learning; a trusted healthcare partner to serve our patients and communities, addressing Georgia’s unmet health needs; a collaborative research nexus, fostering impactful scholarship, discovery, and innovation to improve human health; a welcoming and supportive environment that engages students, faculty, and staff.

Source: (AAMC, retrieved 2026-10-13).

Notes

New school: founded 2024, received LCME preliminary accreditation in February 2026; inaugural class size 60 (planned growth to 120 per class with a new building); the inaugural entering year is not stated on the fetched pages. Preliminary screen: BCPM GPA 3.0 and MCAT 502 or higher; Early Decision guidance MCAT 512+ and BCPM GPA 3.7+. Only US citizens and permanent residents considered. No class statistics published yet.

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