MD · Winston-Salem, NC · private · applies through AMCAS
Wake Forest University School of Medicine
Known as Wake Forest
Prerequisite coursework
Verify with the school| Course | Status | Hours | Lab | Pass/fail | AP credit | Online | Community college | Notes from the school |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biochemistry CHEM | Recommended | — | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Biology BIOL | Recommended | — | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Chemistry CHEM | Recommended | — | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Genetics BIOL | Recommended | — | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Literature ENGL | Recommended | — | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Mathematics MATH | Recommended | — | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Physical Chemistry CHEM | Recommended | — | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Physics PHYS | Recommended | — | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Physiology BIOL | Recommended | — | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Psychology BESS | Recommended | — | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Sociology BESS | Recommended | — | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Community-college pathways
Community College work is considered. A bachelor's degree or higher is required by the time of matriculation.
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
Wake Forest University School of Medicine invites applicants meeting minimum screening criteria of undergraduate Biology-Chemistry-Physics-Math (BCPM) GPA of 3.2 with at least 15 BCPM undergraduate hours and MCAT total of 500 or above to submit a secondary application. Applicants who do not meet the minimum undergraduate BCPM GPA of 3.2 with at least 20 BCPM undergraduate hours but have completed at least 20 hours of post-baccalaureate or graduate BCPM coursework will be evaluated by the Sr. Associate and Assistant Deans of Admissions for consideration. It is recommended that applicants do not take the MCAT more than three times. The highest total MCAT score will be utilized. Early Decision applicants are considered and must submit their AMCAS application by August 1. Deadline to take the MCAT for Early Decision applicants is July 11, 2026. If you are unable to take the MCAT by July 11, 2026, note that you can contact us and we will move your application to our regular applicant pool and immediately allow you to apply to other medical schools. Applicants must provide either a committee letter/packet or two letters of evaluation. Recommendations are provided on our website on the type of evaluations to include based on your situation. All applicants invited to submit a secondary application are required to take the CASPer situational judgement test. To register, please visit https://acuityinsights.app/casper/
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 All applicants.
- Canadian applicants
- Case-by-case Applicant must be either a U.S. Citizen or a U.S. Permanent Resident.
- International applicants
- No
- DACA applicants
- No
Source: (AAMC, retrieved 2026-10-13). Verify with the school.
Interview
- Format
- Multiple Mini Interviews (MMI) - Will be held virtually.
- Invitations sent
- August 2026
- Typical interview day
- Applicants are invited to participate in the virtual MMI and a virtual information session. The MMI is completed prior to the information session. The virtual information session will include time with our Dean of Admissions, financial aid and small group sessions with students giving applicants an opportunity to learn more about our program. The virtual session also includes one small group question. The MMI and information session are both required for applicants invited to participate.
- Regional interviews
- Regional interviews are not available.
- Video interviews
- WFUSM offers a virtual MMI.
- School's admissions page says
- Invited applicants must complete a virtual interview; format not labeled
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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
- Required source · secondary lists: MSI required, IMA required
- AAMC PREview
- Not used "We are not using PREview scores in the admissions" source
- Latest MCAT considered
- September 12, 2026
- Oldest MCAT considered
- January 2023
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.
Secondary application
- Required
- Yes
- Fee
- $130
- Fee waiver available
- Yes
- Deadline
- Nov 15, 2026 All secondary applications are due by November 15, 2026.
- Who receives it
- Applicants that meet our minimum GPA and MCAT score.
Source: (AAMC, retrieved 2026-10-13). Verify with the school.
Letters of evaluation
- Committee letter
- Preferred
- Letter packet
- Accepted
- Individual letters
- Accepted
Source: (AAMC, retrieved 2026-10-13). Verify with the school.
Waitlist and deposit
- Typical waitlist positions
- On average 30% of the incoming class are accepted from the waitlist.
- Offers made from the waitlist
- —
- Procedure
- WFUSM moves to the waitlist as spots become available in the upcoming class. Acceptance from the waitlist usually happens after April 30th.
- Deposit required
- No
Cost of attendance and debt
| In state | Out of state | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition and fees | $66,895 | $66,895 |
| Health insurance | $5,029 | $5,029 |
| Total cost of attendance, year 1 | $110,448 | $110,448 |
74% of students receive aid. Average indebtedness of indebted graduates: $250,038.
Official AAMC counts, 2025-2026
- Applications
- 12,800 (8% in-state)
- Matriculants
- 194 (25.3% in-state, 74.7% out-of-state; 52.1% women)
- Applications per seat
- 66
Source: AAMC FACTS Table A-1: Applications and Matriculants by School, State of Legal Residence, and Gender, 2025-2026 (AAMC, retrieved 2026-10-13).
Entering class 2026
- Applicants
- 14,403
- Interviewed
- 724
- Matriculated
- 193
- MCAT (mean)
- 511
- GPA (mean)
- 3.82
- In-state
- 24%
Source: the school's published class profile (page), retrieved 2026-10-13. Statistics describe one entering class and are not cutoffs.
Transfer applications
No
Mission statement
The mission of the Wake Forest University School of Medicine (WFUSM) is to educate future physicians who are empowered to transform health for all. Our vision is to be national leaders in medical education and innovation, graduating purpose-driven physicians committed to improving the health of individuals and communities through lifelong learning.
Notes
Class profile (Class of 2030, entering 2026; entering year inferred from the class-of label): 14,403 applicants, 724 interviewed, 193 new matriculants (46 North Carolina / 147 out of state; pct_in_state computed), average MCAT 511, average GPA 3.82, average age 24. Secondary sent only to applicants with MCAT 500+ and BCPM GPA 3.2+ (with 20+ BCPM credit hours); Casper via Acuity Insights required. US citizens and permanent residents only.
Sources for this page
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- School website (class profile and admissions pages)
- LCME Directory - Accredited Programs
- AAMC FACTS Table A-1: Applications and Matriculants by School, State of Legal Residence, and Gender, 2025-2026 · AAMC, retrieved 2026-10-13
- https://school.wakehealth.edu/education-and-training/md-program/admissions · school website, retrieved 2026-10-13
- https://school.wakehealth.edu/education-and-training/md-program/class-profile · school website, retrieved 2026-10-13
- https://school.wakehealth.edu/education-and-training/md-program/application-requirements-and-technical-standards · school website, retrieved 2026-10-13
- https://school.wakehealth.edu/education-and-training/md-program/how-to-apply · school website, retrieved 2026-10-13
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