MD · Kalamazoo, MI · private · applies through AMCAS
Western Michigan University Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine
Known as Western Michigan (WMed)
Prerequisite coursework
Verify with the school| Course | Status | Hours | Lab | Pass/fail | AP credit | Online | Community college | Notes from the school |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anatomy BIOL | Recommended | 3 | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Biochemistry CHEM | Recommended | 3 | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Biology BIOL | Recommended | 8 | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Chemistry CHEM | Recommended | 8 | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Composition & Rhetoric ENGL | Recommended | 3 | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Genetics BIOL | Recommended | 3 | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Histology BIOL | Recommended | 3 | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Immunology BIOL | Recommended | 3 | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Physics PHYS | Recommended | 8 | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Physiology BIOL | Recommended | 3 | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Psychology BESS | Recommended | 3 | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Sociology BESS | Recommended | 3 | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Statistics MATH | Recommended | 3 | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Community-college pathways
WMed will accept all community college coursework. WMed does not have required coursework, rather coursework we recommend applicants have completed before 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
Information about the admissions and selection process can be found at: https://wmed.edu/app For accepted students, information about the acceptance timeline can be found at: https://wmed.edu/accepted
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 are a private school with no in-state preference. View recent class profiles at: wmed.edu/classprofiles
- Canadian applicants
- No
- International applicants
- No
- DACA applicants
- No
Source: (AAMC, retrieved 2026-10-13). Verify with the school.
Interview
- Format
- Interviews for the Class of 2031 beginning in June 2027 will be held virtually. Interview sessions will include a traditional oneon-one open file interview in addition to a group activity. More details will be provided in the interview invitation.
- Invitations sent
- Interview invitations begin in August. Interviews are held from late September through mid March.
- Typical interview day
- Interviews will be held virtually beginning late September 2026 for the Class of 2031. The goal of our Interview Day is not only for us to get to know you, but for you to get to know us and start picturing yourself as a WMed student. Applicants invited to interview will be given access to videos, links, and information to review before attending the session so the virtual time together can be used to answer specific questions and focus on your specific areas of interest. The virtual Interview Day will include plenty of time with current students and faculty. Learn more: https://wmed.edu/app
- Regional interviews
- no
- Video interviews
- Interviews for the class beginning in June 2027 will be held virtually.
- School's admissions page says
- Class of 2030 profile reports 911 phone interviews and 495 virtual interviews; the format is not otherwise described.
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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 on official list source
- AAMC PREview
- Not used "We are not using PREview scores in the admissions process" source
- Latest MCAT considered
- September 30, 2026
- 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.
Secondary application
- Required
- Yes
- Fee
- $110
- Fee waiver available
- Yes
- Deadline
- Jan 8, 2027 January 8, 2027, 5 p.m. ET
- Who receives it
- Applicants who meet minimum academic criteria: GPA of 3.0 or above and MCAT score of 499 and above.
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
- Varies by cycle.
- Offers made from the waitlist
- —
- Procedure
- The waitlist is live, unranked, and reviewed at each Admissions Committee meeting throughout the cycle. Candidates on the waitlist may be offered admission at any point in the cycle.
- Deposit required
- No
Cost of attendance and debt
| In state | Out of state | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition and fees | $69,800 | $69,800 |
| Health insurance | $0 | $0 |
| Total cost of attendance, year 1 | $102,734 | $102,734 |
99% of students receive aid. Average indebtedness of indebted graduates: $273,096.
Official AAMC counts, 2025-2026
- Applications
- 5,897 (21.6% in-state)
- Matriculants
- 86 (48.8% in-state, 51.2% out-of-state; 57% women)
- Applications per seat
- 69
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
- 6,242
- Matriculated
- 86
- MCAT (mean)
- 513 (range 497–524)
- GPA (mean)
- 3.81
- Women
- 48%
- First generation
- 10%
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
Mission: WMed is committed to excellence and health equity through transformative medical education, high-quality patient care, innovative research, and community partnerships within a just culture of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. Vision: Health equity for all in Southwest Michigan through innovation in the practice and study of medicine. Values: Together We: Excel with integrity and professionalism Champion safety and belonging Listen, collaborate, and serve with respect and compassion
Notes
Class of 2030 profile: 6,242 applications, 86 students, 'Average GPA' 3.81, 'Average MCAT Score' 513 (range 497-524), 48% women, 10% first generation, average age 24 (range 21-34). Class of 2029 profile: 5,896 applications, 86 students, GPA 3.81, MCAT 512 (497-522), 57% female, 7% first generation, 13% low socioeconomic background. Admissions page states no MCAT/GPA minimums ('you are more than your MCAT scores and GPA'); secondary fee not stated.
Sources for this page
- MSAR Report for Applicants and Advisors: Premed Course Requirements 2027 · AAMC, retrieved 2026-10-13
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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://wmed.edu/mdclass2030profile · school website, retrieved 2026-10-13
- https://wmed.edu/mdclass2029profile · school website, retrieved 2026-10-13
- https://wmed.edu/admissions · school website, retrieved 2026-10-13
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