2020 Medical School Application Changes

We will be flexible in our consideration of coursework taken online in the Spring 2020 semester. BCM will accept pass/fail grading for prerequisites courses taken in Spring 2020. nnThere are no plans to change our required coursework for admission. We are aware that MCAT date cancellations may affect the overall application review timeline. BCM reviews applications throughout the admissions cycle, and we will be cognizant of the fact that some students’ MCAT scores will be delayed.

Admissions Office Staff is available for questions via email [email protected].
Applying in the time of Coronavirus:

As we prepare for the coming application cycle, everything and everyone has been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. We understand that it is confusing and stressful to have tests cancelled, classes moved online, grading policies changed, and plans of all kinds disrupted. We know that for many of you, it feels like years of careful planning are being totally upended. We get it, because we are experiencing these same changes ourselves.

Some reassurance: Everyone throughout the world is going through the same kind of upheaval. While your plans have changed, so have everyone else’s. We are living it, too. We anticipate applications will come in more slowly, people will take the MCAT later than they intended, and transcripts and activity lists will look different than they have in the past. The good news is that we have the ability to adjust. We can push back the timing of our interviews and still get them all done. Our admissions committee is a highly experienced and thoughtful group. They’ll be able to review this year’s applications and remember that the pass/fail orgo class you ended up with in your senior spring semester probably wasn’t your original plan.

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic during the Spring 2020 semester, many colleges and universities are providing students with the option to receive a letter grade or a pass/fail grade. While passing grades will be accepted for Spring 2020 classes, the pass/fail system does not fully reflect the applicant’s educational accomplishment. Therefore, we highly recommend that applicants choose to receive a letter grade rather than take the pass/fail option for pre-requisite courses during Spring 2020. If you choose to take the pass/fail option, we will accept your grade(s) but it(they) cannot be including in the calculation of your GPA.

Our prerequisite requirements include face to face lab experiences. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and intuitions requiring virtual experiences, we will make an exception for lab experiences acquired during Summer 2020 ONLY. We continue to value and stress the importance of face to face lab experiences for your preparation for our PA curriculum. We encourage applicants to do their best to participate in face to face lab experiences if at all possible.

CNUCOM is aware that many of you are facing numerous challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic. In response to the challenges our applicants are facing with online coursework, we are exercising flexibility with distance learning coursework taken during this time. Distancelearning Science coursework and lab work with pass/fail grades will be taken into consideration for fulfillment of prerequisites, case by case. CNUCOM will continue to conduct a complet holistic review of your applications, and will consider MCAT scores as soon as they are received. Primary and secondary application deadlines will remain the same with room for flexibility of extensions for the secondary application, upon submission of a request. For further information regarding any of the above please email [email protected]

Case Western Reserve School of Medicine (CWRUSOM) is well aware of the disruption in coursework for many current students as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. While letter grades for coursework are still preferred, we understand the difficulty that this may pose for many, and as such, CWRUSOM will accept Pass/No Pass grading for prerequisites courses (below) for the winter/spring 2020 semester. To assist with future planning, at the time of application, the Admissions Committee would prefer no more than 10 credit hours of Pass/No Pass in the sciences (BCPM) section on the AMCAS application as defined by the AMCAS Course Classification; if Pass/No Pass grading exceeds this 10 credit hour preference, applications will be further assessed on a case-by-case basis.

CMU College of Medicine’s recommendation for coursework taken during the Winter/Spring 2020 time frame:
As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, many colleges and universities have offered students a pass/fail or credit/no credit option. We want all future Central Michigan University College of Medicine applicants to know that we will allow pass/fail or credit/no credit grades for any coursework taken during the impacted time frame, including prerequisite coursework. While we believe that academic coursework is an important component of your preparation for medical school, we don’t believe that an applicant’s total body of academic preparation should be negatively impacted by the disruptions caused by the COVID-19 outbreak.

MCAT Policy for the 2021 Admissions Cycle – Regular MD Applicants:
The Central Michigan College of Medicine encourages all applicants to apply as early as possible, even if your MCAT test date was cancelled on or before March 27, 2020 as a result of COVID-19. We plan to continue utilizing our rolling admissions policy and will accept and evaluate applications for secondary application invites without MCAT scores. In addition, we will base our interview decisions on a holistic review of your entire application, however a final admissions decision will not be made without an MCAT score on file. If MCAT testing sites do not open in time for us to receive scores and admit our first round of applicants on October 15, we will reevaluate the situation and update our policy at that time.

The Admissions Committee at Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons has voted to accept Pass/Fail grades for prerequisite courses taken at schools who have decided to go Pass/Fail for this semester. We understand some concerns about impact on GPAs and will take this fully into consideration for future applicants. For students in schools for which Pass/Fail is optional this semester, we will consider each student’s situation individually.

Dates are subject to change based on the evolving status of the Covid-19 Pandemic. The Medical School Admissions Requirements website for CMSRU through AMCAS will be updated as needed

As faculty begin to move courses online, and staff and administration prepare for the possibility of working off-campus due to the COVID-19 situation, we have prepared a list of tools and resources to assist you with the transition.

Please check these resource pages regularly as they will be updated as needed.

If you have any questions please contact CMSRU IT at [email protected].

Pass/Fail Grades- As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, many colleges and universities have offered students a pass/fail or satisfactory/unsatisfactory option. We are encouraging everyone to still take our prerequisites courses (Biochemistry, Physiology and Statistics) for a grade but we will be flexible and look at everyone on a case-by-case basis. We will accept all non-prerequisite courses as pass or satisfactory during this time of the COVID-19 pandemic.

MCAT Tests – We will accept applications from individuals who were unable to take the MCAT due to COVID-related test cancellations. For these candidates, we will base secondary application decisions on the information that is available to us at the time of the application. In certain circumstances, we may delay a decision to invite a secondary application pending receipt of an MCAT score. Assuming that MCAT testing resumes prior to October, we will require applicants to have taken the MCAT before we make admissions decisions for the Class of 2025. Accordingly, applicants should not delay applying simply because an MCAT score is not yet available

As of March 16, 2020 and into the foreseeable future, all medical school interviews will be conducted virtually. Applicants will not come to campus to interview. We will update invited applicants with instructions.

SPECIAL COVID-19 NOTE REGARDING APPLICATIONS FOR 2021 ENTRANCE (updated 4/23/2020)
We recognize that students will be impacted in complex, diverse, and unique ways during the COVID-19 crisis. Please remember that Duke uses holistic review of applicants for fairness and thoughtful review. We will continue to update this section as we make decisions regarding applications for 2020-2021.

Grading: Duke will be flexible with grading for the Spring and Summer 2020 semesters during COVID-19. We will accept letter grades, P/F grades, S/U grades, withdraws, etc. Whatever decision you make regarding grading during this pandemic will not negatively impact your application in any way.
Duke will accept online courses for the Spring and Summer 2020 semesters during COVID-19.

MCAT: Duke is still requiring the MCAT test. If the test gets delayed, we will accept the MCAT scores until September 2020. If you have taken the MCAT and have a score and wish to retake the test for potentially a better score, you can submit your application before the new test. Just know that if you application becomes complete before you new MCAT test is received into our office it will be reviewed with the old score. Once you get the new score, please reach out to the Admissions Office so we can make sure the application is re-evaluated.
In addition, we will now accept MCAT scores from as early as 2016.

Deadlines: At this time, application deadlines have not changed with regards to our AAMC deadline of October 15th and Duke Secondary application of November 15th. If this changes we will update our website and MSAR with these details. Applications completed between July and September will still be considered “early”.
At this time, we will begin reviewing completed applications by mid-August and our goal is to start inviting applicants for interviews by September.

Pass/Fail Courses
We are aware that some undergraduate institutions are offering pass/fail grades for courses completed during the COVID-19 pandemic. Our program currently accepts up to two (2) prerequisite course with a non-traditional letter grade and a minimum GPA of 3.0 to be eligible for admission. Applicants should be aware that pass/fail courses do not contribute to the CASPA GPA calculations, and passing a course will not improve their GPA. An optional essay will be available when completing the CASPA application, and we encourage applicants to explain their circumstances around COVID-19, if applicable. The EVMS PA program will update our policies as necessary in order to respond appropriately to emerging circumstances.

What’s new in Admissions given the CoVID – 19 pandemic and quarantine?
In this time of uncertainty, we realize that many of you may need to reschedule your MCAT exams, adjust your course plan, and/or cancel clinical experiences. Some of you–or your loved ones–will be personally affected by this global pandemic. Our Admissions Committee assures you that these unforeseen circumstances will be understood in the context of the current situation. We will accept pass/fail courses, as well as online courses, toward our course requirements.
For the time being, our application deadlines and MCAT minimum scores remain the same for the 2020-2021 application cycle. We will accept MCAT results through October 31, 2020. Should any of this change, we will post notices here on our website. Please stay safe and healthy.

Our team is working remotely and continues to be accessible via phone and email. We have seen an increase in email volume, so please be patient as we respond as quickly as possible. Our admissions counselors are scheduling 1:1 Skype, FaceTime or Zoom meetings with students, and soon we will offer virtual information sessions. Be sure to follow @FAUadmissions on social media where we will share content to help you get to know FAU and answer questions.

We are so excited about your acceptance to the Florida International University Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine. When we last met, our worlds were very different than they are now. COVID-19 has turned all our worlds upside down and we have all had to make significant life adjustments trying to figure out our new “normal”. One of the adjustments we have had to make is moving our Second Visit, or as I like to call it “Our Second Date”, to an online format. Please know that we are very excited about you becoming a member of our FIU family and want to assure you that we will take care of you and help you achieve your dream to become a great physician.

We are looking forward to seeing and meeting again in our virtual welcome back. Stay connected with us and if you have any questions please email us at [email protected].

Due to the COVID19 pandemic, the FSU SPAP will permit applicants to have up to 2 (two) prerequisite courses outstanding at the time of application for the 2020 cycle which begins May 1, 2020. We are aware of several instances where courses have been cancelled or modified during either the current or summer semester, and we recognize that this may leave some applicants with outstanding coursework. If accepted, outstanding prerequisites must be completed by the end of the Spring 2021 semester in order to matriculate.
We have also extended the deadline for Direct Patient Care Hours. Applicants may apply to the FSU PA Program with outstanding Direct Patient Care Hours with the expectation that the hours will be completed by the end of the Spring 2021 semester.

Required courses for the pre-dental and pre-medical designations may not be taken pass/fail in order to meet medical or other professional school program requirements.

P/F
The Committee on Admissions will honor institutional policies that have changed grades to Pass/Fail for Spring 2020.

Summer 2020 courses
The Committee on Admissions will accept online courses for the summer 2020 term.

MCAT
We are accepting MCAT scores from exams taken April 2018 through 2020. All applicants are required to have a valid MCAT score within this timeframe. The AAMC has opened up additional testing dates throughout the summer and the fall, shortened the score reporting time, and has made other modifications to lessen the impact on applicants for the 2021 cycle.

Visit the AAMC website for more information on the changes the AAMC has made regarding the MCAT in response to Covid 19.

2021 Application Cycle Deadlines

December 14, 2020: AMCAS / primary application deadline
February 1, 2021: Secondary application & Letters of Recommendation
Please visit the Application Process page for detailed information about our application process.

MCAT Delays: for the 2021 application cycle, we will accept MCAT scores for exams taken between January 2018 and September 2020. If this causes you to submit your application later than intended, that is acceptable. This does not disadvantage your application in any way. All applications submitted before the December 15 deadline receive equal consideration.

You may submit your application prior to taking the MCAT. If you have indicated on your application that you are registered for an upcoming MCAT date, we will not begin reviewing your application until that score is received.
You may also wait until you receive your score to submit your application, as long as you submit before December 15.

Grading system changes: Due to the decision of many institutions to move to an online and/or Pass/Fail format for the COVID-19 crisis, GUSOM will consider Pass/Fail and Credit/No Credit courses, as well as prerequisites completed online, holistically in the context of the full application. At institutions where moving to Pass/Fail was optional, course grades on a scale of A-F are highly preferable, especially for pre-requisite and BCPM courses.

Hours (research, service, clinical): We are aware that many previously planned opportunities to gain experiences in research, service, or clinical settings during this time are being affected by closings and cancellations due to the crisis. The Committee on Admissions will take this into account when reviewing applications. Our team holistically reviews all applications without assigning weight to a particular category.

Special Note: If you experienced a particular hardship due to the COVID-19 crisis and would like to share that with the committee, please do so under the “Further Information” question on your secondary application.

IU School of Medicine will accept P/NP (no pass) or S/F grades as meeting requirements.
IU School of Medicine will exercise flexibility in accepting additional S/F grades for the spring and possibly summer terms.
Applicants should consider scheduling an alternative MCAT test date. For updated MCAT information visit aamc.org.
Applicants should consider enrolling into science prerequisites in fall or later terms rather than summer, if possible.
Applicants who wish to receive a letter grade rather than (S/F or P/NP) may appeal to instructors at their discretion.
Applicants may apply without an MCAT score but are encouraged to include a MCAT test date on the application, if available.
Holistic review assessments will remain in place to determine the fitness of applicants’ backgrounds for medical school admission.
Email [email protected] to schedule a telephone appointment to speak with an admissions director.

Medical schools across the country do not all accept online courses for the prerequisites, and we are among the schools that currently do not do so. Our medical school was discussing whether to begin accepting online courses even before the COVID-19 pandemic, as is true of many other schools that do not currently accept online courses for the prerequisites. Although we have not yet concluded these discussions, we also recognize that the current circumstances are most unusual and we will use full consideration and judgment in evaluating the academic performance of applicants impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. This will likely require us to be flexible with respect to online courses and with respect to Pass/Fail grade reporting that many colleges and universities have begun using as in-person classes have transitioned to online delivery. In particular, we will accept Pass/Fail grade reporting for the Spring 2020 semester. We will continue our previous discussions about whether to accept online courses for the prerequisites at an accelerated pace that has been prompted by the pandemic.

Pass/Fail Grades – Our schools will accept pass/fail grades, without prejudice, for courses taken during the COVID-19 pandemic. It has always been our practice to consider grades in the context of numerous other aspects of the application, and an international crisis certainly provides a unique and compelling context. In making this statement, we are cognizant of the fact that some undergraduate schools are providing an option for students to take courses either for grades or on a Pass/Fail basis. We therefore want to be explicit that applicants should not feel pressured by us to choose the graded option. Students and their families are facing many challenges at the moment – maybe even life and death challenges. The pressure for grades need not be one of them.

MCAT Tests – We will accept applications from individuals who were unable to take the MCAT due to COVID-related test cancellations. For these candidates, we will base secondary application decisions on the information that is available to us at the time of the application. Assuming that MCAT testing resumes prior to October, we will require applicants to have taken the MCAT before we make admissions decisions for the Class of 2025. Accordingly, applicants should not delay applying simply because an MCAT score is not yet available.

If you need assistance from the Office of Admissions, please use our general email address which is [email protected]. You can also contact our Dean of Admissions at [email protected] if you are a currently accepted candidate seeking advice or information.

UPDATE (April 14, 2020): Given the unprecedented circumstances surrounding COVID-19, Marshall University Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine has carefully reviewed its perspective on Pass/Fail grading for the 2021 entering MD class. To alleviate additional stressors surrounding educational modifications, we have decided to accept Pass/Fail and CR/NC grading for prerequisite coursework for Spring Semester 2020. Courses and labs delivered via remote learning due to COVID-19 will also be accepted for the Spring 2020 Semester.

The Office of Admissions is sensitive to the academic burden placed on applicants attempting to complete graded pre-requisite courses that were converted to online and/or Pass/Fail during the Spring and Summer Semesters of AY 2019-2020 in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. Towards this end, all successfully completed pre-requisite courses (including Pass/Fail and online) affected by COVID-19 (Spring and Summer Semesters 2020) will be accepted for credit by the Office of Admissions upon verification of the applicant’s institution. This will only apply to those courses in which the applicant was actively enrolled during the COVID-19 pandemic. Pass/Fail and online courses will not be accepted for required Biology and Chemistry coursework outside of this exception.

Our response to COVID-19 continues to evolve due to the fluid nature of the situation. These policies are accurate as of 4/9/20 but are continuously being evaluated and are subject to change.

We will continue our commitment to holistic admissions and encourage applicants to share context regarding their individual situation on the MCW secondary application essay prompt.
We will accept pass/fail grades for coursework, including prerequisites, taken during the COVID-19 pandemic (currently including January 2020 – present). As prerequisite coursework is intended to prepare applicants for the MCAT exam and for medical school coursework, applicants should ensure they have obtained mastery of the course material regardless of the grading system.
We plan to maintain our current timeline for the 2021 application cycle with completed secondary applications due on Monday, December 7, 2020. A fully completed application includes several components including a valid MCAT and CASPer score.
We will continue to consider completion date as one factor in our admissions process (i.e. “rolling admissions”); however, we realize that external factors may greatly impact application completion date for some applicants this cycle.
To accommodate our large applicant pool, multiple campus locations, and large incoming class size, we need to start interviewing applicants in the early fall. We will interview applicants until at least March 2021 and will extend our interview season further if deemed necessary.
Some applicants may encounter substantial challenges preparing a successful application for the 2021 cycle and may be more successful applying during a future cycle. We will continue to offer application counseling and advising appointments upon request and would be happy to discuss your individual situation prior to application.

In this time of uncertainty related to the impact of COVID-19, we realize that many of you are facing unexpected circumstances and may need to adjust your plans in preparation for the upcoming cycle.

We understand the challenges many of you are facing with MCAT testing availability and/or current coursework, including the potential shift to alternate grading systems or rubrics. While letter grades for coursework are preferred, we recognize the difficulty this may pose for many. As such, we will accept Pass/No Pass grading for Spring 2020 coursework.

Our Admissions Committee assures you that these unforeseen circumstances will be understood in the context of the current situation.

At this point, our timeline and requirements remain the same. Should adjustments be made, we will post notices on this website.

If you have specific questions, as always, our team can be reached at [email protected].

How will admission decisions be impacted as a result of academic work and MCAT exams being affected by the COVID-19 pandemic? (Updated April 13, 2020)
Mercer University School of Medicine is taking many steps to address concerns related to the educational upheaval students are experiencing as a result of COVID-19. Answers to questions related to academic work and MCAT testing are provided below. If you have additional questions, please contact the admissions office for further clarification.

Policy regarding pass/fail grades due to COVID-19
Mercer University School of Medicine will accept pass/fail grades for courses taken during the COVID-19 pandemic. Applicant grades will be considered in the context of a holistic evaluation that also takes into account the student’s passion for the well-being of others and commitment to the residents of Georgia. If students choose the pass/fail grading option for coursework taken during the COVID-19 pandemic, they will not be penalized or considered at a disadvantage during the admissions process. Mercer University School of Medicine will make every effort to provide interview opportunities in a fair and equitable fashion under these extenuating circumstances.

Policy regarding closure of MCAT test centers due to COVID-19
Mercer University School of Medicine will accept applications from individuals who were unable to take the MCAT due to COVID-related test cancellations. For these candidates, secondary application decisions will be based on information that is provided at the time of application. For the Class of 2025, applicants will be required to take the MCAT before final decisions are made, assuming MCAT testing resumes prior to October. Applicants should not delay applying because an MCAT score is not yet available. Check back for more information and updates as this situation continues to evolve.

On Pass/Fail: The challenge for medical school admissions committees is that accurate and specific information is always preferred. When committees are faced with ambiguity, their bias may factor a pass as a “C/D” or 2.0/1.0 rather than a higher grade. So, if you have an option to proceed with a letter grade for prerequisite coursework, many schools (including the College of Human Medicine) would prefer this option.

For those of you in which a Pass/Fail or Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory grade is rendered for any of these courses, CHM will work with you. Since we require prerequisite coursework be assessed at a “C or 2.0” grade or higher, we would kindly ask that your home institution (registrar or course instructor) provide written verification that the Passing or Satisfactory grade met this standard.

We would be remiss if we didn’t recognize that there may be several advantages and disadvantages when considering your grading options. We also recognize that every applicant has his/her/their own set of strengths and areas for growth. Maintaining a healthy mentoring/coaching relationship with your pre-health adviser will be key as you proceed with decisions about your Winter/Spring 2020 coursework.

Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic MSM is operating from a virtual campus until April 6th. Admissions Specialists are available to respond to your inquiries via email. Please submit your inquiries to [email protected].

COVID-19 Update for 2021 Application cycle:
The Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai understands that the COVID-19 public health crisis has impacted different facets of each applicant’s portfolio. The Admissions Committee will be flexible in evaluating the following in Spring 2020: the timing of MCAT tests, the number of P/F grades, the use of online coursework, the abrupt discontinuation of some activities and other elements impacted by the current pandemic. The Admissions Committee evaluates each application holistically and will continue to maintain rigorous holistic review. If your application is impacted by the current crisis, consider writing a short explanation in your application.

Please note the following information regarding coursework, labs and MCAT:

Pass/Fail Coursework – All Spring 2020 courses that were required to be taken as P/F will be evaluated in the context of the entire educational portfolio and can be used to meet our premedical requirements

Online Coursework and Labs – All Spring 2020 courses which were switched to an online platform will be reviewed in context of the entire educational portfolio and can be used to meet our premedical requirements

MCAT – Given the cancellation of MCAT examination test dates in March, April and May, we will accept MCAT scores through October 2020. Delayed MCATs will not be viewed negatively during our holistic review process

All candidates are required to take the Medical College Admissions Test (MCAT). For the 2020-21 application cycle, only scores from exams taken between January 2018 and December 2020 are eligible for consideration.. *Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, we are extending our MCAT deadline to include tests offered through December 2020.

In fairness to all applicants, there are no exceptions to these posted MCAT date requirements.

For admission questions pertaining to the College of Medicine, email [email protected]

Will COVID-19 disruptions be considered as you make admissions decisions?
Yes. Our Committee on Admissions will consider COVID related disruptions as they review applications. We are cognizant of how this may impact our applicants for the Spring 2020 term, including adjustments to grading and MCAT examination, course plans, labs, research, clinical, and developmental experiences, as well as, the potential for late letters of recommendation and delayed transcripts.

Will I have an opportunity to explain how my application has been impacted by COVID-19 related disruptions?
Yes. A question is being added to our supplemental application that will allow you to explain how you have been impacted by the global pandemic.

Will my application be negatively impacted if I am required to take pre-requisite coursework as Pass/Fail?
We understand the effects on your spring 2020 coursework are very much out of your control. We will review your application in the context of these circumstances and your unique situation.

How is Feinberg responding to delayed MCAT examination dates?

At this time, Feinberg School of Medicine will be accepting MCAT scores for the 2021 Admissions Cycle through October 2020. This timeline will accommodate applicants taking the examination through the end of September 2020.

Can I apply to Feinberg before I take the MCAT?
Yes. Applicants should not delay applying simply because an MCAT score is not yet available. Candidates will be invited to complete the supplemental application prior to the receipt of an MCAT score.

Pass/Fail Coursework – Pass/Fail will be allowed for all coursework taken during the Spring 2020 term, including pre-requisites.

Online Coursework and Labs – Online labs will be accepted for the Spring 2020 and Summer 2020 term.

Letters of Evaluation – The requirement for a letter of recommendation from the instructor of a graded science course has been changed for the Spring 2020 term. A letter of recommendation from the instructor of a science course taken pass/fail in the Spring 2020 term is acceptable.

We are working to adapt to the rapidly changing circumstances of this unprecedented time, as the world responds to the challenges presented by the COVID-19 pandemic. Our immediate focus has been ensuring the remainder of the 2020 application cycle continues on time. We will be assessing and discussing impacts for the 2021 admissions cycle over the coming weeks.

As our community and the nation continue to navigate the coronavirus pandemic, RMC Admissions will closely monitor the situation and make determinations in accordance with AAMC guidelines/protocols and our institutional mission as it relates to the 2021 application cycle. We understand the unknown is both stressful and anxiety provoking, but rest assured we are in this together. The Rush admissions team is diligently working to ensure the coursework you are currently completing will not negatively impact your timeline for applying to our medical school. Additionally, protocols around additional documentation such as MCAT and LORs will also continue to be monitored and evaluated.

Pass/Fail: The Committee has modified our policy and will accept “PASS” grades for any courses completed this spring or summer term. In addition, with MCAT dates in flux, we will evaluate each applicant’s personal situation with a one-by-one approach.

Delayed MCAT – RWJMS will send secondary applications to those who do not have an MCAT scores showing upon receipt of their AMCAS application. We will require an MCAT score prior to offering an interview. We will extend our interview schedule and slow our reviews so as to allow applicants more time to have their MCAT score available. Ideally this score will be in place by early November.

Pass/Fail Grades – RWJMS will accept pass/fail grades, for courses taken during the COVID pandemic. Ideally candidates will have science course grades from other semesters on their application. We will always review your application as a whole and never focus on grades exclusively.

Online Courses – As most undergraduate schools have gone to online courses during the pandemic, we will accept online courses from candidates who were enrolled during the pandemic. For students who are beyond undergraduate school, we will accept online courses undertaken to meet prerequisites regardless of the institution.

Response to COVID-19 – Information for the 2021 Admissions Cycle:

As we all work through the COVID-19 pandemic, we are aware of your many challenges. Many universities are modifying their grading systems in response to the pandemic. We will give full consideration to pass/fail grades for any lecture or laboratory courses taken during the Spring 2020 semester. As in the past, prerequisite courses must be completed in a degree-granting university. Each course director is to determine the balance between online and classroom instruction. Rest assured, our Committee conducts a holistic review of each applicant; this semester is just one component of your entire application.

Since contemporary medical studies include the study of health and disease at the subcellular and molecular level, the study of biochemistry or cellular biology is highly recommended, though not required. Biochemistry may be taken in place of one semester of organic chemistry.

Please note the following new information about pass/fail requirements coursework, policies for online courses/labs and Letters of Evaluation.

Pass/Fail

The University of South Dakota Sanford School of Medicine (USD-SSOM) recognizes the impact of the COVID-19 outbreak in disrupting coursework for the 2020 spring and summer semesters. Although the committee would prefer grades for the prerequisite courses taken during the 2020 spring/summer semesters (when this option is available), we will accept Pass/Fail grades. The USD-SSOM will continue to monitor the impact of COVID-19 on students’ educational experiences and evaluations and will reevaluate our requirements accordingly.

Letters of Evaluation

As always, USD-SSOM accepts all letter types (Individual, letter packets or Committee letters)

Online Coursework and Labs

As always, USD-SSOM accepts online coursework from any accredited institution.

Application Deadline Date

The USD-SSOM recognizes the challenges facing applicants with regards to completing MCAT, Letters of Recommendation and other requirements due to COVID-19 pandemic, and as such, has decided to extend our 2021 application cycle deadline from Nov. 1 to Dec. 1. Accordingly, we will also extend our MCAT 2021 application cycle deadline to Dec. 1, 2020.

M.D. Eligibility

To pursue an M.D. degree at the USD Sanford School of Medicine, you must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident. You also must be a South Dakota resident or non-resident with strong ties to the state such as:

• Graduation from a high school in South Dakota
• A parent living in South Dakota
• A child of a Sanford School of Medicine alumni
• A member of a U.S. federally recognized tribe from a bordering state
• Completing at least 90 credits at a college or university in South Dakota

An enrolled member of a U.S. federally recognized tribe may apply to the Sanford School of Medicine through the Indians into Medicine program. To apply, the applicant must file an AMCAS application identifying the Sanford School of Medicine as a school to which they are applying and they must also complete the  INMED application to verify their tribal status.

You must:

• Have a minimum of 64 semester credits of college course work for admissions committee consideration, with a minimum of 90 semester credits of college course work before matriculation.
• Take the Medical College Admission Test (MCAT) within three years of the AMCAS application deadline of November 1.
• Have a cumulative GPA of at least 3.1 and a composite MCAT score of at least 496 (23 with MCAT prior to 2015) to be offered an interview. Applicants with a GPA of less than 3.1 may be considered on an individual basis if they have achieved an MCAT of at least 496 or higher and they have recent and significant coursework with a higher performance.
• Agree to the terms of technical standards for admission, continuation and graduation
• Complete the equivalent of the following semesters of course work, including laboratory experience where available, in the following areas:

Although not required, the following courses (one semester each) are recommended to enhance an applicant’s preparation for medical school:

• Second semester of organic chemistry
• Genetics
• Microbiology
• Physiology
• Psychology
• Sociology

M.D./Ph.D. Eligibility

To pursue an M.D./Ph.D degree at the Sanford School of Medicine, students must meet the following criteria:

• Be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident
• Have at least a bachelor’s degree from an accredited academic institution
• Take the Medical College Admissions Test (MCAT) within three years of the AMCAS application deadline of November 1
• All applicants must have a cumulative GPA of at least 3.1 and a composite MCAT score of at least 496 (23 with MCAT prior to 2015) to be offered an interview. Applicants with a GPA of less than 3.1 may be considered on an individual basis if they have achieved an MCAT of at least 496 or higher and they have recent and significant coursework with a higher performance.
• At least one letter of recommendation from a reference who can speak directly to the applicant’s experience in, and potential for, independent research
• Productive laboratory experience that clearly demonstrates an interest, enthusiasm and commitment to biomedical research
• Agree to the terms of technical standards for admission, continuation and graduation
• Complete the equivalent of the following semesters of course work, including laboratory experience where available, in the following areas:

Although not required, the following courses (one semester each) are recommended to enhance an applicant’s preparation for medical school:

• Second semester of organic chemistry
• Genetics
• Microbiology
• Physiology
• Psychology
• Sociology

Advanced Standing or Transfer Eligibility

We do not consider applications for advanced standing or transfer students.

Pass/Fail Grades – Our schools will accept pass/fail grades, without prejudice, for courses taken during the COVID-19 pandemic. It has always been our practice to consider grades in the context of numerous other aspects of the application, and an international crisis certainly provides a unique and compelling context. In making this statement, we are cognizant of the fact that some undergraduate schools are providing an option for students to take courses either for grades or on a Pass/Fail basis. We therefore want to be explicit that applicants should not feel pressured by us to choose the graded option. Students and their families are facing many challenges at the moment – maybe even life and death challenges. The pressure for grades need not be one of them.

MCAT Tests – We will accept applications from individuals who were unable to take the MCAT due to COVID-related test cancellations. For these candidates, we will base secondary application decisions on the information that is available to us at the time of the application. Assuming that MCAT testing resumes prior to October, we will require applicants to have taken the MCAT before we make admissions decisions for the Class of 2025. Accordingly, applicants should not delay applying simply because an MCAT score is not yet available.

MCAT

Many of you have been notified that you need to reschedule your March or April 2020 MCAT test date, as those administrations have been cancelled. We understand that testing may be delayed into the summer months.

You can submit your AMCAS application without MCAT scores. Once we receive your verified application from AMCAS, you will receive an email with a link to our online supplemental application. Receipt of MCAT scores is not required to submit secondary. We will review your complete application when your 2020 MCAT scores are received.

Coursework

Online: While our preference is to review your application with coursework completed in person, we understand that in these unique circumstances most of your spring 2020 coursework is now online. This will not impact the review of your application.

Grading: For the spring 2020 semester, many schools are offering the option for Pass/Fail in lieu of a letter grade. This will not impact the review of your application.

Letters of Recommendation

Some schools may not be offering a committee letter this year. This will not impact your application negatively. Please see the guidelines for submitting individual letters of recommendation.

How will processing and review of applications be affected?

We expect to conduct our review of applications as usual, beginning in June, in chronological order, and on a rolling basis until we fill our interview sessions in mid-December or early January (if necessary). However, we are cognizant of the limitations that colleges, universities and students may be subject to given the current COVID-19 crisis, and we will exercise appropriate flexibility.

What will I do about Interviews?

Currently, we expect to conduct our interviews as usual in our traditional format along with our standardized patient exercises beginning in July and ending in December. However, if circumstances do not improve by then, we will explore other options and consider as well extending interviews into January.

If I finish courses remotely, will the courses still meet the requirement?

Yes, provided that the coursework is officially documented on your college or university transcript.

Will there be any concessions for required coursework?

We review carefully the required coursework for our medical school and inform applicants if they are deficient or if a course(s) does not meet the requirement (s). We do assess these on a case by case basis and will exercise some flexibility depending upon other coursework that may satisfy a requirement (s). To make such decisions, we will require a detailed syllabus and other pertinent documentation.

How will processing and review of applications be affected?nnAs of now they won’t! We will as always, be reviewing completed applications on a rolling basis. We will make every effort to be flexible in our consideration of coursework taken in the current Spring 2020 semester. Our admissions committee and staff are ready to receive and review incoming applications this cycle whether it occurs from campus or at home.nnMany institutions have moved courses online. How will these affect the application review process?nnOnline coursework will be accepted as long as credit is granted by the applicant’s degree- granting institution.nnWhat will I do about Interviews?nnAs of now, no changes are anticipated for the upcoming interview cycle. Should that change we will adjust accordingly and notify candidates in advance.nnWill I be bypassed if I haven’t taken my MCAT?nnWe do not review applications without an MCAT score from the past 5 years. We will not review an incomplete application for any reason. If you have taken the MCAT and reported previous scores to TMDSAS but are also registered for an upcoming MCAT, please notify schools and TMDSAS if you are unable to complete the exam due to current conditions. This will ensure that we use previous scores to review your application and not delay it’s review due to an incomplete test score.nnIf I finish courses remotely, will the courses still meet the requirement?nnIf the degree granting institution awards credit, we will accept the course as completed provided it is for the current Spring 2020 semester. If the course changed from letter grades to Pass/Fail as a result, we will accept the course if is the policy of the undergraduate institution. If given a choice on the grading policy, we recommend students continue to take the course for a letter grade.nnWill there be any concessions for required coursework?nnWe will not change our policy on pre-requisites. We will continue to review course work on a case-by-case basis as we have always done and be flexible when considering coursework completed during the Spring 2020 semester.

How will processing and review of applications be affected?nnWe are planning on conducting the processing and review of applications in the same manner.  We will start reviewing applications as they are transmitted in late May or early June.  We do understand that during this uncertain time period created from the COVID-19 pandemic that undergraduate institutions are dealing with unexpected limitations, therefore, we will try to be flexible, as much possible, to support our applicants.nnMany institutions have moved courses online, how will these affect the application review process?nnAs an institution, we truly value the holistic review of an application.  We began accepting online coursework for entry year 2020 and will continue to do so.  In addition to this, students who are provided a pass/fail option because of the current circumstances created by the COVID-19 pandemic TTUHSC School of Medicine will accept coursework from pass/fail courses during this time period.  Our preference would be that courses be given a grade, but if students have no other choice we will look at their record of course work and make exceptions for those students that have taken courses from January 2020 through May 2020 and potentially through the Summer of 2020.  We completely understand that these are unprecedented times and we are willing to work with students in any way possible.nnWe will I do about interviews?nnAt this moment, we are preparing to conduct interviews in the same format as in the past application/interview cycles.  However, we have had some preliminary discussions on potentially starting interviews in September versus August as we have done in years past.  We are also considering extending interviews into the first few weeks of January.  However, if circumstances created by the COVID-19 pandemic do not change as we enter the fall semester, we are currently looking at other potential options such as online/virtual interviews.nnWill I be overlooked if I have not taken my MCAT?nnYou will not be overlooked.  Our Admissions Selection Committee will require the MCAT as part of the holistic review and decision-making process but we begin reviewing applications as soon as we begin receiving them.  We understand that there have been test dates that have been canceled, therefore, we encourage students to reschedule as soon as they can.  We will be able to review an application as long as there is an official MCAT score report that has been taken within the last 5 years.nnIf I finish courses remotely, will the course is still meet the requirement?nnYes, as long as the course work is officially accepted and documented on your undergraduate transcript.nnWill there be any concessions for required coursework?nnThe required prerequisites will remain the same.  We will review the applicant’s transcript after acceptance to determine if they are deficient on any of the required courses.  We will evaluate each student on a case-by-case basis and provide them guidance on how to remediate any deficiencies.

As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic the following changes in Tufts University School of Medicine (TUSM) premed requirements will be in effect for the 2020-2021 admissions cycle.

• TUSM will consider P/F (pass/no-pass) grades for all coursework which will be utilized as part of our holistic evaluation process.
• Only coursework taken during the winter/spring/summer semesters of 2020 will be included for this exception.
• Those who can continue to receive conventional grades are strongly encouraged to utilize that option.
• For students who submit P/F grades, a statement from your school documenting your schools grading system during this time frame will be required.
• Students are encouraged not to ‘overload’ on P/F grades during this time frame (not to take an unusually large number of courses).
• TUSM does not have a policy prohibiting applicants from taking prerequisite courses online, and this stance will be continued.
• MCATs will continue to be an admissions requirement and utilized as part of our holistic evaluation process.  For any candidate whose opportunity to take the MCATs has been delayed for the spring of 2020,  you will have the opportunity to submit a later MCAT score through the fall of 2020 and your application will be considered once it’s complete.  We will ensure that interview positions and acceptance offers will remain available for applicants who are required to delay their MCAT testing.
• A statement will be placed on our secondary application allowing you to contextualize your experiences during the COVID-19 pandemic and how it has impacted your educational and personal journey.

Like many other medical schools, we will be accepting pass/fail and online credit for pre-requisite courses during the 2020-2021 Application Cycle. At the Uniformed Services University, F. Edward Hebert School of Medicine, letter grades are preferred by the Admissions Committee as they allow us to assess your academic performance; however, we understand that this may not be possible for all applicants. As a result, we are advising applicants to not select pass/fail grading if it is given as an option for prerequisite courses; however, if a college or university does not allow any other option, our Admissions Committee will certainly accept credit for these courses and use other details in your application to assess your candidacy for admission. Please inform your Admissions Counselor by email at the time of application if you were not allowed to receive a letter grade for any prerequisite courses as a result of COVID-19. nnRegarding the MCAT, we are closely observing the testing dates that are being offered. We are aware that the March and April MCAT testing dates have been cancelled. We are closely monitoring this situation as it is impacted by COVID-19. As MCAT testing dates are expanded or even extended into October and November, we will certainly extend our deadlines if needed. As of now, MCAT scores are still required and we have not extended our application deadlines. At this time, it is recommended to schedule MCAT testing in June or July. We are also still advising applicants to initiate their AMCAS applications as soon as possible (even without MCAT scores) as we use a rolling admissions process, and we can easily add MCAT scores to applications which have already been initiated and processed.

Admitted students have shared with us their fear of not being able to make it to Buffalo in time to start medical school.

We understand that it may be difficult to make plans for your arrival in Buffalo.

Courses are being offered online for the remainder of the spring 2020 semester.

For specific details on university operations and policies, visit the University at Buffalo COVID-19 FAQs webpage, part of the official channel of COVID-19 communication for the entire UB community.

Fall 2020 Semester Will Start On Time
We have not changed the academic calendar. We are anticipating regular enrollment for fall 2020.

Will courses be distance education/online learning or on-campus?
Fall 2020 courses are scheduled to be delivered in their original format.

We are evaluating which courses may be converted to online or distance education to best serve our students.

At this time, we do not anticipate any situation that would prevent you from enrolling at UAB. If you are unable to submit required documents required for admission and/or enrollment, we are prepared to work with students on a case-by-case basis. Please contact your admissions counselor or contact us at [email protected].

The UA COM-Tucson Admissions Office are aware of the many scheduling challenges due to the Coronavirus (COVID-19).

Below are the changes we are making for the 2020 Admissions Cycle.

We have extended our primary application deadline to December 01 and our Secondary deadline to December 15th (or 21 days from the date you received your secondary, whichever comes first to give students extra time to apply.

We are adding a question on the Secondary application-“How did COVID19 impact your application process?”

Students can submit their AMCAS application without their MCAT. We will place your application on a MCAT hold. Notify us when you are taking the MCAT. The last MCAT date we will accept is September 12 and this is subject to change should there be further delays/closure due to the pandemic.

We will be accepting pass/fail grades for 2020 Spring/Summer courses.

We will continue to be flexible as this all unfolds.

Pass/Fail Grades – Our schools will accept pass/fail grades, without prejudice, for courses taken during the COVID-19 pandemic. It has always been our practice to consider grades in the context of numerous other aspects of the application, and an international crisis certainly provides a unique and compelling context. In making this statement, we are cognizant of the fact that some undergraduate schools are providing an option for students to take courses either for grades or on a Pass/Fail basis. We therefore want to be explicit that applicants should not feel pressured by us to choose the graded option. Students and their families are facing many challenges at the moment – maybe even life and death challenges. The pressure for grades need not be one of them.

MCAT Tests – We will accept applications from individuals who were unable to take the MCAT due to COVID-related test cancellations. For these candidates, we will base secondary application decisions on the information that is available to us at the time of the application. Assuming that MCAT testing resumes prior to October, we will require applicants to have taken the MCAT before we make admissions decisions for the Class of 2025. Accordingly, applicants should not delay applying simply because an MCAT score is not yet available.

Pass/Fail Grades – Our schools will accept pass/fail grades, without prejudice, for courses taken during the COVID-19 pandemic. It has always been our practice to consider grades in the context of numerous other aspects of the application, and an international crisis certainly provides a unique and compelling context. In making this statement, we are cognizant of the fact that some undergraduate schools are providing an option for students to take courses either for grades or on a Pass/Fail basis. We therefore want to be explicit that applicants should not feel pressured by us to choose the graded option. Students and their families are facing many challenges at the moment – maybe even life and death challenges. The pressure for grades need not be one of them.

MCAT Tests – We will accept applications from individuals who were unable to take the MCAT due to COVID-related test cancellations. For these candidates, we will base secondary application decisions on the information that is available to us at the time of the application. Assuming that MCAT testing resumes prior to October, we will require applicants to have taken the MCAT before we make admissions decisions for the Class of 2025. Accordingly, applicants should not delay applying simply because an MCAT score is not yet available.

Pass/Fail Grades – Our schools will accept pass/fail grades, without prejudice, for courses taken during the COVID-19 pandemic. It has always been our practice to consider grades in the context of numerous other aspects of the application, and an international crisis certainly provides a unique and compelling context. In making this statement, we are cognizant of the fact that some undergraduate schools are providing an option for students to take courses either for grades or on a Pass/Fail basis. We therefore want to be explicit that applicants should not feel pressured by us to choose the graded option. Students and their families are facing many challenges at the moment – maybe even life and death challenges. The pressure for grades need not be one of them.

MCAT Tests – We will accept applications from individuals who were unable to take the MCAT due to COVID-related test cancellations. For these candidates, we will base secondary application decisions on the information that is available to us at the time of the application. Assuming that MCAT testing resumes prior to October, we will require applicants to have taken the MCAT before we make admissions decisions for the Class of 2025. Accordingly, applicants should not delay applying simply because an MCAT score is not yet available.

Pass/Fail Grades – Our schools will accept pass/fail grades, without prejudice, for courses taken during the COVID-19 pandemic. It has always been our practice to consider grades in the context of numerous other aspects of the application, and an international crisis certainly provides a unique and compelling context. In making this statement, we are cognizant of the fact that some undergraduate schools are providing an option for students to take courses either for grades or on a Pass/Fail basis. We therefore want to be explicit that applicants should not feel pressured by us to choose the graded option. Students and their families are facing many challenges at the moment – maybe even life and death challenges. The pressure for grades need not be one of them.

MCAT Tests – We will accept applications from individuals who were unable to take the MCAT due to COVID-related test cancellations. For these candidates, we will base secondary application decisions on the information that is available to us at the time of the application. Assuming that MCAT testing resumes prior to October, we will require applicants to have taken the MCAT before we make admissions decisions for the Class of 2025. Accordingly, applicants should not delay applying simply because an MCAT score is not yet available.

Pass/Fail Grades – Our schools will accept pass/fail grades, without prejudice, for courses taken during the COVID-19 pandemic. It has always been our practice to consider grades in the context of numerous other aspects of the application, and an international crisis certainly provides a unique and compelling context. In making this statement, we are cognizant of the fact that some undergraduate schools are providing an option for students to take courses either for grades or on a Pass/Fail basis. We therefore want to be explicit that applicants should not feel pressured by us to choose the graded option. Students and their families are facing many challenges at the moment – maybe even life and death challenges. The pressure for grades need not be one of them.

MCAT Tests – We will accept applications from individuals who were unable to take the MCAT due to COVID-related test cancellations. For these candidates, we will base secondary application decisions on the information that is available to us at the time of the application. Assuming that MCAT testing resumes prior to October, we will require applicants to have taken the MCAT before we make admissions decisions for the Class of 2025. Accordingly, applicants should not delay applying simply because an MCAT score is not yet available.

Pass/Fail Grades – Our schools will accept pass/fail grades, without prejudice, for courses taken during the COVID-19 pandemic. It has always been our practice to consider grades in the context of numerous other aspects of the application, and an international crisis certainly provides a unique and compelling context. In making this statement, we are cognizant of the fact that some undergraduate schools are providing an option for students to take courses either for grades or on a Pass/Fail basis. We therefore want to be explicit that applicants should not feel pressured by us to choose the graded option. Students and their families are facing many challenges at the moment – maybe even life and death challenges. The pressure for grades need not be one of them.

MCAT Tests – We will accept applications from individuals who were unable to take the MCAT due to COVID-related test cancellations. For these candidates, we will base secondary application decisions on the information that is available to us at the time of the application. Assuming that MCAT testing resumes prior to October, we will require applicants to have taken the MCAT before we make admissions decisions for the Class of 2025. Accordingly, applicants should not delay applying simply because an MCAT score is not yet available.

The UCF COM MD Admissions office has been working diligently with AMCAS and the AAMC to stay abreast of the impact COVID-19 is having on the current and future admission cycle. UCF COM has confidence in AMCAS and MCAT to ensure that all applications are processed as rapidly as possible.

MCAT: We are aware many of you had your MCAT date rescheduled to a later date than you had planned. We have been assured sufficient MCAT test dates will be added to the schedule to accommodate all who need to test. All rescheduling fees have been waived for 2020. As such, we do not plan to eliminate of the MCAT as a requirement for this application cycle. Furthermore, we will accept MCAT scores taken in 2018, 2019 and 2020.

Coursework: We will accept P/F grades issued during the COVID-19 crisis as well as online courses. When deciding whether or not you should use P/F or a graded system you should select the option that is most optimal for your application.

Interview Season: UCF COM is planning for an adjusted season that may begin and end later. We personally feel we will have sufficient time during our interview/acceptance season. We do not anticipate the matriculation of this class to be hindered.

Future Updates: We will update the MSAR with any changes to our admissions policies, procedures, and deadlines change. We will update our website as decisions are made that may impact this upcoming admission cycle.

Below are the University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine’s current guidelines for the upcoming application cycle given the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. We will continue to update this message throughout the application season as the situation develops; we encourage you to check back regularly for updates.

Please know that our Admissions Committee understands the challenges that this pandemic has caused for many applicants, their education, and their families. We will continue to be flexible, holistic, and understanding as we review your candidacy.

Pass/Fail Grades: We will accept pass/fail grades for courses taken during the COVID-19 pandemic. We are aware that some undergraduate institutions are allowing students to take courses either for grades or on a pass/fail basis. Our applicants should not feel pressured to choose the graded option. Grades of “pass” will satisfy our entrance requirement competencies.

Online/Distance Learning Courses: We will continue to accept online and virtual courses and labs taken during the pandemic.

MCAT: Currently, the AAMC is offering MCAT test dates for 2020 through the end of September. We will accept all 2020 MCAT test dates through the end of September for 2021 admission.
Dates and Deadlines: Like all AMCAS-participating medical schools, we will now receive primary applications from AMCAS beginning on July 10 (a two-week delay). Our AMCAS deadline of November 16 and our secondary deadline of December 1 remain unchanged.

Early Decision: We will not be offering the Early Decision application option for Fall 2021 entry.

Interviews: Our interview season will not begin until September 2020 (a delay from our usual interview season opening in mid-August). We will continue to adhere to public health guidelines regarding travel and social distancing for the safety of our applicants, our patients, and our community, and will announce any changes to the interviewing process to applicants invited to interview as those decisions are made.

Prospective applicants are welcome to attend online information sessions (a.k.a., webinars) offered by Dr. Abbigail Tissot, our Assistant Dean of Admissions. During these sessions, Dr. Tissot will provide an overview of the admissions process, priorities of our institution, and will reserve time for one-on-one Q&A where you can ask your most pressing questions. Webinars will begin promptly at the specified time. To attend a webinar, simply click the date of the webinar. These dates will be hyperlinked just before the webinar begins and the password is Cincinnati. Our 2020 Webinar dates and times are:

Tuesday 4/7/20: 3-4:00 PM ET – COMPLETE!
Monday 4/20/20: 12-1:00 PM ET – COMPLETE!
Wednesday 5/20/20: 4-5:00 PM ET
Thursday 5/28/20: 7-8:00 PM ET
Friday 6/12/20: 12-1:00 PM ET
Wednesday 6/24/20: 11:30AM-12:30 PM ET

In response to COVID-19 we are extending the application deadline. We will continue to accept applications until the cohort is filled.Priority admission: February 1nRegular admission: March 15

First Year Admissions Timeline
June 1: Primary application is available via AMCAS.

August 1: Deadline for Early Decision applicants to complete AMCAS application.

October 1: Early Decision applicants are notified of their status.

November 15: Deadline for submitting AMCAS application.

December 31: Deadline for receipt of all materials, including the Supplemental Statement and Letters of Recommendation.

August – March: Invitations are sent to applicants selected for interview.

October – End of Admissions Cycle: Offers of acceptance are issued on a rolling basis.

The Office of Admissions recognizes that undergraduate institutions have had to adapt the delivery of prerequisite course content in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. We do not wish for any applicant to be at a disadvantage due to mandatory changes made by their institutions. Prerequisite lectures and labs that have transitioned completely to online for spring and summer 2020 will be accepted to meet required courses. In addition we will accept a pass, satisfactory, or letter grade of “C” or better for any prerequisite course (or higher level substitute).

• As of 4/17/2020:  Spring & Summer 2020 Grading
  The JABSOM Office of Admissions recognizes that due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the process of evaluating science prerequisite coursework in many undergraduate schools has significantly changed. JABSOM has always assessed prerequisites based on traditional grades, however we understand that schools have developed new grading policies for Spring and Summer 2020.JABSOM will accept pass/fail grading for Spring and Summer 2020 coursework, so that no applicants are negatively impacted as a result of grading policies that are beyond their control.
• As of 4/17/2020:  MCAT Deadline Extensions
  The JABSOM Office of Admissions understands that the COVID-19 pandemic has led to the cancellation of multiple MCAT exam dates. As previously announced, JABSOM extended the MCAT deadline for the Early Decision Program from May 31 to July 31, 2020.JABSOM now announces that the MCAT deadline for the Regular MD Program is extended from September 30 to October 31, 2020. The test must be taken by October 31, 2020.

  We highly recommend that applicants who have been affected by this situation to submit their applications to JABSOM. If necessary, an MCAT intent date may be indicated on the applicant’s AMCAS application.

  JABSOM’s continued commitment to maintain the practice of performing a thorough review of each and every application will remain the same, despite many unprecedented changes in this year’s admissions cycle.

• As of 4/7/2020:  Timeline
  MCAT deadline for the Early Decision Program is extended from May 31 to July 31. The test must be taken by July 31, 2020.
• As of 4/2/2020:  JABSOM Admissions Requirements
  Online lab courses will be accepted from Spring 2020 until further notice. Online lab courses may be used towards fulfilling prerequisite requirements for General Biology, General Physics, General Chemistry, and Organic Chemistry as outlined on the JABSOM Admissions Requirements page.

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Office of Medical College Admissions is currently working remotely.

We recommend and prefer that prerequisite courses are taken as graded courses because grades give the admissions committee a better idea of mastery of the subject matter and comparative performance. Applicants should contact us if they do not receive letter grades for prerequisite courses, and we can review these on a case-by-case basis.

Online lab courses WILL meet our pre-medical course requirements.

MCAT deadlines subject to change due to changes in MCAT 2020 testing schedule – please check this page for updates.

Pass/Fail Coursework – Students required by their college or university to accept a Pass/Fail or Credit/No Credit grade for the Spring 2020 semester will not be penalized by the School of Medicine. The School of Medicine does accept Pass/Fail and Credit/No Credit grades for course prerequisites, but prefers to see letter grades. Students with the option of accepting a letter grade or a Pass/Fail or Credit/No Credit grade in the Spring 2020 semester may want to consider the impact on the overall science GPA and cumulative GPA if a course does not have a letter grade. nnOnline Coursework and Labs – Coursework and labs that were moved to online courses in response to the COVID-19 pandemic are acceptable. nnLetters of Evaluation – We do not specifically require a school committee letter. If your school is unable to provide one, please submit 3 to 5 letters of reference instead.

Given the unprecedented circumstances surrounding COVID-19, the University of Kentucky College of Medicine has carefully reviewed its perspective on Pass/Fail grading. To alleviate additional stressors surrounding educational modifications we have decided to accept Pass/Fail grading for prerequisite coursework for Spring Semester 2020.

The School of Medicine Office of Admissions is open, however, staff are working remotely to prevent the spread of COVID-19.

Given the impact of the current outbreak on grading for the spring 2020 semester, the University of Maryland School of Medicine is adapting by accepting online courses, and will accept Pass/Fail grading. In the event that your institution is providing a letter grading option for this semester, we highly encourage you to opt in to receive letter grades for your prerequisite courses, as preference will be given to letter grades when this option is available. nnWe are aware that some MCAT dates have been canceled, and are actively considering how this will affect the application timeline. At this time, our deadlines as they are listed in the MSAR have not changed, however we will continue to monitor this situation and will remain flexible should any changes be needed.

Applicants Applying for 2021 Matriculation

MD Program

MD/PhD Program

Submission of AMCAS applications begins

Early May 2020 (refer to AMCAS site)

Early May 2020 (refer to AMCAS site)

Deadline for submission of Early Decision applications to AMCAS

8/1/20

Not eligible

Deadline submission of Early Decision applications to the Office of Admissions

9/1/20

Not eligible

Applicants notified of Early Decision-Admissions Committee decision

10/1/20

Not eligible

Application submission deadline to AMCAS

IMPORTANT: AMCAS requires 4-6 weeks to verify applications. Submission of applications to AMCAS by the deadline DOES NOT guarantee the application will be verified in time for secondary applications to be completed by the program deadline. Extensions will NOT be granted for late applications. Applicants are encouraged to submit applications early.

10/15/20

10/15/20

Transcript deadline to AMCAS

10/29/20

10/29/20

Deadline for supplementary application materials to be received by the Office of Admissions. Extensions will NOT be granted for late completion or submission.

12/1/20

12/1/20

Application for clinical years transfer received by the Office of Admissions

Applications for transfer to THIRD YEAR may be submitted for consideration if there are open places available.

1/1/21 – 1/31/21

1/1/21 – 1/31/21

Accepted applicants may select “Plan to Enroll” option within the AMCAS application

2/15/21 – 4/30/21

2/15/21 – 4/30/21

Accepted applicants who are holding multiple acceptances should narrow their selections to 3 schools. Acceptance deposits are refundable for withdrawal made no later than April 30th.

4/15/21 – 4/30/21

4/15/21 – 4/30/21

Accepted applicants may continue to hold acceptances at one school. If UMMS is the applicant’s selected school he/she is REQUIRED to set their status to “Plan to Enroll” at UMMS and withdraw acceptances from other schools. They may continue to hold waitlist places at other schools.

5/1/21 – 7/15/21

5/1/21 – 7/15/21

Accepted applicants MUST select “Commit to Enroll” to UMMS prior to orientation and the first day of classes. Applicants who do not commit to enroll at UMMS by deadline may have their acceptance rescinded. Applicants must withdraw their waitlist places from any further consideration at other schools.

7/15/21 – 8/2/21 (first day of classes)

7/15/21 – 8/2/21 (first day of classes)

MCAT The University of Michigan Medical School continues to encourage all applicants to apply as early as possible, even if your MCAT test date was cancelled on or before March 27, 2020 as a result of COVID-19, as our rolling admissions policy is still in effect. We will accept and evaluate applications without MCAT scores. We will base our interview decisions on a holistic review of the entire application, however a final admissions decision will not be made without an MCAT score on file. If MCAT testing sites do not open to sufficient capacity in time for us to receive scores and admit our first round of applicants on October 15, we will reevaluate the situation at that time.

Coursework Pass/Fail: GPA is only one factor used in assessing an applicant’s file. The University of Michigan Medical School has always accepted a limited number of pass/fail grades, however due to unforeseen challenges and restrictions many applicants have faced due to COVID-19, we are willing to more liberally accept pass/fail grades for the 2020-21 application cycle.

Online Courses: We recognize many applicants have been required to switch to online learning due to COVID-19. Our long standing policy of accepting online courses and holistically reviewing applicants’ demonstration of our core competencies remains in place.

The Medical College Admissions Test (MCAT) may be taken as soon a prerequisite course work is complete provided that adequate time has been devoted to MCAT preparation (such as taking full-length, timed practice exams). For some applicants, this may occur as early as the summer after the sophomore year.

Not later than the fall of the junior year, traditional applicants (who plan to enter medical school the August after graduation from a four-year baccalaureate degree-granting program) are recommended to begin the timeline below. Non-traditional applicants should consider a similar timeline beginning about two years before the anticipated fall enrollment in medical school.

September – Begin preparation for Medical College Admissions Test (MCAT)
May – Request transcripts and faculty evaluation letters
Begin online American Medical College Application Service (AMCAS) application
June – Take the first MCAT
July – Complete secondary application(s).
Summer – Repeat MCAT, if needed.
September – Interviews begin.

B.A./M.D. Program, Fall 2020: The fall 2020 General Application for Admission and the School of Medicine Supplemental Application were due November 1, 2020. All applications and application materials must have been received by this date, and interview decisions will be communicated in late January, with final offers of admission going out by April 1. The General Application for Admission and the School of Medicine Supplemental Applications for Fall 2021 will become available in early August.

M.D. Program, Spring 2020: The application for the M.D. program is currently closed, and the deadline to apply was August 1, 2019. Interviews are typically held in October, and offers of admission communicated in late October. The General Application for Admission and the AMCAS application for Spring 2021 will become available May 1, 2020.

The admissions committee highly encourages Mizzou Med applicants to keep all required coursework as a letter grade for the spring 2020 semester. However, if this is not an option at your institution, applicants will not be penalized for taking our required coursework as pass/fail for the spring 2020 semester only. For entering class 2021 applicants, our application and MCAT testing deadlines still remain the same.

The Office of Admissions and Records physical office is closed but providing alternate methods of service.

Per the Governor’s directive, we are physically shut down but our staff are continuing to provide our services remotely for the safety of our community. As the University remains open, the Office of Admissions and Records is continuing to provide services to students, staff, faculty, and alumni. Staff will not able to answer phones, but will actively monitor emails.

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the following exceptions and considerations will be taken regarding requirements to the UNLV School of Medicine application process for the next admissions cycle(s). As developments or changes occur, we will continue to update this website with information for applicants.

MCAT Test Scores
The deadline for taking the MCAT will be extended until October 1. In the event that the MCAT examination does not resume prior to October 1, we will make decisions on sending Secondary Applications based on the information that is available in the AMCAS application. We will require applicants to have taken the MCAT prior to making admissions decisions for the Class of 2025.

For more information on the MCAT exam and COVID-19, please visit their website.

Online Pre-Requisite Coursework
For Spring 2020, campuses across the U.S. went from in-person instruction to online instruction due to the pandemic. If you were enrolled for pre-requisite course work during this semester, we will accept your course(s) that shifted to online instruction. This will also apply to Summer 2020 coursework.

Pass/Fail Pre-Requisite Coursework
For Spring 2020, some U.S. campuses have required students to take Pass/Fail grades while others have made it an option. The UNLV School of Medicine will review P/F course work from Spring 2020 without prejudice. The Office of Admissions recognizes the disruption to educational plans and course selection that the pandemic has caused. This will also apply to Summer 2020 coursework.

Application Deadline
AMCAS applications may be submitted until October 1, 2020. For more information on the AMCAS application schedule and COVID-19, please visit their website.

For questions or concerns, please email [email protected]. All operations are currently offsite, so phone calls cannot be accommodated. Email is the fastest way to receive information. Thank you!

The University of New Mexico, School of Medicine (UNM SOM) is aware of the disruptions due to the COVID-19 pandemic for many current applicants in fulfilling admissions requirements. We recognize that this is still a fluid situation, and applicants will be impacted by the following:

Coursework that has gone to Pass/Fail and Credit/No Credit grading
Coursework and labs that have gone to online
MCAT cancellations
Application timelines
Interruption of clinical, volunteer and research activities
Currently, the UNM SOM Committee on Admissions has made no changes to the requirements for the prerequisites coursework and highly encourages applicants to obtain a letter grade for all required prerequisite courses. With various stay-at-home orders and other forms of social distancing we will continue to monitor and re-evaluate our requirements as future events unfold.

MCAT nThe latest MCAT considered for cycle 2021 will now be September 12, 2020. nnPass/Fail Coursework (updated 4/05/2020) nWe recognize the challenge faced by students during the COVID-19 crisis. We will accept P/NC grades and online courses taken during the semesters impacted by COVID-19. This will include the Spring 2020 semester and summer coursework, as applicable.

Timeline: Our application cycle timeline remains the same.

Pass/Fail Grading: Our school will accept pass/fail grades, without prejudice, for courses taken during the COVID-19 pandemic. It has always been our practice to consider grades in the context of numerous other aspects of the application, and an international crisis certainly provides a unique and compelling context. In making this statement, we are cognizant of the fact that some undergraduate schools are providing an option for students to take courses either for grades or on a Pass/Fail basis. We therefore want to be explicit that applicants should not feel pressured by us to choose the graded option. Students and their families are facing many challenges at the moment – maybe even life and death challenges. The pressure for grades need not be one of them.

MCAT: We encourage individuals who were unable to take the MCAT due to COVID-related test cancellations, to not delay their application submission. AMCAS has announced that they are resuming MCAT examinations with scheduling opening May 7, 2020. They are committed to testing all applicants that want to test this application cycle. We will require applicants to have taken the MCAT before we make admissions decisions for the Class of 2025. Applicants should not delay applying simply because an MCAT score is not yet available.

Due to the 2020 COVID-19 pandemic, the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine has adopted the following policies:

We are accepting Pass/Fail (Pass/No Credit, Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory) for pre-requisite courses completed during the Spring and Summer terms of 2020. However, students participating in our special programs (Guaranteed Admit Program-GAP and Summer Premedical Academic Enrichment Program Early Assurance-SPAEPEA) must obtain letter grades for all required pre-requisite course work. Also, we are accepting on-line course work for pre-requisites and labs during the Spring and Summer 2020 semesters and require that the course work be completed at the student’s undergraduate or graduate college or university or at an accredited academic institution. When deciding whether or not to use pass /fail or a graded system, you should select the option that is optimal for your application.

UPSOM will continue to conduct a holistic review of your application materials and will consider the MCAT score as it becomes available (provided it is posted by our Supplemental deadline date). Application decisions will not be rendered until an MCAT score is submitted. Letters of recommmendation will also be reviewed as they become available.

COVID-19 Update: In light of the current outbreak of COVID-19, the University of South Alabama College of Medicine has carefully reviewed the requirements for admissions. So that no applicant is at a disadvantage during this time, the Admissions Committee has revised the course and MCAT requirements for upcoming application cycles as follows:

We will accept Pass/Fail grading for prerequisite coursework completed in Spring semester 2020.
We will accept online coursework for prerequisite courses completed in both Spring and Summer 2020.
Due to cancellation of the MCAT test dates in March, April, and May, an MCAT taken at any time during 2020 will be accepted.

As events unfold, we may post additional changes. Please feel free to contact us at [email protected] with any questions you may have.

Pass/Fail & Online Coursework and Labs: For students who do not receive standard letter grades or do not elect to receive standard letter grades during the Spring 2020 and/or Summer 2020 semesters due to school closures and conversion to online learning, we will accept pass/fail courses and online labs. Although the School of Medicine – Columbia does not have prerequisites, there are strongly recommended courses.

Letters of Evaluation: During the committee review, the School of Medicine – Columbia will remain cognizant of the fact that clinical and observational experience may be more difficult to obtain along with letters accompanying these experiences.

MCAT: The School of Medicine – Columbia will continue to require a MCAT score to be taken no later than September 2020 to be considered for this application cycle.

Until further notice, we are unable to offer tours or campus visits.
Our Admissions team is telecommuting, with sporadic days in the office. We are checking emails during normal business hours.

Due to COVID-19, the UTMB medical school application and interview timeline will be changing as information is updated from TMDSAS and the UTMB Office of Admissions. Make sure to check back for the latest Application and Interview Timeline Information.

Application Timeline
May 2020 TMDSAS application opens
July 2020 Admission Committee begins reviewing applications
August 2020 Interview season begins
October 2020 Open acceptance period for Texas residents begins
November 2020 Deadline for application and supporting materials
Begin making offers to non-Texas residents
January 2021 Interview season ends
Open acceptance period ends
Deadline to submit ranking of schools
March 2021 Alternate pool letters mailed

Due to the impacts of the coronavirus pandemic on testing centers across the world, we will temporarily suspend GRE and GMAT test score requirements for graduate programs. Students submitting a graduate application to any master’s or doctoral program for any of the following semesters or modules will not be required to submit GRE or GMAT test scores.

Due to guidance released and monitored by the University to prevent the spread of COVID-19, the Admissions team is working remotely. The EHSEBoffice will be closed to the public until restrictions have changed.

Due to the recent changes taking effect at institutions nationally in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, UVA will honor any institutional policies regarding courses shifted to pass/fail. With the holistic admission review, candidates will be granted every possible consideration with special attention given to the 2020 Spring semester. Candidates are encouraged to connect with pre-health advisers to navigate their own institutional policies.

Due to the recent changes taking effect at institutions nationally in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, UVA will honor any institutional policies regarding courses shifted to pass/fail. With the holistic admission review, candidates will be granted every possible consideration with special attention given to the 2020 Spring semester. Candidates are encouraged to connect with pre-health advisers to navigate their own institutional policies.

We are closely monitoring the impact of COVID 19 pandemic on the admissions process for the Fall 2021 entering class. Currently, we do not anticipate any changes to our policies or timeline. We may revisit those policies as the pandemic unfolds. Any changes will be shared with applicants on our Admissions website and Facebook. Below are some common concerns we have received from applicants.

Online courses & P/F grading
Many colleges and universities have switched to online instruction. Our prerequisite policy has always accommodated online coursework and P/F courses. This means that:

Online coursework from regionally accredited institutions will be accepted towards fulfilling prerequisites.
Pass/Fail courses will also be accepted towards fulfilling prerequisites.
Cancelled MCAT test dates
The AAMC is working with their test delivery provider to add additional MCAT test dates, and they are committed to testing everyone who wants to test for the 2020 cycle. The current UWSOM deadline to take the MCAT is September 30, 2020. Please check our admissions website for any developments. We are aware of the effect of the pandemic on all our applicants. We continue to be committed to holistic review. Rest assured that the Committee will consider the activities/metrics from this year within the context of this unprecedented world event.

Online labs
UWSOM does not require labs. If you want to take online labs, that is fine by us.

Shadowing/Volunteering
We recognize this has impacted folks’ shadowing and volunteering opportunities this year. The Admissions Committee has always valued the insight and reflection that applicants gain from their experiences rather than the number of hours.

Committee letter
If your school is no longer able to offer a committee letter, you should know that we will accept a minimum of 3 individual letters of recommendation and a maximum of 6 letters. Please see our letters of recommendation policy for more details: uwmedicine.org/admissions (Letters of Recommendation)

Talking about COVID-19 in my application
We encourage to use the existing secondary application essays to reflect on your experience with COVID-19. Which essay(s) you should use will depend on your experience and the narrative you are sharing in your application. See our secondary application page for the available secondary essay prompts.

Financial resources available
AAMC is working to expand Fee Assistance Program (FAP) to help applicants financially impacted by COVID-19. Please see the FAP webpage for more information about applying. If you are not eligible for FAP but still need financial assistance, please contact the UWSOM Admissions Office. We will work with you on a potential fee waiver for our secondary application.

Pass/Fail vs. grade
The Admissions Committee is generally looking for patterns and trajectories when it comes to grades. Ultimately, how you perform in one class will not make or break your application. If you know that there is room for you to demonstrate improvement in your grades, it may be worth choosing to have the course graded so that the Committee can see evidence of your improvement.

Vanderbilt does not have any specific prerequisite course requirements for applicants; we have course recommendations instead. This allows us to accept Pass/Fail grades without an issue. While we prefer that applicants take in-person lab and lecture courses when possible, we understand that it is not always feasible due to time, financial constraints, and/or global pandemics.

Vanderbilt recognizes that some universities are unable to provide pre-med advisor or committee letters. We will accept individual letters of evaluation and encourage letter writers to cover the broad competencies outlined in the AAMC Guidelines. If your institution offers a letter service during this time, and you are eligible for that service, Vanderbilt kindly expects you to use it.

Regarding the timing of the MCAT, Vanderbilt knows this is a potentially stressful time for applicants. Although Vanderbilt appreciates rolling admissions, we will not penalize candidates who had a delay in the opportunity to take the MCAT. We encourage candidates to consider submitting their AMCAS application for verification without the MCAT. No admissions decisions will be made without the MCAT. Please continue to check this website and the Medical School Admissions Requirement e-book for updates.

Due to the impact of COVID-19 on K-12 school systems throughout the country, VCU has decided to move the freshman response deadline from May 1 to June 1 for students who were accepted to the university by April 1.

The Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine is taking steps to align with the university’s guidelines on COVID-19, released through President Tim Sands yesterday evening. Our first priority is the safety of our students, faculty, staff, and community while also keeping our students on track in their education. nnWith Virginia Tech’s guidance to cancel events that would bring together more than 100 people, we are making some changes for events coming up between now and April 30. nnMatch Day is coming up on Friday, March 20. Our event will now be private and limited to the fourth-year students. We will share an overview of our Match Day results later that afternoon. nThe Medical Student Research Symposium scheduled for Friday, March 27, will now be virtual. Oral presentations will be livestreamed. nAny additional events hosted by, or at, the Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine that are expected to attract more than 100 people will be canceled or offered virtually to follow university policy. Event organizers will alert guests if their event is impacted.

All applicants are sent a secondary application; however, applicants must have a 507 MCAT and a 3.2 science/BCPM GPA to be reviewed by the Committee on Admissions. Applicants who do not meet the undergraduate science GPA of a 3.2 and have completed at least 15 hours of either post-baccalaureate or graduate science coursework be reviewed by the Dean of Admissions upon receipt of the secondary application. The highest MCAT attempt is reviewed.

Decisions on how interviews will be conducted for the 2021 admissions cycle will made at a later date.

Early Decision applicants will still be considered and must submit their AMCAS application by August 3. If you are unable to receive an MCAT score by the first week in September, 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.

COURSE CONSIDERATIONS DUE TO COVID-19
While we normally require that the pre-requisites above be taken with a grade, students who have experienced changes to their curriculum due to COVID-19 such that a pre-requisite (including the lab) they were enrolled in or planned to enroll in was changed from a graded course to a Pass/Fail course, this will be accepted for the pre-requisite courses for the following timeframes:

Spring 2020 (term, quarter, semester)
Summer 2020
If a pre-requisite course was changed from an in-person course to an online course, we already accept online coursework (as long as taken at an accredited institution) to meet our pre-requisites.

MCAT CONSIDERATIONS DUE TO COVID-19

For the EY 2021, we will accept MCAT scores from calendar year 2016.

While we fully empathize and understand that MCAT test dates have been canceled and rescheduled, we still require the MCAT to be considered for a secondary. This is because we only utilize the MCAT to meet one of our combination thresholds and then completely blind it thereafter through our entire process once the secondary is returned. We will stay abreast of decisions the AAMC has to make regarding the MCAT and any new test dates beyond our current window and adjust accordingly. We do not fill our interview spots until all completed applications (AMCAS, secondary, letters) have been considered for an interview.

The Committee on Admissions recognizes that COVID-19 has created a unique situation where an entire semester of classes in Winter 2020 or Spring 2020 may be graded pass/fail. These grades will be accepted and considered as usual in the context of the rest of the applicant’s portfolio. We continue to monitor the situation and recognize the need to be flexible in our evaluation of candidates.

WUSM recognizes the unique challenges that COVID-19 has caused for many applicants in the 2021 application cycle. To assist with one aspect of the application process, the Committee on Admissions has extended the latest MCAT scores that will be considered, and will now accept scores from January 2017 through September 2020 test dates.

Pass/Fail: The Tri-Institutional MD-PhD Program will accept Pass/Fail grades to fulfill prerequisites for courses taken in the spring semester of 2020. We are aware that the COVID-19 crisis is causing many other disruptions (including MCAT testing dates). We are actively working with our colleagues within Weill Cornell Medicine and from other medical schools to address all issues affecting the next application cycle. We will share the outcomes of these conversations as they become available.

The Novel Coronavirus-19 (COVID-19) pandemic crisis has generated a great deal of stress and uncertainty surrounding unplanned changes to curriculums and cancellation of MCAT test dates. We are closely monitoring information and guidance about the coronavirus and will provide updates as needed.

Please note the following information regarding coursework, labs, letters of evaluation, and MCAT:

• Pass/Fail Coursework – Pass/Fail is accepted for all coursework including prerequisites.

• Online Coursework and Labs – Online labs will be accepted for the Spring 2020 and Summer 2020 term.

• Letters of Evaluation – There are no changes to the letters of evaluation requirements.

• MCAT – MCAT will be required for matriculation but applications may be submitted without MCAT. Applicants should not delay applying because an MCAT score is not yet available. We will consider any MCAT taken between June 2017 and December 2020.

As a reminder, this is an ever changing time and we are closely monitoring information and guidance about the coronavirus and will continue to provide updates as needed.

The Yale School of Medicine (YSM) Office of Admissions faculty and staff recognize the unprecedented challenges that many applicants to medical school will face in the 2020-2021 admissions cycle. Information regarding PASS/FAIL grades, necessity of the MCAT, and timing of applications can be found below.

The following notifications apply to both the MD and MD-PhD programs.
PASS/FAIL GRADES
Required pre-medical classes play an important role in preparing students for the curriculum at YSM. Given the challenging circumstances surrounding COVID-19, YSM Office of Admissions will be cognizant of the fact that many colleges and universities may elect to change their grading policies midterm from letter grades to PASS/FAIL, or to offer students the choice to make such a decision. We believe that individual colleges and universities are best equipped to make decisions on their grading systems, and YSM Office of Admissions will respect and trust each college/university’s response to grading policies, and those of students, with regard to the 2020 academic year.

YSM Office of Admissions and the admissions committee will take circumstances surrounding the 2020 academic year into account when evaluating the applications of all students enrolled in classes this term. As such, prospective applicants to YSM enrolled in pre-medical classes this term should, if applicable, make decisions that they believe are best for them in context of their individual situations.

THE MCAT
Our application evaluation is holistic and contextual and takes into account the entirety of an application. The MCAT examination continues to be a steadfast and important component of this evaluation. The AAMC has reiterated that they remain committed to testing everyone who wishes to sit for the examination for the 2021 application cycle. As such, we will accept scores from all 2020 MCAT test dates and extend the due date for applications to YSM.

APPLICATION DATES
To accommodate applicants for the Class of 2025 who have re-scheduled their MCAT examination dates or are facing other difficulties due to the COVID-19 pandemic, we are extending our AMCAS application deadline to November 15 and the Yale Secondary Application deadline to December 15. The date for receipt of letters of recommendation will likewise be extended to December 15. We may elect to extend these deadlines further, if necessary.