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The following admissions policies and procedures apply to both the Tucson and Phoenix Campuses of The University of Arizona College of Medicine.

The University of Arizona College of Medicine abides by the policy of The University of Arizona to provide equal opportunity in its admissions processes without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or sexual orientation.

The University of Arizona College of Medicine follows the recommended application and acceptance procedures of the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC). These may be found in the most recent copy of the Medical School Admissions Requirements book, published annually by the AAMC. Everyone interested in attending medical school should consult this book, as it contains a great deal of useful information. The most recent copy may be obtained for $25 (plus $5 shipping) by contacting  the AAMC.

The University of Arizona College of Medicine considers only Arizona residents; highly qualified WICHE applicants from Montana or Wyoming; and Native Americans who reside on reservations contiguous with the state of Arizona. In evaluating applicants the Admissions Committee considers many factors including the entire academic record, performance on the MCAT, the applicant’s personal statement, interviews and letters of recommendation. Applicants are chosen on the basis of their career goals, motivation, academic ability, integrity, maturity, altruism, communication skills and leadership abilities. Clinical, research or community service experience is viewed favorably. The Admissions Committee strives to accept a student body with diverse backgrounds in order to best meet the medical needs of the people of Arizona. Priority consideration is given to applicants who demonstrate a willingness to practice in medically underserved areas of Arizona. No preference is given to any particular type of undergraduate major. Since many of the patients who receive care at the Arizona Health Sciences Center and its affiliated clinics and hospitals speak Spanish as their primary language, it would be useful for the University of Arizona medical students to be conversant in Spanish.

Curriculum & Teaching Programs (ArizonaMed)

• Tucson Track
• Phoenix Track
• Dual Degree Programs

Please Note

Applicants to The University of Arizona College of Medicine who wish to be considered must be U.S. citizens (or have permanent resident visas) and must be residents of Arizona or WICHE applicants from Montana or Wyoming.

Announcements

February 14, 2008- March 3 is the single release date for acceptances for both the Phoenix and Tucson campuses. All accepted applicants will be notified by e-mail and by letter. March 12 is the single release date for alternate list notification and all applicants will be notified by e-mail. Denial notices will be
e-mailed on March 12.

October 4, 2007-As an applicant to The University of Arizona College of Medicine, your file will be independently reviewed by a Phoenix and a Tucson admissions committee. All applicants must complete two interviews. Invitations are offered independently by the respective campuses. However, in the event an invitation to interview is not extended by one campus, a community physician will provide the second required interview. If you are an applicant living out-of-state, there is a strong chance you will interview, on separate days, at both campuses, located 120 miles apart. Please plan accordingly.

Sept 19, 2007- 2008 applicants please note: If your letters of recommendation are being submitted to the Admissions Office via VirtualEvals or Interfolio it is NOT NECESSARY to attach the blue "instructions for writing the letter of recommendation" sheets, which are included in the supplementary materials packet. The blue sheets need only be attached to letters of recommendation which are being sent to the Admissions Office directly from the letter writer.

July 9, 2007- With the growth of the applicant pool and the expansion of our program in Phoenix, The University of Arizona College of Medicine is instituting a screening process for all applicants. We will consider only applicants with a total MCAT score of 21 or higher. Applicants who fall below this standard, will be immediately informed of their status upon receipt of the AMCAS application by our office and will be encouraged to retake the MCAT up to September 11, 2007. For applicants who meet this standard, additional screening criteria specific to the Tucson and Phoenix campuses may be used.