2024
Guide for M.D.
Program Applicants
UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS FOR MEDICAL SCIENCES
PREMATRICULATION REQUIREMENTS
ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS
ADMISSIONS
REQUIREMENTS
Three semesters of Biology to
include one full semester of
General Genetics
Three semesters of Chemistry
to include Organic Chemistry
and Biochemistry*
Accepted applicants must have successfully completed the following
courses prior to matriculation in the College of Medicine:
A baccalaureate degree is strongly
recommended. Applicants must take
the MCAT and MCAT scores obtained
prior to 2021 are not acceptable for
applicants to the 2024 first-year class.
The MCAT test dates for calendar year
2023 are posted on the MCAT web
site. Applicants must register for the
MCAT at www.aamc.org/students/
applying/mcat/. Applicants with
pre-medical majors have no particular
advantage over applicants majoring
in other fields. Successful applicants,
however, will be highly motivated
individuals with a solid foundation in the
natural sciences.
Advanced Placement credit may be used to satisfy pre-matriculation
course requirements listed above, provided the AP credit is accepted by
your university/college and posted on your transcript.
The College of Medicine will accept online courses to meet our pre-
matriculation requirements, provided the course is accepted and given
credit/letter grade on the applicant’s academic transcript from an
accredited university.
Two semesters of Physics
Two semesters of English
One semester of Statistics
Two semesters of Social Sciences**
PERSONAL
ATTRIBUTES
Certain personal qualities are
of fundamental importance in
the character of one who will
enter the medical profession.
These attributes include
curiosity, compassion, integrity,
stamina, dedication to service
and a sustained ability to learn.
Beyond these are the cognitive
needs and requirements of an
adequate intellectual capacity.
The paramount goals of
the pre-medical experience
should be mastery of the art
of study and the intellectual
maturity to understand, utilize
and synthesize facts into
concepts. The student must
have the ability to absorb,
integrate and use a large body
of knowledge. Likewise, future
physicians must understand
the sociocultural and
environmental factors in illness
and the impact of illness on the
family and greater community.
The pre-medical education
contributes significantly to the
interaction of these factors.
*UAMS College of Medicine does not
require labs for Organic Chemistry or
Biochemistry. (Your institution or major
may require labs.)
The UAMS College of Medicine Academic Standards Committee
suggests students may benefit from completing coursework in some of
the following subjects prior to medical school. The subjects listed below are
recommendations, not requirements.
**Anthropology, Psychology, Sociology, Ethics,
Logic Philosophy, Religion or Theology
courses.
Sarah Hall,
Class of 2025
Physiology
Microbiology
Cell Biology
Neuroscience
Histology
Immunology
Developmental
Biology
Molecular Biology
Smit Patel,
Class of 2025
Front cover:
Megan Clark, Class of 2025
APPLICATION PROCEDURES
The College of Medicine participates in the American Medical College Application Service (AMCAS)
sponsored by the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC). Applicants must use the AAMC
online web-application at www.aamc.org. Applicants may certify and submit their completed AMCAS web-
application to the AAMC beginning in June.
The deadline for submitting your application to AMCAS is Nov. 1 for the class entering the following fall.
Ocial transcripts should be sent directly to AMCAS from the registrar of each college attended. AMCAS will
send your MCAT scores to us. Recommendations from your Premedical Advisory Committee are required
and must be sent directly to AMCAS Letters Service. Your application will not be reviewed if you miss your
school’s Premedical Advisory Committee deadline and we are advised that a letter is not forthcoming.
Note: If your institution does not have a Premedical Advisory Committee, or it has been more than two years since you
last attended/graduated from your school, you may choose to have three faculty members submit individual letters of
recommendation. In addition to the required Premedical Advisory Committee composite evaluation or three academic
letters of recommendation from faculty, you also have the option to ask three individuals to submit personal letters of
recommendation which primarily address your qualifications inside or outside the classroom. UAMS College of Medicine
utilizes the AMCAS Letters Service for letter submissions. Letters of recommendation should be submitted by Nov. 15.
A supplemental (aka secondary) application to the UAMS College of Medicine is made available to every
applicant who has applied through AMCAS in the current application cycle.
A non-refundable application fee of $100 is required from each applicant. Applicants approved by AMCAS
for the Fee Assistance Program will be charged $50.
The College of Medicine, in conjunction with AMCAS, will conduct a criminal background check on all
applicants accepted for admission.
* This brochure provides only a synopsis of College of Medicine admission requirements. It is not intended to substitute
for the College of Medicine catalog. All information is subject to change without notice.
Visit us at medicine.uams.edu
Nick Hale,
Class of 2025
PROGRAM ANNOUNCEMENT
We are excited to announce the expansion of UAMS College of
Medicine medical training on the Northwest Arkansas Campus
where select medical students wishing to complete their entire
MD in Fayetteville, Arkansas may have the opportunity to do so.
For incoming medical students who know they wish to enter
primary care fields, (e.g. pediatrics, family medicine or internal
medicine), an innovative three year MD Primary Care Scholars
training track is exclusively oered on the Northwest UAMS
Campus. This program is highly competitive and requires a
separate application once admitted to the College of Medicine.
The focus of the program is to prepare extremely strong primary
care clinicians to serve our state. By completing the MD degree in 3 years, students save 25% of the cost of training and are
able to enter practice more rapidly.
Applicants accepted for admission to the UAMS College of Medicine will have the opportunity to complete the standard
four-year MD track at UAMS Little Rock or to apply for one of the two tracks oered at UAMS Northwest.
RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS
Preference is given to Arkansas residents. However, state law permits the Admissions Committee to accept a limited
number of non-Arkansas residents. Non-Arkansas residents with strong ties to Arkansas are given preference. Individuals
with strong ties should communicate this information to the Oce of Admissions by Nov. 15. An applicant must be a U.S.
citizen or a legal permanent resident.
2023 FRESHMEN SNAPSHOT
Average GPA of those accepted: 3.80
Average MCAT of those accepted: 508
Average age of those accepted: 23; age range 20-46
44% of those accepted majored in Biology;
followed by Biochemistry at 14%
A total of 2476 applicants from 36 states submitted an
AMCAS application
Class size for 2023 is 175
Tom G. South
Assistant Dean, Medical Student Admissions
southtomg@uams.edu
Jeanne McLachlin, Ph.D.
Director, Medical Student Admissions and Recruitment
Kimberlyn Blann, M.A.
Associate Director, Medical Student
Admissions and Outreach Programs
Tammy Henson-Platt
Rural Practice Program Administrator
Admissions Specialist
MD
MD/PhD
MD/MPH
MD/MBA
UAMS College of Medicine
4301 W. Markham St., #551
Little Rock, AR 72205
(501) 686-5354
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OFFICE OF MEDICAL
STUDENT ADMISSIONS
DEADLINES
FOR 2024 APPLICANTS
May 30, 2023
Applicants may begin to submit their AMCAS
application to AAMC.
August 15, 2023
Arkansas residents may begin calling to schedule their
faculty interview. Applicants must certify and submit
the AMCAS application before scheduling an interview.
November 1, 2023
Final deadline for all applicants to submit AMCAS
application.
Last day for Arkansas residents to call UAMS to
schedule faculty interviews.
November 15, 2023
Deadline for all applicants to submit the UAMS COM
Supplemental Application
Non-Arkansas residents with strong ties to Arkansas
must submit letter to UAMS advocating strong ties.
December 8, 2023
Admissions Committee meets to determine which non-
Arkansas residents will be invited to be interviewed in
January and reviewed in February.
December 15, 2023
Letters to early accepts for Arkansas residents.
January 15, 2024
ALL application documentation must be received at
UAMS for ALL applicants.
January 25, 2024
Letters to early accepts for Arkansas residents.
By February 28, 2024
Letters mailed to all applicants informing them of
admissions status: Accepted, Alternate List or
Not Accepted.
FACULTY INTERVIEWS
Arkansas Residents
Must be interviewed by members of the UAMS faculty. It
is your responsibility to call the Oce of Admissions to
schedule your faculty interview after you have certified
and submitted your AMCAS application. You may begin
calling August 15, but you must call no later than
Nov. 1, 2023 to schedule your virtual interview.
Non-Arkansas Residents
Will be interviewed by invitation only. The Admissions
Committee will meet in mid-December to determine
which non-Arkansas resident applicants will be invited to
interview virtually on Jan. 13, 2024.
Access the AMCAS medical school application at: students-residents.aamc.org/
