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UAB Heersink School of Medicine

2027 Entry Requirements & Interview Format

University of Alabama at Birmingham Marnix E. Heersink School of Medicine is a US MD program in Birmingham, AL that takes 2027-entry applications through AMCAS. Its published class profile lists a median MCAT of 512 (range 507–518), a median GPA of 3.88, a 7.0% acceptance rate and a class of 194. The school holds multiple mini interviews (MMI): September 2026–March 2027.

Location
Birmingham, AL, United States
Established
1945
Interviews (2027 entry)
September 2026–March 2027
Decisions (2027 entry)
Rolling; final decisions by March 30, 2027
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What the UAB Heersink School of Medicine MD program is like

Integrated, 4 years, clinical rotations in Birmingham, Huntsville, Montgomery, Tuscaloosa and rural Alabama.

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Overview

About UAB Heersink School of Medicine (MD)

The University of Alabama at Birmingham Marnix E. Heersink School of Medicine is the flagship allopathic medical school in Alabama, located in Birmingham's medical district. It is one of the largest NIH-funded research enterprises in the Southeast and offers a 4-year MD with strong research tracks and a mission to address health disparities across rural and urban Alabama.

The school's affiliation with UAB Health and Children's of Alabama provides expansive clinical training opportunities.

What makes UAB Heersink School of Medicine (MD) different

Heersink is a nationally recognized research school in the Southeast with one of the largest NIH-funded programs outside the coasts. The school offers a Rural Medical Scholars Program and the Medical Scientist Training Program (MD-PhD). Post-SCOTUS holistic review emphasizes socioeconomic background, first-generation status, and geographic diversity within Alabama.

UAB Heersink School of Medicine (MD) course & teaching

Integrated curriculum. 4-year MD. Years 1–2 combine foundational science with early clinical exposure through the Integrated Curriculum. Year 3 consists of core clinical clerkships at UAB Hospital, Children's of Alabama, and affiliated sites. Year 4 includes electives, sub-internships, and residency preparation.

UAB Heersink School of Medicine (MD) research strengths

UAB Heersink School of Medicine (MD) is strong in these research areas:

  • Cancer biology
  • Cardiovascular disease
  • Neurodegenerative disorders
  • Health disparities
  • Infectious disease

How the UAB Heersink School of Medicine (MD) interview runs

Format: Virtual hybrid on Kira Talent: one traditional one-on-one interview with an admissions committee member plus a nine-station MMI

UAB Heersink interviews are conducted virtually on the Kira Talent platform. The interview day consists of one traditional one-on-one interview with an admissions committee member and a nine-station multiple mini interview (MMI).

Expect the one-on-one interview to cover your motivation for medicine, your understanding of healthcare in the Southeast, and your fit with the school's research and community mission; the MMI stations test how you reason through scenarios in real time. The virtual day also includes a panel discussion with current students.

UAB Heersink School of Medicine (MD) intake

Approximately 175–180 students per year.

Where UAB Heersink School of Medicine (MD) is

University of Alabama at Birmingham Marnix E. Heersink School of Medicine was founded in 1945 and is based in Birmingham, AL.

Programmes offered:

  • Cardiovascular Medicine
  • Oncology
  • Neuroscience
  • Rural & Community Health
  • Biomedical Research
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Entry requirements

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UAB Heersink School of Medicine (MD) at a glance

University of Alabama at Birmingham Marnix E. Heersink School of Medicine Medicine — 2027 entry at a glance
MCAT / GPA (medians)512 · 3.88 (MCAT range 507–518)
Acceptance rate7.0%
Class size194
In-state matriculants87.1%
Interview formatMultiple mini interviews (MMI)
IntakeApproximately 175–180 students per year
University of Alabama at Birmingham Marnix E. Heersink School of Medicine Medicine admissions profile — 2027 entry
Admission overviewBachelor's degree and MCAT required. Applications submitted via AMCAS. Strong science foundation expected; no specific major required. Competitive applicants demonstrate clinical experience, research exposure, and community service, particularly in underserved Alabama communities. Secondary application required.
MCAT median512 (range 507–518)
GPA median3.88 overall / 3.76 science (BCPM)
Acceptance rate7.0%
Class size194
In-state preferenceStrong — primarily in-state
In-state matriculants87.1%
CASPerNot required
AAMC PREviewRequired
Holistic review emphasisResearch experience, clinical exposure, community service in Alabama/Southeast, and mission alignment.
NotesChecked 2026-09-13 against the school's own published figures (class entering in 2026): mean GPA 3.88; class of 194; 169 of 194 in-state; 267 accepted of 3,835 applicants. Where a figure is marked mean, the school publishes a mean rather than a median. Not confirmed from the school's own pages: MCAT, science GPA. UAB is a public state school with a strong in-state preference. Interview format checked 2026-10-07 against https://www.uab.edu/medicine/home/admissions/application-process.
Specialities offeredCardiovascular Medicine, Oncology, Neuroscience, Rural & Community Health, Biomedical Research

MCAT, GPA, acceptance-rate and class-size figures are taken from University of Alabama at Birmingham Marnix E. Heersink School of Medicine's published admissions data. Class profiles are republished each year — confirm which entering class these numbers describe before you rely on them.

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Interview

How UAB Heersink School of Medicine (MD) interviews applicants

University of Alabama at Birmingham Marnix E. Heersink School of Medicine Medicine interview — 2027 entry
FormatVirtual hybrid on Kira Talent: one traditional one-on-one interview with an admissions committee member plus a nine-station MMI
Interview window (2027 entry)September 2026–March 2027
Decision date (2027 entry)Rolling; final decisions by March 30, 2027
Post-interview chancesApproximately 25–40% post-interview acceptance rate (estimated; varies by in-state vs. out-of-state status).
Tutor insight
UAB Heersink interviewers frequently probe applicants' understanding of Alabama's healthcare landscape — rural access, health disparities, and the role of the safety-net hospital. Be prepared to discuss why you want to practice in the Southeast and how your background prepares you to serve diverse communities. In-state applicants hold a strong structural advantage; out-of-state applicants must make a compelling case for fit with the school's mission. Apply early in the AMCAS cycle — rolling admissions reward promptness.
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Explaining a New Diabetes Diagnosis

You are a medical student under supervision. A 52-year-old patient has just had lab results confirming a new diagnosis of type 2 diabetes. The attending has asked you to begin explaining the diagnosis and what it means. The patient appears anxious and says, 'Does this mean I'm going to lose my foot like my uncle did?' Begin the conversation.

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Rebuilding Trust in Clinical Trials

Black Americans are significantly underrepresented in clinical trials relative to their share of the US population and their burden of disease. Historical abuses, most notably the Tuskegee Syphilis Study, have contributed to deep and justifiable distrust of medical research in some Black communities.

As a physician-researcher, how do you address this distrust, and what specific practices should the research community adopt to make clinical trials more equitable and inclusive?

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Sources

Where UAB Heersink School of Medicine (MD)'s figures come from

Checked against University of Alabama at Birmingham Marnix E. Heersink School of Medicine's own website on 13 September 2026: our record for the school was reconciled with what it publishes there. For most US schools that is class size and interview format only, so MCAT, GPA and acceptance-rate figures remain unconfirmed.

UAB Heersink School of Medicine (MD) — official course page →Entry requirements, interview format and deadlines published by the school itself. The primary source for everything on this page.UAB Heersink School of Medicine (MD) — published admissions data →The class profile and admissions statistics this record's MCAT, GPA, acceptance-rate and class-size figures were taken from.UAB Heersink School of Medicine (MD) — published admissions data →The class profile and admissions statistics this record's MCAT, GPA, acceptance-rate and class-size figures were taken from.
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UAB Heersink School of Medicine (MD) — frequently asked questions

UAB Heersink School of Medicine (MD) matriculants have a median MCAT of 512. The middle range of matriculants is 507–518. US schools publish medians rather than cut-offs, and committees review holistically — the MCAT is weighed alongside GPA, clinical and research experience, letters of recommendation and secondary essays.

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