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Belmont Frist College of Medicine

2027 Entry Requirements & Interview Format

Thomas F. Frist Jr. College of Medicine at Belmont University is a US MD program in Nashville, TN that takes 2027-entry applications through AMCAS. Its published class profile lists a median MCAT of 509 (range 506–517), a median GPA of 3.64, a 5.0% acceptance rate and a class of 50. The school holds a traditional interview: October 2026–February 2027. Decisions for 2027 entry: March 30, 2027 (AAMC standard).

Location
Nashville, TN, United States
Established
2024
Interviews (2027 entry)
October 2026–February 2027
Decisions (2027 entry)
March 30, 2027 (AAMC standard)
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Overview

About Belmont Frist College of Medicine (MD)

Thomas F. Frist Jr. College of Medicine at Belmont University, having inaugurated its first class in July 2024, is among the newest medical schools in Tennessee and one of the newest in the country.

Located on Belmont University's campus in Nashville, the school is distinguished by its comprehensive partnership with HCA Healthcare — the world's largest for-profit health system — providing students with unparalleled access to HCA's clinical training infrastructure. Set within Belmont University's Christian liberal arts environment, the school integrates faith-based values with medical education while maintaining an inclusive approach to student recruitment.

What makes Belmont Frist College of Medicine (MD) different

Thomas F. Frist Jr. College of Medicine is the newest medical school in Tennessee and one of the newest in the United States, admitting its inaugural class in 2024.

Named after the co-founder of HCA Healthcare (the world's largest for-profit hospital chain), the school has a uniquely comprehensive HCA affiliation for clinical training — providing access to HCA's vast network of hospitals across Nashville and beyond. Belmont University is a private Christian university, and the medical college reflects faith-based values in its program culture.

Belmont Frist College of Medicine (MD) course & teaching

Integrated curriculum. 4-year MD. Years 1–2: integrated basic and clinical sciences on the Belmont University campus in Nashville. Years 3–4: clinical rotations through HCA Healthcare facilities in Nashville and the broader HCA network. The school is building its curriculum structure; early cohorts will have significant influence on cultural and curricular development.

Belmont Frist College of Medicine (MD) research strengths

Belmont Frist College of Medicine (MD) is strong in these research areas:

  • Health systems research
  • Hospital medicine quality improvement
  • Community health in Nashville
  • Value-based care
  • Faith and medicine integration

How the Belmont Frist College of Medicine (MD) interview runs

Format: Virtual interview day: a 30-minute traditional open-file interview plus a structured interview on personal attributes

Belmont Frist holds a virtual interview day. It includes a 30-minute traditional open-file interview and a structured interview designed to learn more about your personal attributes. Interviewers focus on motivation for medicine, alignment with Belmont's Christian university ethos, community service orientation, and enthusiasm for training within the HCA Healthcare system.

As a newly established school, it particularly values collaborative, growth-oriented applicants who want to help shape an institution's early identity.

Belmont Frist College of Medicine (MD) intake

Approximately 50 students per year (inaugural Class of 2028; subject to change).

Where Belmont Frist College of Medicine (MD) is

Thomas F. Frist Jr. College of Medicine at Belmont University was founded in 2024 and is based in Nashville, TN.

Programmes offered:

  • Primary Care
  • Hospital Medicine
  • Internal Medicine
  • Health Systems Leadership
  • Community Medicine
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Entry requirements

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Belmont Frist College of Medicine (MD) at a glance

Thomas F. Frist Jr. College of Medicine at Belmont University Medicine — 2027 entry at a glance
MCAT / GPA (medians)509 · 3.64 (MCAT range 506–517)
Acceptance rate5.0%
Class size50
In-state preferenceNo stated in-state preference
Interview formatTraditional interview
IntakeApproximately 50 students per year (inaugural Class of 2028
Decisions (2027 entry)March 30, 2027 (AAMC standard)
Thomas F. Frist Jr. College of Medicine at Belmont University Medicine admissions profile — 2027 entry
Admission overviewBachelor's degree and MCAT required. Applications via AMCAS. The school is open to applicants of all backgrounds; Belmont University is a Christian institution and faith-integrated values are embedded in the program culture. Community service, clinical experience, and alignment with the school's mission are expected. Secondary application required.
MCAT median509 (range 506–517)
GPA median3.64 overall / 3.68 science (BCPM)
Acceptance rate5.0%
Class size50
In-state preferenceNone
CASPerNot required
AAMC PREviewNot required
Holistic review emphasisAlignment with Belmont's values-based and faith-integrated ethos; enthusiasm for HCA Healthcare system training; community service; pioneer/growth mindset for a new institution.
NotesInaugural Class of 2028 admitted July 2024 (50 students, median MCAT 509); verify current data directly with the school. AAMC FACTS data not yet available for this program. These admissions figures have not yet been confirmed against the school's own published class profile. Interview format checked 2026-10-07 against https://www.belmont.edu/medicine/admissions/application.html.
Specialities offeredPrimary Care, Hospital Medicine, Internal Medicine, Health Systems Leadership, Community Medicine

MCAT, GPA, acceptance-rate and class-size figures are taken from Thomas F. Frist Jr. College of Medicine at Belmont University'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 Belmont Frist College of Medicine (MD) interviews applicants

Thomas F. Frist Jr. College of Medicine at Belmont University Medicine interview — 2027 entry
FormatVirtual interview day: a 30-minute traditional open-file interview plus a structured interview on personal attributes
Interview window (2027 entry)October 2026–February 2027
Decision date (2027 entry)March 30, 2027 (AAMC standard)
Post-interview chancesEstimated post-interview acceptance rate approximately 30–45% in early cycles given the smaller initial class and novel institution; mission fit and HCA system enthusiasm are key factors.
Tutor insight
Belmont Frist is genuinely a pioneer opportunity. The first cohorts will help define the school's culture, traditions, and reputation. That is exciting, but it suits a particular personality. If you thrive in established institutions with long track records, ask yourself honestly whether you are drawn to building something new. The HCA Healthcare affiliation is the school's most distinctive clinical feature. Understand the scope of the HCA system, which runs over 180 hospitals nationally, and think about what training in the world's largest for-profit health system means for your development and your values. Belmont is a Christian university, so faith and values are integrated into the program. Non-Christian applicants are welcome, but you should be comfortable in that environment and able to explain your alignment with values-based medicine. For Tennessee applicants, Nashville is a significant lifestyle advantage, and the school competes with Vanderbilt and Meharry for the state's top applicants.
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Where Belmont Frist College of Medicine (MD)'s figures come from

Checked against Thomas F. Frist Jr. College of Medicine at Belmont University's own website on 14 August 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.

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Belmont Frist College of Medicine (MD) matriculants have a median MCAT of 509. The middle range of matriculants is 506–517. 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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