2027 Entry Requirements & Interview Format
Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine is a US MD program in Boston, MA that takes 2027-entry applications through AMCAS. Its published class profile lists a median MCAT of 517 (range 511–521), a median GPA of 3.84, a 3.0% acceptance rate and a class of 138. The school holds a traditional interview: September 2026–January 2027. Decisions for 2027 entry: March 30, 2027.
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Step-by-step: entry requirements, MCAT prep, personal statement, interview format and the key deadlines.
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Read the guide →Integrated + Team-based learning, 4 years, clinical rotations in Boston, wider New England and Silicon Valley, California.
See the program →Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine (formerly BU School of Medicine), founded in 1873, is affiliated with Boston Medical Center — the largest safety-net hospital in New England and a national leader in urban health. The school has a strong commitment to community medicine, health equity, and training physicians for underserved populations.
Its Boston location provides access to a rich ecosystem of academic medical centers and research institutions.
BU Med's affiliation with Boston Medical Center — the leading safety-net hospital in New England — provides exceptional training in the care of homeless, refugee, and uninsured patient populations. The school's Urban Health Scholars program and commitment to social medicine distinguish it from other Boston medical schools.
Lower median MCAT/GPA than Harvard or Tufts makes it more accessible to a broader range of academically strong applicants.
Integrated curriculum. 4-year MD. Curriculum redesigned with emphasis on early clinical integration. Year 1: Foundation Sciences; Year 2: Clinical Sciences; Years 3–4: clinical clerkships at Boston Medical Center, Boston VA, and affiliated community health centers. Urban Health Scholars pathway for students committed to underserved community medicine.
BU Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine (MD) is strong in these research areas:
Format: Traditional conversational interview; faculty or student interviewer
Approximately 138 students per year (all programs; Four-Year MD ~92).
Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine was founded in 1873 and is based in Boston, MA.
Programmes offered:
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Try the AI interviewer| MCAT / GPA (medians) | 517 · 3.84 (MCAT range 511–521) |
|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 3.0% |
| Class size | 138 |
| In-state preference | No stated in-state preference |
| Interview format | Traditional interview |
| Intake | Approximately 138 students per year (all programs |
| Decisions (2027 entry) | March 30, 2027 |
| Admission overview | Bachelor's degree and MCAT required. BU values commitment to underserved communities, health equity, and public service alongside academic achievement. Research and clinical experience expected. Secondary application required. |
|---|---|
| MCAT median | 517 (range 511–521) |
| GPA median | 3.84 overall / 3.77 science (BCPM) |
| Acceptance rate | 3.0% |
| Class size | 138 |
| In-state preference | None |
| CASPer | Required |
| AAMC PREview | Not required |
| Holistic review emphasis | Health equity, urban medicine, community service, and mission alignment with safety-net care. |
| Notes | Checked 2026-09-13 against the school's own published figures (class entering in 2025): median MCAT 517; median GPA 3.84; class of 138; 342 accepted of 11,484 applicants. Not confirmed from the school's own pages: science GPA. Casper is required for the 2026–2027 cycle, per both the school’s own admissions pages and Acuity Insights’ listing (checked 2026-09-13). |
| Specialities offered | Community Medicine, Health Equity, Internal Medicine, Research, Primary Care |
MCAT, GPA, acceptance-rate and class-size figures are taken from Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian 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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| Format | Traditional conversational interview; faculty or student interviewer |
|---|---|
| Interview window (2027 entry) | September 2026–January 2027 |
| Decision date (2027 entry) | March 30, 2027 |
BU Med's traditional interview rewards authentic storytelling about why you want to serve underserved communities — this is not a school where generic "I want to help people" narratives will stand out. Be specific about your experience with or commitment to health equity, urban medicine, or safety-net healthcare. The MCAT/GPA profile is modestly lower than peer Boston schools, but BU's holistic review means service and mission alignment carry significant weight. Rotations at Boston Medical Center provide some of the most complex, diverse clinical training in New England.
Two questions from our US bank that match BU Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine (MD)’s panel format. Try answering them out loud, then open Prometheus for the model answers and follow-up tips.
Your AMCAS personal statement gave you just 5,300 characters to explain why you want to be a physician, and you have had many formative experiences. How did you decide what to leave out, and what does that editorial process tell us about you?
Likely follow-up · Is the personal statement the place to address a weakness or gap in your application, such as a low grade or a year off?
You are three months into your first year of medical school. You are sleeping less than five hours a night, have stopped exercising, and have become increasingly irritable with your family. You know you are struggling, but you feel that cutting your study time is not an option.
How do you approach this situation, and what does it say about how you balance self-care with the demands of training?
Likely follow-up · What is the evidence linking physician wellbeing to patient safety, and how do health behaviors during training predict later burnout?
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Learn moreChecked against Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian 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.
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