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University of Florida College of Medicine

2027 Entry Requirements & Interview Format

University of Florida College of Medicine is a US MD program in Gainesville, FL that takes 2027-entry applications through AMCAS. Its published class profile lists a median MCAT of 516 (range 511–521), a median GPA of 3.85, a 5.5% acceptance rate and a class of 140. The school holds a traditional interview: September 2026–January 2027. Decisions for 2027 entry: March 30, 2027.

Location
Gainesville, FL, United States
Established
1956
Interviews (2027 entry)
September 2026–January 2027
Decisions (2027 entry)
March 30, 2027
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The program

What the University of Florida College of Medicine MD program is like

Integrated, 4 years, clinical rotations in Gainesville, Jacksonville and community practices in Florida.

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Overview

About University of Florida College of Medicine (MD)

The University of Florida College of Medicine, founded in 1956, is the flagship public medical school of Florida. It is affiliated with UF Health, a comprehensive academic medical center in Gainesville. UF College of Medicine has particular strengths in cancer research (UF Health Cancer Center is an NCI-designated cancer center), neurology, and rural health.

The school heavily favors Florida residents in admissions.

What makes University of Florida College of Medicine (MD) different

UF's NCI-designated Cancer Center provides strong oncology research and clinical training opportunities. Florida's large, diverse, and aging population (highest proportion of residents over 65 in the US) creates a distinctive patient population with high prevalence of chronic disease, dementia, and complex geriatric care. Gainesville's college town atmosphere provides excellent quality of life at relatively low cost.

University of Florida College of Medicine (MD) course & teaching

Integrated curriculum. 4-year MD. Integrated curriculum with early clinical exposure. Rural health and primary care tracks available. Clinical rotations at UF Health Shands Hospital, North Florida/South Georgia VA, and affiliated community health centers across Florida.

University of Florida College of Medicine (MD) research strengths

University of Florida College of Medicine (MD) is strong in these research areas:

  • Cancer research
  • Neurological disease
  • Cardiovascular medicine
  • Rural health
  • Infectious disease

How the University of Florida College of Medicine (MD) interview runs

Format: Traditional interviews (typically two one-on-one sessions with faculty and/or a student)

University of Florida College of Medicine (MD) intake

Approximately 130 students per year.

Where University of Florida College of Medicine (MD) is

University of Florida College of Medicine was founded in 1956 and is based in Gainesville, FL.

Programmes offered:

  • Oncology
  • Neurology
  • Rural Health
  • Primary Care
  • Research
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Entry requirements

What you need to apply to University of Florida College of Medicine (MD)

University of Florida College of Medicine (MD) at a glance

University of Florida College of Medicine Medicine — 2027 entry at a glance
MCAT / GPA (medians)516 · 3.85 (MCAT range 511–521)
Acceptance rate5.5%
Class size140
In-state matriculants90%
Interview formatTraditional interview
IntakeApproximately 130 students per year
Decisions (2027 entry)March 30, 2027
University of Florida College of Medicine Medicine admissions profile — 2027 entry
Admission overviewBachelor's degree and MCAT required. Florida residents receive very strong preference as a public state school. Research, clinical exposure, and community service expected. AMCAS application; secondary required.
MCAT median516 (range 511–521)
GPA median3.85 overall / 3.85 science (BCPM)
Acceptance rate5.5%
Class size140
In-state preferenceStrong — primarily in-state
In-state matriculants90%
CASPerNot required
AAMC PREviewNot required
Holistic review emphasisFlorida residency, primary care interest, research, and community service.
NotesChecked 2026-09-13 against the school's own published figures: mean MCAT 516; class of 140. Where a figure is marked mean, the school publishes a mean rather than a median. Not confirmed from the school's own pages: GPA, science GPA, acceptance rate, in-state share. Extremely strong in-state preference. OOS acceptance rate very low.
Specialities offeredOncology, Neurology, Rural Health, Primary Care, Research

MCAT, GPA, acceptance-rate and class-size figures are taken from University of Florida College 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 University of Florida College of Medicine (MD) interviews applicants

University of Florida College of Medicine Medicine interview — 2027 entry
FormatTraditional interviews (typically two one-on-one sessions with faculty and/or a student)
Interview window (2027 entry)September 2026–January 2027
Decision date (2027 entry)March 30, 2027
Tutor insight
UF College of Medicine admits almost exclusively Florida residents for its MD program — out-of-state applicants face acceptance rates typically below 2% and should not rely on UF as a target school unless they have very strong Florida ties. Florida residents with MCAT scores of 512–516 and strong GPAs are well-positioned to be competitive. Prepare for one-on-one interviews that probe your motivation, ethical reasoning, and communication. If primary care, oncology, or rural Florida community medicine aligns with your goals, express this specifically in your secondary essays.
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Sources

Where University of Florida College of Medicine (MD)'s figures come from

Checked against University of Florida College 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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University of Florida College of Medicine (MD) — frequently asked questions

University of Florida College of Medicine (MD) matriculants have a median MCAT of 516. The middle range of matriculants is 511–521. 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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