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Indiana University School of Medicine

2027 Entry Requirements & Interview Format

Indiana University School of Medicine is a US MD program in Indianapolis, IN that takes 2027-entry applications through AMCAS. Its published class profile lists a median MCAT of 512 (range 508–519), a median GPA of 3.84 and a class of 365. The school holds a traditional interview: October 2026–February 2027. Decisions for 2027 entry: March 30, 2027 (AAMC standard).

Location
Indianapolis, IN, United States
Established
1903
Interviews (2027 entry)
October 2026–February 2027
Decisions (2027 entry)
March 30, 2027 (AAMC standard)
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Overview

About Indiana University School of Medicine (MD)

Indiana University School of Medicine was founded in 1903. It is the largest medical school in the United States by total student enrollment. Its nine-campus regional network covers the whole state, so students can train anywhere from urban academic medicine in Indianapolis to rural community hospitals in Terre Haute, Evansville, and Fort Wayne.

Major clinical affiliations include IU Health, Eskenazi Health, and the VA Medical Center in Indianapolis. Together they give students exceptional breadth of patient exposure.

What makes Indiana University School of Medicine (MD) different

Indiana University School of Medicine is the largest medical school in the United States by total enrollment. It runs nine campuses statewide: the principal Indianapolis campus, plus eight regional campuses at Bloomington, Evansville, Fort Wayne, Muncie, Northwest-Gary, South Bend, Terre Haute, and West Lafayette.

No other US school is organized this way, and it gives students broad exposure to very different clinical environments. IUSM has invested significantly in genomic medicine through the Indiana Biosciences Research Institute (IBRI), and has notable cardiovascular research strengths.

Indiana University School of Medicine (MD) course & teaching

Integrated curriculum. 4-year MD. Preclinical Years 1–2 completed at the student's chosen campus using a common IUSM curriculum. Core clinical rotations in Year 3 are primarily at the Indianapolis campus and major affiliated hospitals. Year 4 offers elective rotations and away rotations. Students may also pursue the MD-PhD program through the Medical Scientist Training Program (MSTP).

Indiana University School of Medicine (MD) research strengths

Indiana University School of Medicine (MD) is strong in these research areas:

  • Cardiovascular biology
  • Genomic medicine
  • Cancer immunology
  • Neurodegenerative disease
  • Health disparities in the Midwest

How the Indiana University School of Medicine (MD) interview runs

Format: Online Zoom interview of about 45 minutes on Wednesdays, plus information and financial aid sessions

IU School of Medicine holds its MD interviews online, on Zoom, on Wednesdays. The online interview lasts about 45 minutes; the school does not say who conducts it. Interviewers have reviewed the full AMCAS application and personal statement beforehand. The day also includes information and financial aid sessions. Applicants select their preferred campus at the time of application.

Indiana University School of Medicine (MD) intake

Approximately 380 students per year across all campuses.

Where Indiana University School of Medicine (MD) is

Indiana University School of Medicine was founded in 1903 and is based in Indianapolis, IN.

Programmes offered:

  • Cardiovascular Medicine
  • Oncology
  • Genomic Medicine
  • Primary Care
  • Neuroscience
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Entry requirements

What you need to apply to Indiana University School of Medicine (MD)

Indiana University School of Medicine (MD) at a glance

Indiana University School of Medicine Medicine — 2027 entry at a glance
MCAT / GPA (medians)512 · 3.84 (MCAT range 508–519)
Class size365
In-state matriculants87.9%
Interview formatTraditional interview
IntakeApproximately 380 students per year across all campuses
Decisions (2027 entry)March 30, 2027 (AAMC standard)
Indiana University School of Medicine Medicine admissions profile — 2027 entry
Admission overviewBachelor's degree and MCAT required. Applications via AMCAS. IUSM strongly prefers Indiana residents; out-of-state applicants compete for a small number of reserved seats. Applicants select a preferred campus in the application. IUSM recommends prior healthcare experience and community service; prerequisites include standard pre-med science coursework.
MCAT median512 (range 508–519)
GPA median3.84 overall / 3.70 science (BCPM)
Class size365
In-state preferenceStrong — primarily in-state
In-state matriculants87.9%
CASPerNot required
AAMC PREviewNot required
Holistic review emphasisIndiana residency, clinical and community service, mission alignment with regional training, academic preparation.
NotesChecked 2026-09-13 against the school's own published figures: mean MCAT 512.4; mean GPA 3.84; class of 365; 321 of 365 in-state. Where a figure is marked mean, the school publishes a mean rather than a median. Not confirmed from the school's own pages: science GPA. Interview format checked 2026-10-07 against https://medicine.iu.edu/md/admissions/interview.
Specialities offeredCardiovascular Medicine, Oncology, Genomic Medicine, Primary Care, Neuroscience

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

Indiana University School of Medicine Medicine interview — 2027 entry
FormatOnline Zoom interview of about 45 minutes on Wednesdays, plus information and financial aid sessions
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 30–40%; IUSM interviews a large number of in-state applicants, but the post-interview yield is strong given the school's regional mission.
Tutor insight
IU Med's regional campus system is a genuine asset if you want to stay in Indiana but prefer a smaller-city training environment. The Evansville, Fort Wayne, and South Bend campuses offer lower competition and strong community medicine training. In interviews, be specific about which campus you prefer and why. Regional campus interviewers value candidates who are enthusiastic about that community, not just about the IUSM brand. Indiana's cardiovascular research infrastructure is nationally competitive. If research is a priority, highlight any relevant experience and ask specifically about MSTP or IBRI opportunities.
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Where Indiana University School of Medicine (MD)'s figures come from

Checked against Indiana University 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.

Indiana University 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.Indiana University 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.Indiana University 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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Indiana University School of Medicine (MD) — frequently asked questions

Indiana University School of Medicine (MD) matriculants have a median MCAT of 512. The middle range of matriculants is 508–519. 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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