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Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University

2027 Entry Requirements & Interview Format

Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University is a US MD program in Philadelphia, PA that takes 2027-entry applications through AMCAS. Its published class profile lists a median MCAT of 514 (range 507–519), a median GPA of 3.84 and a class of 277. The school holds a traditional interview: October 2026–February 2027. Decisions for 2027 entry: March 30, 2027 (AAMC standard).

Location
Philadelphia, PA, United States
Established
1824
Interviews (2027 entry)
October 2026–February 2027
Decisions (2027 entry)
March 30, 2027 (AAMC standard)
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Overview

About Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University (MD)

Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University was founded in 1824. It is one of the oldest and most historically significant medical schools in the United States, and it sits in Center City Philadelphia. Students train within the Jefferson Health enterprise, one of the Philadelphia region's largest health systems with more than 18 hospitals, so clinical exposure starts early.

The JeffMD competency-based curriculum lets students tailor their MD through individualized pathways and take on clinical responsibility sooner.

What makes Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University (MD) different

Sidney Kimmel Medical College (SKMC) at Thomas Jefferson University is one of the nation's oldest and most respected private medical schools. It was founded in 1824 in the heart of Philadelphia. Jefferson Health is one of the Philadelphia region's largest health systems, so SKMC students get extensive clinical exposure across a network of more than 18 hospitals from day one.

The school has a notably strong tradition in clinical education. It has also invested heavily in curriculum design through its JeffMD program, which is competency-based, brings clinical immersion forward, and offers flexible individualized pathways.

Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University (MD) course & teaching

Integrated curriculum. 4-year MD via JeffMD competency-based curriculum. Year 1: integrated foundational science with early clinical immersion. Year 2: pathophysiology, clinical skills, and Step 1 preparation. Years 3–4: core clerkships across Jefferson's 18+ hospital network; individualized pathway electives enabling subspecialty concentration or research tracks. Dual-degree MD/PhD, MD/MBA, and MD/MPH available.

Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University (MD) research strengths

Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University (MD) is strong in these research areas:

  • Cancer biology
  • Neuroscience
  • Health systems and delivery science
  • Cardiovascular disease
  • Biomedical innovation

How the Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University (MD) interview runs

Format: Traditional one-on-one or panel interviews with faculty and students

Sidney Kimmel Medical College interview day is held at the Jefferson University Hospital campus in Center City Philadelphia. All interviews are in person for 2026/2027, and you interview with a current medical student and a faculty member who serves on the Committee on Admissions.

Interviewers have reviewed the full application and focus on clinical motivation, research experience, and alignment with Jefferson's academic mission of integrating medical education with enterprise health system training. The day includes a tour of Jefferson University Hospital and the Dorrance H. Hamilton Center for Clinical Education, informal lunch with current students, and an admissions information session.

Jefferson uses a structured AAMC competency-based holistic evaluation rubric.

Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University (MD) intake

Approximately 265–270 students per year.

Where Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University (MD) is

Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University was founded in 1824 and is based in Philadelphia, PA.

Programmes offered:

  • Clinical Medicine
  • Primary Care
  • Surgery
  • Internal Medicine
  • Biomedical Research
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Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University (MD) at a glance

Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University Medicine — 2027 entry at a glance
MCAT / GPA (medians)514 · 3.84 (MCAT range 507–519)
Class size277
In-state matriculants29%
Interview formatTraditional interview
IntakeApproximately 265–270 students per year
Decisions (2027 entry)March 30, 2027 (AAMC standard)
Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University Medicine admissions profile — 2027 entry
Admission overviewBachelor's degree and MCAT required. Applications via AMCAS. Jefferson is a private school with no formal in-state preference; national applicants are considered. Secondary application required. CASPer is not currently required.
MCAT median514 (range 507–519)
GPA median3.84 overall / 3.61 science (BCPM)
Class size277
In-state preferenceNone
In-state matriculants29%
CASPerNot required
AAMC PREviewNot required
Holistic review emphasisClinical experience, academic trajectory, resilience, and fit with the JeffMD competency-based model.
NotesChecked 2026-09-14 against the school's own published figures (class entering in 2026): mean MCAT 514; mean GPA 3.84; class of 277; 29% 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.
Specialities offeredClinical Medicine, Primary Care, Surgery, Internal Medicine, Biomedical Research

MCAT, GPA, acceptance-rate and class-size figures are taken from Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson 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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How Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University (MD) interviews applicants

Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University Medicine interview — 2027 entry
FormatTraditional one-on-one or panel interviews with faculty and students
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 15–20%; large applicant pool; rolling offers throughout the season.
Tutor insight
Jefferson is a high-volume private school with a national applicant pool and a large class — the interview is competitive despite a seemingly broader academic profile range compared to elite schools. The JeffMD curriculum is genuinely distinctive: it allows students to pursue individualized pathways and has earlier clinical immersion than most curricula. Interviewers will probe whether you understand it, so read the JeffMD overview on the Jefferson website before your interview day. Jefferson's 200-year history is a genuine differentiator — knowing that the school taught William W. Keen (America's first surgical oncologist) and has the oldest continuously operating medical college in the US shows genuine engagement. Jefferson Health's 18-hospital network gives students extraordinary breadth of clinical experience; if you want diverse patient populations across Philadelphia, cite this specifically.
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Where Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University (MD)'s figures come from

Checked against Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University's own website on 14 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.

Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University (MD) — official course page →Entry requirements, interview format and deadlines published by the school itself. The primary source for everything on this page.Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University (MD) — published admissions data →The class profile and admissions statistics this record's MCAT, GPA, acceptance-rate and class-size figures were taken from.Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University (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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Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University (MD) — frequently asked questions

Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University (MD) matriculants have a median MCAT of 514. The middle range of matriculants is 507–519. 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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