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Marshall University Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine

2027 Entry Requirements & Interview Format

Marshall University Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine is a US MD program in Huntington, WV that takes 2027-entry applications through AMCAS. Its published class profile lists a median MCAT of 506 (range 501–511), a median GPA of 3.81, a 3.0% acceptance rate and a class of 82. The school holds a traditional interview: October 2026–February 2027. Decisions for 2027 entry: March 30, 2027 (AAMC standard).

Location
Huntington, WV, United States
Established
1977
Interviews (2027 entry)
October 2026–February 2027
Decisions (2027 entry)
March 30, 2027 (AAMC standard)
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Overview

About Marshall University Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine (MD)

Marshall University Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine, founded in 1977, is located in Huntington, West Virginia, in the heart of the Appalachian coalfields. The school trains physicians for the underserved communities of West Virginia and the surrounding region, with particular emphasis on addiction medicine, primary care, and rural health.

Marshall JCESOM is affiliated with Cabell Huntington Hospital, St. Mary's Medical Center, and the Huntington VA Medical Center. Huntington's history as the epicentre of the US opioid epidemic has shaped the school's curriculum and community-engaged research programs.

What makes Marshall University Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine (MD) different

Marshall JCESOM is located in Huntington, a city that gained national attention during the opioid epidemic as one of the hardest-hit cities in the United States. The school has a distinctive focus on addiction medicine, rural Appalachian health, and community-engaged research.

Students train in one of the country's most challenging public health environments, which provides both a sobering context for training and meaningful clinical exposure.

Marshall University Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine (MD) course & teaching

Integrated curriculum. 4-year MD. Curriculum integrates biomedical science with early community health exposure. Core clerkships at Cabell Huntington Hospital, St. Mary's Medical Center, and Huntington VA Medical Center. An addiction medicine and opioid use disorder education thread runs throughout the curriculum in response to regional health needs.

Marshall University Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine (MD) research strengths

Marshall University Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine (MD) is strong in these research areas:

  • Opioid use disorder and addiction
  • Rural and Appalachian health disparities
  • Cancer biology
  • Cardiovascular disease
  • Health outcomes

How the Marshall University Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine (MD) interview runs

Format: Live virtual (Zoom) interview of about 40 minutes with two interviewers who alternate questions, plus a required virtual student session

Marshall JCESOM holds a live virtual interview: after a brief introduction and overview, you are placed in a Zoom breakout room with two interviewers, who take turns asking questions for about 40 minutes. The day also includes a required virtual session with current students.

Interviewers have reviewed the application and ask both motivational and behavioral questions, with a particular emphasis on commitment to West Virginia and Appalachian health needs.

Marshall University Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine (MD) intake

Approximately 80–85 students per year.

Where Marshall University Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine (MD) is

Marshall University Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine was founded in 1977 and is based in Huntington, WV.

Programmes offered:

  • Addiction Medicine
  • Primary Care
  • Rural and Appalachian Health
  • Internal Medicine
  • Community Health
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Entry requirements

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Marshall University Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine (MD) at a glance

Marshall University Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine Medicine — 2027 entry at a glance
MCAT / GPA (medians)506 · 3.81 (MCAT range 501–511)
Acceptance rate3.0%
Class size82
In-state matriculants57%
Interview formatTraditional interview
IntakeApproximately 80–85 students per year
Decisions (2027 entry)March 30, 2027 (AAMC standard)
Marshall University Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine Medicine admissions profile — 2027 entry
Admission overviewBachelor's degree and MCAT required. Applied via AMCAS. West Virginia residency strongly preferred; the school fills most seats with WV residents. No specific major; strong science preparation and demonstrated commitment to West Virginia or Appalachian communities expected.
MCAT median506 (range 501–511)
GPA median3.81 overall / 3.75 science (BCPM)
Acceptance rate3.0%
Class size82
In-state preferenceStrong — primarily in-state
In-state matriculants57%
CASPerNot required
AAMC PREviewNot required
Holistic review emphasisWest Virginia residency, Appalachian health mission commitment, primary care and addiction medicine orientation, and community engagement.
NotesChecked 2026-09-13 against the school's own published figures (class entering in 2025): mean MCAT 506. 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, class size, in-state share. AMCAS application; strong West Virginia resident preference. Interview format checked 2026-10-07 against https://jcesom.marshall.edu/admissions/interviews/.
Specialities offeredAddiction Medicine, Primary Care, Rural and Appalachian Health, Internal Medicine, Community Health

MCAT, GPA, acceptance-rate and class-size figures are taken from Marshall University Joan C. Edwards 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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How Marshall University Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine (MD) interviews applicants

Marshall University Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine Medicine interview — 2027 entry
FormatLive virtual (Zoom) interview of about 40 minutes with two interviewers who alternate questions, plus a required virtual student session
Interview window (2027 entry)October 2026–February 2027
Decision date (2027 entry)March 30, 2027 (AAMC standard)
Post-interview chancesPost-interview acceptance estimated at 20–35%; West Virginia residency and Appalachian health mission commitment are the primary selection factors.
Tutor insight
Marshall JCESOM's opioid epidemic context is not incidental to its training environment — it is the defining clinical reality for students in Huntington. Prepare to discuss addiction medicine with genuine knowledge, including harm reduction frameworks, MAT evidence, and the social determinants driving Appalachian substance use. West Virginia residency is a near-essential advantage; out-of-state applicants need very compelling Appalachian or rural medicine narratives. The school is looking for physicians who will stay in West Virginia, not use it as a stepping stone to prestigious residencies elsewhere.
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Where Marshall University Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine (MD)'s figures come from

Checked against Marshall University Joan C. Edwards 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.

Marshall University Joan C. Edwards 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.Marshall University Joan C. Edwards 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.Marshall University Joan C. Edwards 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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Marshall University Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine (MD) — frequently asked questions

Marshall University Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine (MD) matriculants have a median MCAT of 506. The middle range of matriculants is 501–511. 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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