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Mercer University School of Medicine

2027 Entry Requirements & Interview Format

Mercer University School of Medicine is a US MD program in Macon, GA that takes 2027-entry applications through AMCAS. Its published class profile lists a median MCAT of 503 (range 498–508), a median GPA of 3.69 and a class of 120. The school holds a traditional interview: October 2026–January 2027. Decisions for 2027 entry: March 30, 2027 (AAMC standard).

Location
Macon, GA, United States
Established
1982
Interviews (2027 entry)
October 2026–January 2027
Decisions (2027 entry)
March 30, 2027 (AAMC standard)
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The program

What the Mercer University School of Medicine MD program is like

Problem-based learning, 4 years, clinical rotations in Macon, Savannah, Columbus, Valdosta, Carrollton and rural Georgia.

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Overview

About Mercer University School of Medicine (MD)

Mercer University School of Medicine was founded in 1982 and sits in Macon, Georgia. It is a private MD-granting institution with one of the clearest missions in US medical education: to train physicians who serve rural and medically underserved communities in Georgia.

It runs a distributed campus system across Macon, Savannah, and Columbus, which embeds students in the communities they are being trained to serve. Mercer graduates enter primary care at exceptionally high rates, and most stay to practice in Georgia.

What makes Mercer University School of Medicine (MD) different

Mercer is a private medical school with an explicit and longstanding mission to train physicians for rural and medically underserved communities in Georgia. It operates a distributed campus model across Macon, Savannah, and Columbus — intentionally placing students in underserved Georgia communities from Year 3 onward.

Mercer consistently produces one of the highest rates of graduates entering primary care and rural practice of any US medical school.

Mercer University School of Medicine (MD) course & teaching

PBL curriculum. 4-year MD using a problem-based learning (PBL) curriculum with strong community health integration. Years 1–2 in Macon; Year 3–4 clinical rotations distributed across Macon, Savannah, Columbus, and rural Georgia partner sites. The curriculum explicitly integrates community medicine, social determinants of health, and rural healthcare delivery throughout all four years.

Mercer University School of Medicine (MD) research strengths

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

  • Rural health
  • Primary care workforce
  • Social determinants of health
  • Health disparities in Georgia
  • Community-based participatory research

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

Format: A 30–45-minute virtual (Zoom) interview with two interviewers, plus an hour with Year II student ambassadors

Mercer University School of Medicine interviews virtually: each applicant has a 30- to 45-minute interview with two interviewers in a Zoom breakout room. Interviewers probe mission fit for rural and underserved Georgia medicine, personal background in medically underserved communities, and commitment to practicing in Georgia. The day also includes an hour with Year II student ambassadors.

Mercer University School of Medicine (MD) intake

Approximately 120 students per year (across the Macon, Savannah and Columbus campuses).

Where Mercer University School of Medicine (MD) is

Mercer University School of Medicine was founded in 1982 and is based in Macon, GA.

Programmes offered:

  • Primary Care
  • Rural Medicine
  • Family Medicine
  • General Internal Medicine
  • Community Health
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Entry requirements

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

Mercer University School of Medicine (MD) at a glance

Mercer University School of Medicine Medicine — 2027 entry at a glance
MCAT / GPA (medians)503 · 3.69 (MCAT range 498–508)
Class size120
In-state matriculants97%
Interview formatTraditional interview
IntakeApproximately 120 students per year (across the Macon, Savannah and Columbus campuses)
Decisions (2027 entry)March 30, 2027 (AAMC standard)
Mercer University School of Medicine Medicine admissions profile — 2027 entry
Admission overviewBachelor's degree and MCAT required. Applications via AMCAS; secondary application required. Mercer gives very strong preference to Georgia residents committed to primary care in rural or underserved settings. Non-Georgia applicants are rarely accepted. Community service in rural or underserved Georgia settings, experience with underserved populations, and a clear narrative for returning to underserved practice are essential.
MCAT median503 (range 498–508)
GPA median3.69 overall / 3.60 science (BCPM)
Class size120
In-state preferenceStrong — primarily in-state
In-state matriculants97%
CASPerNot required
AAMC PREviewNot required
Holistic review emphasisMission fit for rural/underserved Georgia medicine; Georgia residency; primary care commitment; community service narrative.
NotesChecked 2026-09-13 against the school's own published figures: mean MCAT 503; mean GPA 3.69. 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, class size, in-state share. The school does not publish an accepted-applicant count, and the acceptance rate previously shown here was inconsistent with its own applicant and class-size figures, so it has been removed rather than estimated. Check MSAR for the official rate. Georgia residents only: the school requires Georgia residency for at least 12 months before matriculation and states that "Applicants who are unable to claim Georgia as their state of legal residence will not be allowed to designate Mercer University School of Medicine as a recipient" (checked 2026-09-13). Interview format checked 2026-10-07 against https://medicine.mercer.edu/admissions/doctor-of-medicine/interview-invitees/.
Specialities offeredPrimary Care, Rural Medicine, Family Medicine, General Internal Medicine, Community Health

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

Mercer University School of Medicine Medicine interview — 2027 entry
FormatA 30–45-minute virtual (Zoom) interview with two interviewers, plus an hour with Year II student ambassadors
Interview window (2027 entry)October 2026–January 2027
Decision date (2027 entry)March 30, 2027 (AAMC standard)
Post-interview chancesEstimated post-interview acceptance rate approximately 25–35% for mission-aligned Georgia residents; lower for candidates without clear primary care or rural commitment.
Tutor insight
Mercer is an outstanding choice for Georgia applicants genuinely committed to rural and underserved medicine — its lower average MCAT (~503) and strong mission focus mean that applicants with clear community roots and compelling personal narratives can be very competitive even with moderate academic credentials. Be specific about which Georgia communities you have served and why you plan to return; generic "helping underserved patients" answers are unconvincing to Mercer interviewers. The PBL curriculum requires self-directed learners — if your academic background does not include PBL experience, address how you will adapt. Out-of-state applicants should not apply without exceptional Georgia ties.
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Where Mercer University School of Medicine (MD)'s figures come from

Checked against Mercer 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.

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

Mercer University School of Medicine (MD) matriculants have a median MCAT of 503. The middle range of matriculants is 498–508. 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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