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University of Minnesota Medical School (MD) Medical School2027 Entry Requirements & Interview Format

Location Minneapolis, MN, United StatesEstablished 1888Interviews (2027 entry) October 2026–February 2027Decisions (2027 entry) March 30, 2027 (AAMC standard)
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Overview

About University of Minnesota Medical School (MD)

The University of Minnesota Medical School, founded in 1888, is one of the oldest and most research-active public medical schools in the United States, with campuses in Minneapolis and Duluth. The Minneapolis campus offers comprehensive MD training with access to the M Health Fairview university hospital system and close collaboration with the Mayo Clinic and Hennepin Healthcare.

The Duluth campus, established in 1972, specifically trains physicians for rural Minnesota and the Upper Midwest. The school is nationally recognized for research in cancer, cardiovascular disease, neuroscience, and health equity.

What makes University of Minnesota Medical School (MD) different

Two-campus model: Minneapolis campus for research-intensive training and the Duluth campus (founded 1972) specifically dedicated to training rural physicians for Minnesota and surrounding states. Strong ties to Mayo Clinic, M Health Fairview, and Hennepin Healthcare. One of the largest public medical school research programs in the Upper Midwest.

University of Minnesota Medical School (MD) course & teaching

Integrated curriculum. 4-year MD. Minneapolis: integrated pre-clerkship then core clinical rotations at M Health Fairview and Hennepin Healthcare. Duluth: community-based distributed training with rural emphasis. Both campuses require a scholarly concentration project. MD-PhD program (MSTP) available at Minneapolis.

University of Minnesota Medical School (MD) research strengths

University of Minnesota Medical School (MD) is strong in these research areas:

  • Cancer biology and immunotherapy
  • Cardiovascular medicine
  • Neurodegenerative disease
  • Rural health disparities
  • Transplantation medicine

How the University of Minnesota Medical School (MD) interview runs

Format: MMI — up to 8 stations, held virtually in Zoom breakout rooms (Twin Cities)

The Twin Cities campus runs a Multiple Mini Interview Program with up to eight timed stations conducted in Zoom breakout rooms, covering ethics, communication and collaboration scenarios. Duluth-campus format may differ — verify with the school.

University of Minnesota Medical School (MD) intake

Approximately 264 students per year across the Twin Cities, Duluth, and St. Cloud campuses.

University of Minnesota Medical School (MD) at a glance

Founded in 1888. Based in Minneapolis, MN.

Programmes offered:

  • Cancer Research
  • Cardiovascular Medicine
  • Rural Medicine
  • Neuroscience
  • Health Equity
Entry requirements

What you need to apply to University of Minnesota Medical School (MD)

Admission overview
Bachelor's degree and MCAT required. Minnesota residents and Upper Midwest residents preferred. Strong academic record, clinical exposure, research experience, and community service expected. Application via AMCAS; secondary required. AAMC PREview exam score required — verify current cycle.
MCAT median
513 (range 508–519)
GPA median
3.77 overall / 3.72 science (BCPM)
Acceptance rate
5.0%
Class size
264
In-state preference
Strong — primarily in-state
In-state matriculants
83%
CASPer
Not required
AAMC PREview
Required
Holistic review emphasis
Research experience, community service, Minnesota/Upper Midwest ties, rural health interest (Duluth campus).
Notes
Estimates from public AAMC FACTS / AACOMAS / ADEA AADSAS / class-profile; verify current cycle.
Specialities offered
Cancer Research, Cardiovascular Medicine, Rural Medicine, Neuroscience, Health Equity

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

Format
MMI — up to 8 stations, held virtually in Zoom breakout rooms (Twin Cities)
Interview window (2027 entry)
October 2026–February 2027
Decision date (2027 entry)
March 30, 2027 (AAMC standard)
Post-interview chances
Estimated 25–35% of interviewees receive an offer; campus preference (Minneapolis vs Duluth) factors into matching.
Tutor insight
Minnesota's MMI rewards structured ethical reasoning and composure — use a clear framework (interests, options, consequences, stakeholders) for ethical stations. If applying to the Duluth campus, demonstrate genuine ties to rural Minnesota or the Upper Midwest; Duluth interviewers screen heavily for authentic rural health commitment. At Minneapolis, highlight research depth and any ties to the M Health Fairview or Mayo ecosystems. Note that the AAMC PREview exam is required — prepare accordingly with honest, reflective situational-judgement responses.
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Interview questions matched to University of Minnesota Medical School (MD)

Two questions our tutors flagged as a strong fit for University of Minnesota Medical School (MD)’s interview style. Try answering them out loud, then open Prometheus for the model answers and follow-up tips.

HardMMI · PanelQ1

US Healthcare Ethics: The Coverage Gap

Millions of low-income adults in non-Medicaid-expansion states fall into a coverage gap: their income is too high to qualify for Medicaid under their state's rules but too low to receive marketplace subsidies under the ACA. A patient in your clinic is one of them -- she has Type 2 diabetes, cannot afford insulin, and is rationing doses.

Her state has not expanded Medicaid. What are the ethical obligations of her physician, and what practical options exist?

Likely follow-up · What is the difference between a physician's duty to an individual patient and a physician's duty to advocate for systemic change?

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HardMMI · PanelQ2

AAMC Core Competency: Quantitative Reasoning in Public Health

A state health department releases data showing that vaccination rates for childhood measles in a rural county have fallen to 68% — well below the 95% threshold needed for herd immunity. Local news attributes the decline to parental hesitancy fuelled by social media misinformation. The health department asks for a community communication strategy.

As a future physician, how do you think about the quantitative framing of this problem, and what does the evidence tell us about effective communication with vaccine-hesitant parents?

Likely follow-up · How do you explain the concept of herd immunity — and why 95% matters — to a parent without a science background?

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Where University of Minnesota Medical School (MD)'s figures come from

Compiled from University of Minnesota Medical School's published admissions material and checked for internal consistency. Not independently re-checked against the official course page for 2027 entry — confirm the figures with the school before you rely on them.

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FAQ

University of Minnesota Medical School (MD) — frequently asked questions

University of Minnesota Medical School (MD) matriculants have a median MCAT of 513. 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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