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University of Minnesota Medical School

2027 Entry Requirements & Interview Format

University of Minnesota Medical School is a US MD program in Minneapolis, MN that takes 2027-entry applications through AMCAS. Its published class profile lists a median MCAT of 513 (range 508–519), a median GPA of 3.77, a 5.0% acceptance rate and a class of 264. The school holds a traditional interview: October 2026–February 2027. Decisions for 2027 entry: March 30, 2027 (AAMC standard).

Location
Minneapolis, MN, United States
Established
1888
Interviews (2027 entry)
October 2026–February 2027
Decisions (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: Virtual (Zoom): one 30-minute mission-specific interview, plus a welcome presentation and a conversation with Admissions Ambassadors

The Medical School's interview program is held on Zoom and consists of a welcome presentation, one 30-minute mission-specific interview, and a conversation with Admissions Ambassadors. It is not an MMI.

University of Minnesota Medical School (MD) intake

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

Where University of Minnesota Medical School (MD) is

University of Minnesota Medical School was founded in 1888 and is based in Minneapolis, MN.

Programmes offered:

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

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

University of Minnesota Medical School (MD) at a glance

University of Minnesota Medical School Medicine — 2027 entry at a glance
MCAT / GPA (medians)513 · 3.77 (MCAT range 508–519)
Acceptance rate5.0%
Class size264
In-state matriculants83%
Interview formatTraditional interview
IntakeApproximately 264 students per year across the Twin Cities, Duluth, and St
Decisions (2027 entry)March 30, 2027 (AAMC standard)
University of Minnesota Medical School Medicine admissions profile — 2027 entry
Admission overviewBachelor'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 median513 (range 508–519)
GPA median3.77 overall / 3.72 science (BCPM)
Acceptance rate5.0%
Class size264
In-state preferenceStrong — primarily in-state
In-state matriculants83%
CASPerNot required
AAMC PREviewRequired
Holistic review emphasisResearch experience, community service, Minnesota/Upper Midwest ties, rural health interest (Duluth campus).
NotesEstimates from public AAMC FACTS / AACOMAS / ADEA AADSAS / class-profile; verify current cycle. Interview format checked 2026-10-07 against https://med.umn.edu/admissions/application-process.
Specialities offeredCancer 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

University of Minnesota Medical School Medicine interview — 2027 entry
FormatVirtual (Zoom): one 30-minute mission-specific interview, plus a welcome presentation and a conversation with Admissions Ambassadors
Interview window (2027 entry)October 2026–February 2027
Decision date (2027 entry)March 30, 2027 (AAMC standard)
Post-interview chancesEstimated 25–35% of interviewees receive an offer; campus preference (Minneapolis vs Duluth) factors into matching.
Tutor insight
Minnesota's single 30-minute interview is mission-specific, so know which mission you are being considered for and prepare concrete examples that show your fit with it; if an ethical question comes up, stay composed and use a clear framework (interests, options, consequences, stakeholders). 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-judgment responses.
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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 school's own website for 2027 entry — confirm the figures with the school before you rely on them.

University of Minnesota Medical School (MD) — official course page →Entry requirements, interview format and deadlines published by the school itself. The primary source for everything on this page.University of Minnesota Medical School (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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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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