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Stanford University School of Medicine

2027 Entry Requirements & Interview Format

Stanford University School of Medicine is a US MD program in Stanford, CA that takes 2027-entry applications through AMCAS. Its published class profile lists a median MCAT of 518 (range 511–525), a median GPA of 3.94, a 1.0% acceptance rate and a class of 90. The school holds multiple mini interviews (MMI): September 2026–January 2027. Decisions for 2027 entry: March 30, 2027.

Location
Stanford, CA, United States
Established
1908
Interviews (2027 entry)
September 2026–January 2027
Decisions (2027 entry)
March 30, 2027
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The program

What the Stanford University School of Medicine MD program is like

Integrated + Case-based learning, 4 years, clinical rotations in Palo Alto, Santa Clara County and the wider Bay Area.

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Overview

About Stanford University School of Medicine (MD)

Stanford University School of Medicine sits on the main Stanford campus in the Bay Area. It combines a rigorous MD curriculum with unparalleled access to Silicon Valley innovation and the Stanford University research enterprise. The school offers flexible curriculum tracks and emphasizes scholarly concentration in areas ranging from biomedical research to health policy.

Stanford's proximity to leading biotech and technology companies creates distinctive opportunities for physician-innovator training.

What makes Stanford University School of Medicine (MD) different

All Stanford MD students complete a Scholarly Concentration — a structured deep-dive into a chosen academic field culminating in a publishable project. Partnerships with Stanford d.school (Hasso Plattner Institute of Design) allow students to develop health technology innovations. The school operates on a strong Pass/Fail grading system through preclinical years.

Stanford University School of Medicine (MD) course & teaching

Integrated curriculum. 4-year MD. Year 1–2: Core Principles (basic science + early clinical exposure). Year 3: Clinical Core rotations. Year 4: Scholarly Concentration project culminating in a capstone. All students complete a scholarly concentration in one of 11 tracks including basic science, clinical research, health policy, or medical education.

Stanford University School of Medicine (MD) research strengths

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

  • Genomics and precision medicine
  • Stem cell biology
  • Health equity
  • Biomedical engineering
  • Immunology

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

Format: Hybrid: MMI scenario stations plus traditional one-on-one interview(s)

Stanford University School of Medicine (MD) intake

Approximately 90 students per year.

Where Stanford University School of Medicine (MD) is

Stanford University School of Medicine was founded in 1908 and is based in Stanford, CA.

Programmes offered:

  • Biomedical Innovation
  • Oncology
  • Cardiovascular Medicine
  • Neuroscience
  • Health Policy
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Entry requirements

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

Stanford University School of Medicine (MD) at a glance

Stanford University School of Medicine Medicine — 2027 entry at a glance
MCAT / GPA (medians)518 · 3.94 (MCAT range 511–525)
Acceptance rate1.0%
Class size90
In-state preferenceNo stated in-state preference
Interview formatMultiple mini interviews (MMI)
IntakeApproximately 90 students per year
Decisions (2027 entry)March 30, 2027
Stanford University School of Medicine Medicine admissions profile — 2027 entry
Admission overviewBachelor's degree and MCAT required. Stanford values research experience, intellectual curiosity, and a demonstrated commitment to improving health. Applicants are expected to have strong foundations in the natural sciences. The application uses AMCAS; a secondary application is required of all applicants.
MCAT median518 (range 511–525)
GPA median3.94 overall / 3.89 science (BCPM)
Acceptance rate1.0%
Class size90
In-state preferenceNone
CASPerNot required
AAMC PREviewNot required
Holistic review emphasisResearch, intellectual depth, innovation, and commitment to health equity.
NotesChecked 2026-09-14 against the school's own published figures (class entering in 2024): median MCAT 518; median GPA 3.94. Not confirmed from the school's own pages: science GPA, acceptance rate, class size. Class size varies slightly year to year.
Specialities offeredBiomedical Innovation, Oncology, Cardiovascular Medicine, Neuroscience, Health Policy

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

Stanford University School of Medicine Medicine interview — 2027 entry
FormatHybrid: MMI scenario stations plus traditional one-on-one interview(s)
Interview window (2027 entry)September 2026–January 2027
Decision date (2027 entry)March 30, 2027
Tutor insight
Stanford's MMI assesses collaborative problem-solving and innovation mindset alongside ethical reasoning. Prepare examples that show how you have engaged with complex systems-level problems — not just clinical or research achievements in isolation. The Scholarly Concentration is central to the program, so articulate a clear intellectual interest in your secondary essays. At ~90 seats with roughly 9,000 applications (around a 1% matriculation rate), competition is fierce: ensure your research or innovation narrative is specific and compelling rather than generic.
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Health Education in Underserved Schools

As part of a student-led initiative, you developed and taught a semester-long health education curriculum at a Title I middle school in a low-income neighborhood. The curriculum covered nutrition, mental health, puberty, and substance abuse prevention.

Describe what you learned about the relationship between education and health, and how this work has shaped your sense of what medicine can and cannot do.

Likely follow-up · What is the evidence that school-based health education programs affect long-term health behavior?

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Nurse to Physician Career Change

You are 34 and spent eight years as a registered nurse on a medical-surgical unit before deciding to pursue medical school. Your undergraduate GPA dates from 2014 and you took the MCAT in 2022 after two years of post-baccalaureate coursework. Make the case for why your non-traditional path strengthens rather than complicates your application.

Likely follow-up · How do you respond to the implicit concern that, at 34, you will have fewer practice years than a traditional applicant?

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Where Stanford University School of Medicine (MD)'s figures come from

Checked against Stanford University School of Medicine'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.

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FAQ

Stanford University School of Medicine (MD) — frequently asked questions

Stanford University School of Medicine (MD) matriculants have a median MCAT of 518. The middle range of matriculants is 511–525. 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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