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UAMS College of Medicine

2027 Entry Requirements & Interview Format

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences College of Medicine is a US MD program in Little Rock, AR that takes 2027-entry applications through AMCAS. Its published class profile lists a median MCAT of 507 (range 504–515), a median GPA of 3.85, a 8.0% acceptance rate and a class of 175. The school holds a traditional interview: September 2026–February 2027.

Location
Little Rock, AR, United States
Established
1879
Interviews (2027 entry)
September 2026–February 2027
Decisions (2027 entry)
Rolling; final decisions by March 30, 2027
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What the UAMS College of Medicine MD program is like

Integrated + Team-based learning, 4 years, clinical rotations in Little Rock, Northwest Arkansas and regional campuses statewide.

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Overview

About UAMS College of Medicine (MD)

The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences College of Medicine sits in Little Rock. It is the only allopathic medical school in Arkansas, and the state's primary academic medical center. UAMS was founded in 1879 and trains most of Arkansas's physicians.

Its mission is to address healthcare workforce shortages, rural medicine, and the wide health gaps facing one of the nation's most medically underserved states.

What makes UAMS College of Medicine (MD) different

As the only allopathic medical school in Arkansas, UAMS bears primary responsibility for the state's physician workforce. The school operates regional campus programs that train students in rural Arkansas communities, addressing one of the most severe physician shortages in the country. UAMS offers an Area Health Education Centers (AHEC) network and a Rural Health Track.

UAMS College of Medicine (MD) course & teaching

Integrated curriculum. 4-year MD. Years 1–2 blend basic science foundations with early clinical exposure at UAMS Medical Center and affiliated sites. Year 3 core clerkships at UAMS Medical Center, Arkansas Children's Hospital, and the VA. Year 4 includes electives, acting internships, and rural/community health rotations across Arkansas.

UAMS College of Medicine (MD) research strengths

UAMS College of Medicine (MD) is strong in these research areas:

  • Rural health disparities
  • Primary care workforce
  • Cancer research
  • Cardiovascular medicine
  • Diabetes management

How the UAMS College of Medicine (MD) interview runs

Format: Multiple back-to-back, application-blind one-on-one interviews; in person in Little Rock or Fayetteville, with a virtual option

UAMS interviews consist of multiple one-on-one interviews conducted back to back, with breaks in between, held in person in Little Rock or Fayetteville with a virtual option. The interviews are application-blind — your interviewers have not seen your application — and focus on motivation for medicine, understanding of Arkansas's healthcare challenges, and the applicant's commitment to practicing in the state.

The interview day includes campus tours, a presentation on the MD curriculum, and Q&A with current students.

UAMS College of Medicine (MD) intake

Approximately 175 students per year.

Where UAMS College of Medicine (MD) is

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences College of Medicine was founded in 1879 and is based in Little Rock, AR.

Programmes offered:

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

What you need to apply to UAMS College of Medicine (MD)

UAMS College of Medicine (MD) at a glance

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences College of Medicine Medicine — 2027 entry at a glance
MCAT / GPA (medians)507 · 3.85 (MCAT range 504–515)
Acceptance rate8.0%
Class size175
In-state matriculants83.1%
Interview formatTraditional interview
IntakeApproximately 175 students per year
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences College of Medicine Medicine admissions profile — 2027 entry
Admission overviewBachelor's degree and MCAT required. Applications submitted via AMCAS. Arkansas residents receive very strong preference — the school trains primarily for in-state practice. Competitive applicants demonstrate clinical experience, community service in Arkansas or rural settings, and a genuine commitment to practicing in the state. Secondary application required.
MCAT median507 (range 504–515)
GPA median3.85 overall / 3.67 science (BCPM)
Acceptance rate8.0%
Class size175
In-state preferenceStrong — primarily in-state
In-state matriculants83.1%
CASPerNot required
AAMC PREviewNot required
Holistic review emphasisArkansas residency, rural health commitment, community service, and intent to practice in Arkansas.
NotesChecked 2026-09-13 against the school's own published figures: class of 175; 143 of 172 in-state. Not confirmed from the school's own pages: MCAT, GPA, science GPA, acceptance rate. Interview format checked 2026-10-07 against https://medicine.uams.edu/admissions/apply/.
Specialities offeredPrimary Care, Family Medicine, Rural Medicine, Internal Medicine, Community Health

MCAT, GPA, acceptance-rate and class-size figures are taken from University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences College 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 UAMS College of Medicine (MD) interviews applicants

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences College of Medicine Medicine interview — 2027 entry
FormatMultiple back-to-back, application-blind one-on-one interviews; in person in Little Rock or Fayetteville, with a virtual option
Interview window (2027 entry)September 2026–February 2027
Decision date (2027 entry)Rolling; final decisions by March 30, 2027
Post-interview chancesApproximately 35–50% post-interview acceptance rate (estimated; strongly in-state weighted).
Tutor insight
UAMS interviewers are primarily looking for Arkansas residents who will remain in the state after training. Out-of-state applicants face an extremely high bar and must demonstrate compelling ties to Arkansas or a strong narrative around rural and underserved medicine. In-state applicants should emphasize community roots, clinical experiences in rural or underserved Arkansas settings, and long-term career plans in the state. The MCAT and GPA thresholds are somewhat lower than national flagship schools, but mission fit and regional commitment are paramount.
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Ethics of Short-Term Medical Mission Trips

Critics say short-term 'medical mission trips' by pre-medical students displace local health workers, deliver substandard care and mainly serve the volunteers' applications; supporters say they expose students to genuine need. How do you weigh that debate, and how has it shaped your own service choices?

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Social Science Literacy in Clinical Medicine

The MCAT's Psychological, Social, and Biological Foundations of Behavior section tests how social structures shape health outcomes. How did studying health disparities, social stratification and structural racism prepare you for the realities of clinical medicine, and what did you find most challenging or surprising in that content?

Likely follow-up · What is the difference between health inequality and health inequity, and why does the distinction matter for clinical practice?

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Where UAMS College of Medicine (MD)'s figures come from

Checked against University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences College 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.

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UAMS College of Medicine (MD) — frequently asked questions

UAMS College of Medicine (MD) matriculants have a median MCAT of 507. The middle range of matriculants is 504–515. 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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