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UArizona College of Medicine – Phoenix (MD) Medical School2027 Entry Requirements & Interview Format

Location Phoenix, AZ, United StatesEstablished 2007Interviews (2027 entry) September 2026–February 2027Decisions (2027 entry) Rolling; final decisions by March 30, 2027
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Overview

About UArizona College of Medicine – Phoenix (MD)

The University of Arizona College of Medicine – Phoenix is a public MD program established in 2007. It sits in the heart of downtown Phoenix, in partnership with Banner – University Medicine. The school trains physicians for the fast-growing Phoenix metro region and the wider Southwest.

Its mission centres on urban medicine, health equity, and serving Arizona's diverse populations, including large Hispanic and Indigenous communities.

What makes UArizona College of Medicine – Phoenix (MD) different

UArizona Phoenix trains physicians in one of the fastest-growing US metros with a highly diverse patient population. The Banner – University Medicine partnership provides a major tertiary care clinical training environment. The school has a strong focus on social determinants of health and health equity research in the context of a large uninsured and under-resourced population.

UArizona College of Medicine – Phoenix (MD) course & teaching

Integrated curriculum. 4-year MD. Years 1–2 blend basic science foundations with early clinical exposure at Banner – University Medicine Phoenix and affiliated community health centers. Year 3 core clerkships at Banner and partner clinical sites. Year 4 includes electives, acting internships, and residency preparation. Significant interprofessional education with ASU and other Phoenix health professions schools.

UArizona College of Medicine – Phoenix (MD) research strengths

UArizona College of Medicine – Phoenix (MD) is strong in these research areas:

  • Health equity
  • Cancer research
  • Cardiovascular medicine
  • Community health
  • Border and immigrant health

How the UArizona College of Medicine – Phoenix (MD) interview runs

Format: Multiple Mini Interview (MMI)

UArizona Phoenix conducts an MMI with stations that rotate approximately every 8 minutes, assessing communication, ethical reasoning, critical thinking, and motivation for medicine in an urban healthcare context. Stations often reference urban and underserved Phoenix community health themes, reflecting the school's partnership with Banner Health and its emphasis on the diverse patient population of the Valley.

The interview day includes a program overview, student Q&A, and campus tour of the downtown Phoenix medical campus.

UArizona College of Medicine – Phoenix (MD) intake

Approximately 120 students per year.

UArizona College of Medicine – Phoenix (MD) at a glance

Founded in 2007. Based in Phoenix, AZ.

Programmes offered:

  • Urban Medicine
  • Primary Care
  • Internal Medicine
  • Health Equity
  • Surgery
Entry requirements

What you need to apply to UArizona College of Medicine – Phoenix (MD)

Admission overview
Bachelor's degree and MCAT required. Applications submitted via AMCAS. Arizona residents given preference. Competitive applicants demonstrate clinical experience in diverse or underserved settings, research, and community engagement. Secondary application required.
MCAT median
516 (range 507–517)
GPA median
3.77 overall / 3.73 science (BCPM)
Acceptance rate
3.0%
Class size
145
In-state preference
Strong — primarily in-state
In-state matriculants
77%
CASPer
Not required
AAMC PREview
Not required
Holistic review emphasis
Urban and underserved community health interest, clinical experience, and mission alignment with the Southwest.
Notes
Estimates from public AAMC FACTS and school-published data; verify current cycle.
Specialities offered
Urban Medicine, Primary Care, Internal Medicine, Health Equity, Surgery

MCAT, GPA, acceptance-rate and class-size figures are taken from University of Arizona College of Medicine – Phoenix'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 UArizona College of Medicine – Phoenix (MD) interviews applicants

Format
Multiple Mini Interview (MMI)
Interview window (2027 entry)
September 2026–February 2027
Decision date (2027 entry)
Rolling; final decisions by March 30, 2027
Post-interview chances
Approximately 25–35% post-interview acceptance rate (estimated from publicly available data).
Tutor insight
UArizona Phoenix interviewers focus on fit with the urban medicine and health equity mission. Demonstrate knowledge of Phoenix's specific healthcare challenges — rapid population growth, large Hispanic and Indigenous communities, high rates of uninsured adults, and desert-related environmental health issues. CASPer is not currently required, but thoroughly review your secondary essay themes around community service and underserved medicine. MMI preparation should include both standard ethics/communication stations and scenarios with social determinants of health themes.
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HardMMI · PanelQ1

Maternal mortality and racial disparities

The US has the highest maternal mortality rate among wealthy nations, and Black women die from pregnancy-related causes at roughly three times the rate of white women, a gap that persists across income and education levels. Why might this disparity exist, and what should the health system and physicians do about it?

Likely follow-up · What does the persistence of this gap even among college-educated, higher-income Black women suggest about its causes?

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AAMC Core Competency: Resilience and Adaptability

The AAMC identifies Resilience and Adaptability as a core competency for entering medical students. Describe a time when a plan you worked hard on fell apart unexpectedly. How did you respond in the moment, and what did that experience teach you about managing setbacks in a high-stakes environment like medicine?

Likely follow-up · How do you distinguish healthy perseverance from persisting in a direction that is no longer productive?

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Where UArizona College of Medicine – Phoenix (MD)'s figures come from

Compiled from University of Arizona College of Medicine – Phoenix'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

UArizona College of Medicine – Phoenix (MD) — frequently asked questions

UArizona College of Medicine – Phoenix (MD) matriculants have a median MCAT of 516. The middle range of matriculants is 507–517. 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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