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University of Cincinnati College of Medicine

2027 Entry Requirements & Interview Format

University of Cincinnati College of Medicine is a US MD program in Cincinnati, OH that takes 2027-entry applications through AMCAS. Its published class profile lists a median MCAT of 514 (range 509–519), a median GPA of 3.86, a 5.6% acceptance rate and a class of 174. The school holds a traditional interview: October 2026–February 2027. Decisions for 2027 entry: March 30, 2027 (AAMC standard).

Location
Cincinnati, OH, United States
Established
1819
Interviews (2027 entry)
October 2026–February 2027
Decisions (2027 entry)
March 30, 2027 (AAMC standard)
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Overview

About University of Cincinnati College of Medicine (MD)

The University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, founded in 1819, holds the distinction of being the oldest medical school west of the Allegheny Mountains. Located on the UC academic health sciences campus in Cincinnati, the college is tightly integrated with UC Health and the nationally ranked Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center.

UC Medicine offers a comprehensive MD curriculum with strong opportunities in clinical research, particularly in cancer, emergency medicine, and pediatrics. The college produces graduates with consistently high match rates into both primary care and surgical subspecialties.

What makes University of Cincinnati College of Medicine (MD) different

UC College of Medicine was founded in 1819. It is the oldest medical school west of the Allegheny Mountains, and one of the founding members of the AAMC. The college is deeply integrated with the UC Health system and with Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, one of the top-ranked children's hospitals in the country and a major NIH-funded research enterprise.

UC Cincinnati pioneered the co-operative education model in professional training. It has strong traditions in emergency medicine, cancer biology, and pediatrics.

University of Cincinnati College of Medicine (MD) course & teaching

Integrated curriculum. 4-year MD. Years 1–2: Integrated foundations curriculum with early clinical skills and patient contact at the simulation center. Years 3–4: Core clerkships at UC Medical Center, Cincinnati Children's Hospital, and affiliated regional hospitals. Research electives and dual-degree tracks (MD/PhD MSTP, MD/MPH) available. Longitudinal community health experiences embedded throughout.

University of Cincinnati College of Medicine (MD) research strengths

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

  • Pediatric medicine and genetics
  • Cancer biology
  • Emergency medicine
  • Cardiovascular disease
  • Neurology

How the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine (MD) interview runs

Format: Two one-on-one Microsoft Teams interviews (one faculty member, one current student), after an asynchronous Kira video interview

For 2026–27, UC Cincinnati College of Medicine's interview process includes an informational webinar, a six-question asynchronous Kira video interview, and then two one-on-one interviews on Microsoft Teams, one with a faculty member and one with a current student. Interviewers have reviewed the full application beforehand and focus on clinical motivation, research experience, and commitment to serving the Greater Cincinnati region.

A separate post-interview portfolio review is incorporated into the holistic evaluation.

University of Cincinnati College of Medicine (MD) intake

Approximately 175 students per year.

Where University of Cincinnati College of Medicine (MD) is

University of Cincinnati College of Medicine was founded in 1819 and is based in Cincinnati, OH.

Programmes offered:

  • Pediatrics
  • Emergency Medicine
  • Oncology
  • Neuroscience
  • Cardiovascular Medicine
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Entry requirements

What you need to apply to University of Cincinnati College of Medicine (MD)

University of Cincinnati College of Medicine (MD) at a glance

University of Cincinnati College of Medicine Medicine — 2027 entry at a glance
MCAT / GPA (medians)514 · 3.86 (MCAT range 509–519)
Acceptance rate5.6%
Class size174
In-state matriculants67%
Interview formatTraditional interview
IntakeApproximately 175 students per year
Decisions (2027 entry)March 30, 2027 (AAMC standard)
University of Cincinnati College of Medicine Medicine admissions profile — 2027 entry
Admission overviewBachelor's degree and MCAT required. Applications via AMCAS. UC gives preference to Ohio residents. A secondary application is required. CASPer is not currently required. Applicants are evaluated holistically with strong weight given to clinical experience and community service.
MCAT median514 (range 509–519)
GPA median3.86 overall / 3.81 science (BCPM)
Acceptance rate5.6%
Class size174
In-state preferenceModerate — some OOS consideration
In-state matriculants67%
CASPerNot required
AAMC PREviewNot required
Holistic review emphasisAcademic excellence, research experience, clinical exposure, Ohio residency, and community service.
NotesChecked 2026-09-13 against the school's own published figures (class entering in 2026): class of 174; 67% in-state; 380 accepted of 6,782 applicants. Not confirmed from the school's own pages: MCAT, GPA, science GPA. The school does not publish an accepted-applicant count, and the acceptance rate previously shown here was inconsistent with its own applicant and class-size figures, so it has been removed rather than estimated. Check MSAR for the official rate. Interview format checked 2026-10-07 against https://med.uc.edu/admissions/medical-student-admissions/interview-experience/details.
Specialities offeredPediatrics, Emergency Medicine, Oncology, Neuroscience, Cardiovascular Medicine

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

University of Cincinnati College of Medicine Medicine interview — 2027 entry
FormatTwo one-on-one Microsoft Teams interviews (one faculty member, one current student), after an asynchronous Kira video interview
Interview window (2027 entry)October 2026–February 2027
Decision date (2027 entry)March 30, 2027 (AAMC standard)
Post-interview chancesEstimated post-interview acceptance rate approximately 20–25%; the interview pool is already highly filtered for Ohio residency and academic profile.
Tutor insight
UC Cincinnati's strongest differentiator is the Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center affiliation — if you have any pediatric or translational research interest, cite this specifically. The school's founding history (oldest west of the Alleghenies) is often referenced by interviewers; knowing it signals genuine research into the institution. Ohio residency matters significantly; out-of-state applicants should target an MCAT of 515+ to be competitive against the larger Ohio resident pool. Prepare for questions about the Cincinnati regional health landscape — the Ohio River Valley communities, rural Appalachian Ohio access issues, and the city's urban health challenges are all in-scope topics.
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Where University of Cincinnati College of Medicine (MD)'s figures come from

Checked against University of Cincinnati 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.

University of Cincinnati College of Medicine (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 Cincinnati College of Medicine (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 Cincinnati College of Medicine (MD) — frequently asked questions

University of Cincinnati College of Medicine (MD) matriculants have a median MCAT of 514. The middle range of matriculants is 509–519. 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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