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UC Irvine School of Medicine

2027 Entry Requirements & Interview Format

University of California, Irvine School of Medicine is a US MD program in Irvine, CA that takes 2027-entry applications through AMCAS. Its published class profile lists a median MCAT of 516 (range 511–521), a median GPA of 3.87, a 3.7% acceptance rate and a class of 125. The school holds a traditional interview: October 2026–February 2027. Decisions for 2027 entry: March 30, 2027 (AAMC standard).

Location
Irvine, CA, United States
Established
1967
Interviews (2027 entry)
October 2026–February 2027
Decisions (2027 entry)
March 30, 2027 (AAMC standard)
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The program

What the UC Irvine School of Medicine MD program is like

Integrated, 4 years, clinical rotations in Orange County and Long Beach, California.

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Overview

About UC Irvine School of Medicine (MD)

University of California, Irvine School of Medicine is a public research medical school in Orange County, California. It was established in 1967, with roots tracing to the California College of Medicine. UCI Med has a strong emphasis on population health, preventive medicine, and serving the ethnically diverse communities of Southern California.

The school benefits from a modern campus, the UCI Health system, and close ties to the Orange County public health infrastructure.

What makes UC Irvine School of Medicine (MD) different

UCI's Orange County location provides access to a highly diverse patient population — one of the most ethnically diverse counties in the United States — offering exceptional exposure to immigrant health, language barriers, and cultural determinants of health. The school operates a PRIME program track for students dedicated to underrepresented communities.

UCI is also closely affiliated with the Chao Family Comprehensive Cancer Center, a National Cancer Institute–designated program.

UC Irvine School of Medicine (MD) course & teaching

Integrated curriculum. 4-year MD. The curriculum integrates biomedical sciences and clinical application from Year 1. Years 3–4: core clinical rotations at UC Irvine Medical Center and affiliated community hospitals in Orange County. Distinctive PRIME program track for students committed to serving underrepresented communities.

UC Irvine School of Medicine (MD) research strengths

UC Irvine School of Medicine (MD) is strong in these research areas:

  • Cancer immunology
  • Population genomics
  • Neurodegenerative disease
  • Infectious disease
  • Health disparities

How the UC Irvine School of Medicine (MD) interview runs

Format: Two virtual one-on-one interviews (faculty and current student) plus an asynchronous Kira Talent video assessment

UCI interviews online: separate one-on-one conversations with a faculty member and a current student, alongside a required asynchronous Kira Talent structured video assessment completed before interview day. UCI's current admissions page does not describe an MMI.

UC Irvine School of Medicine (MD) intake

Approximately 104 students per year.

Where UC Irvine School of Medicine (MD) is

University of California, Irvine School of Medicine was founded in 1967 and is based in Irvine, CA.

Programmes offered:

  • Population Health
  • Preventive Medicine
  • Oncology
  • Neuroscience
  • Health Equity
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Entry requirements

What you need to apply to UC Irvine School of Medicine (MD)

UC Irvine School of Medicine (MD) at a glance

University of California, Irvine School of Medicine Medicine — 2027 entry at a glance
MCAT / GPA (medians)516 · 3.87 (MCAT range 511–521)
Acceptance rate3.7%
Class size125
In-state matriculants91.2%
Interview formatTraditional interview
IntakeApproximately 104 students per year
Decisions (2027 entry)March 30, 2027 (AAMC standard)
University of California, Irvine School of Medicine Medicine admissions profile — 2027 entry
Admission overviewBachelor's degree and MCAT required. California residents receive preference as a UC public school. Commitment to community health and underserved populations is valued. Research and clinical experience expected. Applications via AMCAS; secondary required.
MCAT median516 (range 511–521)
GPA median3.87 overall / 3.85 science (BCPM)
Acceptance rate3.7%
Class size125
In-state preferenceModerate — some OOS consideration
In-state matriculants91.2%
CASPerNot required
AAMC PREviewNot required
Holistic review emphasisPopulation health, diversity, community service, public mission, and cultural competency.
NotesChecked 2026-09-13 against the school's own published figures (class entering in 2026): median MCAT 516; median GPA 3.87; science GPA 3.85; class of 125; 114 of 125 in-state. Not confirmed from the school's own pages: acceptance rate.
Specialities offeredPopulation Health, Preventive Medicine, Oncology, Neuroscience, Health Equity

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

University of California, Irvine School of Medicine Medicine interview — 2027 entry
FormatTwo virtual one-on-one interviews (faculty and current student) plus an asynchronous Kira Talent video assessment
Interview window (2027 entry)October 2026–February 2027
Decision date (2027 entry)March 30, 2027 (AAMC standard)
Tutor insight
Prepare to discuss population health and culturally sensitive communication in your one-on-one interviews and the Kira video assessment. Prepare examples that show genuine engagement with diverse patient populations, not surface-level exposure. As a UC public school, California residency carries meaningful weight, but out-of-state applicants with strong public health or population health credentials are regularly admitted. The class is small, at around 104, so every admitted student is highly visible. Use your essays and interview to convey a clear, specific narrative rather than a generic "caring doctor" story.
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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.

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Honoring a POLST Against Family Wishes

An 82-year-old patient with advanced heart failure and moderate dementia is admitted in respiratory distress. A POLST form in her chart indicates she declined mechanical ventilation. Her daughter, who holds healthcare power of attorney, is insisting on intubation and says her mother 'would want to fight.' The intensivist is asking for your assessment of how to proceed.

What ethical framework applies, and what do you recommend?

Likely follow-up · What is the difference between a POLST, an advance directive, and a DNR order, and which takes precedence?

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Sources

Where UC Irvine School of Medicine (MD)'s figures come from

Checked against University of California, Irvine School 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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FAQ

UC Irvine School of Medicine (MD) — frequently asked questions

UC Irvine School of Medicine (MD) matriculants have a median MCAT of 516. The middle range of matriculants is 511–521. 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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