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UCC Bayamon School of Medicine

2027 Entry Requirements & Interview Format

Universidad Central del Caribe School of Medicine is a US MD program in Bayamon, PR that takes 2027-entry applications through AMCAS. Its published class profile lists a median MCAT of 499 (range 494–504), a median GPA of 3.77, a 4.0% acceptance rate and a class of 65. The school holds a traditional interview: October 2026–February 2027. Decisions for 2027 entry: March 30, 2027 (AAMC standard).

Location
Bayamon, PR, United States
Established
1976
Interviews (2027 entry)
October 2026–February 2027
Decisions (2027 entry)
March 30, 2027 (AAMC standard)
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Overview

About UCC Bayamon School of Medicine (MD)

Universidad Central del Caribe School of Medicine, founded in 1976 and located in Bayamon, Puerto Rico, is a private medical school with a strong biomedical science research program and a community health mission focused on Puerto Rico and the Caribbean.

The school is situated in the densely populated northern Puerto Rico metro area, providing students with access to a diverse urban and suburban patient population. Affiliated clinical training includes the Dr. Ramón E. Betances Hospital and partnerships with community health centers across the region.

What makes UCC Bayamon School of Medicine (MD) different

Universidad Central del Caribe School of Medicine is notable for its modern simulation and anatomy facilities in the greater San Juan metropolitan area (Bayamon). The school emphasizes biomedical sciences research alongside its community health mission, and it operates affiliated clinical training sites across the northern Puerto Rico region including the Dr. Ramón E. Betances Hospital.

UCC Bayamon School of Medicine (MD) course & teaching

Integrated curriculum. 4-year MD. Years 1–2 cover basic sciences and early clinical integration at the Bayamon campus. Years 3–4 involve clinical rotations at the Betances Hospital and affiliated community sites across northern Puerto Rico. Bilingual instruction throughout.

UCC Bayamon School of Medicine (MD) research strengths

UCC Bayamon School of Medicine (MD) is strong in these research areas:

  • Biomedical sciences
  • Cancer biology
  • Cardiovascular disease
  • Tropical and infectious disease
  • Health disparities in Puerto Rico

How the UCC Bayamon School of Medicine (MD) interview runs

Format: Traditional individual or panel interviews with faculty and admissions committee

UCC interview day is held on campus in Bayamon and includes one or two individual or small-panel faculty interviews lasting 20–30 minutes each. Interviewers review the full application beforehand and focus on motivation for community medicine in Puerto Rico, cultural competency, Spanish language proficiency, and demonstrated commitment to underserved populations.

The day includes a campus and simulation center tour, an information session with admissions staff, and informal time with current students. Applicants should be prepared to discuss specific research, clinical, or community service experiences in depth.

UCC Bayamon School of Medicine (MD) intake

Approximately 60–70 students per year.

Where UCC Bayamon School of Medicine (MD) is

Universidad Central del Caribe School of Medicine was founded in 1976 and is based in Bayamon, PR.

Programmes offered:

  • Biomedical Sciences
  • Primary Care
  • Internal Medicine
  • Family Medicine
  • Community Health
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Entry requirements

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UCC Bayamon School of Medicine (MD) at a glance

Universidad Central del Caribe School of Medicine Medicine — 2027 entry at a glance
MCAT / GPA (medians)499 · 3.77 (MCAT range 494–504)
Acceptance rate4.0%
Class size65
In-state matriculants65%
Interview formatTraditional interview
IntakeApproximately 60–70 students per year
Decisions (2027 entry)March 30, 2027 (AAMC standard)
Universidad Central del Caribe School of Medicine Medicine admissions profile — 2027 entry
Admission overviewBachelor's degree and MCAT required. Applications via AMCAS. Bilingual (Spanish/English) competency is expected. Community service and clinical experience are strongly valued. Research experience is a differentiator given the school's biomedical science focus. Secondary application required.
MCAT median499 (range 494–504)
GPA median3.77 overall / 3.72 science (BCPM)
Acceptance rate4.0%
Class size65
In-state preferenceModerate — some OOS consideration
In-state matriculants65%
CASPerNot required
AAMC PREviewNot required
Holistic review emphasisCommunity health mission fit; bilingual proficiency; biomedical research interest; commitment to Puerto Rico/Caribbean populations.
NotesEstimates from public AAMC FACTS / class-profile data; verify current cycle.
Specialities offeredBiomedical Sciences, Primary Care, Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, Community Health

MCAT, GPA, acceptance-rate and class-size figures are taken from Universidad Central del Caribe 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 UCC Bayamon School of Medicine (MD) interviews applicants

Universidad Central del Caribe School of Medicine Medicine interview — 2027 entry
FormatTraditional individual or panel interviews with faculty and admissions committee
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 25–40%; pool is filtered for mission fit, bilingual proficiency, and research or community service background.
Tutor insight
UCC has a biomedical research focus, so research experience is a genuine differentiator. If you have a laboratory or health sciences research background, put it front and center. Your Spanish should be at a conversational or clinical level before you start, because the curriculum and the patient population are bilingual. In your interview, ground your motivation in specific Puerto Rican or Caribbean health contexts. The Bayamon and San Juan metro area has particular challenges around chronic disease, access, and post-hurricane recovery, and you should be able to discuss them intelligently. For mainland applicants, a clear plan to live and practice in Puerto Rico, or to serve the Puerto Rican diaspora on the mainland, is essential.
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Where UCC Bayamon School of Medicine (MD)'s figures come from

Compiled from Universidad Central del Caribe School of Medicine's published admissions material and checked for internal consistency. Not independently re-checked against the school's own website for 2027 entry — confirm the figures with the school before you rely on them.

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UCC Bayamon School of Medicine (MD) — frequently asked questions

UCC Bayamon School of Medicine (MD) matriculants have a median MCAT of 499. The middle range of matriculants is 494–504. 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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