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University of Central Florida College of Medicine

2027 Entry Requirements & Interview Format

University of Central Florida College of Medicine is a US MD program in Orlando, FL that takes 2027-entry applications through AMCAS. Its published class profile lists a median MCAT of 514 (range 508–519), a median GPA of 3.94, a 2.5% acceptance rate and a class of 120. The school holds a traditional interview: October 2026–February 2027. Decisions for 2027 entry: March 30, 2027 (AAMC standard).

Location
Orlando, FL, United States
Established
2006
Interviews (2027 entry)
October 2026–February 2027
Decisions (2027 entry)
March 30, 2027 (AAMC standard)
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What the University of Central Florida College of Medicine MD program is like

Integrated + Case-based learning, 4 years, clinical rotations in the Orlando area, plus Florida sites from Naples to Tallahassee.

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Overview

About University of Central Florida College of Medicine (MD)

The University of Central Florida College of Medicine was founded in 2006 and welcomed its first class in 2009. It is a public medical school at the heart of Lake Nona Medical City, one of the most concentrated health-innovation campuses in the United States. UCF Med emphasizes healthcare innovation, simulation, and service to Central Florida's large and fast-growing population.

The school sits beside a cluster of leading hospitals, research institutes, and the UCF Burnett Biomedical Sciences campus. That makes for an unusual clinical training and translational research environment.

What makes University of Central Florida College of Medicine (MD) different

UCF College of Medicine is located within the Lake Nona Medical City — a purpose-built health-innovation district containing the VA Medical Center, Nemours Children's Hospital, UF Health, and multiple research institutes. The curriculum emphasizes healthcare innovation, simulation-based training (the school operates one of the most advanced simulation centers in the Southeast), and interprofessional education.

As a public institution, it holds a mission to serve Florida's growing and diverse population.

University of Central Florida College of Medicine (MD) course & teaching

Integrated curriculum. 4-year MD. The curriculum integrates early clinical exposure with simulation-based learning from Year 1. Clinical rotations are distributed across UCF's Lake Nona affiliate network including AdventHealth, Nemours, and the Orlando VA. An Innovation Track is available for students pursuing health technology and entrepreneurship alongside their MD.

University of Central Florida College of Medicine (MD) research strengths

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

  • Health technology and innovation
  • Simulation medicine
  • Health disparities in Central Florida
  • Cardiovascular disease
  • Infectious disease

How the University of Central Florida College of Medicine (MD) interview runs

Format: Two one-on-one virtual interviews hosted on Zoom

UCF College of Medicine conducts two one-on-one virtual interviews via Zoom. The college does not run MMI stations.

University of Central Florida College of Medicine (MD) intake

Approximately 120 students per year.

Where University of Central Florida College of Medicine (MD) is

University of Central Florida College of Medicine was founded in 2006 and is based in Orlando, FL.

Programmes offered:

  • Healthcare Innovation
  • Simulation Medicine
  • Primary Care
  • Internal Medicine
  • Pediatrics
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Entry requirements

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

University of Central Florida College of Medicine (MD) at a glance

University of Central Florida College of Medicine Medicine — 2027 entry at a glance
MCAT / GPA (medians)514 · 3.94 (MCAT range 508–519)
Acceptance rate2.5%
Class size120
In-state matriculants85%
Interview formatTraditional interview
IntakeApproximately 120 students per year
Decisions (2027 entry)March 30, 2027 (AAMC standard)
University of Central Florida College of Medicine Medicine admissions profile — 2027 entry
Admission overviewBachelor's degree and MCAT required. Applications via AMCAS; secondary application required. UCF strongly prefers Florida residents and applicants with demonstrated service to Central or South Florida communities. Clinical experience and research exposure are valued; a genuine interest in healthcare innovation or simulation is advantageous.
MCAT median514 (range 508–519)
GPA median3.94 overall / 3.68 science (BCPM)
Acceptance rate2.5%
Class size120
In-state preferenceStrong — primarily in-state
In-state matriculants85%
CASPerNot required
AAMC PREviewNot required
Holistic review emphasisFlorida residency, healthcare innovation interest, simulation engagement, community service in Central Florida.
NotesChecked 2026-09-13 against the school's own published figures: mean MCAT 514; class of 120. Where a figure is marked mean, the school publishes a mean rather than a median. Not confirmed from the school's own pages: GPA, science GPA, acceptance rate, in-state share.
Specialities offeredHealthcare Innovation, Simulation Medicine, Primary Care, Internal Medicine, Pediatrics

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

University of Central Florida College of Medicine Medicine interview — 2027 entry
FormatTwo one-on-one virtual interviews hosted on Zoom
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 20–30% for Florida residents; significantly lower for out-of-state applicants. Mission and innovation fit weigh alongside academics.
Tutor insight
UCF Med's Lake Nona location is genuinely distinctive — anchor your "why UCF" answer to specific Lake Nona ecosystem partners (Nemours, VA, UF Health, the research institutes) rather than generic Orlando geography. The two one-on-one interviews reward clear, conversational answers over polished monologues; practice talking through your experiences and reasoning in real time. Florida residency gives a meaningful advantage, so out-of-state applicants should demonstrate compelling Central Florida ties or healthcare innovation focus. If you have any engineering, technology, or simulation background, highlight it — UCF's innovation identity makes these experiences particularly relevant.
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Where University of Central Florida College of Medicine (MD)'s figures come from

Checked against University of Central Florida 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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University of Central Florida College of Medicine (MD) matriculants have a median MCAT of 514. The middle range of matriculants is 508–519. 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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