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University of Georgia School of Medicine

2027 Entry Requirements & Interview Format

University of Georgia School of Medicine is a US MD program in Athens, GA that takes 2027-entry applications through AMCAS. Its published class profile lists a median MCAT of 514 (range 507–518), a median GPA of 3.85, a 5.0% acceptance rate and a class of 64. The school holds multiple mini interviews (MMI): October 2026–January 2027. Decisions for 2027 entry: March 30, 2027 (AAMC standard).

Location
Athens, GA, United States
Established
2026
Interviews (2027 entry)
October 2026–January 2027
Decisions (2027 entry)
March 30, 2027 (AAMC standard)
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Overview

About University of Georgia School of Medicine (MD)

The University of Georgia School of Medicine sits in Athens, and it is one of the newest MD programs in the United States. The school is independent and separately accredited. It received LCME preliminary accreditation in February 2026 and enrolls its first class in fall 2026, expanding physician training for Georgia's growing population.

UGA Med was developed with Augusta University and the Medical College of Georgia. It pairs the research resources of a flagship public university with clinical training in the Augusta University Health system. The program targets Georgia residents who want to serve the state's communities.

What makes University of Georgia School of Medicine (MD) different

UGA School of Medicine is one of the newest MD programs in the United States, established to address Georgia's physician shortage and expand medical education access in Northeast Georgia. Operating in partnership with Augusta University's Medical College of Georgia, students complete their clinical years at Augusta-affiliated hospitals.

Being among the early cohorts of a new program offers unusually close faculty mentorship and an opportunity to shape institutional culture.

University of Georgia School of Medicine (MD) course & teaching

Integrated curriculum. Preclinical training at the UGA Athens campus; clinical rotations at Augusta University Medical Center and affiliated sites. Curriculum developed in collaboration with MCG and emphasizes early community health exposure and primary care. As a new program, curriculum details are subject to evolution.

University of Georgia School of Medicine (MD) research strengths

University of Georgia School of Medicine (MD) is strong in these research areas:

  • Community health
  • Rural health
  • Health workforce development
  • One Health (human-animal-environment interface)
  • Health disparities

How the University of Georgia School of Medicine (MD) interview runs

Format: Virtual, closed MMI on Zoom: six 8-minute stations (2 minutes to read the prompt, 6 to respond)

UGA School of Medicine is a newer program, launched in partnership with Augusta University. It interviews through a virtual, closed Multiple Mini Interview (MMI) on Zoom: six stations of 8 minutes each, with 2 minutes to read the prompt and 6 minutes to respond.

Because the MMI is closed, prepare answers that stand on their own rather than referring back to your application. Clinical training is completed at Augusta University Medical Center and partner sites across Georgia.

University of Georgia School of Medicine (MD) intake

Approximately 60 students in the inaugural fall 2026 class, with planned expansion toward 120 over time.

Where University of Georgia School of Medicine (MD) is

University of Georgia School of Medicine was founded in 2026 and is based in Athens, GA.

Programmes offered:

  • Primary Care
  • Community Health
  • Internal Medicine
  • Family Medicine
  • Rural Medicine
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Entry requirements

What you need to apply to University of Georgia School of Medicine (MD)

University of Georgia School of Medicine (MD) at a glance

University of Georgia School of Medicine Medicine — 2027 entry at a glance
MCAT / GPA (medians)514 · 3.85 (MCAT range 507–518)
Acceptance rate5.0%
Class size64
In-state matriculants95%
Interview formatMultiple mini interviews (MMI)
IntakeApproximately 60 students in the inaugural fall 2026 class, with planned expansion toward 120 over time
Decisions (2027 entry)March 30, 2027 (AAMC standard)
University of Georgia School of Medicine Medicine admissions profile — 2027 entry
Admission overviewBachelor's degree and MCAT required. Applications via AMCAS; secondary application required. UGA Med has a very strong in-state preference and focuses primarily on Georgia residents committed to practicing in Georgia. Applicants with ties to Northeast Georgia and demonstrated community service are viewed favorably.
MCAT median514 (range 507–518)
GPA median3.85 overall / 3.65 science (BCPM)
Acceptance rate5.0%
Class size64
In-state preferenceStrong — primarily in-state
In-state matriculants95%
CASPerNot required
AAMC PREviewNot required
Holistic review emphasisGeorgia residency, community ties in Northeast Georgia, primary care and rural medicine interest, early cohort leadership potential.
NotesChecked 2026-09-13 against the school's own published figures (class entering in 2026): mean MCAT 514; mean GPA 3.85; class of 64; 95% in-state. Where a figure is marked mean, the school publishes a mean rather than a median. Not confirmed from the school's own pages: science GPA, acceptance rate. Program is newly established; data are preliminary. Interview format checked 2026-10-07 against https://medicine.uga.edu/future-students/admissions/admissions-process/.
Specialities offeredPrimary Care, Community Health, Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, Rural Medicine

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

University of Georgia School of Medicine Medicine interview — 2027 entry
FormatVirtual, closed MMI on Zoom: six 8-minute stations (2 minutes to read the prompt, 6 to respond)
Interview window (2027 entry)October 2026–January 2027
Decision date (2027 entry)March 30, 2027 (AAMC standard)
Post-interview chancesEstimated post-interview acceptance rate approximately 25–40% given small class size; mission and Georgia community fit are primary differentiators.
Tutor insight
UGA Med's novelty is both its challenge and opportunity. Early cohort students will have unusually close relationships with faculty and will shape the school's culture — if you are entrepreneurial and comfortable in a developing institution, this is a genuine advantage. Be specific about your Northeast Georgia or Athens connections; the school's geographic identity is central. Research the MCG partnership carefully so you can articulate how the Athens preclinical experience connects to the Augusta clinical network. The program is very small in its early years, so personalizing your application is even more important than at larger schools.
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Health Literacy and the Nodding Patient

A 68-year-old patient with limited English proficiency and low health literacy has just been told she has type 2 diabetes. She nods repeatedly as the physician explains the diagnosis, treatment plan, and follow-up schedule. When asked 'Do you understand?' she says yes. Later, the nursing staff tell you she had no idea what was discussed.

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Insulin pricing and a patient rationing doses

A 27-year-old with type 1 diabetes admits during a clinic visit that she has been skipping or halving her insulin doses to make the vial last, because her out-of-pocket cost is too high. Her recent labs suggest worsening control. How do you respond to her, and what does her situation reveal about US drug pricing?

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Where University of Georgia School of Medicine (MD)'s figures come from

Checked against University of Georgia 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.

University of Georgia School 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 Georgia School 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.University of Georgia School 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.University of Georgia School 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 Georgia School of Medicine (MD) — frequently asked questions

University of Georgia School of Medicine (MD) matriculants have a median MCAT of 514. The middle range of matriculants is 507–518. 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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