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UH Fertitta Family College of Medicine

2027 Entry Requirements & Interview Format

University of Houston Tilman J. Fertitta Family College of Medicine is a US MD program in Houston, TX that takes 2027-entry applications through AMCAS. Its published class profile lists a median MCAT of 506 (range 501–511), a median GPA of 3.80, a 4.5% acceptance rate and a class of 60. The school holds multiple mini interviews (MMI): October 2026–February 2027. Decisions for 2027 entry: March 30, 2027 (AAMC standard).

Location
Houston, TX, United States
Established
2020
Interviews (2027 entry)
October 2026–February 2027
Decisions (2027 entry)
March 30, 2027 (AAMC standard)
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Overview

About UH Fertitta Family College of Medicine (MD)

The University of Houston Tilman J. Fertitta Family College of Medicine, founded in 2020, is a public medical school created to serve Houston's diverse and underserved communities. The school is part of the University of Houston System and participates in TMDSAS.

Its mission focuses on training primary care and community-oriented physicians, with clinical training partnerships targeting medically underserved areas of Houston. As one of the newest MD programs in the US, it offers a redesigned curriculum with strong community health integration from Year 1.

What makes UH Fertitta Family College of Medicine (MD) different

The UH Fertitta Family College of Medicine opened in 2020. It is Houston's newest public medical school, and it was created specifically to close the healthcare access gap in Houston's most underserved neighborhoods. Baylor and McGovern sit in the Texas Medical Center. UH Fertitta does not.

It is embedded in the University of Houston main campus, one of the most diverse universities in the US, and it emphasizes community-embedded clinical training in inner-city Houston.

UH Fertitta Family College of Medicine (MD) course & teaching

Case-based curriculum. 4-year MD built on community-integrated learning. Clinical training partnerships with Houston's community health systems targeting medically underserved neighborhoods. Interprofessional education with UH's College of Pharmacy, College of Nursing, and Graduate College of Social Work. Case-based curriculum with health equity threading.

UH Fertitta Family College of Medicine (MD) research strengths

UH Fertitta Family College of Medicine (MD) is strong in these research areas:

  • Health equity
  • Urban community health
  • Primary care access
  • Chronic disease in underserved populations
  • Social determinants of health

How the UH Fertitta Family College of Medicine (MD) interview runs

Format: MMI (multiple mini-interview stations)

The University of Houston Fertitta Family College of Medicine uses an MMI format (the school does not publish a station count or station length), reflecting its focus on selecting physicians with strong interpersonal and community health skills. Stations probe ethical reasoning, communication, collaborative problem-solving, and health equity awareness.

The school was founded in 2020 with an explicit mission to train physicians for Houston's underserved communities, particularly the diverse and historically underinsured neighborhoods of the city's inner loop and near-east side.

UH Fertitta Family College of Medicine (MD) intake

Approximately 30–60 students per year (initial cohorts; expanding).

Where UH Fertitta Family College of Medicine (MD) is

University of Houston Tilman J. Fertitta Family College of Medicine was founded in 2020 and is based in Houston, TX.

Programmes offered:

  • Primary Care
  • Community Health
  • Urban Underserved Medicine
  • Health Equity
  • Internal Medicine
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Entry requirements

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UH Fertitta Family College of Medicine (MD) at a glance

University of Houston Tilman J. Fertitta Family College of Medicine Medicine — 2027 entry at a glance
MCAT / GPA (medians)506 · 3.80 (MCAT range 501–511)
Acceptance rate4.5%
Class size60
In-state matriculants95%
Interview formatMultiple mini interviews (MMI)
IntakeApproximately 30–60 students per year (initial cohorts
Decisions (2027 entry)March 30, 2027 (AAMC standard)
University of Houston Tilman J. Fertitta Family College of Medicine Medicine admissions profile — 2027 entry
Admission overviewBachelor's degree and MCAT required. Applications via TMDSAS. Texas residency strongly preferred. Demonstrated commitment to urban underserved and community health is highly valued. Secondary application required.
MCAT median506 (range 501–511)
GPA median3.80 overall / 3.75 science (BCPM)
Acceptance rate4.5%
Class size60
In-state preferenceStrong — primarily in-state
In-state matriculants95%
CASPerNot required
AAMC PREviewNot required
Holistic review emphasisUrban underserved commitment, health equity orientation, community health experience, Houston community ties.
NotesEstimates from public AAMC FACTS / class-profile; verify current cycle. School is newly established; data is limited.
Specialities offeredPrimary Care, Community Health, Urban Underserved Medicine, Health Equity, Internal Medicine

MCAT, GPA, acceptance-rate and class-size figures are taken from University of Houston Tilman J. Fertitta Family 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 UH Fertitta Family College of Medicine (MD) interviews applicants

University of Houston Tilman J. Fertitta Family College of Medicine Medicine interview — 2027 entry
FormatMMI (multiple mini-interview stations)
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% (limited data; mission alignment with urban underserved medicine is decisive).
Tutor insight
UH Fertitta is an ideal choice for applicants genuinely committed to Houston's underserved communities and urban primary care — the school's community-embedded mission is not a marketing statement but an architectural feature of the curriculum. As a very new school, do independent due diligence on match outcomes and board pass rates before applying. If you have deep Houston community roots, health equity advocacy experience, or urban medicine interest, this school should be on your list. In your MMI, demonstrate concrete knowledge of Houston's health disparities and inner-city health challenges, not generic equity language.
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Vaccine-Hesitant Mother at a Well-Child Visit

A mother brings her 15-month-old child in for a well-child visit. She has declined all childhood vaccinations to date, citing concerns she read about online regarding autism and immune system overload. She is polite and clearly loves her child. How do you approach this conversation, and how do you advocate for the child's health without alienating the mother?

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A Patient Discharged Too Early

You are a fourth-year medical student on an internal medicine sub-internship. Your patient, a 67-year-old woman hospitalized for pneumonia, is being discharged today because her insurance company has denied continuation of inpatient care, citing that she meets criteria for home management.

You believe she is not stable enough to go home safely: she lives alone, has no transportation, and had oxygen saturations dipping to 90% on minimal exertion last night. The attending says, 'Insurance made the call, not our problem.' What do you do?

Likely follow-up · What formal mechanism exists within hospitals for clinicians to appeal insurance denials for continued inpatient care?

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Where UH Fertitta Family College of Medicine (MD)'s figures come from

Compiled from University of Houston Tilman J. Fertitta Family College 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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UH Fertitta Family College of Medicine (MD) — frequently asked questions

UH Fertitta Family College of Medicine (MD) matriculants have a median MCAT of 506. The middle range of matriculants is 501–511. 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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