Skip to main content
NextGen MedPrep logoNextGenMedPrep
US Medicine · 2027 Entry

University of Maryland School of Medicine

2027 Entry Requirements & Interview Format

University of Maryland School of Medicine is a US MD program in Baltimore, MD that takes 2027-entry applications through AMCAS. Its published class profile lists a median MCAT of 515 (range 510–521), a median GPA of 3.78, a 2.5% acceptance rate and a class of 165. The school holds a traditional interview: October 2026–February 2027. Decisions for 2027 entry: March 30, 2027 (AAMC standard).

Location
Baltimore, MD, United States
Established
1807
Interviews (2027 entry)
October 2026–February 2027
Decisions (2027 entry)
March 30, 2027 (AAMC standard)
Book a mock interviewCompare side-by-sideOfficial course page ↗
University of Maryland School of Medicine (MD) — Davidge HallUniversity of Maryland School of Medicine (MD) — The Health Sciences Facility III research building at the University of…

Photo: Baltimore Heritage · CC0 · cropped

Photo: Alx bio · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Photo: AgnosticPreachersKid · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Photo: Xiaokui Qin · CC BY-SA 4.0

Student life

Still deciding where to apply? Hear it from a student who's there

Student guides · Medicine

Honest student guides to US medical schools

Current medical students at US schools are filming their guides right now: what the course and teaching are really like, the city they live in, the social side, and whether they'd pick it again.

Coming soon

Not on sale yet — we'll open these up as soon as the first US videos land.

Filming now

Start here
Full guide

How to get into University of Maryland School of Medicine (MD) medicine

Step-by-step: entry requirements, MCAT prep, personal statement, interview format and the key deadlines.

Open the guide →
Interview guide

Prepare for the University of Maryland School of Medicine (MD) interview

Format breakdown, school-specific sample questions, FAQs and prep tips from tutors who interviewed here.

Read the guide →
Overview

About University of Maryland School of Medicine (MD)

The University of Maryland School of Medicine was established in 1807, which makes it the oldest public medical school in the US. It is also one of the most research-intensive. The school sits in Baltimore on the University of Maryland Baltimore campus.

It is closely integrated with the University of Maryland Medical Center (UMMC), anchored by the R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center. NIH funding here is among the highest of any public medical school. The Institute of Human Virology (IHV) is a world leader in HIV/AIDS research and global health, which gives the school unusual strength in infectious disease.

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

The University of Maryland School of Medicine, founded in 1807, is the oldest public medical school in the United States. The school is home to the R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center — which pioneered the "Golden Hour" concept of trauma care and is one of the world's premier trauma centers.

UMSOM has significant NIH-funded research strengths in infectious disease (its Institute of Human Virology, co-founded by Dr. Robert Gallo, is a world leader in HIV research), cardiovascular medicine, and neuroscience.

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

Integrated curriculum. 4-year MD. Years 1–2 integrate basic science, early patient contact, and health systems curriculum. Years 3–4 at University of Maryland Medical Center, Shock Trauma Center, VA Maryland Health Care System, and affiliated community hospitals in Baltimore and the region. MD-PhD program (MSTP) available.

University of Maryland School of Medicine (MD) research strengths

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

  • HIV/AIDS and infectious disease
  • Trauma and shock physiology
  • Cardiovascular biology
  • Neuroscience
  • Cancer immunology

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

Format: Virtual interview days on Mondays and Wednesdays; the published schedule lists one possible 45-minute interview, plus a student lunch and a tour

University of Maryland School of Medicine hosts virtual interview days on Mondays and Wednesdays from September through February, and the published schedule lists one possible 45-minute interview. Interviewers have reviewed the full application beforehand and probe motivation, research background, clinical experience, and connection to UMSOM's mission. The virtual day also includes a lunch with students and a tour.

Being the oldest public medical school in the US (founded 1807), the school's historical significance is a common conversation theme.

University of Maryland School of Medicine (MD) intake

Approximately 165 students per year.

Where University of Maryland School of Medicine (MD) is

University of Maryland School of Medicine was founded in 1807 and is based in Baltimore, MD.

Programmes offered:

  • Trauma and Shock Surgery
  • Infectious Disease
  • Cardiovascular Medicine
  • Neuroscience
  • Oncology
Practise

Practise the University of Maryland School of Medicine (MD) interview with an AI interviewer

These are real recordings of the interviewers you would meet, from a panel of 21 photoreal faces. Speak your answers out loud, get pressed with follow-ups, and receive rubric-scored feedback about two minutes after you finish, with a replay of your answers.

Try the AI interviewer
Entry requirements

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

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

University of Maryland School of Medicine Medicine — 2027 entry at a glance
MCAT / GPA (medians)515 · 3.78 (MCAT range 510–521)
Acceptance rate2.5%
Class size165
In-state matriculants60%
Interview formatTraditional interview
IntakeApproximately 165 students per year
Decisions (2027 entry)March 30, 2027 (AAMC standard)
University of Maryland School of Medicine Medicine admissions profile — 2027 entry
Admission overviewBachelor's degree and MCAT required. Applications via AMCAS. Strong preference for Maryland residents; out-of-state applicants are considered but acceptance is competitive. Secondary application required. Research experience is valued given the school's research-intensive environment.
MCAT median515 (range 510–521)
GPA median3.78 overall / 3.74 science (BCPM)
Acceptance rate2.5%
Class size165
In-state preferenceModerate — some OOS consideration
In-state matriculants60%
CASPerNot required
AAMC PREviewNot required
Holistic review emphasisResearch experience, clinical exposure, Maryland ties (for in-state), community service, academic excellence.
NotesEstimates from public AAMC FACTS / AACOMAS / ADEA AADSAS / class-profile; verify current cycle. Interview format checked 2026-10-07 against https://www.medschool.umaryland.edu/admissions/your-path-to-medical-school/.
Specialities offeredTrauma and Shock Surgery, Infectious Disease, Cardiovascular Medicine, Neuroscience, Oncology

MCAT, GPA, acceptance-rate and class-size figures are taken from University of Maryland 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.

Working towards the MCAT score University of Maryland School of Medicine (MD) expects? Build a week-by-week plan from your test date — free for the first two weeks.

Open the MCAT planneror read the MCAT guide for University of Maryland School of Medicine (MD) applicants
Interview

How University of Maryland School of Medicine (MD) interviews applicants

University of Maryland School of Medicine Medicine interview — 2027 entry
FormatVirtual interview days on Mondays and Wednesdays; the published schedule lists one possible 45-minute interview, plus a student lunch and a tour
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%; UMSOM's large applicant pool and research reputation create a competitive post-interview pool.
Tutor insight
UMSOM is a genuinely exceptional public medical school — the oldest public school in the US, with world-class trauma training at R Adams Cowley, and the IHV's global infectious disease reputation. Maryland residents get a significant admissions advantage at one of the country's top public research medical schools. If you are research-oriented, UMSOM's NIH funding and MSTP program make it competitive with elite private schools for research training. In your interview, demonstrate specific knowledge of the Shock Trauma Center and the IHV — these are the school's most distinctive features and interviewers appreciate candidates who have researched them. Baltimore's health disparities (notably high rates of opioid overdose, HIV, and cardiovascular disease in urban communities) are also frequently discussed.
Practice

Practise for your University of Maryland School of Medicine (MD) interview

PrometheusQuestion Bank621 medicine questions inside

Interview questions matched to University of Maryland School of Medicine (MD)

Two questions from our US bank that match University of Maryland School of Medicine (MD)’s panel format. Try answering them out loud, then open Prometheus for the model answers and follow-up tips.

MediumMMI · PanelQ1

Confronting Your Own Implicit Bias

You complete an Implicit Association Test as part of a pre-medical course and discover that you have an implicit bias associating Black individuals with negative concepts and white individuals with positive ones. You are troubled by this result and uncertain how to interpret it.

How do you process this finding, and what concrete steps do you take to ensure that your implicit biases do not harm future patients?

Likely follow-up · What is the difference between implicit bias and explicit racism, and why does the distinction matter for clinical behavior?

3 expert tips in Prometheus
MediumMMI · PanelQ2

Reviving a Flagging Student Health Fair

You have been leading a campus student-run health fair for two years. Going into your third year, you notice that team members are dropping out, your own enthusiasm is diminished, and attendance has stagnated. You still believe in the mission. How do you diagnose what is happening, and what do you do to restore the program's energy and your own?

Likely follow-up · How does this experience prepare you for managing burnout in a clinical team as an attending physician?

3 expert tips in Prometheus
Open Prometheus for University of Maryland School of Medicine (MD)Free medicine interview question bank for University of Maryland School of Medicine (MD) applicants →
Get support

Apply to University of Maryland School of Medicine (MD) with confidence

We've helped students into University of Maryland School of Medicine (MD) and other US medicine schools — get tailored support for each stage of the application.

MCAT Strategy

Build an MCAT prep plan that hits the median score profile for University of Maryland School of Medicine (MD).

Learn more

Interview preparation

Practise the Traditional interview format with students who interviewed at University of Maryland School of Medicine (MD).

Learn more

Personal statement help

Get your personal statement reviewed by successful applicants.

Learn more
Sources

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

Compiled from University of Maryland 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.

University of Maryland 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.
FAQ

University of Maryland School of Medicine (MD) — frequently asked questions

University of Maryland School of Medicine (MD) matriculants have a median MCAT of 515. The middle range of matriculants is 510–521. 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.

Apply to University of Maryland School of Medicine (MD) with confidence

We've helped students turn their MCAT, personal statement and interview prep into offers from University of Maryland School of Medicine (MD) and other US medicine schools.

Book a University of Maryland School of Medicine (MD) mockCompare University of Maryland School of Medicine (MD)
See all us medical schools