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UMass Chan Medical School (MD) Medical School2027 Entry Requirements & Interview Format

Location Worcester, MA, United StatesEstablished 1962Interviews (2027 entry) October 2026–February 2027Decisions (2027 entry) March 30, 2027 (AAMC standard)
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Overview

About UMass Chan Medical School (MD)

The University of Massachusetts T.H. Chan School of Medicine, located in Worcester, is a nationally recognized public medical school with a strong primary-care and community-health mission. It charges full tuition (AY 2025-26: $42,284 in-state, $72,710 non-resident); free tuition is only a pending Massachusetts Senate proposal.

It gives strong preference to Massachusetts residents but has admitted non-residents since the entering class of 2016, and produces physicians strongly oriented toward primary care, community health, and service to underserved populations. The school is affiliated with UMass Memorial Medical Center and maintains a distributed clinical training network across the Commonwealth.

Its research enterprise spans cancer biology, neuroscience, and population health, anchored by the Chan Medical School Research Institute.

What makes UMass Chan Medical School (MD) different

A public MD program with a strong primary-care and underserved-community mission, closely integrated with UMass Memorial Medical Center. It gives strong preference to Massachusetts residents (~90% of matriculants are MA residents) but is not residents-only — non-residents have been admitted since the entering class of 2016.

The MD program is not tuition-free: AY 2025-26 tuition is $42,284 (in-state) and $72,710 (non-resident); free tuition is only a pending Massachusetts Senate proposal, not current policy.

UMass Chan Medical School (MD) course & teaching

Integrated curriculum. 4-year MD. Year 1–2 integrate basic science with early clinical skills; Year 3–4 are core clinical rotations through UMass Memorial and affiliated community sites. A scholarly project is required. The curriculum emphasizes evidence-based medicine, interprofessional education, and community-based practice.

UMass Chan Medical School (MD) research strengths

UMass Chan Medical School (MD) is strong in these research areas:

  • RNA biology and therapeutics
  • Cancer immunology
  • Neurodegenerative disease
  • Health disparities
  • Community-based participatory research

How the UMass Chan Medical School (MD) interview runs

Format: MMI (multiple mini-interview, typically 8–10 stations, conducted in person)

UMass Chan uses a structured MMI format with 8–10 stations of roughly 8 minutes each, covering ethical scenarios, communication tasks, and role-play situations. The interview day also includes a student-panel Q&A and a campus/hospital tour at UMASS Memorial Medical Center.

Candidates should be prepared to discuss their commitment to serving Massachusetts communities; the school gives strong preference to Massachusetts residents (most matriculants are MA residents) but also admits non-residents (since the entering class of 2016). The MD program is not tuition-free — it charges standard public-school tuition.

UMass Chan Medical School (MD) intake

Approximately 162 students per year.

UMass Chan Medical School (MD) at a glance

Founded in 1962. Based in Worcester, MA.

Programmes offered:

  • Primary Care
  • Community Health
  • Cancer Biology
  • Neuroscience
  • Population Health
Entry requirements

What you need to apply to UMass Chan Medical School (MD)

Admission overview
Massachusetts residency strongly preferred; non-residents also considered (admitted since the entering class of 2016). Bachelor's degree and MCAT required. Strong academic record, meaningful clinical exposure, community service, and research experience valued. Application via AMCAS; secondary application required. CASPer not currently required.
MCAT median
512 (range 507–518)
GPA median
3.76 overall / 3.70 science (BCPM)
Acceptance rate
6.0%
Class size
162
In-state preference
Strong — primarily in-state
In-state matriculants
90%
CASPer
Not required
AAMC PREview
Required
Holistic review emphasis
Massachusetts residency required; mission alignment with primary care and community health; diversity of background and experience.
Notes
Estimates from public AAMC FACTS / AACOMAS / ADEA AADSAS / class-profile; verify current cycle.
Specialities offered
Primary Care, Community Health, Cancer Biology, Neuroscience, Population Health

MCAT, GPA, acceptance-rate and class-size figures are taken from University of Massachusetts T.H. Chan 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 UMass Chan Medical School (MD) interviews applicants

Format
MMI (multiple mini-interview, typically 8–10 stations, conducted in person)
Interview window (2027 entry)
October 2026–February 2027
Decision date (2027 entry)
March 30, 2027 (AAMC standard)
Post-interview chances
Estimated 30–45% of interviewees receive an offer; exact figures not publicly disclosed. Post-interview decisions are holistic and mission-weighted.
Tutor insight
UMass Chan's MMI rewards clear ethical reasoning and communication composure — practice the "think aloud" approach in timed 8-minute windows. Because the program is mission-driven, interviewers look for genuine commitment to underserved communities and primary care, not just academic credentials. Be ready to discuss specific Massachusetts health challenges (opioid epidemic, rural access gaps) as concrete hooks. Every candidate should be able to articulate why the school's community-service mission resonates with their personal goals.
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Interview questions matched to UMass Chan Medical School (MD)

Two questions our tutors flagged as a strong fit for UMass Chan Medical School (MD)’s interview style. Try answering them out loud, then open Prometheus for the model answers and follow-up tips.

HardMMIQ1

Patient Advocacy: Language Barriers and Informed Consent

A hospital where you are shadowing is under-resourced and rarely uses certified medical interpreters due to cost. A Spanish-speaking patient requires informed consent for a non-emergency surgical procedure. The surgeon asks the patient's adult daughter, who is bilingual, to interpret the consent discussion. The daughter translates briefly and says her mother consents.

You suspect the translation was incomplete — the daughter skimmed over the risks. What are the ethical and legal issues, and what would you do?

Likely follow-up · What federal law requires healthcare institutions receiving federal funding to provide language access services, and what does it require?

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MediumMMI · PanelQ2

Medicaid expansion and the coverage gap

The Affordable Care Act offered states federal funding to expand Medicaid to adults earning up to 138% of the federal poverty level, but ten states have declined. This leaves a 'coverage gap' of adults who earn too much for Medicaid yet too little for marketplace subsidies.

As a future physician practicing in a non-expansion state, how would you respond to a patient who falls into this gap?

Likely follow-up · What arguments do states give for declining Medicaid expansion, and how would you evaluate them?

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Sources

Where UMass Chan Medical School (MD)'s figures come from

Compiled from University of Massachusetts T.H. Chan School of Medicine's published admissions material and checked for internal consistency. Not independently re-checked against the official course page for 2027 entry — confirm the figures with the school before you rely on them.

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FAQ

UMass Chan Medical School (MD) — frequently asked questions

UMass Chan Medical School (MD) matriculants have a median MCAT of 512. 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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