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UMKC School of Medicine

2027 Entry Requirements & Interview Format

University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine is a US MD program in Kansas City, MO that takes 2027-entry applications through AMCAS. Its published class profile lists a median MCAT of 510 (range 500–511), a median GPA of 3.74, a 5.0% acceptance rate and a class of 100. The school holds a traditional interview: October 2026–February 2027. Decisions for 2027 entry: March 30, 2027 (AAMC standard).

Location
Kansas City, MO, United States
Established
1971
Interviews (2027 entry)
October 2026–February 2027
Decisions (2027 entry)
March 30, 2027 (AAMC standard)
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Overview

About UMKC School of Medicine (MD)

The University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine, located on Kansas City's Hospital Hill, is distinctive for offering both a 6-year combined BA/MD program (enrolling students directly from high school) and a standard 4-year graduate-entry MD. Founded in 1971, the school is tightly integrated with Truman Medical Centers (a major urban safety-net system) and Children's Mercy Kansas City.

This clinical environment gives students broad exposure to urban medicine, health equity, and complex multi-morbidity. The school has particular strengths in primary care, pediatrics, and urban health.

What makes UMKC School of Medicine (MD) different

Operates both a unique 6-year BA/MD program (accepting students directly from high school) and a traditional graduate-entry track. Located in Kansas City's Hospital Hill district, students train at Truman Medical Centers, Children's Mercy Hospital, and a network of urban safety-net hospitals. Strong urban medicine and safety-net hospital clinical training.

UMKC School of Medicine (MD) course & teaching

Integrated curriculum. 4-year MD (graduate entry). Pre-clerkship: integrated organ-system curriculum at UMKC campus. Clinical years: core rotations at Truman Medical Centers and Children's Mercy Hospital, with community site placements. 6-year BA/MD program separately admits ~50 high school graduates per year.

UMKC School of Medicine (MD) research strengths

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

  • Urban health disparities
  • Pediatric health
  • Cancer research
  • Cardiovascular medicine
  • Primary care outcomes

How the UMKC School of Medicine (MD) interview runs

Format: Traditional interview (faculty, physician, and student interviewers)

UMKC School of Medicine's BA/MD pages say all applicants interview virtually unless notified otherwise, and the school does not describe the interview format. Because UMKC operates a unique 6-year BA/MD program, interviews may include questions specific to the integrated program track if applicable. For standard graduate-entry applicants, interviewers focus on urban health service orientation, motivation, and interpersonal communication skills.

UMKC School of Medicine (MD) intake

Approximately 100 students per year (graduate-entry track).

Where UMKC School of Medicine (MD) is

University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine was founded in 1971 and is based in Kansas City, MO.

Programmes offered:

  • Primary Care
  • Pediatrics
  • Urban Medicine
  • Internal Medicine
  • Health Equity
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Entry requirements

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UMKC School of Medicine (MD) at a glance

University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine Medicine — 2027 entry at a glance
MCAT / GPA (medians)510 · 3.74 (MCAT range 500–511)
Acceptance rate5.0%
Class size100
In-state matriculants80%
Interview formatTraditional interview
IntakeApproximately 100 students per year (graduate-entry track)
Decisions (2027 entry)March 30, 2027 (AAMC standard)
University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine Medicine admissions profile — 2027 entry
Admission overviewMissouri residents strongly preferred. Bachelor's degree and MCAT required for graduate-entry track. Strong academic record, clinical experience, and urban/safety-net orientation valued. Application via AMCAS; secondary required.
MCAT median510 (range 500–511)
GPA median3.74 overall / 3.68 science (BCPM)
Acceptance rate5.0%
Class size100
In-state preferenceStrong — primarily in-state
In-state matriculants80%
CASPerNot required
AAMC PREviewNot required
Holistic review emphasisUrban medicine and safety-net commitment, Missouri residency, community service, primary care interest.
BS/MD programsix-year BA/MD program admitting direct from high school
NotesEstimates from public AAMC FACTS / AACOMAS / ADEA AADSAS / class-profile; verify current cycle.
Specialities offeredPrimary Care, Pediatrics, Urban Medicine, Internal Medicine, Health Equity

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

University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine Medicine interview — 2027 entry
FormatTraditional interview (faculty, physician, and student interviewers)
Interview window (2027 entry)October 2026–February 2027
Decision date (2027 entry)March 30, 2027 (AAMC standard)
Post-interview chancesEstimated 25–35% of interviewees receive an offer; urban medicine orientation and Missouri ties are weighted.
Tutor insight
UMKC interviews are oriented toward urban safety-net medicine. Prepare examples of work with economically disadvantaged, uninsured, or high-acuity populations. The Truman Medical Center connection is central to the school's identity, so understanding Kansas City's urban health challenges will lift your application. If you are applying as a graduate-entry student, make your track clear in your essays and interview. The 6-year program is the better-known UMKC route, and interviewers may test whether you understand how the graduate-entry experience differs.
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Unprepared Anatomy Lab Partner

Your anatomy lab partner consistently comes to sessions unprepared, does not complete the assigned reading, and relies on you to carry the practical component. You have tried dropping hints, but nothing has changed. The midterm practical is in two weeks. How do you handle this situation, and what does reliability mean in a future clinical context?

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

Compiled from University of Missouri-Kansas City 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.

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FAQ

UMKC School of Medicine (MD) — frequently asked questions

UMKC School of Medicine (MD) matriculants have a median MCAT of 510. The middle range of matriculants is 500–511. 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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