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Long School of Medicine UT Health San Antonio

2027 Entry Requirements & Interview Format

UT San Antonio Joe R. and Teresa Lozano Long School of Medicine is a US MD program in San Antonio, TX that takes 2027-entry applications through AMCAS. Its published class profile lists a median MCAT of 518 (range 508–518), a median GPA of 3.87, a 3.4% acceptance rate and a class of 234. The school holds a traditional interview: October 2026–February 2027. Decisions for 2027 entry: March 30, 2027 (AAMC standard).

Location
San Antonio, TX, United States
Established
1959
Interviews (2027 entry)
October 2026–February 2027
Decisions (2027 entry)
March 30, 2027 (AAMC standard)
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Overview

About Long School of Medicine UT Health San Antonio (MD)

The Joe R. and Teresa Lozano Long School of Medicine at UT Health San Antonio was founded in 1959. It is a public medical school whose mission is to train physicians for South Texas and underserved populations. It is the primary academic medical center for the San Antonio region.

Training spans the full spectrum of care: academic tertiary, military, VA, and community safety-net. The school is closely integrated with University Health, San Antonio's public safety-net system. It also works with the South Texas Veterans Health Care System and Brooke Army Medical Center.

What makes Long School of Medicine UT Health San Antonio (MD) different

Long School of Medicine is one of the largest medical schools in Texas, and the medical education hub for South Texas. Three things shape its clinical environment: a large Hispanic population, a significant military health system affiliation, and closeness to the US–Mexico border.

The military link is substantial, since San Antonio Military Medical Center / Brooke Army Medical Center is one of the largest military hospitals in the US. The school is particularly strong in diabetes research, which fits a region with among the highest type 2 diabetes rates in the US, and in military medicine.

Long School of Medicine UT Health San Antonio (MD) course & teaching

Integrated curriculum. 4-year MD. Year 1–2: integrated basic science curriculum at UT Health San Antonio. Year 3–4: core clinical rotations at University Health (public safety-net), South Texas Veterans Health Care System, Brooke Army Medical Center, and affiliated community health centers. Dual-degree pathways: MD–PhD, MD–MPH, and MD–MBA available.

Long School of Medicine UT Health San Antonio (MD) research strengths

Long School of Medicine UT Health San Antonio (MD) is strong in these research areas:

  • Diabetes and metabolic disease
  • Military medicine and trauma
  • Cancer disparities in Hispanic populations
  • Cardiovascular disease
  • Health equity

How the Long School of Medicine UT Health San Antonio (MD) interview runs

Format: Two one-on-one virtual interviews — one faculty member, one current medical student — via Zoom

Long School of Medicine applicants complete two individual Zoom interviews, one with a faculty member and one with a current medical student. Applicants invited to interview must also complete CASPer and the SOWVI one-way video interview; neither is used in screening decisions.

Long School of Medicine UT Health San Antonio (MD) intake

Approximately 230 students per year.

Where Long School of Medicine UT Health San Antonio (MD) is

UT San Antonio Joe R. and Teresa Lozano Long School of Medicine was founded in 1959 and is based in San Antonio, TX.

Programmes offered:

  • Diabetes Medicine
  • Military Medicine
  • Community Health
  • Surgery
  • Primary Care
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Entry requirements

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Long School of Medicine UT Health San Antonio (MD) at a glance

UT San Antonio Joe R. and Teresa Lozano Long School of Medicine Medicine — 2027 entry at a glance
MCAT / GPA (medians)518 · 3.87 (MCAT range 508–518)
Acceptance rate3.4%
Class size234
In-state matriculants93%
Interview formatTraditional interview
IntakeApproximately 230 students per year
Decisions (2027 entry)March 30, 2027 (AAMC standard)
UT San Antonio Joe R. and Teresa Lozano Long School of Medicine Medicine admissions profile — 2027 entry
Admission overviewBachelor's degree and MCAT required. Applications via TMDSAS. Strong preference for Texas residents. Experience with Hispanic or military-affiliated populations is valued. Secondary application required.
MCAT median518 (range 508–518)
GPA median3.87 overall / 3.69 science (BCPM)
Acceptance rate3.4%
Class size234
In-state preferenceStrong — primarily in-state
In-state matriculants93%
CASPerRequired
AAMC PREviewNot required
Holistic review emphasisSouth Texas community commitment, Hispanic and military health awareness, clinical experience, academic strength.
NotesCasper is required for the 2026–2027 cycle, per both the school’s own admissions pages and Acuity Insights’ listing (checked 2026-09-13). SJT policy re-checked 2026-09-13: the school’s own 2027 admissions pages require Casper of applicants invited to interview, due no later than the interview date, and do not mention PREview. An AAMC participating-schools table had listed PREview as satisfying the requirement; the school’s current pages take precedence. Class size 234 is the Class of 2030 welcomed in July 2026, per the school’s news release.
Specialities offeredDiabetes Medicine, Military Medicine, Community Health, Surgery, Primary Care

MCAT, GPA, acceptance-rate and class-size figures are taken from UT San Antonio Joe R. and Teresa Lozano Long 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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How Long School of Medicine UT Health San Antonio (MD) interviews applicants

UT San Antonio Joe R. and Teresa Lozano Long School of Medicine Medicine interview — 2027 entry
FormatTwo one-on-one virtual interviews — one faculty member, one current medical student — via Zoom
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 25–35%. South Texas community ties and mission alignment with Hispanic/military health weigh heavily in the holistic review.
Tutor insight
Long School of Medicine is a strong public school option for Texas residents interested in South Texas health, military medicine, or diabetes-related research. In your interview, demonstrate knowledge of San Antonio's distinctive health environment — the military health system integration, the large Hispanic patient population, and South Texas's diabetes burden. Research the specific clinical training sites (University Health, Brooke Army Medical Center) and be ready to explain why this environment matches your goals. If you have military experience or strong Spanish language skills, highlight these prominently.
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Where Long School of Medicine UT Health San Antonio (MD)'s figures come from

Compiled from UT San Antonio Joe R. and Teresa Lozano Long 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.

Long School of Medicine UT Health San Antonio (MD) — official course page →Entry requirements, interview format and deadlines published by the school itself. The primary source for everything on this page.Long School of Medicine UT Health San Antonio (MD) — published admissions data →The class profile and admissions statistics this record's MCAT, GPA, acceptance-rate and class-size figures were taken from.Long School of Medicine UT Health San Antonio (MD) — published admissions data →The class profile and admissions statistics this record's MCAT, GPA, acceptance-rate and class-size figures were taken from.Long School of Medicine UT Health San Antonio (MD) — published admissions data →The class profile and admissions statistics this record's MCAT, GPA, acceptance-rate and class-size figures were taken from.Long School of Medicine UT Health San Antonio (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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Long School of Medicine UT Health San Antonio (MD) — frequently asked questions

Long School of Medicine UT Health San Antonio (MD) matriculants have a median MCAT of 518. The middle range of matriculants is 508–518. 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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