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UTMB John Sealy School of Medicine

2027 Entry Requirements & Interview Format

University of Texas Medical Branch John Sealy School of Medicine is a US MD program in Galveston, TX that takes 2027-entry applications through AMCAS. Its published class profile lists a median MCAT of 512 (range 507–517), a median GPA of 3.78, a 3.5% acceptance rate and a class of 230. The school holds multiple mini interviews (MMI): October 2026–February 2027. Decisions for 2027 entry: March 30, 2027 (AAMC standard).

Location
Galveston, TX, United States
Established
1891
Interviews (2027 entry)
October 2026–February 2027
Decisions (2027 entry)
March 30, 2027 (AAMC standard)
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Overview

About UTMB John Sealy School of Medicine (MD)

The University of Texas Medical Branch John Sealy School of Medicine, founded in 1891, is the oldest continuously operating medical school in Texas. Located on Galveston Island, UTMB provides a distinctive training environment encompassing academic medicine, coastal health, disaster preparedness, correctional medicine, and biocontainment research. Its affiliated John Sealy Hospital is the primary teaching hospital.

The school also manages healthcare for the Texas prison system, through the UTMB Correctional Managed Care program. The school is a public TMDSAS institution with a strong preference for Texas residents.

What makes UTMB John Sealy School of Medicine (MD) different

UTMB Galveston, founded in 1891, is the oldest continuously operating medical school in Texas and one of the oldest in the South. It is uniquely located on Galveston Island on the Gulf of Mexico, creating a distinctive environment for coastal and disaster medicine training.

UTMB also operates one of the largest prison healthcare systems in Texas through its correctional managed care program, giving students exposure to correctional medicine. The school houses a National Biocontainment Laboratory and has significant expertise in infectious disease and bioterrorism preparedness.

UTMB John Sealy School of Medicine (MD) course & teaching

Integrated curriculum. 4-year MD. Year 1–2: integrated basic science curriculum at the Galveston campus with early clinical skills. Year 3–4: core clinical rotations at John Sealy Hospital, UT Health system affiliates, and through the Correctional Managed Care program. Students with disaster medicine interest may engage UTMB's Center for Biodefence and Emerging Infectious Diseases.

UTMB John Sealy School of Medicine (MD) research strengths

UTMB John Sealy School of Medicine (MD) is strong in these research areas:

  • Emerging infectious diseases
  • Bioterrorism preparedness
  • Coastal and disaster medicine
  • Correctional health
  • Galveston County community health

How the UTMB John Sealy School of Medicine (MD) interview runs

Format: Virtual MMI: seven 7-minute interviews, each after 3 minutes to read the scenario; two recorded video responses (Spark Hire) are also required

UTMB's John Sealy School of Medicine interviews by virtual Multiple Mini Interview (MMI): seven 7-minute interviews, each after 3 minutes to read a scenario, with about 56 applicants interviewed each week. Applicants must also submit two recorded video responses through Spark Hire.

UTMB Galveston is the oldest continuously operating medical school in Texas, and its campus — a National Historic Landmark district on Galveston Island, home to the historic Ashbel Smith Building ("Old Red") — is distinctive. UTMB's unique clinical environment includes disaster medicine and mass-casualty preparedness shaped by the school's recovery from Hurricane Ike (2008).

UTMB John Sealy School of Medicine (MD) intake

Approximately 230 students per year.

Where UTMB John Sealy School of Medicine (MD) is

University of Texas Medical Branch John Sealy School of Medicine was founded in 1891 and is based in Galveston, TX.

Programmes offered:

  • Infectious Disease
  • Disaster Medicine
  • Correctional Medicine
  • Internal Medicine
  • Surgery
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Entry requirements

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UTMB John Sealy School of Medicine (MD) at a glance

University of Texas Medical Branch John Sealy School of Medicine Medicine — 2027 entry at a glance
MCAT / GPA (medians)512 · 3.78 (MCAT range 507–517)
Acceptance rate3.5%
Class size230
In-state matriculants93%
Interview formatMultiple mini interviews (MMI)
IntakeApproximately 230 students per year
Decisions (2027 entry)March 30, 2027 (AAMC standard)
University of Texas Medical Branch John Sealy School of Medicine Medicine admissions profile — 2027 entry
Admission overviewBachelor's degree and MCAT required. Applications via TMDSAS. Strong preference for Texas residents. Demonstrated clinical experience and community service are valued. The unique UTMB environment (island campus, correctional medicine, biocontainment research) attracts applicants with specific interests; these should be highlighted if applicable.
MCAT median512 (range 507–517)
GPA median3.78 overall / 3.67 science (BCPM)
Acceptance rate3.5%
Class size230
In-state preferenceStrong — primarily in-state
In-state matriculants93%
CASPerRequired
AAMC PREviewNot required
Holistic review emphasisTexas residency, clinical experience, community service, and alignment with UTMB's distinctive mission areas.
NotesChecked 2026-09-13 against the school's own published figures (class entering in 2025): mean MCAT 512. Where a figure is marked mean, the school publishes a mean rather than a median. Not confirmed from the school's own pages: GPA, science GPA, acceptance rate, class size, in-state share. Casper is required for the 2026–2027 cycle, per both the school’s own admissions pages and Acuity Insights’ listing (checked 2026-09-13). Interview format checked 2026-10-07 against https://www.utmb.edu/som/admissions-information/ready-to-apply-info/ready-to-apply.
Specialities offeredInfectious Disease, Disaster Medicine, Correctional Medicine, Internal Medicine, Surgery

MCAT, GPA, acceptance-rate and class-size figures are taken from University of Texas Medical Branch John Sealy 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 UTMB John Sealy School of Medicine (MD) interviews applicants

University of Texas Medical Branch John Sealy School of Medicine Medicine interview — 2027 entry
FormatVirtual MMI: seven 7-minute interviews, each after 3 minutes to read the scenario; two recorded video responses (Spark Hire) are also required
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%. Holistic review; applicants with specific UTMB mission interests (infectious disease, disaster medicine, coastal medicine) stand out.
Tutor insight
UTMB Galveston is a distinctive school that attracts a certain type of Texas resident — one drawn to its island setting, historical legacy, and unique clinical exposures (correctional medicine, biocontainment, disaster preparedness). In your interview, if you have genuine interest in any of these distinctive features, highlight them specifically — they are real differentiators. The campus was heavily damaged by Hurricane Ike in 2008 and rebuilt; this history is part of the school's identity. Research the Correctional Managed Care program and UTMB's National Biocontainment Laboratory if you have relevant interests.
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Where UTMB John Sealy School of Medicine (MD)'s figures come from

Checked against University of Texas Medical Branch John Sealy School of Medicine's own website on 13 September 2026: our record for the school was reconciled with what it publishes there. For most US schools that is class size and interview format only, so MCAT, GPA and acceptance-rate figures remain unconfirmed.

UTMB John Sealy 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.UTMB John Sealy School of Medicine (MD) — published admissions data →The class profile and admissions statistics this record's MCAT, GPA, acceptance-rate and class-size figures were taken from.UTMB John Sealy School of Medicine (MD) — published admissions data →The class profile and admissions statistics this record's MCAT, GPA, acceptance-rate and class-size figures were taken from.UTMB John Sealy School of Medicine (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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UTMB John Sealy School of Medicine (MD) — frequently asked questions

UTMB John Sealy School of Medicine (MD) matriculants have a median MCAT of 512. The middle range of matriculants is 507–517. 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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