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University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health

2027 Entry Requirements & Interview Format

University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health is a US MD program in Madison, WI that takes 2027-entry applications through AMCAS. Its published class profile lists a median MCAT of 511 (range 508–518), a median GPA of 3.81, a 5.0% acceptance rate and a class of 171. The school holds a traditional interview: September 2026–January 2027. Decisions for 2027 entry: March 30, 2027.

Location
Madison, WI, United States
Established
1907
Interviews (2027 entry)
September 2026–January 2027
Decisions (2027 entry)
March 30, 2027
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What the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health MD program is like

Integrated + Case-based learning, 4 years, clinical rotations in Madison, Milwaukee, Green Bay, La Crosse, Marshfield and rural Wisconsin.

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Overview

About University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health (MD)

The University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, uniquely integrated with UW's School of Public Health, is a leading public medical school in Madison, Wisconsin. The school strongly emphasizes primary care, rural medicine, and population health — reflecting Wisconsin's diverse geography and the needs of both urban and rural communities.

UW-SMPH has one of the highest proportions of graduates entering primary care of any medical school nationally.

What makes University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health (MD) different

UW-SMPH is the only major US medical school fully integrated with a School of Public Health, enabling easy dual-degree MD-MPH completion. The rural medicine curriculum and TRIUMPH primary care track are nationally recognized pathways. The school actively produces primary care physicians for Wisconsin's underserved rural communities.

University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health (MD) course & teaching

Integrated curriculum. 4-year MD. The curriculum integrates public health and population health perspectives throughout all four years — reflecting the dual identity as a school of medicine AND public health. Rural Wisconsin Initiative provides clinical placements in rural communities. TRIUMPH longitudinal primary care track available.

University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health (MD) research strengths

University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health (MD) is strong in these research areas:

  • Population health
  • Primary care research
  • Rural health
  • Cancer epidemiology
  • Cardiovascular disease

How the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health (MD) interview runs

Format: Traditional interviews (typically two one-on-one sessions with faculty and/or a student)

University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health (MD) intake

Approximately 175 students per year.

Where University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health (MD) is

University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health was founded in 1907 and is based in Madison, WI.

Programmes offered:

  • Primary Care
  • Rural Medicine
  • Population Health
  • Public Health
  • Research
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Entry requirements

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University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health (MD) at a glance

University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health Medicine — 2027 entry at a glance
MCAT / GPA (medians)511 · 3.81 (MCAT range 508–518)
Acceptance rate5.0%
Class size171
In-state matriculants66.1%
Interview formatTraditional interview
IntakeApproximately 175 students per year
Decisions (2027 entry)March 30, 2027
University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health Medicine admissions profile — 2027 entry
Admission overviewBachelor's degree and MCAT required. Wisconsin residents receive strong preference as a public state medical school. Research, clinical experience, and community service expected. No situational-judgment test (CASPer/PREview) is required.
MCAT median511 (range 508–518)
GPA median3.81 overall / 3.75 science (BCPM)
Acceptance rate5.0%
Class size171
In-state preferenceStrong — primarily in-state
In-state matriculants66.1%
CASPerNot required
AAMC PREviewNot required
Holistic review emphasisPrimary care commitment, rural medicine, public health, and Wisconsin community service.
NotesChecked 2026-09-13 against the school's own published figures (class entering in 2026): mean MCAT 511; mean GPA 3.81; class of 171; 113 of 171 in-state. Where a figure is marked mean, the school publishes a mean rather than a median. Not confirmed from the school's own pages: science GPA, acceptance rate. Strong in-state preference — OOS acceptance rate significantly lower than the overall figure.
Specialities offeredPrimary Care, Rural Medicine, Population Health, Public Health, Research

MCAT, GPA, acceptance-rate and class-size figures are taken from University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health'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 University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health (MD) interviews applicants

University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health Medicine interview — 2027 entry
FormatTraditional interviews (typically two one-on-one sessions with faculty and/or a student)
Interview window (2027 entry)September 2026–January 2027
Decision date (2027 entry)March 30, 2027
Tutor insight
Wisconsin has a very strong in-state preference — out-of-state applicants face significant headwinds and need to demonstrate exceptional commitment to Wisconsin communities or align strongly with the school's primary care/rural medicine mission. No situational-judgment test (CASPer or PREview) is required, so you can focus your preparation on the interviews and secondary essays. In your interviews, reflect the school's collaborative, community-oriented values — demonstrate genuine interest in primary care and population health, not just subspecialty research. If you are a Wisconsin resident considering primary care or rural medicine, UW-SMPH is one of the best value medical school choices in the country.
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Where University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health (MD)'s figures come from

Checked against University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health'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.

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

University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health (MD) matriculants have a median MCAT of 511. 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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