Prospective Students

The College of Medicine – Tucson (COM-T) is dedicated to creating an inclusive environment that respects and supports all identities, including gender expressions. This policy states students ability to select a preferred first name and designate pronouns that reflect their identities. Preferred names will be used in various university systems and documents, while legal names will remain for official records as required by law. Students can easily update their preferred names and pronouns through the UAccess Student Center.

The University of Arizona is committed to creating and maintaining an environment free of discrimination. This policy defines discrimination and harrassment, and explains the obligations of the UA and all employees, students, and other community members to maintain such an environment.

Aspiring Docs provides resources and inspiration to help you get started on your path to medicine. Learn how to get medically related experience, prepare for the application process, and get inspired by personal stories from medical students, residents, and physicians.

Navigate Your Journey from Pre-Med Through Residency

The Medical School Admission Requirements (MSAR ) is an online database that enables you to browse, search, sort, and compare information about U.S. and Canadian medical schools and BS/MD programs, and more.

Find resources to help you understand the application process, how to choose medical programs, and more.

The AAMC Fee Assistance Program assists those who, without financial assistance, would be unable to take the Medical College Admission Test (MCAT ), apply to medical schools that use the American Medical College Application Service (AMCAS ), and more.

A "gap year" is the period of time between the end of your undergraduate education and the start of medical school. In fact, a gap year might be a year or more, depending on each person's particular circumstances.

Tips to Get the Most from the Medical School Admission Requirements (MSAR)

University of Arizona policy on required immunizations of students.