Education

Additional Resources

Pre-Medical Admissions Workshop

First-time applicants and reapplicants can participate in an intensive one-day seminar covering items such as developing a personal statement, working on interview strategies and managing secondary applications.

MD Program Info Sessions

Join for a virtual information session, meet our medical students and learn about the programs at the University of Arizona College of Medicine – Tucson.

UArizona Undergrad Pathway to Medical School

The College of Medicine – Tucson Office of Admissions will be offering an upper-division two-credit course to UArizona undergraduate students planning to apply to allopathic medical school following graduation.

  1. Complete your application through the American Medical College Application Service (AMCAS)
    Designate the Tucson campus of the University of Arizona College of Medicine.

  2. Complete your secondary application
    You will receive a secondary application if you meet our minimum application requirements.
  3. Submit letters of recommendation
    These must be submitted before your interview day.
  4. Attend a Multiple Mini Interview (MMI)
    Interview invitations are sent after we have assessed your secondary application.
  5. Wait for a decision
    The Admissions Committee will receive your complete file once we verify all portions of your application.

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AMCAS Resources

Admissions

  • Fee Assistance Program
    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.
  • Making the Most of Your Gap Year
    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. 
  • American Medical College Application Service (AMCAS) Instruction Manual
    The official guide to the AMCAS application process.
  • Aspiring Docs
    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.
  • Understanding the Application Process
    Find resources to help you understand the application process, how to choose medical programs, and more.
  • Medical School Admission Requirements (MSAR) Online
    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.
  • Navigate Your Journey from Pre-Med Through Residency
    Navigate Your Journey from Pre-Med Through Residency

Admissions Office
520-626-6214
admissions@medicine.arizona.edu