MD Admissions
A Transparent Approach
Our approach includes a holistic review, responsiveness to your questions and a transparency that means you'll always know where you are in the process.
About the Admissions Process
We embrace those who work hard to make the world a better place with their whole altruistic and authentic selves. Everything you need to know about our process for selecting the next entering class is right here, starting with our commitment to create an opportunity for you to thrive to your fullest. Our program is designed to launch your impact in medicine and patient care while you train with us.
At the University of Michigan, our dedication to academic excellence is inseparable from our commitment to advocating for patients and helping advance health care. Each individual’s experiences, perspectives, identities and journey fold into our collective learning, enhancing the diverse educational environment.
We welcome applicants from all backgrounds who personify excellence and feel called to service in the name of moving medicine forward. Our holistic review reflects a broad definition of those underrepresented in medicine such as those with disabilities, those who are economically disadvantaged, part of the LGBTQIA+ community, served in the military or the first generation in their family to go to college, to name a few.
Once you apply, our transparent approach to admissions means you’ll always know where you are in the process. Along the way, we'll do our best to answer your questions so you can make an informed decision, too.
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Top 10 Reasons To Go Blue
1: Comprehensive Training
1: Comprehensive Training
In M1 year, you'll work with standardized patients and engage in dissection-based anatomy. Core rotations kick off unparalleled early clinical training in M2 year, with electives and other options to hone skills in M3/M4 years.
2: Financial Support
2: Financial Support
Every admitted student is eligible for an Admissions scholarship, and approximately 60% of our medical students receive some form of gift aid including scholarships and/or grants.
3: Communication
3: Communication
Our admissions process is highly transparent — we let you know early and often about where you stand. Our team is here to answer your questions.
4: Your Passions
4: Your Passions
Our curriculum allows you to choose a path based on your passions, with more time in your last two years to develop practical professional experience that aligns with your career interests.
5: Inclusive Culture
5: Inclusive Culture
Every entering class is carefully selected to include in- and out-of-state students with diverse backgrounds and life experiences so you can learn and grow together.
6: Social Missions
6: Social Missions
As a public university, we have a mandate to serve people in need. Our students play a key role in various research, clinical service and educational efforts.
7: Opportunities
7: Opportunities
Realize your impact potential as you explore options through Paths of Excellence, clinical rotations, dual degrees, leadership activities, research and impact projects, and more.
8: City Life
8: City Life
Ann Arbor offers the best of cosmopolitan culture and cuisine in a charming, compact urban setting.
9: Community
9: Community
Our students, faculty and staff are passionate people who will be invested in your well-being and success throughout your time at Michigan and beyond.
Forever Go Blue
Forever Go Blue
As our 20,000 alumni can attest, the Michigan Medical School experience prepares you to lead no matter where you serve and fosters lifelong connections celebrated in these two words that are the universal calling card for Wolverines everywhere: Go Blue!
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Annual Residency Matching Event
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Points of Blue
Noah Carey, MD/MPH student: Connecting medicine, public health and purpose
Jacob Mack: Helping Trainees Take the Next Step
Uzochi Nwoko, MD student: Advocating for patients through medicine, policy and education
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