Admissions
Applicants to the combined M.D./Ph.D. program must submit applications to the Medical School through the American College Application Service (AMCAS) and the student is required to take the MCAT. If you are interested in being considered for the M.D./Ph.D. program, you should check the appropriate box on the University of Louisville Medical School application when you apply. Checking this box will not influence admission to medical school and interested medical school students are encouraged to explore this option.
The Medical School AMCAS application deadline is October 15.
After initial screening of applications, selected candidates will be invited to visit the medical school and interview with the Admissions Committee. Arrangements will be made for you to meet with the Medical School Admissions Committee in the morning or afternoon on your scheduled date.
If the candidate has indicated an interest in the MD/PhD program, the application will also be reviewed by the MD/PhD program. Based on that review, the Administrator of the MD/PhD program will contact exceptional candidates to arrange a full day of interviews with members of the M.D./Ph.D. Advisory Committee. The interviews will be set up for the day prior to or the day after the Medical School Interview. Research experience is an important aspect of the interview, and you should be prepared to discuss your previous activities, interests, and goals. Upon completion of the interviews, your application and interview evaluations will be reviewed by the M.D./Ph.D. Advisory Committee. Follow-up and feedback information will be made available to M.D./Ph.D. applicants as soon as possible after the interview. Final candidate selection should be made by March of the matriculation year.
It is also possible for students currently enrolled in medical school to be admitted to the M.D./Ph.D. Program. Interested students should contact the Associate Director of the M.D./Ph.D. Program.
The Combined M.D./Ph.D. Program Application Checklist
1. University of Louisville, Medical School Admissions
Abell Administration Center
Louisville, KY 40202-3866, (502) 852-5193
Email: medadm@louisville.edu
Website: www.louisville.edu/medschool/admissions/
2. American Medical College Application Service
Association of American Medical
Colleges (AAMC)
Section for Student Services
2501 M Street, NW Lobby-26
Washington, DC 20037-1300
Email: medadm@louisville.edu
Website: www.aamc.org
Medical College Admissions Test Scores: To be considered for fall admission you should take the MCAT no later than fall prior to the year for which you wish to gain admission. MCAT scores more than two years old are not acceptable. Information regarding the MCAT can be obtained from:
MCAT Registration
The American College Testing Program
P.O. Box 414, Iowa City, IA 52243
(319) 337-1276
Email: mcat@aamc.org
Website: www.aamc.org/students/mcat
