Admissions FAQ
Do you offer file reviews for re-applicant or a re-applicant workshop?
McGovern Medical School (MMS) will be hosting a virtual reapplicant workshop on April 11th from 12:00 -1:00 pm CST. The workshop is intended for individuals who applied to McGovern Medical School and are seeking advice on how to improve their application. We will also be offering a select number of file reviews for reapplicants in the Spring. Applicants who have interviewed with us for the entry year 2025 cycle or who remain on our waitlist are not eligible to attend the reapplicant workshop. Only those individuals who did not interview are eligible to participate. Please sign up for the workshop by completing the form below. You can also indicate your interest for a file review. You will receive a Zoom link for the workshop after submitting out the form.
McGovern Medical School – Reapplicant Workshop
Does your school have a rolling admissions policy?
McGovern Medical School does have a rolling admissions policy
and will select applicants from our waitlist after the TMDSAS
Match in February each year.
When are the deadlines for applying?
For deadlines and important dates, refer to TMDSAS.
Does your school have a secondary application?
McGovern Medical School does require a secondary application
of all applicants. Applicants will be sent an email inviting
them to complete the secondary once their application has been
received.
What is your policy on deferring admission after I’ve been
accepted to McGovern Medical School?
Students admitted to McGovern Medical School may request a
one-year deferral. Deferrals are not automatic and are
reviewed on a case-by-case basis. Deferral requests must be
received prior to June 1st in order to be considered.
Accepted applicants requesting a deferral should complete the McGovern Medical School Request for Deferral Form and submit it as soon as possible to the Office of Admissions and Student Affairs.
What can I do to make myself a more attractive candidate
for admission?
In addition to academic records, the information considered by
the Admissions Committee includes the essays written by the
student, MCAT scores, extra-curricular activities, work and
life experiences,. Any experience in the health field
including research or community work is also noted, as well as
the comments contained in the letters of evaluation. We look
for evidence of integrity, maturity, concern for others,
leadership potential, and an aptitude for working with people.
Do you have an age limit for applicants?
No. MMS complies with Federal and State Law prohibiting
discrimination against any applicant or enrolled student on
the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation,
age, or handicap.
What are your policies on persons with
disabilities?
MMS complies with Federal and State Law prohibiting
discrimination against any applicant or enrolled student on
the basis of being differently abled. Applicants with
disabilities will be evaluated on a case by case basis in
accordance with technical standard guidelines as suggested by
the Association of American Medical Colleges.
Do I have to complete the required courses before applying
to MMS?
No. All of our requirements must be completed prior to
matriculation, not application.
Some of the required courses I took were, or will be,
completed at an institution outside of the U.S. or Canada.
Will these courses count toward the requirement?
Unfortunately, at least 90 undergraduate hours will need to be
completed at an institution in the U.S. or Canada. We are
unable to accept coursework or degrees awarded at institutions
in other countries.
Do you accept transfer applicants from other medical
schools?
As policy, McGovern Medical School does not accept transfer
students or students with advanced academic standing.
Do you only accept applicants who majored in the sciences
as an undergrad?
No preference is given to applicants who have majored in
science over those who have majored in other disciplines.
A study at Harvard Medical School has shown that students are
successful in their medical studies regardless of
undergraduate concentration, providing that they have had
adequate science preparation. Students are urged to strive not
for specialized training but for a balanced and liberal
education.
What undergraduate institution should I attend?
McGovern Medical School is looking for students with broad
interests and talents, not for students from particular
academic institutions. Attend an undergraduate college that
will challenge you both academically and personally.
Is there a minimum GPA or MCAT score that I need to be
above?
There is no application cutoff in terms of grade point average
or MCAT scores.
Do you require the AAMC PREview Score?
The AAMC PREview score is optional for applicants. Applicants
who have applied to AMCAS schools can release their scores to
McGovern Medical School. Examinees may notify the AAMC after
their exam by submitting the AAMC PREview Exam Scores form to [email protected] Please refer to the AAMC for the most up to date information
and instructions on releasing the score.
Do you conduct interviews virtually?
Interviews are conducted virtually.
What are the interviews like? Is it one-on-one or a panel
of interviewers?
Applicants invited to interview typically meet one-on-one with
two different interviewers. Students applying for the MD/PhD
program have additional interviews.
What is the KiraTalent video assessment?
We are including a video assessment as part of our online
application process. Applicants invited to interview will
complete a KiraTalent video assessment within 5 days of
receiving their email invitation from
[email protected].
Can I come visit McGovern Medical School for a
tour?
Tours of the medical school campus are offered thorough the
fall, spring and summer. To schedule a tour please visit our
Interested in Taking a Tour section. Should you be invited for
an interview, an extensive campus tour will be provided at
that time. If accepted at MMS, you are welcome to request an
individual “Preview Day” at any time.