How to Apply

Thank you for your interest in the USU School of Medicine. Apply to the Doctor of Medicine program by following the steps below:

• Students MUST apply to the School of Medicine through the American Medical College Application Service (AMCAS). Applications sent directly to USU will not be considered
• Use AMCAS USU School of Medicine designation code :821
• AMCAS submission window June 1- November 1
• USU uses a rolling admissions process, applying early is to your benefit even if you are taking the summer or fall MCAT

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• After completing the AMCAS web application, official transcripts must be submitted to AMCAS from all of the colleges or universities attended for verification of academic records
• Failure to complete this step in a timely manner will delay the processing of an individual's application

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• A premedical committee letter from the program attended is required
• If you are unable to obtain a premedical committee letter:
  • Write a letter stating the reason a composite premedical committee reference letter was not available and include it in your supplemental application materials
  • Include three individual faculty recommendation letters

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• A letter of recommendation from a clinical supervisor is required
• Letters CANNOT be from an applicant's relative regardless of the relative's professional status
• Letters should provide in-depth information on the character, personality and attributes of the candidate and elaborate on any relevant major events and/or achievements
• Letters may be submitted through AMCAS Letter Writer service
• Letters included in a premedical committee packet or compilation packet do not need to be submitted to AMCAS separately.
• If you are unable to obtain a letter of recommendation from a clinical supervisor:
  • Write a letter stating the reason a a letter of recommendation from a clinical supervisor was not available and include it in your supplemental application materials

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• Once AMCAS informs the Admissions Office that you have applied to USUHS, an email will be sent requesting your Supplemental Application
• Before submitting the Supplemental Application, please do a thorough review of all instructions and attachments on the Supplemental Application Website
• Supplemental Applications must be returned within 21 days from the date of the email notification
  • Letters of Recommendation should be submitted as soon as possible but will NOT count against the Supplemental Application deadline
• There is no fee for processing your Supplemental Application

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