Contact Info

Admissions URL: http://www.admissions.medicine.arizona.edu/

UA College of Medicine
Phone: (520) 626-6214
E-mail: medadmissions@ahsc.arizona.edu
Mailing Address:

UA College of Medicine
P.O. Box 245075
Tucson, Arizona 85724-5075

UA College of Medicine-Phoenix
Phone: (602) 827-2201
Fax: (602) 827-2212
E-mail: phxmed@email.arizona.edu

UA College of Medicine-Phoenix
550 E. Van Buren Street
Building 1, Room 1270
Phoenix, Arizona 85004-2230

General

Q: How many times a year does the University of Arizona accept incoming students? When?
A: Once a year in the Fall.
Q: Do they require an additional application?
A: Yes. There is a secondary application sent to selected applicants.

MCAT & GPA

Q: Overall MCAT Median?
A: 10, 10, 10
Q: Overall GPA Median?
A: 3.67
Q: Science GPA Median?
A: 3.59
Q: How late can I take the MCAT?
A: September 11.

Personal Statement

Q: What should I include in my personal statement?
A: "It is recommended that the personal statement include information about background and motivation for pursuing an M.D. degree. The personal statement is useful to the Admissions Committee in assisting them in understand what has brought an applicant to the point of applying to medical school. It is often helpful to highlight a particular experience which led the applicant to choose the medical profession."

Letter of Recommendation

Q: Who should my Letters of Recommendation be from?
A: "Letters of recommendation should be written by those individuals that know the applicant well. Letters should be consistent with the applicant’s direction, motivation, and goals for medical school."

**Last updated 4-11-08