MD · Seattle, WA · public · applies through AMCAS
University of Washington School of Medicine
Known as UW (WWAMI)
Prerequisite coursework
Verify with the school| Course | Status | Hours | Lab | Pass/fail | AP credit | Online | Community college | Notes from the school |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anatomy BIOL | Recommended | — | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Biochemistry CHEM | Required | — | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | 2 years* (lab recommended) COMBINED with Chemistry (e.g. 1 year chemistry + 1 year biochemistry, etc.) The subject matter in these courses must include college-level inorganic and organic chemistry and biochemistry. Typically, students will complete 1 year of general (inorganic) chemistry and a year of organic and biochemistry combined, at minimum, to meet this requirement. Many applicants will however, take a full year of organic chemistry as well as at least one term of biochemistry. The Foundations curriculum is taught with the assumption that students arrive with a solid grounding in the fundamentals of foundational chemistry and biochemistry topics, including molecular structure, chemical reactivity, energetics, protein structure and function and intermediary metabolism. |
| Biology BIOL | Required | — | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | 1 year* (lab recommended) The subject matter in these courses must include college-level biology, molecular genetics and cell biology/cell physiology, although applicants are not required to take courses with these specific titles. The Foundations curriculum is taught with the expectation that students arrive with a solid grounding in the fundamentals of the following human biological principles: homeostasis and feedback, neuronal signaling, hormone receptors, immunology, cell biology including subcellular organization, differentiation, cellular metabolic function, energy transfer, reproduction, Mendelian genetic principles of nucleic acid structure and function, genetic recombination and mechanisms of gene expression. |
| Biostatistics MATH | Recommended | — | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Calculus MATH | Recommended | — | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Chemistry CHEM | Required | — | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | 2 years* (lab recommended) COMBINED with Chemistry (e.g. 1 year chemistry + 1 year biochemistry, etc.) The subject matter in these courses must include college-level inorganic and organic chemistry and biochemistry. Typically, students will complete 1 year of general (inorganic) chemistry and a year of organic and biochemistry combined, at minimum, to meet this requirement. Many applicants will however, take a full year of organic chemistry as well as at least one term of biochemistry. The Foundations curriculum is taught with the assumption that students arrive with a solid grounding in the fundamentals of foundational chemistry and biochemistry topics, including molecular structure, chemical reactivity, energetics, protein structure and function and intermediary metabolism. |
| Microbiology BIOL | Recommended | — | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Physics PHYS | Required | — | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | 1 year* The subject matter in these courses must include college-level physics principles including mechanics, kinetics, thermodynamics, properties of matter, wave theory, electricity and magnetism and optics although applicants are not required to take courses with these specific titles. |
| Physiology BIOL | Recommended | — | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Psychology BESS | Recommended | — | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Demonstrated competency (Could be met with a combination of coursework and experiences) Entering medical students should understand the social forces that shape the health of the individuals and communities they will serve. This includes understanding how social contextual factors and policy operate at the community and national level to impact the health of individuals. Students should be familiar with disparities in health currently present in society and their underlying etiologies. Candidates seeking acceptance to UWSOM can establish competency in this area through course work in the social sciences, humanities or related interdisciplinary fields such as public health or ethnic and gender studies, clinical and/or population health research, service learning, lived experience or a combination of thereof. Determination of competency will be evaluated through the secondary application and/or interview. |
| Sociology BESS | Recommended | — | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Demonstrated competency (Could be met with a combination of coursework and experiences) Entering medical students should understand the social forces that shape the health of the individuals and communities they will serve. This includes understanding how social contextual factors and policy operate at the community and national level to impact the health of individuals. Students should be familiar with disparities in health currently present in society and their underlying etiologies. Candidates seeking acceptance to UWSOM can establish competency in this area through course work in the social sciences, humanities or related interdisciplinary fields such as public health or ethnic and gender studies, clinical and/or population health research, service learning, lived experience or a combination of thereof. Determination of competency will be evaluated through the secondary application and/or interview. |
| Statistics MATH | Recommended | — | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Community-college pathways
Community college coursework is accepted for fulfilling premedical course requirements.
Source: MSAR Report for Applicants and Advisors: Premed Course Requirements 2027 (AAMC, retrieved 2026-10-13). Verify with the school.
Admission policies, in the school's words
The University of Washington School of Medicine (UWSOM) does not accept applications from students who request to transfer from other medical school. More information is available at: https://www.uwmedicine.org/school-of-medicine/admissions/transfer-advanced-standing Applicants are expected to comply with the following policies: Clerkship Policy: The UWSOM takes pride in the vast array of clinical educational opportunities available to our students throughout the WWAMI region. Our Clerkship Policy enables students to take advantage of these opportunities. Students are expected to spend 24 weeks of their required clerkships outside of a 50-mile radius from Seattle, and regional or Spokane students spend a minimum of 8 weeks within Seattle. Exceptions to this policy are granted rarely. Essential Requirements: The M.D. degree is recognized as a broad, undifferentiated degree requiring the acquisition of general knowledge and basic skills in all fields of medicine. The education of a physician requires assimilation of knowledge, acquisition of skills and development of judgment through patient care experience in preparation for independent and appropriate decisions required in practice. There are numerous components to the UWSOM Essential Requirements of Medical Education: Admission, Retention, Promotion, and Graduation Standards. See the complete technical standards at: https://www.uwmedicine.org/school-of-medicine/admissions/expectations UW Medicine Policy on Professional Conduct: UW Medicine is committed to high standards of professionalism in patient care, research and education among our faculty, staff, residents, fellows and students. Professionalism is integral to our mission of improving health, and includes demonstrating excellence, respect, integrity, compassion, altruism and accountability in all endeavors and creating an environment supportive of diversity in ideas, perspectives and experiences. Read the UW Medicine Policy on Professional Conduct at: https://www.uwmedicine.org/school-of-medicine/admissions/expectations Health Sciences Immunization Program (HSIP) Policy: Students agree to meet immunization and TB screening requirements in accordance with CDC guidelines for healthcare personnel and as outlined by the Health Sciences Immunization Program (HSIP). This includes a requirement that students be vaccinated against COVID-19: https://www.ehs.washington.edu/system/files/resources/HSIP-immreq-policy.pdf Applicants are expected to communicate directly with the Admissions Office and the AAMC Choose Your Medical School Tool regarding their decision. On April 15, applicants must narrow medical school selections down to three. On April 30, applicants MUST select either “Commit to Enroll”, “Plan to Enroll”, or withdraw their application at the University of Washington. On June 14, applicants accepted to the program MUST select "Commit to Enroll" at the University of Washington in the AMCAS Application and withdraw their application from all other programs. If a decision is not reported by this date, it will be interpreted as a withdrawal. The UWSOM will not accept/enroll any applicant who chooses to "Commit to Enroll" at another institution. Alternates that have "Commit to Enroll" at another institution will not be accepted. Offers of admission will still be made to applicants that "Plan to Enroll" at another program.
Source: MSAR Report for Applicants and Advisors: Admission Policies and Information 2027 (AAMC, retrieved 2026-10-13). Verify with the school.
Who can apply
- Out-of-state applicants
- Case-by-case Non-WWAMI applicants must have WWAMI ties and meet missionbased criteria. Wyoming, Alaska, Montana, and Idaho residents are considered in-state. Visit uwmedicine.org/admissions for details.
- Canadian applicants
- No
- International applicants
- No
- DACA applicants
- Case-by-case WWAMI DACA students are considered for the MD only program if they are verified in their state as eligible for WWAMI funding. Students should check with their respective state certifying officers.
- DACA details
- WWAMI DACA students are considered for the MD only program if they are verified in their state as eligible for WWAMI funding. Students should check with their respective state certifying officers.
Source: (AAMC, retrieved 2026-10-13). Verify with the school.
Interview
- Format
- A three-member panel interviews each applicant. More information available at: https://www.uwmedicine.or g/school-ofmedicine/admissions/interv iew
- Invitations sent
- Invitations will go out in the beginning of September. Applicants at regional sites can expect an invitation at least three weeks before the interview week for their state.
- Typical interview day
- Applicants will have an opportunity to learn more about the University of Washington School of Medicine during their interview week. Activities include meeting students, faculty, and administrators who are part of the diverse UWSOM community.
- Regional interviews
- All interviews are virtual (video) interviews.
- Video interviews
- All interviews will be virtual (video) interviews.
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Source: MSAR Report for Applicants and Advisors: Interview Procedures 2027 (AAMC, retrieved 2026-10-13). Verify with the school.
Situational-judgment tests and MCAT dates
- Casper
- Not on official list source
- AAMC PREview
- Not used "We are not using PREview scores in the admissions process" source
- Latest MCAT considered
- September 30, 2026
- Oldest MCAT considered
- January 2024
Casper status comes from the school's own admissions page where it states one, otherwise from published requirement lists; PREview from the school's page or the AAMC PREview policies report. Both change between cycles. Verify with the school.
Secondary application
- Required
- Yes
- Fee
- $35
- Fee waiver available
- Yes
- Deadline
- Nov 15, 2026 11/15/2026
- Who receives it
- Invited applicants
Source: (AAMC, retrieved 2026-10-13). Verify with the school.
Letters of evaluation
- Committee letter
- Accepted
- Letter packet
- Accepted
- Individual letters
- Accepted
Source: (AAMC, retrieved 2026-10-13). Verify with the school.
Waitlist and deposit
- Typical waitlist positions
- The number of waitlist positions vary each year by the regional state and are determined by the competitiveness of the applicant pool.
- Offers made from the waitlist
- 48
- Procedure
- Alternates are accepted off an alternate list as positions become available in the entering class. Wyoming, Alaska, Montana, Idaho, Spokane, and Seattle cohorts have separate alternate lists.
- Deposit required
- No
Cost of attendance and debt
| In state | Out of state | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition and fees | $57,968 | $102,319 |
| Health insurance | $0 | $0 |
| Total cost of attendance, year 1 | $97,083 | $141,434 |
90% of students receive aid. Average indebtedness of indebted graduates: $222,060.
Official AAMC counts, 2025-2026
- Applications
- 5,275 (17.6% in-state)
- Matriculants
- 280 (51.4% in-state, 48.6% out-of-state; 58.6% women)
- Applications per seat
- 19
Source: AAMC FACTS Table A-1: Applications and Matriculants by School, State of Legal Residence, and Gender, 2025-2026 (AAMC, retrieved 2026-10-13).
Transfer applications
No
Mission statement
The UWSOM is dedicated to improving the general health and well-being of the public. As the pre-eminent academic medical center in our region and as a national leader in biomedical research, we place special emphasis on educating and training physicians, scientists, and allied health professionals dedicated to two distinct missions: - Meeting the health care needs of our region, especially by recognizing the importance of primary care and providing service to underserved populations; - Advancing knowledge and assuming leadership in the biomedical sciences and in academic medicine. The School has a special responsibility to the people in the states of WA, WY, AK, MT, and ID. We are committed to building and sustaining a multi-faceted academic community and to assuring that access to education and training is open to learners from all segments of society. http://www.uwmedicine.org/education/about/mission
Notes
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- LCME Directory - Accredited Programs
- AAMC FACTS Table A-1: Applications and Matriculants by School, State of Legal Residence, and Gender, 2025-2026 · AAMC, retrieved 2026-10-13
- https://www.uwmedicine.org/school-of-medicine/md-program/admissions · school website, retrieved 2026-10-13
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