MD · Madison, WI · public · applies through AMCAS
University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health
Known as Wisconsin (SMPH)
Prerequisite coursework
Verify with the school| Course | Status | Hours | Lab | Pass/fail | AP credit | Online | Community college | Notes from the school |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biochemistry CHEM | Required | 3 | No | Case-by-case Graded coursework is strongly preferred. However, a pass/fail grading basis will be accepted for coursework taken between spring 2020 and fall 2022. | No | Case-by-case Graded coursework is strongly preferred. However, a pass/fail grading basis will be accepted for coursework taken between spring 2020 and fall 2022. | Yes | |
| Biology BIOL | Required | 8 | Yes | Case-by-case 2 courses required (1 with lab), 8 credits min. Graded coursework is strongly preferred. However, a pass/fail grading basis will be accepted for coursework taken between spring 2020 and fall 2022. | Yes | Case-by-case 2 courses required (1 with lab), 8 credits min. Graded coursework is strongly preferred. However, a pass/fail grading basis will be accepted for coursework taken between spring 2020 and fall 2022. | Yes | |
| Chemistry CHEM | Required | 8 | Yes | Case-by-case 8 credits of inorganic chemistry with lab are required. Graded courses are strongly preferred. A pass/fail grading basis will be accepted for courses taken between spring 2020 and fall 2022. | Yes | Case-by-case 8 credits of inorganic chemistry with lab are required. Graded courses are strongly preferred. A pass/fail grading basis will be accepted for courses taken between spring 2020 and fall 2022. | Yes | |
| Organic Chemistry CHEM | Required | 3 | No | Case-by-case | No | Case-by-case | Yes | |
| Physics PHYS | Required | 8 | Yes | Case-by-case Two general physics courses with lab required, min. 8 credits. Graded courses strongly preferred. However, pass/fail grading will be accepted for courses taken between spring 2020 and fall 2022. | Yes | Case-by-case Two general physics courses with lab required, min. 8 credits. Graded courses strongly preferred. However, pass/fail grading will be accepted for courses taken between spring 2020 and fall 2022. | Yes | |
| Statistics MATH | Required | 3 | No | Case-by-case | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Community-college pathways
Community college coursework may be used to satisfy any prerequisite coursework. However, applicants are encouraged to consider the academic rigor of their entire undergraduate course of study - especially the prerequisites - and ensure these provide the best representation of the applicant's ability to succeed in medical school.
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
Pass/Fail Coursework – We will accept pass/fail (or equivalent) grades for coursework completed during the COVID-19 pandemic or when dictated by undergraduate institutional policies for grading. However, to give us the best sense of your comparative academic preparation, we encourage as much coursework as possible be taken on a graded basis (vs. pass/fail). This is especially true for our prerequisites and all courses that fall under the Biology, Chemistry, Physics, and Math (BCPM) category in AMCAS. Online Coursework and Labs – Online courses taken at accredited institutions are accepted toward our specified course prerequisites and general degree requirements. We would prefer lab courses to be taken in person (rather than virtual) but will accept online courses including online lab courses taken in the spring 2020 term and later. Medical Exposure/Experiences/Public Service – We strongly recommend in-person experiences in these areas. You may find it helpful to consult your pre-health advising center if you are still in college or as an alumnus. Additionally, you may want to research opportunities in your local community. Local volunteer organizations may have suggestions for acceptable opportunities as well. Accepted applicants may select "Plan to Enroll" beginning February 19. Applicants with multiple acceptances should narrow their choices to three schools by April 15. By April 30, applicants should select "Commit to Enroll" for their final choice of medical school, and withdraw acceptances from all other schools. If an accepted applicant is holding acceptances at schools other than UWSMPH after June 1, we reserve the right to rescind our acceptance. Applicants with extraordinary circumstances requiring additional time to make a final decision should contact our office as soon as possible. Applicants may remain on alternate lists at other medical schools after selecting "Commit to Enroll."
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
- Yes The committee seeks exceptional applicants with diverse experiences and interests who demonstrate personal, professional, or educational connections to UWSMPH, its mission, or the State of Wisconsin.
- Canadian applicants
- No
- International applicants
- No
- DACA applicants
- Yes Please note that federal financial aid is not available.
- DACA details
- Please note that federal financial aid is not available.
- Residency preference (school's page)
- A majority of the student body in each class is comprised of Wisconsin residents and non-resident admission is more competitive; the WARM rural program is limited to legal residents of Wisconsin, Michigan, Minnesota, Illinois or Iowa.
Source: (AAMC, retrieved 2026-10-13). Verify with the school.
Interview
- Format
- One-on-one faculty/alumni interviews are 30 minutes. Additionally, there is a small-group discussion/interview. Applicants invited for interview will receive additional, detailed agendas about the interview program.
- Invitations sent
- Early September
- Typical interview day
- In addition to candidate assessment, applicants learn about our curriculum, student life, our facilities, research, and what life in Madison, WI is like. The interview day is also an opportunity for applicants to connect with current medical students in informal social opportunities. Please visit this website for further information: https://www.med.wisc.edu/ education/mdprogram/admissions/intervi ew-day/
- Regional interviews
- Regional interviews are not available.
- Video interviews
- Interviews are virtual (via Zoom). All live sessions are interactive.
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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
- Exploring (not used in decisions) "Exploring PREview for Future use – will not be used in this cycle’s admissions decisions" source
- Latest MCAT considered
- August 22, 2026
- Oldest MCAT considered
- January 2023
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
- $75
- Fee waiver available
- Yes
- Deadline
- Nov 1, 2026 November 1, 2026
- Who receives it
- Selected applicants who meet our minimum requirements of a 3.00 gpa and an MCAT score of 500.
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
- varies
- Offers made from the waitlist
- —
- Procedure
- Acceptances from the waitlist vary each year and are dependent on many factors. Waitlisted applicants are notified of their position and likelihood of an eventual offer in mid-March to early May.
- Deposit required
- No
Cost of attendance and debt
| In state | Out of state | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition and fees | $44,392 | $62,514 |
| Health insurance | $0 | $0 |
| Total cost of attendance, year 1 | $78,665 | $97,464 |
94% of students receive aid. Average indebtedness of indebted graduates: $198,773.
Official AAMC counts, 2025-2026
- Applications
- 7,744 (9.1% in-state)
- Matriculants
- 171 (74.9% in-state, 25.1% out-of-state; 60.2% women)
- Applications per seat
- 45
Source: AAMC FACTS Table A-1: Applications and Matriculants by School, State of Legal Residence, and Gender, 2025-2026 (AAMC, retrieved 2026-10-13).
Entering class 2026
- Applicants
- 7,968
- Interviewed
- 586
- Matriculated
- 171
- MCAT (mean)
- 511
- GPA (mean)
- 3.81 · science 3.74
- In-state
- 66%
Source: the school's published class profile (page), retrieved 2026-10-13. Statistics describe one entering class and are not cutoffs.
Transfer applications
No
Mission statement
Mission: Together, we are advancing health and health equity through remarkable service to patients and communities, outstanding education, and innovative research. Vision: Healthy people. Healthy communities. Values: * Integrity and Accountability – Every person, every action, every time. * Compassion – Treat all with kindness, understanding, and empathy. * Social Impact and Belonging – Advance health and health equity by respecting the rights, dignity, and differences of all. * Excellence – Strive for the very best in all we do.
Notes
Entering Class of 2026: 7,968 total applications, 586 total interviews, 171 admitted/entering students (113 Wisconsin residents, 58 out-of-state; 66% in-state computed), average cumulative GPA 3.81, average science GPA 3.74, average MCAT 511, age range 21–42. Minimums for a secondary: cumulative undergraduate GPA 3.0 (or 12+ post-baccalaureate natural-science credits at 3.0+) and MCAT 500.
Sources for this page
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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.med.wisc.edu/education/md-program/admissions/ · school website, retrieved 2026-10-13
- https://www.med.wisc.edu/education/md-program/admissions/entering-class-profile/ · school website, retrieved 2026-10-13
- https://www.med.wisc.edu/education/md-program/admissions/premedical-requirements-selection-criteria/ · school website, retrieved 2026-10-13
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