MD · New York, NY · private · applies through AMCAS
Weill Cornell Medicine
Known as Weill Cornell
Prerequisite coursework
Verify with the school| Course | Status | Hours | Lab | Pass/fail | AP credit | Online | Community college | Notes from the school |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biology BIOL | Required | — | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | Two semesters of biology coursework and one semester of biology lab or equivalent lab experience with analysis and interpretation of data. |
| Chemistry CHEM | Required | — | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | Two semesters of general chemistry and one semester of general chemistry lab or equivalent lab experience with analysis and interpretation of data. |
| Composition & Rhetoric ENGL | Required | — | No | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | WCM requires two semesters of writingintensive courses, each with a minimum of 10 cumulative pages of submitted material, in the humanities or social sciences (e.g., English, history, philosophy, anthropology). AP or IB credits from high school are not accepted for the writing requirement. These courses must be taught in English; the writing must be submitted in English. |
| Organic Chemistry CHEM | Required | — | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | Two semesters of organic chemistry and one semester of lab or equivalent lab experience with analysis and interpretation of data. The second semester of organic chemistry may be substituted with other advanced biology or chemistry coursework. Examples include biochemistry, physical chemistry, analytic chemistry, and molecular genetics. |
| Physics PHYS | Required | — | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Two semesters of physics and one semester of physics lab or equivalent lab experience with analysis and interpretation of data. |
Community-college pathways
Information can be found on our website - https://teach.weill.cornell.edu/medicaleducation/admissions/selection-criteria-and-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
Information can be found on out website - https://teach.weill.cornell.edu/medicaleducation/admissions
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 All applicants
- Canadian applicants
- Yes All applicants
- International applicants
- Yes All applicants
- DACA applicants
- Yes All applicants
- DACA details
- All applicants
Source: (AAMC, retrieved 2026-10-13). Verify with the school.
Interview
- Format
- Two virtual 30-minute interviews with admissions committee members provide an opportunity to discuss your life experiences and interest in medicine.
- Invitations sent
- Late August
- Typical interview day
- Information can be found on our website https://teach.weill.cornell.e du/medicaleducation/admissions/sele ction-criteria-andrequirements
- Regional interviews
- No regional interviews
- Video interviews
- All interviews are conducted virtually.
- School's admissions page says
- virtual interviews in the 2026–27 season; two 30-minute interviews with the Committee on Admissions
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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" source
- Latest MCAT considered
- September 12, 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
- $100
- Fee waiver available
- Yes
- Deadline
- Nov 16, 2026 November 16, 2026
- Who receives it
- All 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
- —
- Offers made from the waitlist
- —
- Deposit required
- Yes in state $100 · out of state $100
- Deposit due
- April 30, 2026
- Refundable / applied to tuition
- Yes Yes
Cost of attendance and debt
| In state | Out of state | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition and fees | $76,286 | $76,286 |
| Health insurance | $8,100 | $8,100 |
| Total cost of attendance, year 1 | $108,442 | $108,442 |
75% of students receive aid. Average indebtedness of indebted graduates: $137,683.
Official AAMC counts, 2025-2026
- Applications
- 8,599 (16.6% in-state)
- Matriculants
- 106 (33% in-state, 67% out-of-state; 57.5% women)
- Applications per seat
- 81
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 2024
- Applicants
- 7,345
- Interviewed
- 801
- Matriculated
- 106
- MCAT (median)
- 518
- GPA (median)
- 3.90
- Women
- 57%
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
Weill Cornell Medicine Mission Weill Cornell Medicine is changing medicine through care that puts people first, discoveries that break new ground, and education that shapes the future of science and healthcare. With a legacy of excellence and a commitment to innovation, we deliver personalized, compassionate care, conduct pioneering biomedical research, and train the next generation of healthcare leaders to advance care to patients locally and around the world. Medical Education Mission At Weill Cornell Medical College, our medical education mission is to educate, inspire, and empower the next generation of physicians and physician assistants to lead with purpose, compassion, and vision. Through our MD and PA programs, we prepare students not only to practice medicine but to become trusted, humanistic clinicians grounded in clinical excellence, scholarship, and a deep commitment to the patient. We believe professional identity is not bestowed; it is built. Our students are challenged to engage deeply, reflect thoughtfully, and grow through rigorous training, close mentorship, and meaningful connection with peers, faculty, and patients. At every stage, we foster a learning environment that encourages curiosity, accountability, and lifelong learning. Scholarship is integrated throughout both the M.D. and PA programs, not only as a requirement but as a mindset. We cultivate habits of inquiry, evidence-based practice, and critical thinking that fuel discovery and improve care. Whether through research, quality improvement, or innovations in education and health systems, our graduates are prepared to contribute meaningfully to the future of medicine. Our curricula are designed to be dynamic, relevant, and focused on the future. They strengthen clinical reasoning, embrace new technologies, and support collaboration across disciplines. Through strong academic and clinical partnerships, we prepare our graduates to lead in a healthcare system that demands adaptability, empathy, and bold thinking. At the center of it all is the patient. Weill Cornell Medical College graduates carry forward a tradition of excellence in service, defined not only by what they know but by how they listen, connect, and care. Weill Cornell's Mission Statement can be found at: https://teach.weill.cornell.edu/medicaleducation/about-us/our-mission
Notes
WCM fact sheet (file revised December 2024): Class of 2028 (entered 2024) — 7,345 applicants, 801 interviews, 106 entrants, median MCAT 518, median undergraduate GPA 3.90, 57% female / 43% male, 23% underrepresented in medicine, 66% receive scholarships; Class of 2026 — 7,887 applicants, 778 interviews, 106 entrants, median MCAT 519, median GPA 3.90, 25% underrepresented. Selection page: no MCAT cutoffs; scores not older than three years (Jan 2023–Sept 12, 2026 for 2027 matriculation); committee selects 106 students from over 9,000 applicants each year. No newer class profile found on the school site.
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- MSAR Report for Applicants and Advisors: Premed Course Requirements 2027 · AAMC, retrieved 2026-10-13
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- School website (class profile and admissions pages)
- 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://weill.cornell.edu/sites/default/files/wcm_fact_sheet_2024-final.pdf · school website, retrieved 2026-10-13
- https://teach.weill.cornell.edu/medical-education/admissions/selection-criteria-and-requirements · school website, retrieved 2026-10-13
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