MD Admissions Process

• Admissions Process

  Preliminary Review 

  The University of Cincinnati College of Medicine requires all students to apply through the American Medical College Application Service (AMCAS). Upon receipt of the AMCAS application, they are directed to the UC College of Medicine website to complete the UC On-Line Secondary Application. 
  
  

  Completed Application 

  An application is complete when the Admissions Office has received the following:

  1. AMCAS Application 
  2. UC On-Line Secondary Application. If you need  your Campus ID ("M number") to change your password while talking to our UC HelpDesk, you can look it up here. 
  3. Letters of Recommendation 
  4. MCAT scores that are no more than two years old at the time of applying. (For example, if you are applying for the 2018 entering class, you must submit scores from the 2017, 2016 or 2015 administration.)
  5. A front and back copy of your permanent residency card, if you are not a U.S. citizen. 

  All application materials, including MCAT scores, must be received by the regular admissions due date. Incomplete or late applications will not be reviewed. 

  Invitations to Interview

  Interviews are by the invitation of the Committee on Admissions and are arranged at a mutually convenient time. The Committee interviews approximately 650 applicants each year. After a student is invited for an interview, they must complete a Questionnaire for Interview Confirmation (QIC) located on the MedOneStop Portal status page. The questionnaire gives the student an opportunity to address additional personal information and any unique circumstances.
  
  During the Admissions Interview Day Program, students not only complete the Multiple Mini Interview (MMI), but also receive a tour of the medical school from a current student and attend programs that cover financial aid and the curriculum, college and admissions process. 
  
  Applicants traveling to and from Cincinnati by air should note that Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport is in Northern Kentucky. Please allow at least two hours to get to and from the airport. Students who do not arrive on time may miss valuable information concerning the MMI and their scheduled interview. 
  
  Due to the number of individuals involved, if a student misses the start of the MMI, they will have to return to complete the MMI at a later date. On the MedOneStop Portal, students are given a check-in time for the interview day.
  
  

  Final Decision 

  The College of Medicine is committed to a holistic review of applicants at every stage of the admissions process. The Admissions Committee does not use a formula as a basis for any interview or admissions decision, and all applicants receive consideration. 
  
  The Committee on Admissions reviews the interview report along with letters of recommendation and all other materials supporting the application.

  To assess the applicant's readiness for medical school, the committee looks carefully at the following: 

  • Academic background—grades and grade trends, all MCAT scores, postbaccalaureate and/or graduate experiences, honors courses, research experiences and any independent study courses.
  • Personal Growth and Development—maturity, leadership skills, interpersonal skills, involvement in activities helping others, sensitivity and tolerance toward others, critical thinking skills and communication skills. 
  • Professional Development—demonstrated experiences in health care settings, understanding of issues and dilemmas facing medicine, knowledge of medical school demands and pressures and external vs. internal pressures to pursue a medical career. 
  • Decisions are communicated as soon as possible. Students are notified if they are accepted, placed on the Alternate List or denied acceptance within two to four weeks. 
    
    

  Accepted applicants are required to respond to the Office of Admissions offer within two weeks. The University of Cincinnati abides by the AAMC Traffic Rules and students may hold multiple acceptances until the stated date per the AAMC. After that date, students may only hold one medical school acceptance. 

• Application Status

  Applicants may check their application status by following the below directions:

  Step 1: Go to the MedOneStop Portal  and  log-in with your MedOneStop Username and Password.

  This information was sent to you in an email after you created your MedOneStop account to start the Secondary Application.

  • If you have login difficulties, you must contact the UC HelpDesk at 513-556-HELP (4357) or helpdesk@uc.edu.
  • The UC HelpDesk will ask for your Campus ID ("M number"), which you can find here.
  • The Office of Admissions cannot help you with login difficulties; please contact the HelpDesk.

  
  

  Step 2: Under the heading "View Application Status Page", click on "Click Here" to view your status. Applicants may monitor the below information on their personal MedOneStop status page:

  • Receipt of UC Secondary Application 
  • Confirmation that letters of recommendation have been received 
  • Update changes to an admission status, i.e. interview and acceptance offers 

  
  

  How to Send Updates to Your Application

  In some cases, applicants may wish to send the Admissions Committee additional information and updates. 

  These include but are not limited to:

  • Courses and grades (transcripts not required)
  • Research articles (abstracts with authors only)
  • Activities and shadowing experiences
  • Honors and awards

  
  

  Updates must be emailed to MDAdmissions@uc.edu and include the applicant’s name and AMCAS ID# in the subject line and body of the email. All information must be in a portable document format (PDF). To change documents to a PDF, visit www.adobe.com.

  The Admissions Office cannot process official or unofficial transcripts sent via U.S. Postal Service (unless you have been accepted).

  The Admissions Office does not guarantee receipt or processing of materials submitted in any manner other than the above instructions. Due to the high volume of submissions, the Admissions Office cannot verify the receipt of updated materials via phone.

• Application Withdrawal

  You may withdraw your application by doing the following:

  • Email MDAdmissions@uc.edu
  • Include your name, AMCAS ID number and “withdraw” in the subject line.
  • In the body of the email, please state your desire to withdraw, indicate the date, your name and AMCAS ID#. You will receive an email confirming your request within 48 to 72 hours and may verify the withdrawal action by logging in to the MedOneStop Portal.

   

• Letters of Recommendation

  Letters of recommendation must be processed through AMCAS. Please visit the AMCAS website for information on how recommenders should submit their materials.
  
  Once a letter is submitted to the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, applicants are giving permission to the college to certify the document.
  
  Letters of recommendation sent directly to the College of Medicine will not be considered. It is the responsibility of the applicant to inform recommenders of the proper protocol. View Frequently Asked Questions regarding Letters of Recommendation.

  Letters of Recommendation Requirements

  • Minimum number of letters: one committee packet or three individual letters
  • Maximum number of letters: five
  • The REGULAR MD PROGRAM requires one (1) packet from your pre-professional committee or three (3) letters from individuals who can properly evaluate your strengths as an applicant and future clinician. If you choose to submit three (3) letters, we suggest you request two (2) letters from individuals who can evaluate your performance in science coursework or medical settings.
  • The MD/PhD PROGRAM requires three (3) letters from individuals who served in an instructional or advisory capacity. If you have questions regarding the MD/PhD program, please contact the program office at 513-558-2380.