After applying, you may receive a  "secondary" request for supplementary information. We will ask you to answer essay questions, send three (3) letters of recommendation and a non-refundable fee of $60.00.

After we have received your secondary materials, your application will be considered complete. Applications are then forwarded to the admissions committee who will determine who will receive interviews. This process normally takes six weeks from the date the application was deemed complete. If you are granted an interview, we will notify you via e-mail.

You will be notified of your final status six to eight weeks from the date of your interview.

In considering applications for admission, the admissions committee looks at an applicant's scholastic record; new Medical College Admissions Test (MCAT) results; reports from teachers, advisers and interviewers regarding intellectual capability, motivation, emotional stability and personal dedication; and the applicant's awareness of the scientific, organizational, social and economic problems facing modern medicine. Selection criteria include academic credentials; personal traits including character, motivation, capacity for work; experiences in the health sciences, human services, or community; career objectives; and the individual's ability to make a positive contribution to society, the profession, the discipline, and the school.

UC Davis School of Medicine gives preference to California residents and to applicants who are United States citizens or permanent residents.

The school utilizes a rolling admissions process. After the interview stage, the admissions committee again reviews applications and makes decisions on a continual basis. We could offer an acceptance as early as October 15 and as late as mid-September. It is important to send in all materials in a timely manner.

Currently enrolled students in good standing at an approved medical school in the United States or Canada may apply for admission to the third year of study. For more information, see How to Apply.