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Admissions

How to Apply

Why Choose the UK College of Medicine?

Your journey to becoming a doctor matters. That’s why we offer:

  • Personalized Support: From dedicated mentors to academic resources, we’re with you every step.
  • Hands-on Experience: Start building your skills early with robust clinical training at major health systems.
  • A Community That Cares: Our faculty, staff, and students are all in to help you succeed.
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What Makes Us Unique

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Explore Your Passions

Our Scholarly Concentrations let you dive deeper into areas like global health, rural medicine, or research, tailoring your training to your goals.

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Get Involved

Join student organizations that build leadership skills and create connections beyond the classroom.

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Cutting-Edge Curriculum

With our Kentucky Integrated Curriculum, you'll combine foundational science with clinical training, preparing you to care for patients with confidence.

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Learning Communities

Collaborate with peers and faculty in supportive, mentorship-driven environments that guide you through your journey.

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Unwavering Support

We offer comprehensive resources to help you navigate medical school, explore career opportunities, and fulfill your passion of serving others.

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Medical Research

Research is a priority at UK, and our medical students receive support and opportunities to participate in research that is addressing urgent health needs.


Four Campuses, One College

 

Whether in Lexington, Bowling Green, Morehead, or Northern Kentucky, our campuses offer unique learning environments tailored to different needs.
 

 

Our Approach to Transformative Medical Education

Why Future Physicians Choose the UK College of Medicine

 

  • Pass/Fail Grading to foster collaboration.
  • Tuition Guarantee Program keeping rates the same for for years, providing you financial stability.
  • Research Opportunities that help solve pressing health issues.
  • Community Impact: Shaping compassionate physicians who care for their communities.
  • Tools for Success: All College of Medicine students receive an iPad, Step 1 prep materials, support for research conferences, and access to UK Invests for financial literacy and career readiness.

Additional Facts and Statistics

  • Well-Funded Research: During fiscal year 2024, the College received $225.8 million in total research funding.
  • Top-Ranked Clinical Care: For the ninth consecutive year, UK HealthCare has been named the No. 1 hospital in Kentucky by U.S. News & World Report.
  • Leading Research Impact: In 2021, the NIH awarded $23.5 million to UK’s Center for Clinical and Translational Science, solidifying our role in accelerating medical breakthroughs among a select national biomedical research consortium.
  • Nationally Ranked Departments: Our departments of pharmacology (No. 1), physiology (No. 11), and biochemistry (No. 14) are among the nation’s best, according to the Blue Ridge Institute for Medical Research (2020).
  • Groundbreaking Firsts: UK established the nation’s first Department of Behavioral Science, pioneering advances in patient-centered care, public health and patient assessment.
  • The 2019 Best Doctors in America® included more than 155 of our physicians.
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The Admissions Process

Step by Step

We make applying as simple as possible. Here’s how it works:

  1. Submit Your AMCAS Application
    Apply through the American Medical College Application Service to get started.
  2. Complete Our Supplemental Application
    Once selected, you’ll tell us more about your campus preferences and experiences.
  3. Provide Letters of Recommendation
    Submit letters via AMCAS to showcase your strengths.
  4. Interviews and Decisions
    Interview at your preferred campus. Admission decisions are made on a rolling basis, so apply early!
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Ready to Become a Physician?

Take the first step toward a rewarding career in medicine and join a community dedicated to transforming health care.

Apply Now

Need Guidance?

See our Recommended Preparation Timeline or Contact Admissions to get your questions answered.

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Combined Degree Programs

Explore our combined MD/PhD program.

MD/PHD Program