Admission to Medical School (MD)
Applying to the Carver College of Medicine
The Carver College of Medicine values a diverse, broadly educated student body.
Generally speaking, here are the steps you'll need to take to apply to the University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine:
- The selection process begins when you file an application with the American Medical College Application Service (AMCAS).
- You must take the Medical College Admission Test at some point during the application process.
- Your application will be evaluated by the Carver College of Medicine to ensure that minimum standards are met.
- You'll then be asked to complete a secondary application...
- ... and then we may invite you to visit us for an admissions interview.
The Medical College Admission Test (MCAT) is offered on various dates between January 25-September 13, 2008. Please refer to the AAMC Website for Registration and Test Dates
| 2009-2010 | Description |
|---|---|
| May 1, 2009 | AMCAS Application available for applicant data entry on the AAMC website: www.aamc.org |
| June 1 | Completed and certified AMCAS applications may be submitted. |
| June 18 | Last day for Early Decision Plan (EDP) applicants to sit for the MCAT |
| August 1 | Deadline for receipt of applications & transcripts by AMCAS for Early Decision Plan (EDP) |
| September 1 | Deadline for receipt of supplemental materials by the Carver College of Medicine for EDP applicants |
| September 12 | Last date for 2009 applicants to sit for the MCAT |
| October 1 | EDP applicants notified of decisions by this date |
| November 1 | Deadline for receipt of completed AMCAS applications (including MD/PhD) (Applicants are urged to send materials to AMCAS earlier and to keep in touch with AMCAS regarding receipt of transcripts.) |
| December 15 | Absolute deadline for receipt of supplemental application materials by the Carver College of Medicine. We have a rolling admissions process; therefore, files becoming complete earlier will be reviewed for earlier interview positions. Applications with missing materials will be cancelled or rejected if not received by this date. |
| January 1, 2010 | Submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid FAFSA or renewal FAFSA designating the University of Iowa (001892) to Federal Student Aid Programs as soon as possible after this date. |
| March 30 | Target date for all final admissions decisions to be announced |
Roy J. and Lucille A. Carver College of Medicine
M.D. Admissions
1213 MERF
Iowa City, Iowa 52242-2600
(800) 493-7415
(319) 335-8052
Fax: (319) 335-8049
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