SOM Admissions
School of Medicine Admissions
The University of Mississippi Medical Center and its School of Medicine (SOM) welcome applications from those interested in a career as a physician.
The SOM employs a holistic admissions review that affords each applicant balanced consideration of life experiences, personal attributes and academic metrics to select not only those who can succeed but those who can help a medical school class serve as a driver of educational excellence. For further details, see Applicant Evaluation and Decisions.
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Admissions questions
- Counseling appointments: Pre- and post-application counseling sessions may be requested by contacting the Admissions office at (601) 984-5010.
- Specific questions: Email AdmitMD@umc.edu.
- Application status updates:
- Before receipt of a verified American Medical College Application Service (AMCAS) application, call (601) 984-5010
- After receipt of a verified a AMCAS application, go to the Applicant Portal.
- Letters of evaluation must be submitted directly to the American Medical College Application Service (AMCAS) Letter Writer Application or Interfolio. For more information, visit AAMC Letters of Evaluation or see Faculty Letters of Evaluation.
- Transcripts: Official admissions records (such as transcripts) are handled and filed in the Office of Enrollment Management, and become the property of the School of Medicine. They cannot be returned to the applicant or forwarded to another school or individual. Correspondence regarding official records should be addressed to:
- Office of Enrollment Management
University of Mississippi Medical Center
2500 North State Street
Jackson, MS 39216-4505
(601) 984-1080
- Office of Enrollment Management
- All other correspondence should be sent to:
- Associate Dean for Medical School Admissions
University of Mississippi School of Medicine
2500 North State Street
Jackson, MS 39216-4505
(601) 984-5010
Fax: (601) 984-5008
Email: AdmitMD@umc.edu
- Associate Dean for Medical School Admissions
Preview Days
Preview Days provide prospective students and their families an opportunity to visit the school to learn more about our school, programs, and the admissions process. On Preview Day, you will have the chance to interact with current students and Admissions staff.
Preview Days include an overview presentation, student panel discussions, and a tour (wear comfortable shoes). Preview Days begin at noon and last about two hours.
Once registered, confirmation emails will sent with further details on parking and location.
Helpful information
Prospective applicants may find the following information useful.
View the School of Medicine Application Workshop Webinar online.
Download the work/activities template to practicing documenting experiences to enter in the AMCAS application.
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