Frequently Asked Questions
MD Admissions FAQs
The website for AMCAS can be found through the AAMC’s website here.
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MD Admissions Application Process
In order to be considered for admission to the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, applicants must submit:
- AMCAS application
- UC online Secondary Application
- Letters of recommendation
- MCAT scores that are no more than two years old at the time of AMCAS application submission
- For example, if you are applying for the 2023 entering class, you must submit scores from a 2022, 2021, and/or 2020 administration. Scores older than this will not be accepted.
- A legible copy of your permanent residency card, if you are not a U.S. citizen
- This permanent residency card must be a legible copy of BOTH the front and back of the card.
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MD Admissions-Related Questions and Log-in Help
For questions regarding login issues, such as password problems, please contact the UCIT HelpDesk at 513-556-HELP (4357) or helpdesk@uc.edu.Unfortunately, the Admissions Office does not have access to login data.
- When you contact the UCIT HelpDesk, they will request certain information in order to verify your identity. You will be asked for your Campus ID (also known as your "M number").
- Please follow the link If you need to find your Campus ID/M number.
The UCIT HelpDesk (513-556-4357) can reset your password. The UC Office of Admissions cannot reset your password.
- When you contact the UCIT HelpDesk to reset your password, they will request certain information in order to verify your identity. You will be asked for your Campus ID (also known as your "M number").
- Please follow the link if you need to find your Campus ID/M number.
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MD Admissions Letters of Recommendation
No. The REGULAR MD PROGRAM requires 1 of the following:
- a packet from your pre-professional committee OR
- 3 letters from individuals who can properly evaluate your strengths as an applicant and future clinician.
- If you choose to submit 3 letters, we suggest that you request 2 letters from individuals who can evaluate your performance in science coursework.
The MD/PhD PROGRAM requires:
- a minimum of 1 packet from your pre-professional committee OR
- 3 letters from individuals who can properly evaluate you.
- At least one (1) letter should come from an individual(s) who served as a research mentor or advisory capacity in research.
- A maximum of 5 letters may be sent. If you have additional questions about the MD/PhD Program (MSTP), please visit MD/PhD PROGRAM or email mstp@ucmail.uc.edu.
Go to your status page in our MedOneStop Portal.
- Log on to our MedOneStop Portal
- Then under "View Application Status Page" click "Click Here"
- A message will indicate if the letters have been received by the Office of Admissions.
- If your letters have not been received within three weeks, contact the individuals who are writing on your behalf before contacting the Office of Admissions.
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MD Admissions Application Status
You must update your contact information through both AMCAS and the MedOneStop Portal.
Once you've logged into the portal, click on "Update My Profile".Expand all
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MD Admissions Application Updates
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MD Admissions Multiple Mini Interview (MMI) Process
Example 1: Dr. Cheung recommends homeopathic medicines to his patients. There is no scientific evidence or widely accepted theory to suggest that homeopathic medicines work, and Dr. Cheung doesn’t believe in them. He recommends homeopathic medicines to people with mild and non-specific symptoms, such as fatigue, headaches and muscle aches, because he believes that it will do no harm but will give them reassurance.
Consider the ethical problems that Dr. Cheung's behavior might pose. Discuss these issues with the interviewer.
Example 2: Universities are commonly faced with the complicated task of balancing the educational needs of their students and the cost required to provide learning resources to a large number of individuals. As a result of this tension, there has been much debate regarding the optimal size of classes. One side argues that smaller classes provide a more educationally effective setting for students, while others argue that it makes no difference, so larger classes should be used to minimize the number of instructors required.
Discuss these issues with the interviewer.
Example 3: Due to the shortage of physicians in rural communities, such as Northern Ontario, it has been suggested that medical programs preferentially admit students who are willing to commit to a two- or three-year tenure in an under-serviced area upon graduation.
Consider the broad implications of this policy for health care costs. For example, do you think the approach will be effective? At what expense? Discuss this issue with the interviewer.
1Eva, K.W., Rosenfed, J., Reiter, H.I., & Norman, G.R. (2004). An Admissions OSCE: the multiple mini-interview. Med Educ, 38(3), 314-326.
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Contact Us
University of CincinnatiCollege of Medicine
CARE/Crawley Building
Suite E-870
3230 Eden Avenue
PO Box 670555
Cincinnati, OH 45267-0555
Mail Location: 0555
Phone: 513-558-7333
Fax: 513-558-3512
Email: College of Medicine