Early Decision Program (EDP)

1. Invitations to complete a Secondary Application will begin July 7, 2025
2. Early Decision Program deadline is August 1, 2025
3. Interviews will begin August 2025
4. Interviews will be conducted in a 2-part virtual format (asynchronous through Kira Talent and faculty interview)
5. Decisions will be released by October 1st, 2025

In an effort to attract high achieving students who have a compelling reason to want to attend the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, the College offers the opportunity for students to apply through an Early Decision Program (EDP) within the AMCAS

Competitive EDP candidates for the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine would demonstrate the following features:

• Significant medical exploration
• Cumulative Undergraduate GPA ≥ 3.60
• Cumulative BCPM (Biology, Chemistry, Physics & Math) GPA ≥ 3.5
• MCAT Score (combined) ≥ 512 or 88^th percentile
• Wide variety of service and extracurricular activities
• Compelling reason for pursuing a career in medicine
• Strong recommendations from mentors/educators/preceptors
• Evidence of genuine interest in UCCOM's mission and programs

EDP applicants will either be accepted into the incoming class or deferred to the regular application pool for further consideration.