The University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine (UNR Med) engages in a mission-based, competency-focused and holistic review process. Each application is given an individual, comprehensive and balanced review. We strongly encourage applications from Nevada residents and from individuals who are members of groups traditionally underrepresented in medicine, or those from medically underserved, rural or low-income communities.
Characteristics of an ideal UNR Med applicant:
- A commitment to UNR Med's mission to improve the health and well-being of all Nevadans and their communities, and to our institutional culture of diversity and inclusion.
- A mature passion for medicine that is informed through exposure to the field and clinical experiences, including patient interactions.
- A record of service that includes caring for individuals from vulnerable and underserved populations with compassion, respect and cultural sensitivity.
- Academic readiness for medical school that includes a commitment to academic excellence; thinking, reasoning, problem-solving and communication skills; and being teachable and willing to ask for help.
- Personal attributes and professional competencies that demonstrate readiness for medical school such as maturity, humility, self-awareness, reliability, adaptability, teamwork, social skills, ethical responsibility and integrity.
- A demonstrated capacity to contribute to our school, our community and to the medical profession.
The competencies and attributes being assessed by our admissions committee are based upon the following:
- UNR Med Vision, Mission, Core Values and Diversity Statement
- UNR Med Code of Professionalism
- AAMC Core Pre-Professional Competencies
Interviews for the M.D. Program
Selected applicants to the M.D. program are invited to participate in an interview day held in person at UNR Med’s main campus. All interviews are conducted on campus, and virtual interview options are not available. These interview days provide applicants with the opportunity to demonstrate their interest in medicine and readiness for medical school.
During the interview day, applicants will learn more about UNR Med, connect with members of the community, and tour campus facilities. Interviews take place from August through March, and selected applicants will receive an email with instructions to schedule their interview day