Important Dates
- May 3: AMCAS application opens
- May 27: First day to submit AMCAS application
- August 1: Early Decision and Early Assurance applications due
- October 1: MD-Applications due
Process and Timeline
Application Timeline
- Review and confirm that you meet UNR Med application requirements
- Schedule your Medical College Admission Test (MCAT).
- Consider applying to the AAMC Fee Assistance Program.
- Compile a comprehensive list with all clinical, academic, extracurricular, community service, paid employment and research experiences. Include descriptions, contact information and dates.
- Draft your personal statement and seek feedback.
- Identify individuals to write letters or evaluation and provide them with Guidelines for Writing a Letter of Evaluation.
- Register to complete the required Altus CASPer situation judgement test by October 1 of your application year.
- Create an account with the American College Application Service (AMCAS) and designate the University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine to receive your AMCAS application.
- Download and carefully review the 2021 AMCAS Applicant Guide.
- Submit your AMCAS Application.
- Upon receipt, complete and submit your UNR Med Secondary application.
- Early Decision Program applications are due.
- Deadline to submit AMCAS Application
- Submit the Federal Application for Financial Student Assistance (FAFSA).
Admission Review Process
1. Interviews
Applicants receive notification via email by December 1 if selected to complete a virtual Mult-Mini Interview (MMI).
2. Application Review
In September, Early Assurance and Early Decision candidates are reviewed. All other applications to the MD program are reviewed between December and March.
3. Decision Notification
- All UNR Med decision notifications are sent via email.
- Early Assurance and Early Decision notifications are sent on October 1.
- All other decision notifications, including waitlist notifications, are sent monthly via email on or near December 15, January 15, February 15 and March 15.
- Alternates are generally notified in May or June if a seat becomes available from the waitlist. All alternates will receive a final decision by July 15.
4. Acceptance Protocols
Upon notification of admission, candidates receive instructions on how to accept the offer of admission and agree to follow all AAMC acceptance protocols and to complete enrollment requirements by the deadlines provided.
5. Requests to Defer
Requests to defer admission must be received by May 15. Approvals to defer are made on a case-by-case basis and in general, are approved for one (1) year for research, graduate studies, or service programs.