The Keck School Admissions Committee selects the most-qualified applicants to join the School’s M.D. program. The Admissions Committee is committed to recruiting a diverse group of accomplished and promising students to its M.D. programs through its unique admissions process, which has earned the School recognition as a “Model Medical School” from the American Medical Student Association.

Competition for the M.D. program is keen: Each year there are many more qualified candidates than there are positions available. For example, more than 6,000 individuals applied for the 168 positions in the 2006 entering class.

Undergraduate students interested in attending medical school need to begin planning early. Course requirements must be met and the Medical College Admissions Test (MCAT) must be taken well before the application process begins. In general, applications must be received between June 1 and November 1 for admission to medical school in August of the following year.

The B.A./M.D. and Early Decision programs provide additional options for those interested in earning medical degrees.

If you would like to learn more about The Keck School of Medicine, you can download a copy of our Viewbook. You may also contact the Admissions Office directly and request that one be mailed to you – medadmit@usc.edu or (323) 442-2552.

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