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Going to Medical School

Since our first class in 2017, the Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at UNLV has been transforming healthcare and students’ lives in order to achieve the goal of becoming a physician for the state of Nevada. We welcome you to our site and look forward to helping you decide about earning the Doctorate of Medicine at UNLV.

Students interested in attending the Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at UNLV are encouraged to fill out our Student Inquiry Form and become a part of our outreach database. By registering you will gain access to announcements, prospective applicant events, and updates.

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Ê×Ò³| Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­ the Doctorate in Medicine

UNLV offers a 4-year Doctorate in Medicine degree that is accredited by the Liaison Commission on Medical Education (LCME). Cohorts start each July. Applicants must apply through a structured and competitive admissions process to enroll.

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Getting Started

Being prepared to apply to medical school starts during the undergraduate experience. From completing the right pre-requisites and doing well academically, to taking the MCAT and putting together your admissions application, there is a lot that goes into the process.

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Admissions Snapshot Per Application Cycle

66
Available Seats
509-510
Average MCAT
3.6-3.7
Average GPA
1500-1600
AMCAS Applications
280-300
Applicants Interviewed
20-30%
First Generation Admitted
1-5%
Veterans Admitted
45-55%
Women Admitted
85-90%
Admitted with Nevada Ties

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Contact

Office of Admissions
admissions@medicine.unlv.edu

Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Recruitment and Pipeline Programs
diversity@medicine.unlv.edu