UMass Chan Medical School

Worcester, MassachusettsMDUMass Official website

MCAT511AverageSources and context for MCAT
GPA3.76AverageSources and context for GPA
Class size2332025-2026Source for Class size
In-state tuition$46,364One year, tuition and feesSource for In-state tuition

Mission

The mission of UMass Chan Medical School is to advance the health and well-being of the people of the commonwealth and the world through pioneering advances in education, research and health care delivery. The UMass Chan Medical School Office of Admissions is committed to employing the most effective and evidence-based methods to recruit and matriculate future physicians and scientists who will provide the highest quality medical care for our communities in keeping with the mission of the T.H. Chan School of Medicine. Our graduates will contribute in a meaningful way to the elimination of health care disparities and the establishment of health equity in Massachusetts and beyond. Our Office of Admissions advances the mission of UMass Chan by applying a mission aligned review process to every eligible application. We place the highest value on applicant characteristics that reflect our institutional commitments such as commitment to health equity, diversity and inclusion, and service to the community. Our VISTA curriculum has an innovative, integrated structure based on foundational, clinical and health systems sciences. The longitudinal focus topics of health equity, societal forces in health and disease and health systems science are woven into all courses and rotations. At UMass Chan, we believe that patients are whole people, not just a collection of organ systems, and must be seen in the context of their lives. Student and health care provider wellness is highly prioritized as evidenced by the “WIN” week which appears at the end of each foundational block. WIN stands for “What I Need” and is an opportunity for students to rest, focus on health and expose themselves to educational enrichment. Our clinical training sites are located across the commonwealth with housing provided where indicated, offering a rich clinical training experience for our learners. In the Exploration Phase, students participate in 12-week integrated units that ensure exposure to inpatient and ambulatory environments in both acute care and chronic disease management. Our Horizons phase focuses on advanced clinical skills and preparation for residency. A unique feature of the VISTA curriculum which is closely aligned with the UMass Chan mission is our pathways. At the main campus in Worcester MA, students will select a pathway for educational focus during their early clinical learning time. These pathways range from “Entrepreneurship Biomedical Innovation and Design” to “Structural Inequity, Advocacy and Justice”. There are two UMass Chan Medical School regional campuses each with their own pathway focus. At our PURCH program at Baystate Health systems, students focus on Population-based Urban and Rural Community Health. Our LEAD@Lahey program at Lahey Health focuses on leadership, innovation, and Health Systems Science. The T.H. Chan School of Medicine mission is woven into everything we do.
As the school states it

Admissions office

University of Massachusetts T.H. Chan School of Medicine55 Lake Ave., NorthWorcester, MA 01605 USA
(508) 856-2323
admissions@umassmed.edu

Tuition and cost

Tuition and fees
In state$46,364
Out of state$76,790
One year, as reported. A missing figure means the school did not report it, never that it costs nothing.
Cost of attendance
In state$82,795
Out of state$113,221
Tuition plus the living costs the school budgets for. This is what a loan is sized against.
What you leave with
Average graduating debt
$202,963
Students receiving aid
72%
Health insurance
In state
$6,388
Out of state
$6,388

Who can apply

Out-of-state ApplicantsYesYes, Approximately 35% out of state students can be accepted to the class. All applicants must be US citizens or permanent residents.
Canadian ApplicantsYesYes, Please refer to admissions website for required documentation
International ApplicantsNoNo
DACA Status ApplicantsYesYes, Applicants must provide official proof of DACA status.
Transfer applicantsConditionsAccepted with conditions
Community college prerequisitesYesAccepted
AP creditYesAccepted
Online courseworkYesAccepted
Pass/fail courseworkYesAccepted

The preference is for required courses to be completed at a four-year university or college. Community college coursework is accepted on a case-by-case basis.

Applying

How competitive is admission here?

24.2applications per seat2025-2026
5,630applications received2025-2026
20.3%from in state2025-2026
  1. MCAT scores this school will read
    Oldest accepted
    January 2023
    Latest accepted
    September 30, 2026
  2. AAMC PREview
    Policy
    We are requiring applicants to submit PREview scores
  3. Secondary application
    Required
    Yes
    Fee
    $100
    Sent to
    Applicants invited by the Office of Admissions to continue the application process after a primary application review.
    Fee waiver
    Available
  4. Secondary deadline
    Due
    December 1, 2026
  5. Letters of recommendation
    Committee letter
    Accepted with conditions
    Letter packet
    Accepted
    Individual letters
    Accepted
  6. Interview
    Format
    MMI
    Invitations
    August 1. If August 1 is a holiday, or a weekend, invitations will be sent out the next business day.
  7. Deposit on an offer
    Required
    No

Prerequisite coursework

  • BiochemistryOnline and pass/fail accepted as a result of pandemic. Please explain in Secondary application. Please refer to our website for further details regarding course descriptions and requirements.3Required
  • BiologyOnline and pass/fail accepted as a result of pandemic. Please explain in Secondary application. Please refer to our website for further details regarding course descriptions.Lab8Required
  • ChemistryCombination of General AND Organic Chemistry. 12 - 16 Credit Hours. Online and pass/fail accepted as a result of pandemic. Please explain in Secondary application. Please refer to our website for further details regarding course descriptions and requirements.Lab12Required
  • LiteratureAny writing intensive Englich course will suffice. Online and pass/fail accepted as a result of pandemic. Please explain in Secondary application. Please refer to our website for further details regarding course descriptions and requirements.6Required
  • PhysicsOnline and pass/fail accepted as a result of pandemic. Please explain in Secondary application. Please refer to our website for further details regarding course descriptions and requirements.Lab8Required
  • PsychologyOnline and pass/fail accepted as a result of pandemic. Please explain in Secondary application. Please refer to our website for further details regarding course descriptions and requirements.3Recommended
  • SociologyOnline and pass/fail accepted as a result of pandemic. Please explain in Secondary application. Please refer to our website for further details regarding course descriptions and requirements.3Recommended
  • StatisticsOnline and pass/fail accepted as a result of pandemic. Please explain in Secondary application. Please refer to our website for further details regarding course descriptions and requirements.3Required

Interview

MMIHeld: virtual
Video interview

All interviews will be conducted virtually through the Zoom or similar technology

Regional interviews

All interviews are virtual. PURCH track, LEAD@Lahey track and MSTP (MD/PhD) program interviews occur on separate days

How the school describes it

Worcester (MD) interviews and the PURCH track interviews are virtual Multiple Mini Interviews (MMIs). MSTP (MD/PhD) and LEAD@Lahey track use the traditional interview format.

Invitations

August 1. If August 1 is a holiday, or a weekend, invitations will be sent out the next business day.

A typical interview day

Interviews are by invitation of the Admissions Committee only. Applicants will be able to select their preferred interview time via the PeopleSoft system following receipt of an interview invitation. PURCH Track, LEAD@Lahey track and MD/PhD applicants will select from a bundle of interview options as there are separate interviews for PURCH, LEAD@Lahey and MD/PhD applicants. If an MD/PhD applicant is also applying to the PURCH track, that applicant will be selecting a bundle with three separate interviews. Applicants will be provided access to orientation videos outlining the MMI, our admissions process, curriculum and financial aid prior to their interview date. Details and access to any virtual sessions will be accessible within PeopleSoft.

If you are waitlisted

Waitlist positions
200
Waitlist offers
40

All waitlist applicants are considered as places become available.

Sources

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