MD Program Application FAQ

All applications are submitted through the AMCAS system. Upon verification, all applications are processed through the IU School of Medicine Admissions Office in Indianapolis. Only applicants invited for an interview receive a request to provide supplemental information and complete the IUPUI Graduate Program application.

Prospective applicants and applicants who interviewed, but did not receive an offer of acceptance, may schedule an appointment by calling 317-274-3772 or email inmedadm@iu.edu. At present, all on-campus activity has been suspended due to the COVID-19 pandemic until further notice.

Prospective MD students may request to schedule a tour at IU School of Medicine–Indianapolis by emailing the Admissions Ambassadors. To schedule a tour at other IU School of Medicine campuses, please contact the site directly. At present, all on-campus activity has been suspended due to the COVID-19 pandemic until further notice. 

Yes, Medical school matriculants must have been awarded a Bachelor degree unless applying and accepted through a IU School of Medicine program which has waived the requirement. In order to apply, applicants must have a minimum of 90 credit hours from a U.S. or Canadian institution and permanent resident visa.  

No, prerequisites may be in progress, but all prerequisites must be complete in order to matriculate.

Yes, the MD Admissions Committee accepts some AP credit but recommends that applicants enroll into college courses to complete the prerequisites. The Admissions Committee reserves the right to determine which courses fulfill requirements.

IU School of Medicine does not accept international students. Applicants must have a permanent resident visa at time of application or be a U.S. citizen.

Questions regarding residency should be directed to the Office of the Registrar. You may also view the requirements and contact information. Please do not complete a residency application unless requested to do so by IU School of Medicine Office of Admissions.

Applicants receive an email confirmation when IU School of Medicine receives their AMCAS application. Applicants selected for an interview will receive a Supplemental Instructions email with instructions for completing the IUPUI Graduate Program application. Applicants will not be scheduled for an interview until the Graduate Program application and fee ($70) has been submitted.

The best major is one that meets the applicant’s academic goals. The IU School of Medicine MD Admissions Committee does not recommend or give preference to any major. For example, applicants have matriculated with degrees in English, Biology, Music, Law and Interior Design.

Applicants should submit an application when the application process begins on June 1, as processing may take up to eight weeks.