The American Medical College Application Service (AMCAS) offers a helpful tool for choosing your medical school.
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Before You Apply
Learn about Ohio State College of Medicine application and course requirements, important dates and deadlines before you start the application process. For more information on Ohio State’s programs, be sure to check out our brochures and fact sheets. Also learn more about the cost to attend medical school and the financial aid services we offer to students.
How to Apply
Once you’ve decided to apply to the College of Medicine, we offer advice for the application process along with what to avoid and tips on how to improve in your medical school application. Our application process begins with the American Medical College Application Service (AMCAS).
Interviewing
Once your application has been submitted, our tips and advice can prepare you for your interviews. Prospective students will have two interviews, one with a faculty member and one with a current medical student or resident. During the selection process applicants are accepted on a rolling admission cycle and notified of their status every two weeks.
After You Are Accepted
If you’re accepted you’ll be invited to our Second Look Weekend where you’ll visit The Ohio State University campus and explore the College of Medicine. This will give you an up-close opportunity to experience what it’s like to be an Ohio State medical student living in Columbus.
Online Licensure or Certification Programs
Ohio State academic programs are designed to prepare students to sit for applicable licensure or certification in Ohio. If you plan to pursue licensure or certification in a state other than Ohio, please review state educational requirements for licensure and certification and state licensing board contact information at go.osu.edu/disclosures(link is external).
On-Campus Licensure or Certification Programs
Ohio State academic programs are designed to prepare students to sit for applicable licensure or certification in Ohio. If you plan to pursue licensure or certification in a state other than Ohio, please review state educational requirements for licensure and certification and state licensing board contact information at go.osu.edu/onground.