Frequently Asked Questions

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• How can I add additional information to my application after I submit it to AMCAS, if I have updates?

  Due to the volume of applications, we are not able to accept updates. If you are invited for an interview, you will be given the opportunity to submit an update at that time.

• How to find the status of my application?

  Due to a large number of applicants, the review process can take a long time. You will receive notification from our office every time a change occurs in your application status (interview invitation, decision, etc.). Once you have received confirmation of the completion your Secondary Application from Graduate Admissions, you will receive an account creation email from Vitals, our Student Information and Curriculum Management System.  Once your account is created, you will be able to check the status of your application by visiting the Vitals website.

• What’s a secondary application?

  After applying through AMCAS and your MCAT eligibility verified by our office, all applicants who designated Ohio State College of Medicine as one of the schools of their choice will receive an email which will include the link to the secondary application.

  • Secondary applications will become available after the first week in July.
  • An $80 application fee is paid electronically, upon submission of the secondary application.
  • Essays: In addition to the personal statement provided on the AMCAS application, we require responses to additional essay questions.

• How do I apply to the Community Medicine MD Track?

  1. First, designate The Ohio State University on the electronic AMCAS application, and select Regular MD as the application type
  2. After submitting the AMCAS application, contact us at communitymedicinetrack@osumc.edu  for further instructions on specific steps to follow to apply.  Include your name and AMCAS ID number and clearly state that you wish to apply to the Community Medicine Track.
  3. Please note that your application to the CMT program will not be complete until you have informed The Ohio State University College of Medicine of your interest in this program.
  4. Competitive applicants will be sent a secondary application. Your application to the Ohio State College of Medicine Community Medicine MD Track is complete when your secondary application is received.
  5. Qualified applicants are invited for interviews, which take place from October to March, and will complete an interview day.

• How do I apply to the Three - Year Primary Care Track Program?

  1. First, designate The Ohio State University on the electronic AMCAS application, and select Regular MD as the application type. The AMCAS application deadline is The AMCAS application deadline is Nov. 1. .
  2. Next, contact threeyeartrack@osumc.edu for further instructions on specific steps to follow to apply to OSU-PCT. Please Note: Your application to the OSU-PCT program will not be complete until you have informed The Ohio State University College of Medicine of your interest in this program.
  3. Competitive applicants will be sent a secondary application. Your application to the Ohio State College of Medicine Primary Care Track is complete when your secondary application is received. The secondary application deadline is December 15.
  4. Qualified applicants are invited for interviews, which take place from September to March, and will complete an interview day with the College of Medicine and an interview day with the OSU-PCT and residency representatives.