WMed has established preferred relationships with Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo College, Grand Valley State University, and Albion College. We seek to build relationships with, support, and recruit students from these programs to WMed. While students from these programs receive an early look in our admissions process, they must apply through AMCAS, are selected through the regular selection process, and must meet all admission requirements.
WMedStart Early Decision Program
WMedStart is designed to help us identify students from our preferred relationship institutions who would like to commit to attending WMed early. This early decision program allows students to apply and be accepted during their junior year of undergraduate education for admission to WMed for the academic year following completion of their bachelor’s degree. The program is open to students in their junior year, and eligible students in their senior year, from WMed’s preferred relationship institutions. This is a binding program and students accepted through the WMedStart program are restricted from applying to other medical schools.
This program allows you the opportunity during your senior year to focus on learning and successfully completing your undergraduate studies. You can avoid incurring the expense of energy, time, and money of applying, traveling, and interviewing at multiple medical schools. With the assurance of admission to medical school you have the security to explore educational opportunities and experiences during your final year of undergraduate education.
Through the WMedStart program, we look for students with outstanding experiences, attributes and academic performance. Because we do not require an MCAT score for admission through this program, we rely heavily on the undergraduate GPA and either ACT or SAT scores. We require a 3.5 science GPA (biology, chemistry, physics, and math) and a cumulative GPA of 3.7. We require either an ACT minimum of 30 or SAT minimum score of 1350. (Note: ACT or SAT exam scores taken after beginning undergraduate education are not accepted.) Before matriculating into WMed, students must earn an MCAT score meeting the medical school’s required minimum score.
Academic Requirements
- Cumulative GPA of 3.7 or higher
- 3.5 Science GPA
- ACT score of 30 or higher, or SAT score of 1350 or higher
Strongly Recommended Coursework
- General Chemistry
- Organic Chemistry
- Biology
- Physics
Required Application Materials
- ACT/SAT Score Report
- For all tests taken, upload an official score report or an official high school transcript reporting the score.
- Essay that addresses the following three questions in 2,000 characters each or less:
- How will this program help you obtain your goals?
- Describe how you add to the cultural, ethnic, and socioeconomic diversity of the medical profession.
- What adversity have you overcome in pursuit of your career goals?
- (Optional) Please explain any connection you have to Southwest Michigan.
- Descriptions of at least five, maximum of 15, of your most impactful experiences in 250 words each or less.
- Current Resume
- Citizenship Verification
- Photocopy of your passport, driver’s license, or permanent resident card.
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- Unofficial transcript(s) from all postsecondary institutions attended (official copies will be required if accepted).
- Letters of Reference
- Minimum of two, and no more than four, letters of reference with two coming from faculty members who can comment on academic achievement and personal qualities.
- Application Fee of $50
In order to be considered for admission, all materials must be received no later than January 31.