You must register with the AAMC to obtain a username and password before starting the AMCAS application process. If you previously registered or applied for AAMC programs, including the MCAT exam, Summer Health Professions Education Program (SHPEP), and the Fee Assistance Program, use the same AAMC account username and password.
To register with the AAMC, select the AMCAS Sign In button in the top right of the AMCAS home page, then select Create AAMC Account. All fields, except those labeled “optional,” must be completed. The AMCAS program is not responsible for delays resulting from inaccurate registration information. Entering false information or creating several AAMC ID numbers may result in an investigation.
After you successfully answer the registration questions, the system will prompt you to create a username and password. Your username must be at least six characters. You will also need to select and answer three security questions. In case you need to reset your password, you will be prompted to answer your security questions. If you took the MCAT exam after 1977, the AMCAS program will locate your MCAT username and prompt you for a password. Select Submit to save the information and complete your AAMC registration. Afterward, you will receive a confirmation email to verify your account.
To access any component of the AMCAS program, you must log in with your AAMC username and password. If you cannot remember your log-in credentials, simply select the Forgot your username? or Forgot your password? link, and you will be assisted accordingly.
Do not create several AAMC ID numbers by registering a second time because this action may be flagged as fraudulent and may result in an investigation.