Applying to Medical School with AMCAS®
The American Medical College Application Service® (AMCAS®) is the AAMC's centralized medical school application processing service. Most U.S. medical schools use AMCAS as the primary application method for their first-year entering classes.
American Medical College Application Service® (AMCAS®)
The American Medical College Application Service® (AMCAS®) is the AAMC's centralized medical school application processing service.
How to Apply to Medical School with AMCAS®
These pages outline the sections of the AMCAS® application. Full details can be found in the 2018 AMCAS® Instruction Manual. Visit the FAQ page for answers to your questions.
Participating Medical Schools and Deadlines
Use the AAMC American Medical College Application Service® (AMCAS®) Medical Schools and Deadlines search tool to find application deadlines at participating regular MD programs.
AMCAS® FAQs
Frequently asked questions (FAQs) regarding the American Medical College Application Service (AMCAS®) application process. For more detailed FAQs on the AMCAS Letter of Evaluation process including...
AMCAS® Tools and Tutorials
The AAMC American Medical College Application Service® (AMCAS®) resources, tools and tutorials for pre-med students preparing to apply to medical schools.
AMCAS® Application Policies
The American Medical College Application Service® (AMCAS®) application policies are established protocols for applicants and admission officers.
AMCAS® Overview Video Series - Part I
Watch this short video about the 2018 AMCAS application process and important dates for the 2018 cycle.
This application is for those applying to the 2018 entering class.
As of September 19, 2017, AMCAS is:
Marking as “Received” transcripts delivered on - September 18, 2017.
Processing applications that reached “Ready For Review” status on - September 11, 2017.
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2018 AMCAS® Application Fees
AMCAS® Processing Fee:
$160 (includes one medical school designation)
Additional medical school designations:
$39 each
AMCAS® Resources for Pre-Health Advisors and Letter Writers
Find tools for you and your advisees to use throughout the American Medical College Application Service® (AMCAS®) application process.
Resources for Admissions Officers
Medical school admission staff can find the AAMC’s resources that support their efforts to identify, select, and train future physicians on the Admissions Hub.