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COVID-19 and the MCAT® Exam

The AAMC is monitoring COVID-19 guidance from the CDC, WHO, and state and local health authorities. Your health and safety are our priority. We continue to review and modify operations as needed.

Updated September 20, 2022

Updates are based on the most current information about COVID-19 and administration of the MCAT® exam in 2023. 

We will provide updates to health and safety requirements for the 2023 testing year in December. To learn more about the current requirements for testing, visit our health and safety page.  

Protecting Your Health and Safety on Test Day

The AAMC’s priority is to keep examinees healthy and safe when they take the MCAT® exam.

MCAT® Exam with Accommodations

If you have a disability or medical condition that you believe requires an adjustment to standard testing conditions, we encourage you to apply for accommodated testing. 

COVID-19 MCAT® FAQs

Get answers to frequently asked questions about taking the MCAT® exam.   

Contact the MCAT Program

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Online Contact Form

202-828-0600
MCAT Security Tip Line

The MCAT program considers the integrity and security of the exam process to be very important. If you observe any irregular behavior or exam security violations before, during, or after an examination, please call or email the MCAT Security tip line. If you choose to remain anonymous, the AAMC will not disclose your identity unless required by law. Submit a tip anonymously

MCATSecurity@aamc.org
202-903-0840
MCAT Essentials

Read the MCAT Essentials for Testing Year 2023.

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MCAT Scheduling Fees

MCAT scheduling fees for the 2023 testing year.

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2023 MCAT Calendar (U.S.)
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