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Quick facts
- School: David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, Los Angeles, California (preparing to apply).
- Program: Doctor of Medicine (MD), standard track.
- Cycle: 2026–2027 cycle leading to Fall 2027 entry.
- Application: AMCAS primary, AAMC PREview, letters, MCAT, and competency evidence.
- Interview: virtual one-on-one interviews with DGSOM faculty, typically August–January.
- Verification: first-party UCLA sources checked 2026-08-08.
Admission requirements
The traditional MD track requires a bachelor’s degree from a U.S. or Canadian institution with at least three years of undergraduate coursework, or a graduate degree. UCLA does not prescribe one fixed major or prerequisite list; applicants are expected to demonstrate competency across the preparation areas described by the school. AP credit may be accepted under the published policy (preparing to apply).
For the 2026–2027 cycle, UCLA requires the AAMC PREview exam for the traditional MD track. The school’s current page also specifies MCAT timing, with the earliest accepted date January 1, 2022 and the latest considered date September 1, 2026. UCLA does not accept transfer students into this MD route; confirm the current portal for any pathway-specific exceptions.
Important dates
For the 2026–2027 cycle leading to Fall 2027 entry:
- October 1, 2026 at 8:59 p.m. Pacific: primary AMCAS deadline.
- September 1, 2026: latest MCAT date currently considered.
- November 13, 2026: AAMC PREview score submission deadline for the traditional MD track.
- August 2026–January 2027: typical virtual interview window. Recheck the live UCLA admissions portal before relying on these dates or on the timing of an individual interview (review process).
How selection works
UCLA describes a mission-aligned review of academic preparation, experiences, competencies, personal attributes, and motivation for medicine. The process includes AMCAS review, PREview for the traditional MD track, secondary materials, interview invitations, and offers during the fall and spring. The current pages do not publish a fixed weighting formula or acceptance prediction rule (review process).
Interview details
Confirmed
For the 2026–2027 cycle, UCLA says interviews are virtual. The core format is one-on-one virtual interviews with David Geffen School of Medicine faculty, typically during August through January (review process).
Not published
The current public pages do not publish interview duration, station count, scoring rubric, interviewer assignment beyond faculty interviews, or a current question list. Do not infer an MMI or panel format.
Who this program may suit
UCLA’s published review process may suit applicants who can connect academic competencies with service, reflection, communication, leadership, and a clear commitment to the communities served by the school (review process). These are preparation considerations, not an admission prediction.
Practice and next step
First practice: Use the linked general fairness-and-access prompt to practise a structured answer for a one-on-one virtual interview. Record a timed response, review the clarity of your reasoning and the action you propose, choose one weakness, adjust the answer, record it again, and compare both attempts before choosing the next practice target.
Frequently asked questions
Is PREview required for UCLA’s standard MD track?
The current 2026–2027 page says AAMC PREview is required for the traditional MD track; confirm the live portal before submitting.
What is the primary deadline for Fall 2027?
The current page lists October 1, 2026 at 8:59 p.m. Pacific.
What interview format does UCLA publish?
Virtual one-on-one interviews with DGSOM faculty, typically August–January; duration, scoring, and questions are not published.
Does this page cover PRIME-LA or MSTP?
No. This record is scoped to the standard MD route; those programs have separate requirements.
Sources
- UCLA preparing to apply — cycle, eligibility, PREview, MCAT, and primary deadline; checked 2026-08-08.
- UCLA review process — mission review, interview format, and decision process; checked 2026-08-08.
Recommended preparation
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