Stanford MD Admissions (Fall 2027)

Quick facts

• School: Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, California (MD admissions).
• Program: Doctor of Medicine (MD).
• Cycle: Fall 2027 entry; Stanford labels the current materials the entering class of 2027 and the 2027 admissions cycle (how to apply).
• Application: AMCAS primary, Stanford supplemental, MCAT, and three to six AMCAS letters.
• Interview: invitation-only virtual interviews held September–February.
• Verification: official Stanford sources checked 2026-08-08.

Admission requirements

Stanford requires a U.S. bachelor’s degree or international equivalent from a recognized institution. Applicants with a foreign degree may need a WES equivalency review and at least one academic year of in-person study at an accredited college or university in the United States, Canada, or the United Kingdom before applying. Stanford has no fixed prerequisite course list; it recommends depth in biology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, behavioral and social sciences, communication, and laboratory or field experimentation (eligibility and recommendations). For the 2027 cycle, at least one MCAT result must be from an exam after January 2023 and before August 22, 2026. Three to six individual letters are required through AMCAS, with at least three received by the October 9 supplemental deadline. Stanford considers U.S. citizens, permanent residents, DACA, undocumented, and visa-eligible international applicants under the published eligibility rules.

Important dates

• Late May 2026: the 2027 AMCAS application opens for submission.
• August 22, 2026: last accepted MCAT date for the 2027 admissions cycle.
• October 1, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. ET: AMCAS primary deadline.
• October 9, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. PT: Stanford supplemental, fee, and letters deadline; at least three letters must have arrived.
• August 2026 onward: interview notifications begin on a rolling basis.
• September 2026–February 2027: virtual interview period.
• January–March 2027: typical admissions decisions; waitlist offers may continue after April 30 (how to apply). Dates are subject to change; recheck the Stanford portal before applying.

How selection works

Stanford reviews the AMCAS primary, Stanford supplemental, and letters before deciding whether to invite an applicant to interview. The school describes individual holistic review using metrics, scholarship and research, leadership, originality and creativity, non-academic accomplishments, personal statement, and personal qualities (eligibility and recommendations). Interviewed candidates may receive an offer, rejection, or waitlist decision from the Committee on Admissions; the current public source does not publish a weighting formula.

Interview details

Confirmed

Stanford says interview invitations begin in August on a rolling basis and that invited MD candidates select a date through the online scheduling system. Interviews are virtual and are held between September and February (how to apply).

Not published

The current MD admissions pages do not publish station count, duration, interviewer assignment, scoring rubric, platform beyond the virtual designation, or a current question list. Do not import older Stanford MMI descriptions or third-party reports into this cycle page.

Who this program may suit

Stanford’s published selection principles may suit applicants who bring depth in a chosen field, independent and critical thinking, research or scholarly curiosity, originality, creativity, clinical and caring experience, cultural humility, and social-justice or advocacy interests. The school’s mission emphasizes discovery, innovation, scholarship, education, and patient-centered care. These themes help applicants organize evidence; they are not an admission prediction (MD admissions).

Practice and next step

First practice: Use the linked general ethics prompt about fair access to a clinic appointment to rehearse a concise virtual-interview response. Record a timed answer, review feedback tied to your reasoning and communication, choose one weakness, adjust one sentence or decision, record it again, and compare the two attempts. Use the comparison to choose the next practice target; this is general practice, not a Stanford question.

Frequently asked questions

What application service does Stanford use?

Stanford requires an AMCAS primary followed by a Stanford supplemental application (how to apply).

Does Stanford have fixed prerequisite courses?

No. Stanford recommends depth across the natural sciences, mathematics, behavioral and social sciences, communication, and laboratory or field experiences rather than a fixed course list (eligibility and recommendations).

What MCAT dates are accepted for entering 2027?

At least one result must come from an exam after January 2023 and before August 22, 2026.

Are Stanford MD interviews virtual?

Yes. The current page says interviews are virtual from September through February.

Does Stanford publish an MMI or station format?

No. The current MD source does not publish station count, scoring, or questions.

Sources

• Stanford MD how to apply — entering-2027 application, MCAT window, deadlines, virtual interviews, and decisions; checked 2026-08-08.
• Stanford eligibility and recommendations — degree, international eligibility, recommended preparation, and holistic selection; checked 2026-08-08.
• Stanford MD admissions — program identity and mission; checked 2026-08-08.
• Method: current first-party Stanford sources only; unpublished interview details remain explicit.