Medical education in America is always changing at a rapid pace. In concert with the changing environment, the MCAT will require significant background in the social and behavioral sciences in addition to the traditional background and building blocks of modern medical science. Our Admissions Committee encourages future applicants to stay abreast of changes which may affect them in their future pursuits and careers. This may be accomplished by staying current on pertinent web-based information and by staying in close contact with their advisers, in addition to the medical schools to which they intend to apply.
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Selection Criteria
Quillen welcomes applications from excellent students regardless of major or course of study. However, completion of a minimum of 90 semester hours of coursework from a regionally accredited U.S. college or university is required to be eligible for admission. Additionally, all applicants are required to submit scores from the Medical College Admissions Test (MCAT). Undergraduate GPA, strength of curriculum and scores on the MCAT will continue to be evaluated as important indicators of probable academic success. Competitive performance on the MCAT requires adequate preparation in the behavioral and social sciences, general biology, general and organic chemistry, biochemistry, algebraic and trigonometric quantitative skills, and physical science. Appropriate preparation is strongly advised and will be evaluated in the selection process. The ability to read and comprehend information at a rapid pace is of great value. MCAT scores from any administration within the previous three calendar years are acceptable. Applications with MCAT scores below 497 will not be deemed competitive for further consideration. Undergraduate GPA, strength of curriculum and scores on the MCAT will continue to be evaluated as important indicators of probable academic success.
At Quillen College of Medicine, the admissions and financial aid processes are conducted independently of one another. An applicant is selected for admission on the basis of personal and academic qualifications utilizing the holistic review concept. The fact that you may need financial assistance with your education has no bearing on your selection. You must be aware, however, that an offer of admission does not imply a guarantee of financial assistance. You must apply separately for financial aid and meet aid criteria to qualify. Complete information and directions are provided to accepted and continuing medical students.
Applicants are encouraged to pursue their own intellectual interests in completing a broadly based undergraduate education demonstrating scholastic rigor, analytic and critical thinking, an aptitude for understanding complex systems in human biology, and the ability to apply knowledge.
Requirements
- Completion of a minimum of 90 semester hours of coursework from a regionally accredited U.S. community college, college or university is required for admission.
- Officially reported scores on the MCAT within the previous three calendar years. MCAT scores below 497 will not be deemed competitive for further consideration.
- Officially reported scores from Acuity Insights Casper exam. No applicant will progress to the interview stage without the results from this test. Beginning with the 2025-2026 application cycle, Duet exam is no longer required.
- US Citizenship or Permanent Resident visa.
- Current AMCAS application submitted by the application deadline.
Highly Recommended Courses (Not Required):
- Biochemistry
- Communications
- General Biology
- General Chemistry
- Organic Chemistry
- Anatomy
- Physics
- Psychology
- Rhetoric, Logic
- Sociology
Applicants should demonstrate scientific curiosity and enthusiasm for life-long learning. The continuum of scientific discovery that impacts diagnostic and therapeutic practice requires that applicants have an adequate preparation in the pre-clinical sciences, particularly in biochemistry, bio-molecular mechanisms and genetics.
The Admissions Committee looks for a broad educational foundation in the behavioral and social sciences, humanities, literature and the fine arts. The Committee also values extra-curricular experiences that provide insight into altruism, community service, leadership endeavors and activities reflecting an understanding of human behavior, ethics and cultural awareness. The Admissions Committee will continue to evaluate applicants based on the holistic principle of seeking persons who are well-rounded and give promise of success not only in the curriculum, but to an even greater degree, in the practice of the profession they seek to enter. We place value on demonstrations of academic ability, wise preparation, demonstrated promise of success on required standardized exams, motivation for and understanding of the study and practice of medicine and demonstrations of personal characteristics thought necessary in a "good doctor."
We continue to follow our mission in rural and primary care medicine and encourage applicants to know, through their own devices, the indicators we most value in selecting applicants to fulfill this mission.
The Admissions Committee reserves the absolute right to condition any offer of acceptance as it deems appropriate.
Advanced Placement or CLEP Credit
A student who has been awarded advanced placement credit, CLEP credit, or other nontraditional credit in academic coursework by a regionally accredited college or university will have those credits honored.