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WMed has established preferred relationships with ³ÉÈËÍ·Ìõ University, Kalamazoo College, Grand Valley State University, and Albion College. We seek to build relationships with, support, and recruit students from these programs to WMed. While students from these programs receive an early look in our admissions process, they must apply through AMCAS, are selected through the regular selection process, and must meet all admission requirements. 

WMedStart Early Decision Program

WMedStart is designed to help us identify students from our preferred relationship institutions who would like to commit to attending WMed early. This early decision program allows students to apply and be accepted during their junior year of undergraduate education for admission to WMed for the academic year following completion of their bachelor’s degree. The program is open to students in their junior year, and eligible students in their senior year, from WMed’s preferred relationship institutions. This is a binding program and students accepted through the WMedStart program are restricted from applying to other medical schools.

This program allows you the opportunity during your senior year to focus on learning and successfully completing your undergraduate studies. You can avoid incurring the expense of energy, time, and money of applying, traveling, and interviewing at multiple medical schools. With the assurance of admission to medical school you have the security to explore educational opportunities and experiences during your final year of undergraduate education.  

Through the WMedStart program, we look for students with outstanding experiences, attributes and academic performance. Because we do not require an MCAT score for admission through this program, we rely heavily on the undergraduate GPA and either SAT or ACT score as part of our holistic review process. Before matriculating into WMed, students must earn an MCAT score meeting the medical school’s required minimum score.

WMedStart applications for the cohort beginning July 2027 are now open. All materials must be received no later than January 30.

Academic Requirements

• Cumulative GPA of 3.7 or higher
• Science GPA (biology, chemistry, physics, and math) of 3.5 or higher 
• SAT score of 1350 or higher, or ACT score of 30 or higher
  • Note: SAT or ACT exam scores taken after beginning of undergraduate education are not accepted.

Strongly Recommended Coursework  

• General Chemistry
• Organic Chemistry 
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Required Application Materials 

• ACT/SAT Score Report 
  • For all tests taken, upload an official score report or an official high school transcript reporting the score.
• Essay Questions
• Current Resume
• Citizenship Verification 
  • Photocopy of your passport, driver’s license, or permanent resident card. 
• Transcripts
  • Unofficial transcript(s) from all postsecondary institutions attended that show all coursework through December of the application year (official copies will be required if accepted). 
• Letters of Reference 
  • Minimum of two, and no more than four, letters of reference with two coming from faculty members who can comment on academic achievement and personal qualities. 
• Application Fee of $50