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University of Nevada, Las Vegas School of Medicine
Introduction

Program | Email | Phone |
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MD Program | admissions@medicine.unlv.edu | (702) 895-0325 |
Diversity contact (Benita Wolff MS)
| diversity@medicine.unlv.edu | (702) 895-1273 |
Address |
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University of Nevada Las Vegas
UNLV School of Medicine,
1001 Shadow Lane, Suite 260A,
Las Vegas, NV 89154-9900 USA |
- Lecture Attendance: Mandatory
- Pre-clinical grading: Pass/Fail
Mission Statement
UNLV School of Medicine will be a full-scale, four-year allopathic medical school that is an integral part of a vibrant, research-intensive public university. The medical school’s mission is to improve access to high-quality health care in Southern Nevada by increasing the number of physicians and trained specialists who are committed to serving the region. One of the primary goals of UNLV School of Medicine is to provide diverse and medically underserved populations access to timely high quality health care. The accompanying academic health center will serve as the core infrastructure for the entire medical community and generate top-quality research that spans the basic and clinical sciences.
Acceptance Data
Enrollment, Degrees and Demographics
Total Current | Degrees Offered | Medically Underserved Population | Black | White | Asian |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
180 | MD | 36% | 3% | 46% | 35% |
Sex
Tuition
Participation During PreMed
No Data Found
Selection Factors
- Priority is given to applicants who are residents of Nevada and applicants with significant personal or family connections to Nevada
- Academic ability
- Integrity
- Maturity
- Altruism
- Communication skills
- Leadership
- Solid academic performance
- Effective communication and interpersonal Skills
- Evidence of service to others
- Empathy
- Emotional maturity
- Personal resilience
- Honesty
- Leadership ability
- Sense of purpose
GPA (median)
All Applicants
Overall GPA | Science GPA |
---|---|
3.73 | 3.75 |
In-State Applicants
Overall GPA | Science GPA |
---|---|
3.79 | 3.76 |
Out-of-State Applicants
Overall GPA | Science GPA |
---|---|
3.57 | 3.51 |
MCAT (median)
All Applicants
Total | Physical Sciences | Critical Analysis | Biological Sciences | Social Sciences |
---|---|---|---|---|
509 | 127 | 127 | 128 | 128 |
In-State Applicants
Total | Physical Sciences | Critical Analysis | Biological Sciences | Social Sciences |
---|---|---|---|---|
509 | 127 | 127 | 128 | 128 |
Out-of-State Applicants
Total | Physical Sciences | Critical Analysis | Biological Sciences | Social Sciences |
---|---|---|---|---|
509 | 127 | 126 | 127 | 129 |
Primary Application Data
- Minumum and maximum number of letters of recommendation allowed: 3, 5
- Acceptance notice sent (earliest): October 15, 2020
- Acceptance notice sent (latest): March 31, 2021
Number Waitlisted | % Accepted off Waitlist |
---|---|
60 | 33.33% |
Secondary Application
Required | Sent To | Fee | Deadline |
---|---|---|---|
Yes | All | $75 | 2 weeks |
Interview Data (134 responses)
Interviews Sent | Format | Length |
---|---|---|
Late July | 1:1 | N/A |
Interview Experience
Stress Level During Interview
No Data Found
Match List (Last Available Year)
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University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine
Introduction

Program | Email | Phone |
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MD Program | asa@unr.edu | (775) 784-6063,
(775) 784-6194
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Diversity contact (Dr. Wilfredo Torres)
| wtorres@med.unr.edu | (775) 784-6063 |
Address |
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Nevada-Reno,
Office of Admissions and Student Affairs,
School of Medicine,
Reno, NV 89557-0071 USA |
- Lecture Attendance: Sometimes
- Pre-clinical grading: Pass/Fail
Mission Statement
Our mission is to improve the health and well-being of all Nevadans and their communities through excellence in: student education and postgraduate training that produces global leaders in medicine; clinical care, safety and innovation; research with local, national and global impact; and in creating an institutional culture of diversity and inclusion.
Acceptance Data
Enrollment, Degrees and Demographics
Total Current | Degrees Offered | Medically Underserved Population | Black | White | Asian |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
284 | MD, MD/PhD, MD/MBA, MD/MPH, BS/MD | 27% | 7.35% | 60.29% | 25% |
Sex
Tuition
Participation During PreMed
No Data Found
Selection Factors
- Academic ability
- Integrity
- Maturity
- Altruism
- Communication skills
- Leadership
- Solid academic performance
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills
- Evidence of service to others
- Empathy
- Emotional maturity
- Personal resilience
- Honesty
- Leadership ability
- Sense of purpose
GPA (median)
All Applicants
Overall GPA | Science GPA |
---|---|
3.74 | 3.75 |
In-State Applicants
Overall GPA | Science GPA |
---|---|
3.76 | 3.75 |
Out-of-State Applicants
Overall GPA | Science GPA |
---|---|
3.68 | 3.59 |
MCAT (median)
All Applicants
Total | Physical Sciences | Critical Analysis | Biological Sciences | Social Sciences |
---|---|---|---|---|
509 | 127 | 126 | 128 | 129 |
In-State Applicants
Total | Physical Sciences | Critical Analysis | Biological Sciences | Social Sciences |
---|---|---|---|---|
509 | 127 | 126 | 128 | 128 |
Out-of-State Applicants
Total | Physical Sciences | Critical Analysis | Biological Sciences | Social Sciences |
---|---|---|---|---|
509 | 127 | 127 | 128 | 129 |
Primary Application Data
- Minumum and maximum number of letters of recommendation allowed: 3, 3
- Acceptance notice sent (earliest): December 15, 2020
- Acceptance notice sent (latest): July 15, 2021
Number Waitlisted | % Accepted off Waitlist |
---|---|
100 | 60% |
Secondary Application
Required | Sent To | Fee | Deadline |
---|---|---|---|
Yes | By invitation | $75 | Due 7 days of invitation date. |
Interview Data (108 responses)
Interviews Sent | Format | Length |
---|---|---|
August | Video interview | 30 minutes |
Interview Experience
Stress Level During Interview
No Data Found