Important Dates

Junior Year (Spring)

  • April: Meet with pre-medical advisor and take MCAT

Summer After Junior Year:

  • By June 1: Decide where to apply (with advisor's help)
  • June 28: AMCAS transmits verified applications to Medical Schools

Application Season (2025-2026) 

  • July-October 15: DukeMed receives completed and verified AMCAS applications  
  • Late July: DukeMed sends Secondary Application invitations
  • July-November 15: Duke receives DukeMed Secondary Applications*
  • Late August-Early January: Interview invitations sent

Interview & Decision Period (2025-2026)

  • September-February: Virtual interview season**
  • February 2026: Final decisions made
    • Accepted applicants receive personal calls
    • Waitlisted/declined applicants receive emails
    • "Plan to Enroll" tool becomes available in AMCAS
  • March 27-29, 2026: Revisit Weekend for Duke Med

Commitment Deadlines (2026)

  • May 1:
    • "Plan to Enroll" at DukeMed
    • Submit non-refundable tuition deposit by 11:59 PM EST
  • June 15:
    • Must "Commit to Enroll" at DukeMed***
    • Withdraw all other offers

Key Notes:

*Secondary application deadline is November 15th at 11:59 PM EST

**Interview dates are subject to change.

***Final commitment deadline may change to earlier