Important Dates

May 1, 2025:

  • Continuing to adhere to the AMCAS guidelines, accepted applicants must "Plan to Enroll" only at Duke University School of Medicine and withdraw offers from all other MD, PCLT and/or MSTP (MD/PhD) programs. As of this date, AAMC Traffic Rules allow you to hold an active offer from only one MD, PCLT, or MSTP program. There is no limit to alternate list offers. The non-refundable $100 e-check tuition deposit must be received by Wednesday, May 1, 2025 by 11:59 PM, EST. The $100 deposit will be applied to your Fall tuition.

June 15, 2025***:

  • Applicants must "Commit to Enroll" at Duke University School of Medicine and withdraw all other wait list offers from other programs.

April of applicant's junior year in college:

  • Meet with pre-medical advisor
  • Take MCAT

Summer after junior year:

  • With the help of the advisor, decide where to apply by June 1.

June 28:

  • AMCAS transmits verified applications to Medical Schools.

July until October 15, 2025 (11:59 PM EST):

  • Duke receives completed and verified AMCAS applications.  

  • Late July Duke sends invitations to complete the DukeMed Supplemental Application.

July until November 15, 2025 (11:59 PM EST):

  • Duke receives DukeMed Supplementary Applications.*

  • Duke University School of Medicine screeners review applications.

  • Qualified applicants are invited to interview with Duke. Invitations to interview will be sent starting late August until early January 2024.

Early September (after Labor Day) to early February, 2026:

  • Virtual Interview season**

February, 2026:

  • Final decisions will be made and applicants accepted will receive a personal call. Those applicants on the wait list or not being considered will be sent an email.

February, 2026:

  • "Plan to Enroll" becomes available for accepted applicants to select in the Choose Your Medical School tool, located within the AMCAS application (note: only applicants who receive an acceptance offer from a participating school will be able to see and use the tool).

May 1, 2026:

  • Continuing to adhere to the AMCAS guidelines, accepted applicants must "Plan to Enroll" only at Duke University School of Medicine and withdraw offers from all other MD, PCLT and/or MSTP (MD/PhD) programs. As of this date, AAMC Traffic Rules allow you to hold an active offer from only one MD, PCLT, or MSTP program. There is no limit to alternate list offers. The non-refundable $100 e-check tuition deposit must be received by Wednesday, May 1, 2026 by 11:59 PM, EST. The $100 deposit will be applied to your Fall tuition.

June 15, 2026***:

  • Applicants must "Commit to Enroll" at Duke University School of Medicine and withdraw all other wait list offers from other programs.

  

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

**Interview dates are subject to change.

***Final Commit to Enroll decision could change to earlier dates TBD