Admissions and Financial Aid Policies and Procedures
Review the policies and procedures relevant to the MD degree program..
Technical Standards
Review the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine Technical Standards for the Doctor of Medicine Degree.
Professionalism & Criminal Background Checks
The University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine (UPSOM) has a commitment to train competent and caring physicians who behave in a professional and ethical manner. Therefore, UPSOM has developed a policy regarding behavior that impacts on professionalism of the candidates being considered and accepted for admission. Full and prompt disclosure of all information about the applicant that may have bearing on the ability to become a caring and compassionate professional is expected.
UPSOM Professionalism and Criminal Background Check Policy
Terms and Conditions for Matriculation
All accepted applicants must meet the following terms and conditions for matriculation into the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine.
UPSOM Terms and Conditions for Matriculation
Restricted Matriculation Deferral (Deferred Admissions)
The University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine offers a restricted matriculation deferral for one year. (An additional one year restricted deferral can be granted in instances of a two-year service commitment.) Conferral of delayed matriculation to the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine means that the applicant will not be permitted to apply to another medical school during their deferral year. Violation of this agreement is considered to be a violation of the admissions process, will be reported to AMCAS, and will result in an investigation by AMCAS.
An applicant can change their mind about deferred matriculation until April 30. After that date, in accordance with the Traffic Rules of the American Association of Medical Colleges, the applicant must withdraw from all other schools at which they are holding a place. If the applicant is wait-listed at any other school, the applicant is not required to withdraw from that school until the official matriculation date of the incoming class.
Applicants seeking to defer their admissions must contact the Associate Dean of Admissions for approval by June 1 of their matriculation year. Typically requests for deferrals are approved for an opportunity that will enrich the student’s future career as a physician or for extenuating family circumstances.
Admission with Advanced Standing (Transfer Applications)
The University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine will no longer consider any transfer students due to the sequence of the new curriculum.
Non-Discrimination Policy
All applicants are considered without regard to race; color; religion; ethnicity; national origin; age; gender; sexual orientation; or marital, veteran, or handicap status.
COVID-19 Pandemic:
Effective December 6, 2021, all University of Pittsburgh students, faculty and staff on all campuses must be vaccinated against COVID-19 or have received an approved exemption to remain a community member. Please visit the following site about the requirement, providing proof of vaccination or to request an exemption: https://www.coronavirus.pitt.edu/covid-19-vaccines/vaccine-requirement.