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M.D. Application Steps

If you’re a high-achieving applicant whose personal life and values align with a lifelong career of service, explore Saint Louis University School of Medicine’s application steps below. 

How to Apply

Step One: Complete Required Standardized Testing

Take the Medical College Admission Test (MCAT) and AAMC PREview Exam to evaluate your readiness.  

  • Minimum MCAT Score: 502
  • AAMC PREview Exam Registration Deadline: Sept. 30

Step Two: Submit Your AMCAS Primary Application

Select SLU SOM via the American Medical College Application Service (AMCAS) centralized online application portal. 

  • Primary Application Deadline: Nov. 15.

View AMCAS Application Instructions

Step Three: Complete Your SLU SOM Supplemental Application

Once your primary application is received and processed, you will receive an email invitation to complete the SLU SOM-specific supplemental application. 

  • Supplemental Application Deadline: Dec. 15

Step Four: Secure Letters of Recommendation

Submit a maximum of three insightful, in-depth evaluations from evaluators who know you well. While not required, letters from supervisors of longitudinal, meaningful clinical or service experiences are highly valued.

  • Option One: Your school has a pre-medical advisory committee:
    • Submit one letter from your school’s pre-medical advisory committee
    • Submit up to two additional letters of your choosing (optional)
  • Option Two: Your school does not have a pre-medical advisory committee:
    • Submit no more than three letters of recommendation. One letter must be from a college or university science professor. The others can be from mentors, physicians, service organizers, etc.  

Step Five: Finalize Your SLU Checklist and Materials

Your application file is considered complete and ready for committee review once the following verified items are received: 

  • Verified AMCAS primary application
  • Official MCAT score (502-plus)
  • AAMC PREview Exam score
  • Completed SLU SOM supplemental application
  • Letters of recommendation
  • Recent photograph
  • Non-refundable application fee

Application Deadlines

  • AMCAS Primary Application: Nov. 15
  • Supplemental Application and All Supporting Materials: Dec. 15 

Your Notification and Interview

You will be notified of your status (acceptance, deferral or non-acceptance) starting Oct. 15. Final decisions are released by April 30. 

If you’re selected for the 2027 admission cycle, you’ll be invited to a virtual interview. Because the interview slots fill quickly, you must make every effort to attend on your assigned date to protect your candidacy.

Early Decision Program

If your primary choice is Saint Louis University School of Medicine and you have exceptional academic credentials, you may file through AMCAS under the Early Decision Program to secure an admission decision by Oct. 1. 

Your Requirements

  • Submit all required credentials to AMCAS and a complete application to SLU SOM by Aug. 1
  • Do not apply to any other LCME-accredited medical school. If accepted, you are bound by contract to attend SLU SOM. 

If you are not accepted, you’ll be considered a regular candidate and can apply to other schools after Oct. 1.