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Admission Overview | M.D. Programs | UC Davis School of Medicine

Admissions

Applying to Medical School

Learn about our degree programs and pathways, pre-medical requirements, how to apply, and more.

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Welcome Prospective Students

UC Davis School of Medicine is a distinctive place with a deep commitment to improving the health of our communities. We offer many unique clinical and outreach experiences for our students, including eight UC Davis affiliated student-run clinics, several international rotations and tailored research opportunities. In addition to the traditional M.D. program, we offer several focused pathways and dual-degree programs. We welcome you to explore our programs and the UC Davis School of Medicine community.

Mark C. Henderson, Associate Dean of Admissions, UC Davis School of Medicine
Our greatest strength is our students—an exceptional community committed to academic excellence, lifelong learning, teamwork, and the highest standards of professionalism. With the guidance of dedicated and approachable faculty, our students develop into physicians who provide compassionate, high-quality care.Mark C. Henderson, M.D., M.A.C.P., Associate Dean of Admissions

Trailblazing Innovative Pathways

Our medical school offers a number of innovative initiatives in medical education that are designed to improve the health of California’s diverse communities, especially in rural areas or historically medically under-resourced communities experiencing physician shortages. 

Spotlight on PRIME Central Coast

UC Davis School of Medicine and UC Santa Cruz recently joined forces to build a regional medical education collaborative dedicated to training future physicians who are deeply committed to the health and well-being of Central Coast communities. This program is one of our several innovative pathway programs created to help strengthen California’s primary care workforce to advance health equity and meet the needs of medically underserved communities.

Learn more about PRIME Central Coast

Contact Admissions

Visit the Campus

We offer campus tours for students who are interested in careers in medicine and for current American Medical College Application Service (AMCAS) applicants. To see our Sacramento campus, meet our medical students, and learn how we support our community, please visit our tour information page.

Office of Admissions

4610 X St., Education Building, First Floor, Suite 1208
Sacramento, CA 95817

Phone

916-734-4800