As you begin thinking about applying to medical school, please be sure to check in with your pre-med advisors often. They can provide you with incredible insight, resources and expertise that will help you as you begin your journey. 

The Wayne State University School of Medicine Admissions Office does not provide advising appointments. This is true for all types of applicants, including re-applicants. We do not hold advising appointments for applicants that received a rejection notice from our medical school. 

Advising appointments for applicants will be referred to their pre-health advisor. Check the NAAHP list If you need assistance locating your pre-health advisor. 
 
If you are a current WSU student applying to medical school, please see your WSU pre-health advisor. 

• Preparing for medical school American Medical Association 
• Pre-med resources American Association of Medical Colleges  
• Understanding the process American Association of Medical Colleges 
• American Association of Medical Colleges Aspiring Docs program 
• American Medical Student Association 

Coursework  

Specific coursework is required for admission. In unusual instances and at the discretion of the Admission Committee, you may be granted a waiver for certain course requirements, provided you have an exceptional academic record. Waivers must be requested in writing once an offer of acceptance is extended.

View our Premedical Coursework Policy for information on specific course requirements and recommendations.  

Prior experience both in the health care field and in your community are desirable characteristics and improve your chances of being admitted to the Wayne State University School of Medicine. Typically, 85-95 percent of students have community service or volunteer experience as well as research experience. 

We recommend pursuing experiences that fuel, engage and build upon your unique passions, whether that's through shadowing, volunteering, lab or community service work. 

To be eligible to apply for admission to the Wayne State University School of Medicine M.D. program, you must have completed a bachelor's degree including all Medical School pre-requisites and you must be: 

• A U.S. citizen 
• A U.S. permanent resident 
• A Canadian citizen

- OR -  

• Any student who has completed a bachelor's, master's or doctoral degree at Wayne State University, regardless of citizenship. 

We do not accept transfer students to the Wayne State University School of Medicine M.D. program. 

As a state-supported school, the Wayne State University School of Medicine gives preference to Michigan residents, but out-of-state applicants are strongly encouraged to apply. Typically, 30-40% of our class is non-resident. Each year, we have approximately 10,000 applicants for a class of 300. Canadian citizens are treated as non-residents for both admission and tuition purposes.  

View our Citizenship Eligibility Policy in full and our Tuition and Registration Policy to learn about residency classification for tuition and admissions purposes.

Additional resources: 

• edupass a student guide to studying in the United States 
• International Education Financial Aid 
• Canadians in USA student financial assistance for Canadian students 
• U.S. Department of Education 

The Wayne State University School of Medicine evaluates candidates through a holistic admission process. In addition to fulfilling all admission requirements, your record, including grade-point average, Medical College Admission Test scores, personal statement, experiences, recommendations and interview results, will be considered. The Admission Committee uses this process to evaluate your personality, maturity, character and suitability for a medical career.

Read our Selection and Assessment Policy to learn more about how applicants to the Wayne State University School of Medicine are evaluated and assessed for admission consideration into the M.D. program. 

The Wayne State University School of Medicine offers a number of application options and pathways for those interested in pursuing a Warrior M.D., including the Early Decision Program (EDP), which allows you to apply exclusively to Wayne State for the opportunity for early acceptance to medical school.  

Effective April 20, 2023, the EDP requires a minimum MCAT total score at or above 508. A biology, chemistry, physics, and math (BCPM) and cumulative grade point average of 3.60, as calculated by AMCAS, is also required. U.S. citizens and permanent residents only. 

For the AMCAS Application Cycle the Early Decision Program deadline is Aug. 1 (application and official transcripts), secondary materials deadline is Aug. 8, and notification of decisions occurs no later than Oct. 1. 

Learn more about the EDP program and other pathways to an M.D. degree at Wayne State.