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Contact Us
Office of Admissions
Walter G. Ross Hall, Suite 716
Phone: (202) 994-3506
Fax: (202) 994-1753
Email: medadmit@gwu.edu
Office of Financial Aid
Walter G. Ross Hall, Suite 711
Phone: (202) 994-2960
Fax: (202) 994-9488
Email: medfinan@gwu.edu
Office of Student Opportunities
Walter G. Ross Hall, Suite 718
Phone: (202) 994-2295
Fax: (202) 994-4740
Email: oso@gwumc.edu
How to Apply to GW
The application process is very competitive for our 177 seats. Because interviews and acceptances are offered as applications and letters of recommendation are received and processed, we strongly urge you to complete your file as early as possible. Please review the following information carefully so that you will not experience delays in the processing of your application.
Step 1: Complete the AMCAS Application
Applicants must complete an online application from the American Medical College Application Service (AMCAS) and submit via the AMCAS web site by December 1, 2013. For more information, AMCAS can be contacted at (202) 828-0600 or www.aamc.org/students.
Step 2: Complete the GW Medical School Secondary Application
After the GW Admissions Office receives the online application via AMCAS, the office will provide each applicant with a secondary application via email. Applicants must return the completed secondary application and pay the $125 application fee to the Admissions office no later than January 1, 2013. Applicants are advised to complete the secondary application early, as files are not processed until after we receive a completed, signed application AND the $125 application fee.
Note: You will receive an email once your secondary application has been received.
Step 3: Submit Letters of Recommendation
To complete their file, applicants are required to submit either:
A Pre-Health or Pre-Medical Committee Letter (required if available to you)
OR
Three individuals letters (with a maximum of 5), at least one of which must be from a science faculty member familiar with your academic work.
GW participates in the AMCAS letter service. All letters of recommendation must be submitted to AMCAS, which then electronically forwards the letters to the participating medical schools. For full information, please see the AMCAS application site at www.amcas.org.
All letters of recommendation MUST come through the AMCAS letters system. Please DO NOT send letters directly to our office.
Step 4: Complete your File for Review
Your file will be considered complete when all of the letters designated in the AMCAS System are marked as complete. If you submit additional letters after your file is complete, they will be included in the review of your file ONLY if your file has not been reviewed.
A letter of good standing is also required from those currently enrolled in a graduate program. Please do not submit this letter until it is specifically requested by the committee (post-interview). If you are in a post-baccalaureate program, we require a composite letter from the program advisor or director.
Note: You will receive an email once your secondary application has been matched with your letters of recommendation to complete your file.
Deadlines
Admissions Deadlines
December 1: AMCAS Application
January 1: Secondary Application and Letters of Recommendation
Early Decision Deadlines
August 1: AMCAS Application
September 1: Secondary Application and Letters of Recommendation, and Transcripts
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Meet Bruce Shaver
After serving as a Marine for over 20 years, starting a family, and traveling the world, Bruce decided the time was finally right for him to attend medical school. As one of many “nontraditional” students, Bruce adds to the diversity of GW’s student body.
Since the beginning of the application process, GW has been exceptionally user-friendly, kind, and professional. They promote a clear commitment to student welfare, are proactive in helping students succeed, and empower us to show our true colors. They also offer one of the best clinical education programs in the country.
In effect, by attending GW, I am developing the confidence and clinical skills to provide my patients with exceptional care and respect—qualities that reflect the way GW treats me.
Further, the central location, the exceptional level of instruction, and the encouraging—rather than competitive—atmosphere make GW a perfect fit.