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Graduate Certificate to M.D. Program

Students who meet defined academic and professional metrics, including attendance and mandatory advising sessions upon completion of the graduate certificate, are guaranteed acceptance or an interview to the Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine (FIU Medicine) M.D. program. Only U.S. citizens or permanent residents are eligible for the guaranteed interview or acceptance.

Guaranteed Acceptance to the M.D. Degree Program

Applicants who are enrolled in the Graduate Certificate Program in Molecular and Biomedical Sciences (GCP) and meet all application criteria outlined below are guaranteed acceptance to the FIU Medicine M.D. program.

Students seeking guaranteed acceptance must:

  • Be on the FIU Medicine Waitlist for the previous application cycle
  • Have a minimum MCAT of 510
  • Have a minimum GCP GPA 3.7 through Block 1 of the spring semester
  • Have a grade of B or above in each GCP course
  • Demonstrate adequate professionalism
  • Submit AMCAS and Supplemental application, including a current MCAT (within three years of medical school matriculation)
  • Have a GCP Letter of Recommendation

Guaranteed Interview to the M.D. Degree Program

Applicants who are currently enrolled in or have completed the GCP and meet all application criteria outlined below are guaranteed a one-time interview for the FIU Medicine M.D. program.

Students seeking a guaranteed interview must have the following:

  • Minimum GPA  
    • In cycle: fall semester GCP GPA 3.7
    • Subsequent application cycle: Total GCP GPA 3.7 after program completion
  • Minimum MCAT score of 510
  • Grade of B or above in each GCP course
  • Demonstration of adequate professionalism
  • Submission of AMCAS and Supplemental application, including a current MCAT (within three years of medical school matriculation)
  • GCP Letter of Recommendation
  • Application deadline:  
    • In cycle: December 1
    • Subsequent application cycle: September 1

Students who have not applied for the current cycle and meet the criteria will be guaranteed an interview for the following admissions cycle.

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