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30 Easiest Medical Schools to Get Into
In this list you can find the easiest medical schools to get into, based on the latest admissions statistics from the AAMC.
All of the schools listed have at least one major medical school requirement (GPA, MCAT) below the average for all medical school applicants in the US or an above average acceptance rate.
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Easiest Medical Schools to Get Into in Canada
Below is our list of the easiest medical schools to get into in Canada based on admissions criteria and applicant status.
Note that there are Canadian medical schools that do not require the MCAT at all, or schools that only consider your CARS score.
Easiest Medical School to Get into in Canada based on Acceptance Rate
Easiest Medical School to Get into in Canada based on GPA
- University of Ottawa School of Medicine – 3.5 Minimum
Easiest Medical School to Get into in Canada based on MCAT Score
Easiest Medical School to Get into in Canada for In-Province Applicants
Easiest Medical School to Get into in Canada for Out-of-Province Applicants
- Majority of the medical schools in Ontario
Easiest Medical School to Get into in Canada for International Students
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What Makes These the Easiest Medical School to Get Into?
The above list of schools includes all the medical schools with the highest acceptance rates and lowest accepted GPA and MCAT scores. Identifying these schools can help you prepare for med school applications and help you choose the medical schools you’re going to apply to.
But you’ll notice that even though these are the “easiest” schools to get into, the acceptance rates across the board are still under 40%, and the average accepted GPAs and MCAT scores are still relatively high. So, how did we decide these are the easiest schools to get into?
How Do We Rank the Easiest Medical Schools?
What makes a medical school easy to get into? The truth is, it’s hard to get into medical school anywhere, no matter where you apply, since all schools have high admissions standards and expectations. We determined the “easiest” medical schools to get into based on accessibility and admissions criteria, using information from the AAMC and official program websites.
The list of easiest medical schools can be ranked based on a variety of medical school admissions requirements (MSAR). We used the following criteria to create our list:
Holistic Admissions Standards
Lower minimum admissions standards, such as a lower minimum required GPA or MCAT score, are a good indicator that a medical school is easier to get into. In this blog we’ve listed the schools with higher-than-average medical school acceptance rates, as well as the medical schools that accept low MCAT scores and medical schools that accept low GPA, historically. These schools tend to have lower medical school GPA requirements, ranging from 2.8 to 3.0 on average.
Relaxed Admissions Requirements
Easy medical schools to get into may also have more relaxed admissions requirements, or just fewer requirements to meet. For example, many of the schools on our list are medical schools that do not require CASPer, and some are even medical schools that don’t require the MCAT. This can be an advantage if you want to avoid either of these admissions tests.
If there are other gaps in your med school applicant profile or application components you want to avoid, check out medical schools without prerequisites, medical schools without secondary essays or medical schools that don’t require letters of recommendation. Just keep in mind that this can severely limit the number of potential schools you apply to.
There are plenty of medical schools that are relaxing their more stringent requirements, so check carefully to see which schools have more achievable standards for you.
Diversity Initiatives
Diverse student populations in medical education are becoming increasingly more valuable—and it’s becoming more common, too! Admissions officers are invested in diversity initiatives in medical schools, which means getting into medical school is becoming more accessible for historically underrepresented groups and socioeconomically disadvantaged applicants.
Even if a med school doesn’t explicitly offer a diversity initiative, keep an eye out for schools that value diversity (hint: check out their mission statements, special programs and community initiatives) and be sure to demonstrate your own diversity through a diversity secondary essay.
Special Entry Programs
To promote diversity or admit students from all backgrounds and locations, some medical schools offer unique entry programs. These can look different depending on the intent.
As an example, the University of North Dakota med school has the INMED program to support American Indian and Alaska Native applicants applying to medical school.
Special admission programs also extend to your location or applicant status. Canadian applicants who want to attend med school down south can check out Canadian friendly US med schools, which view Canadian applicants as “out-of-state” instead of international applicants.
Mature or non-traditional medical school applicants can find medical schools that welcome their unique perspectives and have relaxed admission requirements to make it easier to get accepted.
Financial Aid and Scholarships
Some medical schools distinguish themselves by offering the most comprehensive tuition aid or lowest medical school costs.
For example, Howard University is one of the medical schools with the best financial aid, with around 97% of students receiving financial help with their studies. Other medical schools you can attend for free, through tuition-free medical school programs.
Plus, there are numerous medical school scholarships available to help you offset the enormous cost of medical school. Many programs offer scholarships to students who plan to become a military doctor or serve as a physician in underserved areas, meaning a bulk of your schooling costs can be covered!
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Tips on How to Get Into the Easiest Medical Schools
Many medical schools that are easier to get into focus on holistic admissions practices. This doesn’t mean they accept all applicants without scrutiny! Here are a few tips on how to make sure your application still stands out:
Don’t neglect your academics
Even medical schools that tout holistic admissions also care about your academic performance. So don’t neglect your GPA or your MCAT studying thinking you’ll still be able to get in. It is possible to get into medical school with a low GPA or lower MCAT score, but admissions committees want to see that you’ve put your best efforts into your studies, especially since medical school coursework will only get more intensive!
Focus on how you fit
Medical schools each have their own unique missions beyond training future outstanding medical professionals, and admissions committees will look for candidates who embody their values and share their focus. Think about how you will fit into a medical program and how your unique background and motivations for why you want to be a doctor will contribute to the program. Use your personal statement, diversity essay and medical school interview to demonstrate that you are that ideal candidate admissions committees are looking for. For instance, if a medical school emphasizes rural medicine, share experiences you’ve had where you worked in rural communities and the impact it had on you.
Leverage your experiences
It’s common for premeds to have diverse experiences, and some med schools require you tick off boxes in clinical hours, volunteering time and even research experience. When applying to the easiest medical schools to get into, you can leverage these experiences to further demonstrate you are a good fit for a school. If one medical school is heavily invested in research, put your premed research experiences front and center on your AMCAS work and activities. If another school prizes clinical experience, gain the required number of hours and discuss your experiences in your interview or essays.
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1. What med school has the highest acceptance rate?
The University of Mississippi medical school has the highest acceptance rate by a wider margin at around 38.9%. This makes it one of the easy medical schools to get into based on admissions data.
2. Do medical schools with higher admission rates have a lower quality of education?
No. All medical schools in Canada and the US have very high standards of education. These schools are regularly evaluated and accredited. Rest assured that an MD (or DO) from any Canadian- or American-accredited school will prepare you for a great medical career.
3. How should I choose to which schools I should apply to?
When you are choosing which schools to apply to, make sure to use MSAR to check if your GPA and MCAT score meet the schools’ expectations. You must at least meet the minimum standard set by the previous year’s matriculants.
“MSAR was a great resource as I built a list. I utilized the GPA and MCAT ranges to make sure my statistics were within the 25th-75th percentiles. I also noted the number of volunteer, work, and research experiences that accepted applicants had and focused on schools that had averages that matched my numbers.” - Dr. Monica Taneja, MD, University of Maryland School of Medicine
4. Are DO schools easier to get into than MD schools?
“I chose to apply to DO school because it is easier to get in than MD school … [and] because I would rather be able to get into the medical school the first time applying. I also did not have much extracurricular activities and research in college.” – Dr. Cathleen Kuo, MD
While MD applicants have generally higher GPA and MCAT scores compared to their DO colleagues, you can see DO school rankings demonstrate that many osteopathic schools in the US are just as competitive and hard to get into as MD schools. You should avoid making DO schools your “safety schools” or backup schools, since getting into them isn’t necessarily any easier.
5. Are Caribbean medical schools easier to get into?
For the most part, yes, Caribbean medical schools are easier to get into than medical schools in the US and medical schools in Canada. But you should know that Caribbean schools are considered less reputable. Many of them do not have any academic cut-offs. And going to a medical school outside of Canada and the US really decreases your chances of matching into a residency program. This means that you may not be able to return and practice in North America once you’ve graduated.
6. Is it easier to get into medical schools that don’t require MCAT?
Yes, there are some medical schools that do not require the MCAT, but they are not necessarily easier to get into or have higher admission rates.
7. Can I apply to both MD and DO schools?
Yes, you can. Keep in mind that you have to cater to each application component to meet the requirements of DO vs MD programs. Additionally, as part of your DO school application, you must include medical school recommendation letters from DO physicians and professionals.
“The most challenging part was navigating the complexities of the application process, particularly understanding the unique aspects valued by DO programs. I wish I had known more about the emphasis on osteopathic principles, hands-on experiences, and the holistic approach to patient care. Additionally, having a clearer understanding of how to effectively communicate my alignment with these principles in my application would have been beneficial … Reach out to current DO students, graduates, or practicing osteopathic physicians. Building connections with individuals in the field can provide valuable insights into the profession and strengthen understanding of what DO schools are looking for in applicants.” – Dr. Cathleen Kuo, MD
8. Can I apply to schools that have higher GPA and MCAT thresholds than my own?
Yes, you can have a couple of “out-of-reach” schools, but do not apply to more than 2 or 3. Remember, if you’re applying to “out-of-reach” schools, at least make sure that your experiences meet the school’s expectations.
“[MSAR has] columns where it talks about the non-traditional students or students that were in the military and it has like percentages of the students of the last admitted class, which is again very useful when you go to select your schools. So what I did was I sat down for a day and I basically went through just about every school in the country and figured out as far as GPA and MCAT … what schools fit kind of my range.” - Allison, BeMo student, current student at Dell Medical School
9. How hard is it really to get into medical school?
“Sometimes it does feel like medical school admissions is a little bit random and there's no kind of rhyme or reason to why certain people get in, why other people don't and you know there is a little bit of this randomness to it. But you know at the end of the day you can't kind of let yourself get too stressed out about the parts you can control. What you should focus on is on that there are things you can do that have been very well, I would say that are established, that will help you get into good places and get help you get into more places so focus on the part you can control … Being diligent, intentional and proactive throughout the whole process will make a huge difference.” - Rishi, BeMo student, current student at the Carver College of Medicine
Simply put, it's hard. But not impossible. If you would like to learn more about how hard it is to get into medical school, check out our students' experiences about this difficult process. Don't forget that you can always reach out to BeMo for your medical school application help.
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Please note: although we have made every effort to provide the most accurate information, admissions information changes frequently. Therefore, we encourage you to verify these details with the official university admissions office. You are responsible for your own results. BeMo does not endorse nor affiliate with any official universities, colleges, or test administrators and vice versa. If you see an error here, please notify us with the updated information, and we’ll send you a FREE copy of a BeMo ebook of your choosing! You can receive our Ultimate Guide to Med School Admissions, our Ultimate Guide to MMI Prep, our Ultimate Guide to Medical School Personal Statements & Secondary Essays or our Ultimate Guide to CASPer Prep! Please email us at [email protected] with any corrections, and we’ll arrange to send you your free ebook upon confirming the information.
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21 Comments
Khush Shah • 03/25/2021 20:08
Is Lake Erie College of Osteopathic medicine competitive?
ReplyHtal War • 10/29/2021 07:08
Is St.george university of medicine in Granada,Spain competitive?
ReplyAnabel • 07/22/2022 16:12
Hi! I don't think your list is current. I looked up USF Health Morsani College of Medicine, FL. Their medium MCAT is 518, GPA of 3.89, unlike the 508 you listed here. In fact, it seems like a competitive school to get in!
ReplyFlo • 09/02/2024 07:03
Thank you very much for adding the part about Caribbean Medical Schools! I haven't checked out the other blog (from BeMo) specifically about them but I think they are always schools that are floating around in our heads so it's great that there's information that I can use to consider whether I apply or not!
ReplyAdam Y. • 09/02/2024 18:37
I count 13 schools (nearly half the list) that are state schools. Are these schools' reputations for being "easy to get into" being inflated by in-state applicants accounting for a large majority of acceptances? What are some good alternative schools to apply to regardless of what state and/or country you live in? Thanks!
ReplyAliya • 09/02/2024 20:34
Hi! Wow! This list is extremely nice to have to make my school list and establish targets! Do you think pass/fail schools in general are more competitive since most applicants would prefer to attend those schools?
ReplyCarlos • 11/25/2024 12:10
Which DO schools are easiest to get into?
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ReplyRuta • 03/13/2025 07:52
What are some strong medical schools to consider applying to, no matter where you live?
ReplyHazel • 03/19/2025 07:39
Are there any good alternative medical schools that are worth applying to, regardless of where I live?
ReplyDean • 03/26/2025 07:31
Thanks Joseph for reshaping our results table!
ReplyTanner • 04/02/2025 10:02
What are some good alternative schools to consider applying to, no matter which state or country you live in?
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