Doctor of Medicine (M.D. - UAB Heersink School of Medicine)

Academic Overview & Description

Nationally top-ranked allopathic medical school in Birmingham renowned for transplant surgery, cardiovascular medicine, infectious disease research, and clinical training at UAB Hospital.

Funding & Financial Support

Funding Award

Heersink Medical Merit Scholarship: Up to full-tuition coverage for exceptional medical students

Tuition Rate

$34,228/year (Alabama resident MD tuition)

Application Fee

$100

Admission & Candidate Requirements

Academic GPA

3.7+ pre-medical undergraduate GPA via AMCAS

English Language

Satisfied via AMCAS verification

Standardized Exam

MCAT competitive score (median 513)

Application Materials

AMCAS application, secondary responses, hospital shadowing record

Letters of Recommendation

Pre-health committee composite letter or three faculty letters

Institutional Guidance

For official application submission procedures, portal logins, and faculty matching, consult University of Alabama System's detailed profile or visit the department application portal.

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