Completed applications who are considered under the Black Learners Admissions Pathway must complete and submit each requirement that is listed here.
Completed applications will be reviewed holistically by the Black Learners Admissions Subcommittee, where no single component of an application from a Black Maritime applicant will be considered grounds for ineligiblity.
Applicants must demonstrate an ability to meet the academic rigor of medical school, but there is no minimum score required for any component of an application under the Black Learners Admissions Pathway. Applicants will be provided with the opportunity to explain any areas of weakness or concern throughout the application process. This information will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
Incomplete or late applications will be considered ineligible for admission.
Degree Requirements
All applicants are required to complete a 90-120 credit hour baccalaureate degree granted by an accredited institution. This degree must be completed prior to the start of the undergraduate medical education program. For more information please click here
GPA Requirement
There is no minimum grade point average (GPA) required under the Black Learners Admissions Pathway, but the Black Learners Admissions Subcommittee may use general GPA requirements as a point of reference during the holistic review process. GPA is calculated using:
- the 60 most recent credit hours of graded (alpha/numerical) courses from a completed or in-progress 90-120 credit baccalaureate degree, or;
- up to 15 credit hours of graded (alpha/numerical) courses from a completed or in-progress graduate degree (masters or doctoral) PLUS the 45 most recent credit hours of graded (alpha/numerical) courses from a completed 90-120 credit baccalaureate degree to total 60 graded credit hours.
Medical College Admissions Test (MCAT)
An MCAT score completed within the past 5 years is required. No MCAT thresholds are required for eligibility under the Black Learners Admissions Pathway but the Black Learners Admissions Subcommittee may use general MCAT requirements as a point of reference during the holistic review process. For more information on the MCAT please click here.
Computer-Based Assessment for Sampling Personal Characteristics (CASPer)
All applicants are required to complete a 90-minute Computer-based Assessment for Sampling Personal Characteristics (CASPer). There is no minimum CASPer score required under the Black Learners Admissions Pathway.
Multiple Mini Interview (MMI)
All Maritime applicants who meet self-identification requirements will be offered an interview. To be considered eligible under the Black Learners Admissios Pathway, applicants must complete the Multiple Mini Interview (MMI). There is no minimum score required for this component of the application.
Short Answer Questions and Supplemental Information (Section 2)
To be considered under the Black Learners Admissions Pathway, all applicants must complete short answer questions and provide supplemental information as described here. No minimum score is required for this component of the application.
Complete applications will undergo a holistic review by the Black Learners Admissions Subcommittee, where no single component of an application will be considered grounds for disqualification. Incomplete or late applications will be considered ineligible for admission.