Virginia Tech Carilion

Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine Roanoke, VA · Public · MD

Average MCAT: 511
Average GPA: 3.66
Class size: 64 (6,542 applicants)
Tuition: $63,985 (per year, nonresident)
Out-of-state applicants: Welcome

Deadlines

AMCAS deadline: Dec. 1, 2026
Secondary deadline: Dec. 15, 2026

Essays

Essay 1 (400 words)

Reflect on a trait or characteristic you are proud of that you feel is most vulnerable to being lost on your journey to becoming a physician. How do you plan to protect it?

Essay 2 (400 words)

Describe a time when doing the "right" thing conflicted with rules, authority, or expectations. How did you handle it?

Essay 3 (400 words)

Beyond the rise of AI, what do you consider the greatest challenge facing your generation, and how do you plan to address it?

Publications (optional) (400 words)

Please list any publications in the appropriate citation format using the text box below.

Editor's notes

Read the secondary screen before you pay for AMCAS here. VTCSOM says a 504 MCAT is the usual floor for a secondary, with 501 to 503 considered only alongside a 3.7 GPA and a very strong record. If you're below that, this isn't where to spend an application.
Research isn't a bonus at VTCSOM. It's in the curriculum, and the school says successful applicants must show the ability and interest to do research. If your research is thin, make the case with whatever inquiry you've done, in the lab, in a clinic or in public health, and get a research mentor to write one of your letters.
The in-state math changed this year. Virginia residents now pay $48,985 in tuition against $63,985 for everyone else, and the dean wants about half of each class from Virginia, up from 15 of 64 this fall. If you're a Virginian, this school just moved up your list.
The deadlines are late (AMCAS Dec. 1, secondary Dec. 15), but admission is rolling and first interviews start in August. Late is allowed. It isn't smart. Submit early.