2025-2026 Application Cycle Timeline

[pocdoc]

Hi, I’m very new to this forum so please forgive my ignorance. I graduate my undergrad in Spring 2025 and was wondering what the timeline of med school apps would look like for that. I went on a deep dive earlier and very greatly confused myself.

For background, I’m planning on taking my MCAT sometime late January or early May. I’m also planning on applying to both Masters and Medical Schools, which, i know I’m delusional, if I get accepted to both a 9 month masters and med school, would it be possible to do a masters fall 2025, finish it by May 2026, and then go to med school starting the 2026 cycle? It’s a long shot but still a possibility that I want to try to go for.

Anyways, TLDR, I need help visualizing what the med school app timeline is for a gal that graduates in spring 2025. Any advice or criticism welcome but please be nice because r/premed killed me

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[Mr.Smile12]

Welcome to the forums.

AAMC has timelines it shares:

Timeline for Application and Admission to Medical School

A guide to help you prepare for the medical school application and admission process broken down by year in school.

students-residents.aamc.org

Applying to Medical School

An overview of the medical school application process.

students-residents.aamc.org

Other companies also have timelines it posts, but the general schedule is similar every year.

2025/26 AMCAS Application Timeline | MedSchoolCoach

Medical school applications for MD programs in the US are submitted using the AMCAS system. Here’s exactly what to do each month during the application process.

www.medschoolcoach.com

Medical School Application Timeline for 2024-2025 - Jack Westin

Medical School Application Timeline for 2024-2025 Medical school application season typically kicks off in May,…

jackwestin.com

I'm not sure why you are applying to both Special Masters Programs(?) and Medical Schools. You should focus on one versus the other since you know your profile better than we do. If you want to start a SMP by August 2025, you should plan an application (PostBacCAS or schools directly as appropriate) beginning the spring of 2025 (after you get your fall/winter grades).

How to Choose a Postbaccalaureate or Special Masters Program (SMP) - SDN

The Student Doctor Network provides free tools, resources, and advising services to help students become health professionals.

www.studentdoctor.net

 

[pocdoc]

Welcome to the forums.

AAMC has timelines it shares:

Timeline for Application and Admission to Medical School

A guide to help you prepare for the medical school application and admission process broken down by year in school.

students-residents.aamc.org

Applying to Medical School

An overview of the medical school application process.

students-residents.aamc.org

Other companies also have timelines it posts, but the general schedule is similar every year.

2025/26 AMCAS Application Timeline | MedSchoolCoach

Medical school applications for MD programs in the US are submitted using the AMCAS system. Here’s exactly what to do each month during the application process.

www.medschoolcoach.com

Medical School Application Timeline for 2024-2025 - Jack Westin

Medical School Application Timeline for 2024-2025 Medical school application season typically kicks off in May,…

jackwestin.com

I'm not sure why you are applying to both Special Masters Programs(?) and Medical Schools. You should focus on one versus the other since you know your profile better than we do. If you want to start a SMP by August 2025, you should plan an application (PostBacCAS or schools directly as appropriate) beginning the spring of 2025 (after you get your fall/winter grades).

How to Choose a Postbaccalaureate or Special Masters Program (SMP) - SDN

The Student Doctor Network provides free tools, resources, and advising services to help students become health professionals.

www.studentdoctor.net

Thank you so much for the resources!