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2026-2027 University of Louisville School of Medicine - Class of 2031 (2026-2027 Application Cycle)

Thread Purpose: This is the official discussion thread for applicants to the 2026-2027 University of Louisville School of Medicine applying during the 2026-2027 admissions cycle (matriculating Class of 2031). Share interview invites, acceptances, waitlist updates, secondary questions, and connect with fellow applicants.

Who Should Use This Thread:

• Applicants to Louisville for Fall 2027 matriculation
• Current applicants seeking information about the admissions process

Key Application Information:

📝 Secondary Essay Questions:
Secondary Essay Questions will be updated when available for this cycle. Review the Louisville secondary essay prompts database for prompts from previous years: University of Louisville School of Medicine Secondary Essay Prompts

🔗 Helpful Resources:

• Interview Feedback: University of Louisville Interview Feedback
• School Profile: University of Louisville | Student Doctor Network
• MSAR Data: MSAR - University of Louisville School of Medicine
• School Admissions Page: Admissions
• Last Year's School Specific Thread: 2025-2026 University of Louisville

How to Use This Thread:

• Post interview invites with date/time to help others track timeline
• Share acceptance/waitlist/rejection updates
• Ask questions about secondaries, interviews, or school culture
• Connect with fellow applicants

Thread Guidelines:

• Be respectful and supportive
• Verify all information with official school sources
• Use search function before asking repeat questions
• Celebrate acceptances, support those still waiting

Good luck to all applying!

 

[sssys]

+1 OOS Secondary

 

[nontradmedic95]

+1 OOS II

II or secondary?

 

[sssys]

II or secondary?

Sorry! it was a secondary 🙂

 

[Anjana Mahesh]

+1 OOS II

Can you pls share prompts/ charcter limits??

 

[sssys]

Why have you chosen to apply to the University of Louisville School of Medicine?
150 words


Describe any additional experiences, interests, hobbies, or skills not included in other areas of your application or that you have completed since submitting your AMCAS application. 150 words

If you are a reapplicant, what has changed from your previous application or your approach to this year's admissions cycle?
150 words


What has been your most significant contribution to your community, through service or volunteerism? What was its impact on the community and on you?
150 words


The University of Louisville School of Medicine's mission is to improve the health and vitality of our community, our commonwealth, and our world by educating the next generation of physicians and scientists. This mission includes caring for underserved areas of Kentucky. Describe how your experiences and attributes equip you to care for underserved communities.
150 words


Which areas of medical practice are you interested in pursuing during residency? How do you see yourself practicing medicine after residency training, including location?
150 words


Is there any context for your undergraduate years that would help the committee to understand your academic performance? For example, students who come from rural areas, who worked long hours in paid employment during college, or who are first generation college graduates may not have the same access to opportunities and support as students from other environments.
150 words

 

[glucose6phosphate]

+1 OOS Secondary 6/30

 

[volley0829]

+1 OOS secondary!!!

 

[grace3236]

+1 IS Secondary!

 

[racer27]

+1 IS Secondary!!

 

[StethoQueen]

IS/OOS Secondary!

 

[dietcokefan]

IS/OOS Secondary!

what does that mean IS/OOS? Is that just strong ties or you went to school there?

 

[StethoQueen]

what does that mean IS/OOS? Is that just strong ties or you went to school there?

im a louisville native and went to school there but left a few years ago to move to another state for school!

 

[dietcokefan]

im a louisville native and went to school there but left a few years ago to move to another state for school!

Ahh I see. Thank you and good luck!

 

[racer27]

IS II!

 

[kiddoc2031]

+ IS II !!

 

[dr2048]

IS II!

IS II!

when did u submit primary/secondary

 

[kiddoc2031]

when did u submit primary/secondary

Hi! I know you asked the other poster for their dates, but I thought mine could help: 5/28 + 7/1
Good luck!

 

[racer27]

when did u submit primary/secondary

I missed this comment completely! I submitted AMCAS the first available date, and I received the secondary on July 1 and submitted at 1 am that night (so July 2).

 

[23bhg]

Hi! I am interested in this school but am an OOS with no ties. I know there is a preference for ties to Louisville, any recommendations?

 

[barbie28]

OOS, Waitlist for Interview

 

[StethoQueen]

OOS, Waitlist for Interview

Congratulations! When did you submit your secondary?!

 

[barbie28]

Congratulations! When did you submit your secondary?!

Thanks, 8/5

 

[StethoQueen]

Thanks, 8/5

What are your stats if you don’t mind me asking and do you have any ties to Louisville?!

 

[themangoman]

Anyone know when they do OOS II? I grew up in Louisville but moved to TN, secondary 7/27 submitted

 

[StethoQueen]

OOS II but Louisville native!

 

[stardew]

OOS II but Louisville native!

when did you submit secondary? Stats?

 

[StethoQueen]

when did you submit secondary? Stats?

7/10, sGPA 3.25, cGPA 3.55, MCAT 508, THOUSANDS of hours clinical hours lol

 

[timmyroon]

Anyone know if Louisville screens before sending secondary? my stats are higher than their cutoffs but I sent my app to them last tuesday and still haven't received their secondary?

 

[100mgXylazine]

Anyone know if Louisville screens before sending secondary? my stats are higher than their cutoffs but I sent my app to them last tuesday and still haven't received their secondary?

OOS and also sent my primary a week ago, and still haven't heard a single thing from the school.

 

[23bhg]

does anyone know if OOS applicants have gotten in previously without ties to Louisville?

 

[studyingallday]

does anyone know if OOS applicants have gotten in previously without ties to Louisville?

also wondering this... i have very minor ties there