Timeline
Order of Operations
Applying to the Michigan MSTP is a transparent process. Feel free to reach out to the MSTP Office if you have any questions.
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Deadline and Fee Information For MSTP Applicants
Sept. 15
Primary AMCAS application
Oct. 15
Secondary application
$85
Secondary application fee
$24
CASPer fees
Casper Requirement
The University of Michigan Medical School requires MD and MSTP applicants to have taken the CASPer Test (Computer-Based Assessment for Sampling Personal Characteristics), also known as a Situational Judgment Test. You should plan on taking CASPer earlier, rather than later, in the cycle. We will not offer an interview until we’ve received the test score, which can take approximately three weeks. Test dates are typically available between May and January. You can sign up for a CASPer account and begin the verification process before May but will need an AMCAS ID number to complete your registration and schedule a test date. Read more in the CASPer FAQs.
May
The AMCAS application opens in May.
Please note that you will need your AMCAS ID number to complete your CASPer account registration. There is a $12 fee to register and an additional $12 for your score to be sent to UMMS. Both fees are waived for those approved for the AAMC-Fee Assistance Program.
July
MSTP applications are reviewed from July to December each year.
Due to the highly competitive nature of the MSTP, applicants are strongly encouraged to complete the primary and secondary application as early as feasible.
Once we receive a verified AMCAS application, applicants will automatically be sent the Secondary Application.
We recommend taking the CASPer test as soon as you are able to, before or around the time you obtain the link to your Secondary Application.
August
Competitive applicants receive invitations to interview beginning in August through January.
September
September 15 -
MSTP primary application deadline through AMCAS.
October
October 15 -
MSTP Secondary Application deadline through the University of Michigan Medical School Office of Admissions.
Please note, in order for a MSTP application to be considered “complete,” the secondary application, CASPer test score and all letters of recommendation must be received.
Interviews begin this month.
April
A Second Look event is typically organized in April for accepted applicants.
April 30 -
Deadline for accepted applicants to finalize admissions decision. According to AAMC applicant guidelines, you will need to officially accept or decline our offer of admission via your status page by April 30th (or the next business day if that date falls on a weekend).
MSTP Admissions Timeline Recap
May
AMCAS Application opens
September 15
Deadline for MSTP Primary Application
October 15
Deadline for MSTP Secondary Application and Letters of Recommendation
August – January
Competitive applicants are invited to interview
October – January
Interviews occur
November – April
Offers of admission are made
April
Second Look event for accepted applicants
April 30
Deadline for accepted applicants to make admissions decision