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Today: Jun 15
May 4, 2026
AACOMAS Opens
AACOMAS application opens for entry & submission.
May 4, 2026
AMCAS Opens
AMCAS application opens for data entry.
May 28, 2026
AMCAS Submissions
AMCAS submission opens (earliest submission for verification).
Jun 26, 2026
First Batch Transmission
AMCAS transmits first batch of verified applications to medical schools.
Jun 15, 2026
AACOMAS Releases
AACOMAS releases verified applications to osteopathic schools.
Aug 3, 2026
EDP Submission
AMCAS Early Decision Program submission deadline.
Oct 15, 2026
MD Releases Begin
Medical schools begin releasing first-wave acceptance offers.

Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University
Philadelphia, PA•Private, Urban
ChanceHigh
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1.What is the nature of your interest in the Lewis Katz School of Medicine?
Why Us
ChanceModerate
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2.The Admissions Committee would like to know more about you. Katz seeks an engaged student body with a wide variety of backgrounds, experiences, perspectives, and interests to enhance the medical school experience for everyone. Please use the space below to describe what makes you unique as an applicant, an obstacle that you had to overcome, or how you will contribute to the Katz community.
DiversityAdversity / Challenge
ChanceHigh
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No word limit
3.Tell us about your special interest in the campus you selected.
Why Us
ChanceModerate
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4.What are your plans for the current year - June 2024 until June 2025?
Gap Year
ChanceHigh
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No word limit
5.The Coronavirus pandemic has affected all of us. Please use this space to describe to us how you were impacted academically, personally or professionally by COVID-19.
COVID-19
ChanceNew
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No word limit
6.Have you completed a pathway/pipeline program offered through Katz or another medical school? These types of pathway/pipeline programs include Diversity Scholars, STEP-UP, Summer Health Professions Education Program (SHPEP) or other similar programs sponsored by a medical school. If yes: a. Name of Program: b. Medical School sponsor of the pathway/pipeline program:
Diversity