University of Mississippi Medical Center (UMMC) MMI guide for 2027

The interview

For 2027 entry, University of Mississippi Medical Center (UMMC) interviews applicants with a multiple mini interview (MMI), held in person.¹

Tests and requirements

• Requires the MCAT.²

Key dates

Aug 1, 2026

Early Decision Program, AMCAS application, transcripts, letters, MCAT

Aug 15, 2026

Early Decision Program, secondary application

Oct 15, 2026

AMCAS primary deadline

Oct 15, 2026

Regular Decision acceptances

Nov 1, 2026

secondary deadline

Dates from official admissions sources.³⁴

How to prepare

An MMI is a series of short, timed stations, each with its own interviewer and scenario. The AAMC describes typical MMIs as 6 to 10 stations of about five minutes each, though timing varies by school.⁵ Practice reading a prompt, deciding your position quickly, and talking through the issue, the people involved, what you’d do and why.

Expect to be asked why University of Mississippi Medical Center (UMMC). Its mission is a good place to start: “The University of Mississippi School of Medicine is committed to the education and training of skilled, compassionate, considerate, and competent physicians who provide the highest-quality health care to all residents of the state of Mississippi.”⁶ Connect it to something specific you’ve done.

For requirements, statistics, deadlines and tuition, see the full University of Mississippi Medical Center (UMMC) profile in Sandbox Atlas.