Medical Schools in Alabama

Medical Schools in Alabama

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Check our our list of the medical schools in Alabama to find median GPA and MCAT, and tuition rates to see if one of these schools is a good fit for you. Remember that you’ll use AMCAS to apply for an allopathic (MD) program and AACOMAS when applying for an osteopathic (DO) program.

Use the MedSchoolCoach Med School Explorer to see more detailed information about interview formats, secondary essays, and classes sizes. This tool will also give you an estimate of how well of an academic fit you’d be to each school you explore. 

Medical SchoolLocationMedian GPAMedian MCATIn-State TuitionOut-of-State TuitionProgram Type
University of Alabama School of Medicine(UAB)Birmingham, AL3.83511$70,367$102,688MD
University of South Alabama College of MedicineMobile, AL3.9511$62,542$95,753MD
Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine(VCOM-Auburn)Auburn, AL3.6500$39,530$39,530DO
Alabama College of Osteopathic Medicine(ACOM)Dothan, AL3.47504$55,690$55,690DO

 

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FAQ About Medical Schools in Alabama

Alabama has 4 medical schools:

  • University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Medicine
  • University of South Alabama College of Medicine
  • Alabama College of Osteopathic Medicine
  • Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine

The University of Alabama at Birmingham – Marnix E. Heersink School of Medicine is located in Birmingham, Alabama. 

The University of Alabama at Birmingham – Marnix E. Heersink School of Medicine is raked a tier two school by U.S. World and News Report in both Best Medical Schools for Research and Best medical Schools for Primary Care.

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