Pre-Med Application Timeline
Choose the year you want to start medical school and get a month-by-month checklist working backward from it. Dates are typical for the AMCAS cycle, so confirm exact dates with the AAMC each year.
When do you want to start medical school?
How to use the timeline
Work backward from the year you apply, not the year you matriculate. Most of the work that decides an application, such as clinical hours, a steady activity, and strong letters, happens long before the AMCAS opens. If you are further along than the checklist, skip ahead; if you are behind, a gap year is a normal and often smart way to catch up.
Related reading: when to submit AMCAS, the pre-med extracurricular timeline, and a gap year study plan.