Belmont University Frist College of Medicine

Nashville, TennesseeMD Official website

MCAT—Not reported
GPA—Not reported
Class size542025-2026Source for Class size
In-state tuition$69,602One year, tuition and feesSource for In-state tuition

Mission

Our Mission: The Thomas F. Frist, Jr. College of Medicine at Belmont University is dedicated to cultivating diverse physician leaders of character who embrace a whole- person approach to healing in a community of service-learning, inspired by character and the love and grace of Christ. Our Vision: Shaping medicine through transformative whole person care. We are united by a common set of value statements: Love Learning Lead by Serving Live with Integrity Heal Together in Humility Welcome Difference Learn more: https://www.belmont.edu/medicine/about/ As a newer medical school, we are looking for students who see themselves in this mission and share these values. Our belief in a whole-person approach to health care informs everything we do – from education, to clinical experiences, to the leadership team we’ve selected. The focus is on you - from challenging academics and robust clinical experiences - it’s personalized education, informed at every level throughout medical school. From the very beginning of the admissions process, FCoM considers each aspect of who you are and what you bring to the learning environment. This focus on you continues when you become a student - with small class sizes, small group learning, and hands on practical experience, our community will support you as you grow into the type of physician you want to be.
As the school states it

Admissions office

1900 Belmont Blvd.Nashville, TN 37212-3758 USA
(615) 460-5700
[email protected]

Tuition and cost

Tuition and fees
In state$69,602
Out of state$69,602
One year, as reported. A missing figure means the school did not report it, never that it costs nothing.
Cost of attendance
In state$105,639
Out of state$105,639
Tuition plus the living costs the school budgets for. This is what a loan is sized against.
What you leave with
Average graduating debt
$0
Students receiving aid
68%
Health insurance
In state
$3,275
Out of state
$3,275

Who can apply

Out-of-state ApplicantsYesYes, FCoM is a private medical school with no preference for Tennessee residents.
Canadian ApplicantsYesYes, Canadian applicants have the same admissions process as all other applicants.
International ApplicantsYesYes, International applicants have the same admissions process as all other applicants.
DACA Status ApplicantsYesYes, DACA Status applicants have the same admissions process as all other applicants.
Transfer applicantsNoNot accepted
Community college prerequisitesYesAccepted
AP creditYesAccepted
Online courseworkYesAccepted
Pass/fail courseworkYesAccepted

We understand applicants have may different pathways to medical school. We encourage seeking out challenging and rigorous coursework and enrollment to be best prepared for the rigors of medical school.

Applying

How competitive is admission here?

52.4applications per seat2025-2026
2,831applications received2025-2026
15.2%from in state2025-2026
  1. MCAT scores this school will read
    Oldest accepted
    January 2024
    Latest accepted
    September 30, 2026
  2. AAMC PREview
    Policy
    We are recommending applicants to submit PREview scores
  3. Secondary application
    Required
    Yes
    Fee
    $75
    Sent to
    Selected applicants are invited to fill out the supplemental application, typically, we look for a 3.0 GPA and 500 MCAT score for supplemental application invitation.
    Fee waiver
    Available
  4. Secondary deadline
    Due
    December 16, 2026
  5. Letters of recommendation
    Committee letter
    Accepted
    Letter packet
    Accepted
    Individual letters
    Accepted
  6. Interview
    Format
    One-on-one
    Invitations
    We anticipate our first interview invitations being sent in August.
  7. Deposit on an offer
    Required
    No

Prerequisite coursework

  • Biochemistry3Required
  • BiologyLab8Required
  • Cell BiologyLabRecommended
  • ChemistryShould include 8 hours of General Chemistry and 8 hours of Organic ChemistryLab16Required
  • Composition & RhetoricAny type of English or Writing Intense course will suffice.6Required
  • GeneticsLabRecommended
  • Mathematics3Required
  • MicrobiologyLabRecommended
  • Molecular BiologyLabRecommended
  • PhysicsLab8Required

Interview

One-on-oneFile: closed file
Video interview

FCoM will conduct virtual interviews for the 2027 admissions cycle. Applicants can expect information and instructions via email

Regional interviews

Regional interviews are not available. All interviews will be conducted virtually via Zoom. Accepted students will be invited to campus to visit

How the school describes it

Two interviews are included – a traditional open file interview and a structured closed file interview. Each interview lasts 30 minutes. The rest of the interview session is designed for applicants to learn about FCoM and ask questions.

Invitations

We anticipate our first interview invitations being sent in August.

A typical interview day

Candidates will be sent information to review and familiarize themselves with prior to the interview day. During the interview session, there will be plenty of time to ask questions and learn more about the topics important to you in selecting a medical school. Two interviews are conducted. One is a traditional open-file interview with a faculty member or member of the admissions committee lasting approximately 30 minutes. The second is a structured interview conducted by a member of the FCoM community that includes standard questions and the interviewer is blind to all application materials. This interview may feel similar to an MMI experience. As a newer school, the interview day is designed specifically to allow time for applicants to ask questions and learn more about areas of interest.

If you are waitlisted

Waitlist positions
The waitlist at FCoM is live and regularly reviewed. Those added to the waitlist could be invited to join the class at any time in the cycle.

The waitlist is live, unranked, and reviewed at each Admissions Committee meeting throughout the cycle. Candidates on the waitlist may be offered admission at any point in the cycle.

Sources

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