This digital newsletter will be updated on a monthly basis with information that will be relevant to the admitted student experience. Please review and contact Admissions & Recruitment Coordinator, Nedy Windham @ windh003@umn.edu with any questions.
Did U Know?
The first longitudinal integrated clerkship was designed and implemented at the University of Minnesota Medical School. Family Medicine faculty member Dr. John "Jack" Verby created the Rural Physicians Associate Program (RPAP) in 1971 as a workforce initiative for rural Minnesota. That program continues today!
Learn more about LIC Resources - Clinical Immersion (MS Year 3)
Get what you want out of medical school. Expand your experience as an MD student with this flexible program.
The Flexible MD program at the University of Minnesota Medical School gives medical students the opportunity to participate in experiences not available in the regular curriculum, that meet their individual needs and allow them to better serve communities and patients.
RESOURCES
Explore the Twin Cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul
Visit the Admitted Student Day Website for event details.
House Structure
Each House is made up of a third of the student body.
Included is an Academic Advisor, Faculty Advisors, Tutors and representatives from the Well-being Committee, Peer Mentorship Committee and Peers Supporting Peers.
Did You Know?
The University of Minnesota Medical School has long been an innovative leader in medical education. We understand that students have unique needs and goals, which is why we offer a variety of different programs and concentrations.
Learn more about Individualized Pathways
Study medicine abroad
Focus on research
Earn an MD/MBA or another combined degree
Practice medicine in a rural area
The Health Sciences Education Center (HSEC) is a state-of-the-art facility designed to transform health education in Minnesota. As one of the most comprehensive interprofessional education facilities in the country, HSEC is the premier training site for tomorrow’s health professional.
The mission of the Wellbeing Committee is to support and promote the wellbeing of medical students by providing resources, building relationships and cultivating an environment to foster the health of the whole person.
Keep up with event activities through the Admitted Student Day website.
Class of 2030 Facebook Page
Great News! The Facebook page has been created.
The group name is "Class of 2030 University of Minnesota Medical School - Twin Cities".
Click this link that brings you right to the web page and request to join the group!
Certiphi Background Check
Starting in January you should start to see your background check request emails come from Certiphi!
You should receive your email from Certiphi within 2-3 weeks (or sooner) after your acceptance letter. Just keep checking your email and remember to always check your spam folder for emails from Certiphi.
Greetings Admitted Students,
Congratulations on your acceptance to the University of Minnesota Medical School!
My name is Nedy Windham and I am the Admissions and Recruitment Coordinator in the Admissions Office of the University of Minnesota Medical School-Twin Cities campus.
Welcome! I will be keeping you up to date on important information until you arrive at the Medical School for the Fall 2026 semester. Sharing some important pieces of information below:
You will also be kept up to date through this Minnesota Monday E-Newsletter where we will list all Admitted Student Minnesota Monday Communications, provide updates on important events & dates and communications with important information from other Medical School departments.
Additionally, we will be having an Admitted Student Day during the Spring 2026 semester. I will provide more information to you at a future date, but you can now SAVE the DATE for the in-person event on Friday, February 20, 2026 @ the McNamara Alumni Center from 8:45am-2:30pm.
That is all I have for now! Again, congratulations on your acceptance into the University of Minnesota Medical School. Your hard work, dedication, and passion for medicine were clear in your application and we all look forward to you joining our Medical School Community.
All the best,
Nedy Windham
Admitted Student Checklist
Keep up to date with our main Admitted Student Site, where we will list important information and event dates for the Twin Cities Entering Class.
If you haven't done so already, please review the Next Steps Site and begin to complete the items listed.
SAVE THE DATE!
Admitted Student Day (Twin Cities Campus)
Friday, February 20, 2026
8:45 AM - 2:30 PM (CST)
Minneapolis, MN 55455
More information to come!