Accepted applicants to the UGA School of Medicine MD program are expected to matriculate in the entering year for which they applied. However, applicants with circumstances preventing matriculation may request a one-year deferral.
To request a deferral, applicants must submit a written request via email to the Office of Admissions, outlining their reason for deferral and including any relevant supporting documentation.
The Admissions Committee reviews all deferral requests and has sole discretion in granting approvals.
All deferral requests must be submitted by June 1 of the matriculating year (June 1, 2026, for the 2026 application cycle).
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