What is the selection process and structure of the program?

Option 1 “Pre-matriculation”: Students express interest in PCAP during the medical school application process by specifically applying to the 3-year PCAP program option via AMCAS. They will automatically be considered simultaneously for the traditional 4-year MD program as well but can select to opt out of this 4-year option.  A select cohort will be accepted to matriculate directly into the 3-year program Yuma Branch with a guaranteed PCAP seat. 

This Yuma Branch PCAP cohort will receive guaranteed full tuition scholarship funding. The program structure is to complete the foundational basic science curriculum at the UACOMP campus (first 18 months) and then transition to the Yuma Branch for their clinical rotations (last 18 months). This exciting option is available and approved for the class matriculating in July 2026 and future University of Arizona College of Medicine Phoenix classes.

Option 2 “Post-matriculation”: Students accepted into the 4-year MD program but not into the 3-year MD program at matriculation can apply for admission to the 3-year MD Primary Care PCAP program after first semester of year one. However, post-matriculation admission to the 3-year PCAP curriculum will depend on site capacity and is not guaranteed at this time. Scholarship availability is also dependent on resource availability and is not guaranteed.