Nmryaqs: Post-Baccalaureate Pathway for Enrolled Tribal Members
Focus
- Foundations of biomedical sciences
- Indigenous health and wellness
- Cultural engagement and community building
- Kaplan MCAT Prep course
- Population health and epidemiology
- Academic skills and wellness
- Clinical observation
- Research experiences
- Anatomy
- Preparation for Medical School Success
Timeline
- March 2, 2026: Application is open.
- May 1, 2026: Application due by 11:59 p.m. PST.
- May 18, 2026: Interviews held.
- Late June: Applicants notified of application decision.
- August 15: Deadline for accepted scholars to move to Spokane, Washington.
- September to June: Pathway programming at WSU Spokane.
Eligibility Requirements
- Be an enrolled member of a federally recognized Tribe.
- Have a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
- Have an overall undergraduate GPA of 2.6 or higher. Once this minimum is met, the WSU College of Medicine uses three combination thresholds of GPA and MCAT score for admission. Find more information about these combinations on the MD program admissions requirements page under “Academic Requirements.”
- A prior MCAT score.
- The MCAT score must not be lower than 7 points needed to achieve one of our combination thresholds of GPA and MCAT. See admissions requirements.
- Prior unsuccessful application to medical school is preferred; however, we will consider those who have not yet applied to medical school.
- Plan to apply to medical school for Entering Year of 2027 (applying by October 15, 2026).
- Washington residency or connections:
- Have Washington residency or meet ties to Washington requirements. Find more information about these requirements on the MD program admissions requirements page under “Requirements to Receive a Secondary Application.”
- Candidates who DO NOT meet this requirement can also apply if they commit to living in Spokane County or surrounding Washington counties beginning on August 15 prior to the start of the Nmryaqs Pathway and remain living in therein until they matriculate into the WSU College of Medicine.
- This will allow candidates to officially establish Washington residency prior to enrolling in WSU College of Medicine.
- Failure to maintain this commitment will result in rescinding of the conditional acceptance. Inability to provide proof that a scholar is living in Washington (e.g., signed lease for scholar) by August 15 prior to starting the Nmryaqs Pathway will result in dismissal from the program.
Benefits
- Cost of attendance is FREE.
- Receive a monthly stipend to help offset living expenses.
- Gain exposure to medical school faculty, leadership, and students.
- Complete coursework to become better prepared for entry into the WSU College of Medicine and long-term success.
- Receive conditional acceptance to the WSU College of Medicine for Entering Year 2027.
Conditional Acceptance Requirements
- Satisfactorily complete the Nmryaqs Pathway, which includes:
- Attending all classes with no unexcused absences.
- Satisfactory completion of all course work and quizzes.
- Obtaining a passing score during all end-of-block exams, and.
- Conscientiousness, courtesy, and respect in all aspects of pathway activities.
- Submit a formal AMCAS application and WSU College of Medicine secondary application in the 2026 cycle for entry in August 2027.
- Successfully interview with the WSU College of Medicine during the regular interview cycle.
- Meet a combination threshold of undergraduate overall GPA and MCAT composite score as listed on the MD program admissions requirements page under “Academic Requirements.”
- Candidates who are establishing Washington residency during the program beginning on August 15 are required to live in Washington for the duration of the program and until matriculating into WSU College of Medicine (one full year).