Learn more about EMSAP Alumni who are now UAB Faculty!
Congratulations to Daniel Elston on his Fulbright Award!UAB offers Early Medical, Early Dental, or Early Optometry School Acceptance Programs. Note: Students can only apply to one program.
Application Information by School
NOTE: Students must first apply and be admitted to UAB before applying for any of these above programs. Applicants must be US Citizens or US Permanent Residents.
Final decisions will be made regarding the applications in Mid-March.
Application available on September 15, 2026.
| Program Contact | Application Launch Date | Close Date | Interview Date | Requirements | Virtual Meeting Option | State Residency Requirement | Application Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EMSAP (Medical) |
9/15/26 | 11/16/26 | 2/11/27 | Admitted to UAB; 3.5+GPA; 30+ ACT For more information, visit the UAB Heersink School of Medicine website Opens an external link.. |
N/A | Attend an Alabama high school or a high school in a contiguous state to Alabama (Florida, Georgia, Tennessee, Mississippi) | 2027 EMSAP Application Link Opens an external link. |
| EDSAP (Dental) EDSAP Information Page Opens an external link. |
9/15/26 | 11/16/26 | February | Admitted to UAB; 3.5+GPA; 30+ ACT | Virtual Meeting Link Opens an external link. | All US States and Territories; Preference is given to Alabama residents and those with strong ties to Alabama | 2027 EDSAP Application Link Opens an external link. |
| EOSAP (Optometry) EOSAP Information Page Opens an external link. |
9/15/26 | 11/16/26 | February | Admitted to UAB; 3.5+GPA; 30+ ACT | N/A | Student must be resident of Alabama, Tennessee, Georgia, Mississippi, and Florida; Preference is given to Alabama residents and those with strong ties to Alabama | 2027 EOSAP Application Link Opens an external link. |