Medical Schools That Require Casper (2026-2027 Cycle)
Which US, Canadian, and international medical schools require Casper, organized by region, plus how to confirm your own school list.
Quick answer
Well over 100 MD, DO, and international medical programs require or accept Casper, including nearly all Canadian medical schools and a growing share of US programs like Baylor, Boston University, and Wake Forest. Requirements are program-specific and change every cycle, so always verify on each school's admissions page before you register.
More than 100 MD, DO, and international medical programs require or accept the Casper test, and the list changes every cycle as programs add, drop, or swap it for an alternative like AAMC PREview. This guide organizes the current picture by region and program type so you can quickly check your own school list, then confirm the details directly with each program before you register.
US MD Programs Requiring Casper
Casper requirements are common but far from universal among US allopathic programs. Schools currently requiring it include:
- Baylor College of Medicine (Texas)
- Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine (Massachusetts)
- Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell (New York)
- Drexel University College of Medicine (Pennsylvania)
- Texas A&M University Health Science Center College of Medicine
- Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center Paul L. Foster School of Medicine (El Paso)
- University of Texas Health Science Center Houston, McGovern Medical School
- University of Texas Southwestern Medical School
- University of Texas Medical Branch
- Quinnipiac University Frank H. Netter School of Medicine (Connecticut)
- Stony Brook University Renaissance School of Medicine (New York)
- Wake Forest University School of Medicine (North Carolina)
- Central Michigan University College of Medicine
- University of Vermont Larner College of Medicine
Texas has one of the highest concentrations of Casper-requiring MD programs in the country, so applicants there should verify every in-state option individually.
Programs That Accept Casper or an Alternative
Some schools give you a choice, or a strong recommendation, rather than a strict requirement:
- Michigan State University College of Human Medicine requires Casper or PREview, and strongly recommends Duet.
- Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School accepts either Casper or PREview.
If a school on your list falls into this category, our Casper vs. PREview vs. Duet comparison can help you decide which one to prioritize.
US DO Programs Requiring Casper
Osteopathic programs have adopted Casper broadly. Current examples include:
- A.T. Still University Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine (Missouri)
- Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine
- Midwestern University (Arizona and Illinois campuses)
- Nova Southeastern University (Florida)
- Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine (New York and Nevada campuses)
- Campbell University (North Carolina)
- Des Moines University (Iowa)
- Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (Pennsylvania and Florida campuses)
- Rocky Vista University (Colorado and Utah campuses)
- Arkansas College of Osteopathic Medicine
- Kansas Health Science Center, Kansas College of Osteopathic Medicine
A couple of Texas osteopathic programs, including Sam Houston State University College of Osteopathic Medicine and William Carey University College of Osteopathic Medicine, require Duet, a related Acuity assessment, rather than Casper directly.
Canadian Medical Schools Requiring Casper
Casper is close to universal across Canadian MD programs. English-stream requirements include the University of Toronto, McMaster University, Queen's University, Western University, and the University of Ottawa, along with the western Canadian schools: University of British Columbia, University of Calgary, University of Alberta, University of Saskatchewan, and University of Manitoba.
French-language programs, including McGill University, Université de Montréal, Université de Sherbrooke, Université Laval, and the University of Ottawa's French stream, require the French-language version of Casper.
Canadian Casper deadlines tend to land early in the cycle, often around October 1st. Confirm your program's exact cutoff well before then; our Casper test dates guide covers how to work backward from a deadline.
International Medical Schools Requiring Casper
Casper use extends beyond North America:
- American University of the Caribbean (AUC) School of Medicine requires Casper for MD admissions.
- Australia: Curtin University Medical School, University of Notre Dame Australia School of Medicine, and University of Wollongong School of Medicine incorporate Casper into admissions, in some cases weighting it heavily in the pre-interview score.
- United Kingdom: no undergraduate medical schools currently require Casper, though King's College London GKT School of Medicine accepts it for certain graduate-entry applicants. A recent NHS England pilot tested Casper at several UK schools on an optional basis.
How to Confirm Your Own List
Requirements shift every cycle, so treat any published list, including this one, as a starting point:
- Check each program's admissions page for "Casper," "Acuity," or "situational judgment test."
- Confirm the exact test type your program needs; a mismatch means your score won't reach them. See our Casper overview for how test types work.
- Note the program's final accepted test date, which is often earlier than the general application deadline.
- Cross-check on Acuity's Dates and Fees page, where selecting your specific programs shows exactly which assessments and deadlines apply to you.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many medical schools require Casper?
Well over 100 programs across MD, DO, and international medicine currently require or accept Casper, and the number grows most cycles. Always verify against each program's current admissions page.
Do all Canadian medical schools require Casper?
Nearly all English- and French-language MD programs in Canada require it, making it close to a universal requirement for Canadian applicants, unlike the US where it's program-specific.
What's the difference between Casper and PREview for medical school?
Casper uses open-ended typed and video responses scored by human raters; PREview is a multiple-choice test scored by the AAMC. A handful of schools accept either. See our full comparison.
When do medical schools require Casper to be completed by?
Deadlines are program-specific and often land before the general application deadline. Canadian programs commonly require it by early October; US programs vary widely, so check each school directly.
Can I use one Casper score for multiple schools?
Yes, as long as every school accepts the same test type. You can add schools to your distribution list after testing, as long as they're added before that program's distribution deadline.
The Bottom Line
Casper requirements are specific to each program and change every cycle, so the schools listed here are a starting point, not a substitute for checking each program's admissions page directly. Once you've confirmed which of your schools require it, lock in a test date using the 2026-2027 Casper calendar and start preparing with the official practice scenarios.
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