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Key Points Question How do premedical student advisors describe the impact of COVID-19 on premedical students at historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) pursuing admission to medical school? Findings This qualitative study of interviews with 21 premedical advisors from HBCUs described 3 major ways that the pandemic affected premedical students: balancing academic responsibilities with family demands, difficulty with the virtual learning environment, and new stressors for medical school applicants. Meaning These findings suggest that the pandemic adversely affected HBCU premedical students, which has implications for the well-being of individual students, their medical school preparation, and physician workforce diversity.