BS/MD Programs: How to Get In
/What is a BS/MD program and how hard is it to get in? Learn the strategies you need to make it happen, plus a complete list of BS/MD programs
BS/md programs provide students with a direct path to a career in medicine
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Part 1: Introduction to BS/MD programs
Though many aspiring doctors arrive at the decision to apply to medical school during college, some have dreamt of becoming a physician since childhood. Recognizing this, colleges and medical schools created BS/MD programs for high-achieving high school students who are ready to commit to a career in medicine.
BS/MD programs, also known as “direct medical programs,” allow students to earn a Bachelor's of Science (BS) degree followed immediately by a Doctor of Medicine (MD) degree—without having to go through a separate admissions process for medical school. Their benefits include a focused and sometimes expedited course of study free from the stress and uncertainty of the medical school application process.
Though BS/MD programs have notoriously low acceptance rates—typically ranging from 1 to 10 percent—they may be great options for college applicants committed to a career in medicine.
Fortunately, our team has nearly 20 years of experience helping students gain admission to BS/MD programs. In fact, we routinely receive messages like this:
In this guide, we’ll cover:
The pros and cons of BS/MD programs
How to determine if they’re right for your child
Strategies for getting in
Complete lists of BS/MD and BS/DO programs
What is a BS/MD program?
A BS/MD program is a program in which an undergraduate institution and a medical school partner, allowing students to gain admission to both straight out of high school. BS/MD students typically earn both degrees—a BS (or, occasionally, a BA) and an MD—from the same university, though some programs, such as the Brooklyn College/SUNY Coordinated B.A.-M.D. Program and the Penn State-Jefferson Accelerated Premedical-Medical Program, pair degrees from two different institutions.
Many BS/MD programs take eight years—the same amount of time a student would normally spend getting a BS and MD through separate programs. However, some programs are completed in seven years, meaning students can enter residency programs sooner. There are also a few six-year BS/MD programs in the United States, though they are becoming increasingly rare due to the breakneck pace required to complete them.
During the undergraduate portion of nearly any BS/MD program, students will be required to fulfill standard premed course requirements in the sciences. However, some programs grant undergraduates a great deal of freedom in regard to their majors and class selections while other programs have a well-defined course of study.
For example, students in Brown University's Program in Liberal Medical Education (PLME) are able to choose any major (including humanities degrees), ranging from chemistry to history. On the other end of the spectrum, Drexel University's BA/BS + MD Early Assurance Program is open only to students who choose specific science and engineering majors such as biomedical engineering or psychology.
Though students who are accepted to BS/MD programs don’t need to worry about applying to medical school at the end of their undergraduate years, that doesn't mean they can rest on their laurels through college. Nearly all BS/MD programs have GPA requirements that students must meet as a condition of their acceptance into the medical school. Many programs also require their undergraduates to take the MCAT and achieve a certain minimum score.
Students who fail to meet these requirements will typically be allowed to graduate with a BS but won’t be permitted to move on to medical school through their BS/MD program and will instead have to go through the standard medical application process.
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Part 2: Is a BS/MD program right for my child?
Pros of BS/MD programs
For the right student, BS/MD programs can offer several advantages over a traditional path to medical school.
First and foremost is the ability to avoid the stressful, competitive medical school application process while simultaneously completing an undergraduate degree. Because BS/MD students are relieved of the pressure and uncertainty that accompany the application cycle, they’re often able to focus more intently on their premed studies. Similarly, in programs that don’t require their students to take the MCAT, such as those at Brown, University of Rochester, Case Western Reserve, and University of Pittsburgh, students are able to bypass the stress of preparing for the exam.
Additionally, because BS/MD students have already been accepted to medical school, they may feel a greater sense of freedom as undergraduates to explore academic interests outside of the scope of science and medicine without worrying about how this will appear to medical school admissions committees. This can give future doctors a more well-rounded education.
Some BS/MD programs also offer their students special opportunities for learning, networking, and service. For instance, Brown's PLME has enrichment activities which include healthcare-oriented study abroad, research assistantship opportunities, community service, fellowships, and more.
BS/MD programs tend to be quite small, with some accepting as few as 4–7 applicants per year, like the University of Cincinnati Connections Dual Admissions Program. Even BS/MD programs on the larger side typically number under 100 students per incoming class. Because students spend seven or eight years with a relatively small cohort, they have the opportunity to become part of a tight-knit community within a larger institution.
As noted above, some BS/MD programs can be completed in fewer than eight years, which can save time and money spent on tuition and application fees.
However, it's worth noting that the pace of these accelerated programs often entails taking summer courses in order to cram an undergraduate education into three or fewer years, such as at Rensselaer Polytechnic's Seven-Year Physician-Scientist Program. Nevertheless, an expedited timeline may be an incentive if your child hopes to begin their professional life as soon as possible.
Cons of BS/MD programs
Despite these many benefits, BS/MD programs are not right for every student interested in medicine. Not only do they require spending seven or eight years studying one topic and living in one place, they also require students to have the maturity and self-knowledge to essentially commit to a lifelong career at age 17 or 18.
For many if not most students, college is a time of valuable academic exploration and self-discovery. If your child is not 100 percent committed to a career in medicine, they would be better off applying to a traditional four-year undergraduate program.
Another potential disadvantage of entering a BS/MD program is the fact that students must commit to one school all the way through their MD, rather than selecting an undergraduate school and medical school separately. This, along with the relatively limited number of BS/MD programs (approximately 70, compared with over 7,000 undergraduate institutions in the United States), means that students can’t be as picky as they might otherwise be in regard to the cultural and academic fit of a school. Plus, in some cases, students may end up having to choose between the long-term assurance of a BS/MD program and a spot at a more prestigious undergraduate institution.
If a student commits to a BS/MD program and decides it’s not a fit, they may be able to “apply out” to other medical schools. Some programs are non-binding, meaning that they don’t prohibit their undergraduates from applying to other medical schools. Other programs explicitly state that students cannot apply to other medical schools while retaining a seat in their program. If your child chooses to enter such a program, they’ll want to be certain that they are committed to completing it.
If your child excels in math and science and loves the idea of helping others, they might want to become a doctor, but they might also want to become a cancer researcher or an engineer who creates lifesaving medical devices. So, how can you child know that a career as a physician is right for them? Shadowing a doctor or volunteering at a hospital can provide your child with great insight.
In general, if your child is considering BS/MD programs, they should talk to their college counselor or admissions advisor to find as many ways as possible to be immersed in clinical environments. This will both help strengthen their application and ensure that medicine is truly a perfect fit. We’ll talk more about extracurriculars shortly.
How much do BS/MD programs cost?
Parents often ask us if a BS/MD program will come with a different price tag than regular undergraduate tuition at the same university. For the vast majority of programs, the answer is no—BS/MD tuition and regular undergraduate tuition at the same school cost the same amount.
That said, the price of tuition can vary significantly between different BS/MD programs depending on factors like whether the institution is public or private. If your child is able to gain acceptance to a BS/MD program at a public university in your state, in-state tuition may save your family tens of thousands of dollars per year compared to a private BS/MD program.
For instance, consider 2023–2024 undergraduate tuition for two BS/MD programs in New York State, one private and one public: the University of Rochester’s Early Medical Scholars Program costs $63,150, whereas in-state tuition at Stony Brook University’s Scholars for Medicine Program is $7,070.
As a BS/MD applicant, your child can of course apply for financial aid just like any other college applicant. Plus, some BS/MD programs are even part of honors colleges or other special programs that offer specific scholarships to accepted students.
There is one free BS/MD program that we’re aware of: Wayne State University’s Med-Direct Program provides eight years of paid tuition for the ten lucky students accepted each year.
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Part 3: How hard is it to get into BS/MD programs?
The competition to get into BS/MD programs is fierce, with acceptance rates as low as 1 percent at top-tier, small programs such as Case Western Reserve University. Even a top program on the large end of the spectrum like Brown, which accepts 90 students per class, still has a daunting acceptance rate of 3.6 percent.
Generally speaking, you can expect most BS/MD programs—especially those at schools with prestigious names—to accept fewer than 5 percent of applicants.
And while a less selective BS/MD program like the University of Missouri–Kansas City has an acceptance rate around 9 percent, it's worth noting that this figure is on par with the undergraduate acceptance rate to Cornell and other prestigious colleges like Williams, Swarthmore, and Harvard. All in all, BS/MD programs’ extreme selectivity is due to the fact that they receive hundreds or thousands of applications for relatively few spots.
That’s why competitive applicants need to have exceptional grades, test scores, extracurricular activities, and letters of recommendation. Though the majority of programs state that they assess applications holistically, successful BS/MD applicants will typically have a GPA at or near 4.0, rank in the top 5 percent of their graduating class, and achieve a 95th percentile or higher score on the ACT or SAT.
Even if your child meets these high standards, bear in mind that the vast majority of BS/MD applicants will also have excellent test scores and grades. As such, truly exceptional extracurricular activities and glowing letters of recommendation, particularly from science teachers and professionals in the healthcare field, can help give your child's application a boost.
Standing out through BS/MD extracurricular activities
When it comes to extracurricular activities, your child should commit to one or two instead of dabbling in a variety of areas in order to seem well-rounded. This is especially the case for BS/MD applicants, for whom demonstrating a real commitment to medicine is so important. As such, the extracurricular activities of successful BS/MD applicants will demonstrate their passion for science and helping others.
The very best extracurriculars for BS/MD hopefuls will also show that the applicant has spent time exploring and diving deep into specific interests, resulting in a unique extracurricular profile, rather than signing up for activities in order to check the right boxes.
For instance, if your child loves working with kids and is interested in practicing children’s medicine, they might want to volunteer at a pediatric hospital as well as start an organization that fundraises for kids with cancer. If they are intrigued by the public policy side of medicine, interning at the local public health office would be a great way to explore this subject. Depending on what areas of public health grab their interest, they could then proceed to something even more specific, like volunteering at a vaccination clinic for the homeless.
(Note: While our guide to the best extracurriculars for medical school is geared towards undergraduates applying to med school, BS/MD applicants will also find it useful for learning about the different types of extracurriculars that are relevant to medicine, such as research, clinical experience, community service, and more.)
An added benefit of a focused approach to extracurriculars is that being “the best” at a certain activity becomes less important. Whether your child’s activities take the form of one big project, such as a long-term research assistantship for a science professor, or a variety of different activities that revolve around a central subject, becoming a specialist will show a level of commitment that will both help your child stand out and demonstrate that their passion for medicine is well-founded.
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What about BS/DO programs?
Just as DO (Doctor of Osteopathy) degrees provide another path towards becoming a physician, students looking into direct medical programs may want to consider BS/DO programs, such as those at the New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine or Nova Southeastern University, as an alternative to BS/MDs.
BS/DO programs are similar to BS/MD programs in that they also allow students to gain acceptance to an undergraduate school and a medical school at the same time. The major differences between the two types of programs lie in their levels of selectivity and the different philosophies that inform osteopathic vs. allopathic medicines.
Because BS/DO programs are less competitive than BS/MD programs, they may be worth looking into if your child is interested in a direct medical program but does not have the grades and test scores to gain acceptance to a BS/MD program. Nevertheless, being admitted into a BS/DO program will still require an applicant to demonstrate a strong academic performance. Typically, this means a GPA of 3.5 or higher and an SAT score above the 90th percentile.
The other reason to look into BS/DO programs is, of course, if your child has a specific interest in osteopathic medicine, in which patients are treated more holistically and in which doctors receive additional training in osteopathic manipulative treatment. Though DO graduates have slightly more difficulty matching into residencies, particularly in competitive specialties outside of primary care, once graduates are actually practicing medicine, the two degrees are effectively the same.
(Suggested reading: MD vs DO: The Biggest Differences (And Which is Better))
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Part 4: How to get into BS/MD programs: essays and application strategies
While we recommend researching each individual program to learn about specific deadlines, the BS/MD program application timeline closely resembles the regular college application timeline. By following the ideal college application timeline, your child will be able to prepare their materials on schedule and boost their odds of getting into their dream programs.
However, the application process for BS/MD programs is usually more involved than that of a standard undergraduate application. In addition to the regular application that all undergraduate applicants to a given university must fill out, many BS/MD programs also require their applicants to submit supplemental essays.
Though supplemental essays are typically relatively short, they present important opportunities for your child to showcase their interests in specific BS/MD programs and in the field of medicine in general.
Supplemental essay questions will of course vary from program to program, but many schools tend to use versions of the same types of questions. Below, we’ve given successful examples that respond to some of the most common BS/MD supplemental essay questions and broken down exactly why they work.
The “Why medicine?” BS/MD supplemental essay
Variations of this common question are used by programs like Case Western Reserve, Virginia Commonwealth University, and more. Let’s take a look at how Yui tackled this question in her application to the Brown University PLME program:
Prompt: Committing to a future career as a physician while in high school requires careful consideration and self-reflection. What values and experiences have led you to believe that becoming a doctor in medicine is the right fit for you? (250 words)
Yui's response:
My journey towards medicine began with a worm dissection in a 7th grade science class. Most of my classmates were grossed out by the prospect of this activity, wanting to stay as far from the formaldehyde-soaked worm as possible, but I found myself fascinated by the idea that I could understand what was going on inside another creature’s body. This prompted me to join my school's science club, where conducting experiments exhilarated me.
In high school, I began volunteering at a nursing home to fulfill a community service requirement. Not only did I find that I truly enjoyed sitting and talking with the residents, I also found myself admiring the nursing staff for their work in making the residents' lives as comfortable as possible. As the nurses got to know me, they started asking me to help with minor tasks like getting extra pillows or snacks. Playing even a small role in providing care for someone made me feel surprisingly gratified, and though I’d thought I might like to become a biologist, suddenly I began wondering if medicine might be for me.
The summer after my sophomore year, I began shadowing a doctor at my local hospital. As I watched Dr. Gomez spend time listening attentively to her patients, taking blood samples, and more, I saw how perfectly medicine married two things that are important to me: helping others and the intellectual excitement of science. Ever since, I’ve known that medicine is the field I want to commit myself to.
Yui’s essay is successful because it tells two stories with convincing clarity: how she became interested in science and how she became interested in caregiving. Her “aha” moment in regards to becoming a doctor doesn’t come until the end, but this chronology works because it mimics her own journey. Let’s break it down:
Yui’s anecdote of dissecting a worm grabs the reader right away and establishes her interest in biology through her unusual excitement at being able to understand what’s going on inside the body.
The second paragraph introduces a twist: Yui herself is surprised that she enjoys volunteering at the nursing home. This plants the seed of medicine as a potential career and conveys the growth that this experience has given her.
In the essay’s last anecdote, the first two paragraphs are linked together as Yui realizes that medicine “marries” her two passions: science and caregiving. Though this sentence, her thesis, doesn’t come until nearly the end of the essay, it works here because it successfully ties together all the themes of the essay and the narrative of her journey towards medicine.
It’s worth noting that the natural ingenuity and youthfulness of Yui’s voice works fine for her at this age, but won’t be sufficient as a 22- or 24-year-old applying to medical schools. She has specific connections to medicine now, but will need far more specific clinical experience if she doesn’t opt for a BS/MD program from the get-go.
The “Why this school?” BS/MD supplemental essay
This is another common question asked by BS/MD programs and traditional undergraduate programs alike. Here’s how Patrick handled this question in his application to the Rutgers BS/MD Program:
Prompt: Discuss why you are specifically interested in attending Rutgers New Jersey Medical School (NJMS) over other medical schools. (150 words)
Gain instant access to essay examples for every supplemental essay prompt from the top universities and BS/MD programs in the United States.
BS/MD interviews
The majority of BS/MD programs require interviews once applicants make it to the semifinalist stage of the application process. Most interviews are held on campus, but occasionally your child might participate in a local interview with an alum.
Because only 10 percent or so of BS/MD applicants even make it that far, anyone invited to interview is virtually guaranteed to have already submitted an impressive application. That’s why the interview is an important opportunity for applicants to stand out by further convincing an admissions committee that they have the dedication, maturity, and passion for medicine that it takes to be successful in a BS/MD program.
The format of these interviews can vary—some schools interview students in groups while others do one-on-one meetings or even a series of interviews. It’s safe to say, though, that most schools will not quiz candidates on their medical knowledge, but will instead be looking for them to provide human depth to their applications.
Though there’s no telling what questions will be asked, in order to prepare for a BS/MD interview, we recommend that your child be ready to answer, at minimum, the following common questions, many of which should overlap with the supplemental essays your child has already written.
Common BS/MD interview questions
Why do you want to become a doctor? Your child should be prepared to discuss their interests in both the academic and caregiving/service-oriented sides of medicine.
What previous medical experiences have you had? Your child should take this opportunity to emphasize how their extracurriculars have impacted their decision to go into medicine.
What interests you about BS/MD programs? Your child’s response should not focus on saving time or avoiding the MCAT! Instead, they should highlight their commitment to medicine and discuss how a focused course of study will help them succeed.
What interests you about this specific program? Make sure your child has thoroughly researched the program in advance and is prepared to talk about its specific characteristics and resources and how they fit into your child’s goals.
BS/MD programs that require Casper
Some BS/MD programs now require applicants to take the Casper test, a computer-based situational judgment test common in the medical school application process. Your child might also be asked to complete Snapshot, an accompanying video-based assessment. (Note: These two tests are part of Altus Suite; the third Altus Suite component, Duet, isn’t applicable to BS/MD admissions.)
As of February 2022, the following BS/MD programs use Casper in their application process:
Drexel University (traditionally, applicants who have been invited to interview must take Casper)
Hofstra University
Marshall University
Texas Tech University
University of Illinois at Chicago
To learn more about Casper, Snapshot, and how to prepare for them, head over to the following guides: How to Prepare for the Casper Test to Get Into Medical School and Casper, Snapshot, and Duet: Everything You Need to Know.
Which BS/MD programs should your child apply to?
Because admission into BS/MD programs is so competitive, there is no guarantee of acceptance for even the best students. Though selectivity certainly varies, the concept of a “safety” school doesn’t really apply when it comes to BS/MD programs. In other words, every BS/MD program should be considered a “reach” school.
That’s why we recommend making sure your child's college list includes not only several BS/MD programs but also plenty of traditional undergraduate programs with strong offerings in premed and the sciences. This strategy should give your child several viable paths towards a future in medical school, even if they ultimately do not get into a BS/MD program and must apply to medical school four years down the line.
Our guide on creating the perfect college list includes the recommended total number of colleges your child should apply to, as well as a specific breakdown of how many target, safety, and reach schools to include on their list.
Additionally, if either prestige or name recognition is important to your child, they may ultimately appreciate having a number of options when decision letters come around. Because it is just as difficult, if not more difficult, to gain acceptance to a BS/MD program as it is to get into the nation's most prestigious undergraduate colleges and universities, many successful applicants report ultimately choosing between an acceptance offer from an Ivy League or similarly prestigious university and a BS/MD spot at a school with less name recognition. The right decision in such situations completely depends on the individual student, but we believe that having as many options as possible is to every applicant's benefit.
Final thoughts
For high-performing students who are absolutely sure that they want to attend medical school, BS/MD programs provide a one-stop, focused path towards becoming a doctor and allow students to avoid the stress of medical school applications.
BS/MD programs are not right for every student, particularly for those students who would benefit from more time to explore different academic and career possibilities. However, if your child has not only the requisite academic records and memorable extracurricular achievements but also the maturity and self-awareness necessary to commit to a lifelong career, they should certainly consider applying to BS/MD programs alongside traditional undergraduate colleges and universities.
About the Author
Dr. Shirag Shemmassian is the Founder of Shemmassian Academic Consulting and one of the world's foremost experts on college admissions. For nearly 20 years, he and his team have helped thousands of students get into top programs like Harvard, Stanford, and MIT using his exclusive approach.
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Appendix A: Complete list of BS/MD programs
(Note: This is a list of direct medical programs that your child can apply to out of high school. There are some BS/MD programs that only accept applications during freshman or sophomore year of college—these are not included on the list.)
Medical School: Western Michigan University Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine
Program length: 8
Medical School: Central Michigan University
Program length: 8
Medical school: Medical College of Georgia
Program length: 7 years
Medical school: Baylor College of Medicine
Program length: 8 years
Medical school: SUNY–Downstate Medical Center
Program length: 8 years
Deadlines
Application Opens: Around September 1
Application Closes: Around December 8
Medical school: The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University
Program length: 8 years
Deadlines:
Early decision: November 1, 2023
Regular decision: January 3, 2024
(Essential reading: How to Get Into Brown PLME)
Medical school: New Jersey Medical School at Rutgers University
Program length: 7 years
Medical school: St. George's University School of Medicine
Program length: 7 years
Medical school: American University of Antigua
Program length: 8 years
California Northstate University
Medical school: California Northstate University College of Medicine
Program length: 3 or 4 years
Note: This particular program allows students to earn a priority interview to one or more of the CNU health professions programs if they meet or exceed the PHP Pathways benchmarks, but it does not guarantee admission.
Deadlines:
Early Action for PHP Pathways: November 30
Case Western Reserve University
Medical school: Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine
Program length: 8 years
Deadlines:
Early Decision I: November 1
Early Decision II: January 15
Regular Decision: January 15
Medical school: Sophie Davis Biomedical Education School of Medicine
Program length: 7 years
Deadline
December 30
Medical school: New Jersey Medical School at Rutgers University
Program length: 7 years
Deadline:
November 1
Medical school: New Jersey Medical School at Rutgers University
Program length: 7 years
Deadline:
November 1
Medical school: Drexel University College of Medicine
Program length: 8 years
Deadline:
November 1
Medical school: Florida Atlantic University College of Medicine
Program length: 8 years
Deadline:
December 1
Medical school: St. George's University School of Medicine
Program length: 8 years
Deadline:
Rolling admissions (no deadline)
Medical school: George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences
Program length: 7 years
Deadline:
Early Decision I: November 1
Early Decision II: January 5
Regular Decision: January 5
Medical school: Meharry Medical College
Program length: 7 or 8 years
Deadline:
Priority deadline (for undergraduate admission): June 1
Medical school: Hofstra Northwell School of Medicine
Program length: 8 years
Deadline:
All applicants must apply early action which is either November 15 or December 15
Medical school: Howard University College of Medicine
Program length: 6 years
Deadline:
Early action: November 1
Early Decision: November 1
Regular Decision: February 1
Medical school: Indiana University School of Medicine
Program length: 8 years
Deadline:
Rolling admissions (no deadline) however, the following priority deadlines apply:
Fall semester: June 1
Spring semester: December 1
Summer session: May 1
Medical school: Marshall University Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine
Program length: 7 years
Medical school: Mercer University School of Medicine
Program length: 8 years
Deadline:
January 15
Medical school: St. George's University School of Medicine
Program length: 8 years
Deadline:
Rolling admissions (no deadline)
Medical school: New Jersey Medical School at Rutgers University
Program length: 8 years
Deadline:
December 15
New Jersey Institute of Technology
Medical school: American University of Antigua West Indies
Program length: 7 or 8 years
Medical school: New Jersey Medical School at Rutgers University
Program length: 7 years
Medical school: St. George’s University School of Medicine
Program length: 7 years
Deadline:
November 1
Medical school: Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University
Program length: 7 years
Deadline:
October 15
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Medical school: Albany Medical College
Program length: 7 years
Deadline:
November 1
Rutgers University–Newark College of Arts and Sciences
Medical school: New Jersey Medical School at Rutgers University
Program length: 7 years
Deadline:
November 2
Medical school: Albany Medical College School of Medicine
Program length: 8 years
Deadline:
Early Action I: November 15
Early Decision: November 15
Early Action II: January 15
Regular Decision: February 15
Medical school: George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences
Program length: 8 years
Deadline:
Rolling admissions (no deadline)
Medical school: St. Louis University University School of Medicine
Program length: 8 years
Deadline:
December 1
Stevens Institute of Technology
Medical school: New Jersey Medical School at Rutgers University
Program length: 7 years
Deadline:
November 1
Medical school: Stony Brook University's School of Medicine
Program length: 8 years
Deadline:
Early Action: October 15
Regular Decision: January 15
Medical school: Temple University Katz School of Medicine
Program length: 7 or 8 years
Deadline:
November 1
Medical school: Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Medicine
Program length: 8 years
Deadline:
December 1
Medical school: Albany Medical College School of Medicine
Program length: 8 years
Deadline:
November 1
Medical school: University of Alabama School of Medicine
Program length: 8 years
Deadline:
November 15
Medical school: University of Cincinnati College of Medicine
Program length: 8 years
Deadline:
December 1
Medical school: University of Colorado School of Medicine
Program length: 8 years
Deadline:
October 23
Medical school: University of Connecticut School of Medicine
Program length: 8 years
Deadline:
November 15
Medical school: Indiana University School of Medicine-Evansville
Program length: 8 years
Deadline:
November 1
University of Illinois at Chicago
Medical school: University of Illinois at Chicago College of Medicine
Program length: 8 years
Deadline:
November 1
University of Minnesota–Twin Cities
Medical school: University of Minnesota Medical School
Program length: 7 years
Deadline:
Early action I: November 1
Early action II: December 1
Regular Decision: January 1
University of Missouri–Kansas City
Medical school: University of Missouri–Kansas City School of Medicine
Program length: 6 years
Deadline:
November 1
Note: UNR’s BS/MD program has been put on hold since the 2022-2023 cycle and is currently being reviewed prior to the 2024-2025 admission cycle.
Medical school: University of Nevada-Reno School of Medicine
Program length: 7 years
Medical school: University of New Mexico School of Medicine
Program length: 8 years
Deadline:
First Thursday in November
Medical school: University of Oklahoma College of Medicine
Program length: 8 years
Deadline:
December 1 (University of Oklahoma)
January 15 (Medical Humanities Program)
Medical school: University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine
Program length: 8 years
Deadline:
November 1
Medical school: University of Rochester School of Medicine
Program length: 8 years
Deadline:
Early decision: November 1
Regular decision: November 15
Medical school: University of South Alabama College of Medicine
Program length: 8 years
Deadline:
December 15
University of Southern Florida
Medical school: Morsani College of Medicine
Program length: 7 years
Deadline:
Priority: January 8
Regular Decision: March 4
University of Southern Indiana
Medical school: Indiana University School of Medicine-Evansville
Program length: 8 years
Deadline:
November 17
Medical school: University of Toledo College of Medicine
Program length: 8 years
Deadline:
November 15 (for Presidential Scholarship consideration)
Virginia Commonwealth University
Medical school: Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine
Program length: 8 years
Deadline:
November 1
Washington & Jefferson College
Medical school: Temple School of Medicine
Program length: 8 years
Deadline:
December 10
Medical school: Wayne State University University School of Medicine
Program length: 8 years
Deadline:
December 1
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Appendix B: Complete list of BS/DO programs
A.T. Still University of Health Sciences Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine (KCOM)
College: Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences
Program length: 8 years
Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine of Midwestern University (CCOM)
College: Illinois Institute of Technology
Program length: 8 years
Deadline:
December 1
Program length: 8 years
Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences College of Osteopathic Medicine (KCUMB-COM)
Colleges: 14 participating undergrad institutions
Program length: 8 years
Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (LECOM)
Colleges: Various undergraduate programs
Michigan State University College of Medicine
College: Lyman Briggs College
Program length: 7 years
New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine (NYITCOM)
Colleges: NYIT, SUNY at New Paltz, SUNY at Genesco, SUNY Old Westbury
Program length: 7 years
Deadline:
Varies by program
College: Adelphi University
Program length: 8 years
Deadline:
Varies by program
Nova Southeastern University College of Osteopathic Medicine (NSU-COM)
College: Nova Southeastern University
Program length: 7 or 8 years
Deadline:
February 1
Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine (PCOM)
Colleges: Gannon University, Various affiliated colleges
Program length: 7 or 8 years
Rowan University College of Osteopathic Medicine
College: Rutgers-Camden NJ
Program length: 7 years
Deadline:
January 15
Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine (UNTHSC–TCOM)
Participates in the Texas JAMP Program (Joint Admissions Medical Program)
University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine (UNE-COM)
Colleges: University of New England
Program length: 7 years
Deadline:
Early Action: November 15
Regular Decision: February 15
Colleges: Various undergraduate programs