If you’re interested in the Accelerated Pathway, you must indicate so when you complete the application for our four-year NextGenMD curriculum.
To Apply
- Submit your application through the American Medical College Application Service® (AMCAS®) system.
- For students accepted into the 4-year traditional pathway, applications will be made available starting in January 2024.
Eligibility and academic prerequisites for the Accelerated Pathway and NextGenMD programs are identical with two exceptions:
- You must have a minimum MCAT score of 510.
- You cannot transfer into or participate in any other combined-degree program, such as the M.D./MBA or M.D./J.D. programs.
You must complete second interviews with program directors and additional faculty in your specialty of choice. These interviews begin in January of your application cycle. We will notify you of your acceptance or rejection from the Accelerated Pathway program by April 1.
Please note, our decision does not impact your acceptance status to the NextGenMD program. You will remain in the NextGenMD program if you are not accepted into the Accelerated Pathway.
Participating Specialties Programs
The UMMSM Accelerated Pathway offers 18 core categorial programs. We encourage you to review information about each specialty on the American Medical Associations’ FREIDA specialty information website. Explore the list below, as well, to learn more about our individual residency programs.