The Complete List of BS/MD Programs (2026)

What’s up with BS/MD? 

Combined medical programs, while challenging, allow incoming students to earn both Bachelor and Medical Doctor degrees in fewer years than standard curriculum. Thus, they have earned the shorthand moniker “BS/MD” (or sometimes, BA/MD or B/MD) in education circles.

As with everything else for those interested in the medical field, knowledge and planning is key! This article provides insight into BS/MD programs, as well as a complete and updated list of open schools that offer this unique option.

All About BS/MD

As you might expect, the assurance of medical schooling is a major draw for those interested in these combined BS/MD or BA/MD programs. For students, knowing you have secured a spot in medical school even before finishing your undergraduate degree really lowers stress. 

Additionally, these multi-year medical programs, now on the rise, tend to attract ambitious, high-achieving students due to the innate rigor and competitive rewards. In turn, the steep competition contributes to the aura of prestige.

Of course, conducting research at an early stage is key for students planning to apply to medical school at any point in their journey. This is even more true for BS/MD programs, which ask students to demonstrate a high level of commitment and maturity at a young age. Researching the range of programs available, and how they differ, will help you narrow down your final choices.

Factors to consider when deciding between combined medical programs include:

• Campus and Surrounding Location
• Financial Aid
• Academic Specializations
• Research Positions
• Mentorship Opportunities
• Career Support
• And more!

Ultimately, selecting the best-fit program for YOUR needs is the goal. This is a great opportunity to talk to a counselor about your plans for college and beyond. Ready to dig in and start filtering through your potential schools?

Combined Medical Programs (BS/MD) by State, 2026-2027

These programs are grouped by state and listed alphabetically from there in order to make the information easier to read.

ALABAMA

University of Alabama School of Medicine (EMSAP) The Early Medical School Acceptance Program (EMSAP) is a partnership between the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) and select undergraduate institutions across the state. Students complete their undergraduate degree at a participating Alabama university before transitioning to UAB’s School of Medicine. The program emphasizes early clinical exposure and mentorship from medical faculty throughout the undergraduate years.

• Program Length: 8 years
• Seats: 17
• Undergraduate Institution: Select Alabama partner universities
• Medical School: UAB School of Medicine
• MCAT Requirement: Required (minimum score varies)
• GPA Maintenance: Maintain competitive GPA throughout undergrad
• Application: Apply during senior year of high school through the Common App or Coalition App to a partner institution; separate EMSAP application required
• Residency Preference: Strong preference for Alabama residents
• Notes: Highly selective, competitive admissions process

University of South Alabama (COMEAP) The College of Medicine Early Acceptance Program (COMEAP) partners with the University of South Alabama’s undergraduate college. Students earn their bachelor’s degree at USA before matriculating into the USA College of Medicine. COMEAP scholars receive mentorship from medical school faculty and participate in clinical experiences throughout their undergraduate education.

• Program Length: 8 years
• Seats: 17
• Undergraduate Institution: University of South Alabama
• Medical School: University of South Alabama College of Medicine
• MCAT Requirement: Required (minimum score set by program)
• GPA Maintenance: Must maintain required GPA benchmarks
• Application: Apply during senior year of high school; admitted to USA first, then apply to COMEAP
• Residency Preference: Alabama residents preferred
• Notes: Competitive admissions process

ARIZONA

University of Arizona Tucson (APME) The Accelerated Pathway to Medical Education (APME) at the University of Arizona allows students to earn both a bachelor’s degree and an MD in just seven years. Students complete an accelerated three-year undergraduate curriculum before entering the UA College of Medicine – Tucson. This is one of the few seven-year programs in the western United States.

• Program Length: 7 years
• Seats: 5
• Undergraduate Institution: University of Arizona
• Medical School: University of Arizona College of Medicine – Tucson
• MCAT Requirement: Required
• GPA Maintenance: Must maintain minimum GPA (typically 3.5+)
• Application: Apply through the University of Arizona admissions process; separate APME application required
• Residency Preference: Open to all, but very limited seats
• Notes: Extremely selective due to very small class size

CALIFORNIA

UC Merced/UCSF Fresno (SJV PRIME+) The San Joaquin Valley Program in Medical Education (SJV PRIME+) is a pipeline program designed to address the physician shortage in California’s Central Valley. Students complete their undergraduate education at UC Merced before attending UCSF Fresno for medical school. Applicants must demonstrate deep ties to the San Joaquin Valley, and the program emphasizes training physicians who will serve the region’s underserved communities.

• Program Length: 8 years
• Seats: Varies (small cohort)
• Undergraduate Institution: UC Merced
• Medical School: UCSF Fresno
• MCAT Requirement: Required
• GPA Maintenance: Must maintain competitive GPA
• Application: Apply to UC Merced; separate SJV PRIME+ application and interview required
• Residency Preference: Must have deep ties to San Joaquin Valley
• Notes: Mission-driven program focused on rural and underserved healthcare

California Northstate University BS/MD California Northstate University (CNU) offers an integrated BS/MD Honors Track that allows students to complete their undergraduate and medical degrees at the same institution. CNU’s medical school is one of the newer MD-granting institutions in California, and the BS/MD program provides a seamless transition from undergraduate studies to medical education with early clinical exposure and research opportunities.

• Program Length: 8 years
• Seats: Varies
• Undergraduate Institution: California Northstate University
• Medical School: California Northstate University College of Medicine
• MCAT Requirement: Required (with minimum score benchmark)
• GPA Maintenance: Must maintain honors track GPA requirements
• Application: Apply directly to CNU; BS/MD track application during admissions process
• Residency Preference: Open to all
• Notes: Honors track with integrated curriculum

COLORADO

University of Colorado School of Medicine The University of Colorado’s BS/MD program is one of the most selective in the western United States, offering only 10 seats per year exclusively to Colorado residents. Students complete their undergraduate education at CU Boulder or CU Denver before matriculating into the University of Colorado School of Medicine. The program includes early clinical experiences, research opportunities, and mentorship from medical faculty.

• Program Length: 8 years
• Seats: 10 (in-state only)
• Undergraduate Institution: CU Boulder or CU Denver
• Medical School: University of Colorado School of Medicine
• MCAT Requirement: Required
• GPA Maintenance: Must maintain competitive GPA (typically 3.5+)
• Application: Apply to CU Boulder or CU Denver; separate BS/MD application required
• Residency Preference: Colorado residents only
• Notes: Highly selective; one of few western BS/MD programs

CONNECTICUT

University of Connecticut School of Medicine UConn’s combined BS/MD program allows students to complete their undergraduate and medical degrees in eight years. Students earn their bachelor’s degree at UConn before transitioning to the UConn School of Medicine. The program places a strong emphasis on primary care and service to Connecticut communities, and preference is given to Connecticut residents.

• Program Length: 8 years
• Seats: Varies (small cohort)
• Undergraduate Institution: University of Connecticut
• Medical School: UConn School of Medicine
• MCAT Requirement: Required (minimum score benchmark)
• GPA Maintenance: Must maintain required GPA
• Application: Apply to UConn through the Common App; separate combined program application required
• Residency Preference: Strong preference for Connecticut residents
• Notes: Highly selective; emphasis on primary care

DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA

The George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences GW’s combined BA/MD program is one of the most prestigious accelerated medical programs in the country, offering students the option to complete their degrees in seven or eight years. Students complete their undergraduate education at GW’s Columbian College of Arts and Sciences before transitioning to the GW School of Medicine. The program’s Washington, D.C. location provides access to the NIH, Walter Reed, and other leading medical institutions.

• Program Length: 7 years (option for 8 years)
• Seats: 10-15
• Undergraduate Institution: George Washington University
• Medical School: GW School of Medicine and Health Sciences
• MCAT Requirement: Not required for the 7-year track; may be required for the 8-year track
• GPA Maintenance: Must maintain minimum GPA (typically 3.6+)
• Application: Apply through the Common App to GW; supplemental BS/MD application and interview required
• Residency Preference: Open to all
• Notes: Highly selective; D.C. location provides unique clinical and research access

Howard University College of Medicine Howard University’s accelerated six-year BS/MD program is one of the shortest combined medical programs in the country. Students complete an intensive two-year undergraduate curriculum before entering Howard’s College of Medicine for four years of medical training. The program is designed for exceptional students who have demonstrated a strong commitment to serving underserved communities, particularly in the African American community.

• Program Length: 6 years
• Seats: 12
• Undergraduate Institution: Howard University
• Medical School: Howard University College of Medicine
• MCAT Requirement: Required (minimum score of 504)
• GPA Maintenance: Minimum overall GPA of 3.5 and science GPA of 3.25
• Application: Must first be accepted to Howard University College of Arts and Sciences; invitation to apply to BS/MD sent in mid-May
• Residency Preference: Open to all (no citizenship requirement)
• Notes: Highly selective; one of the few 6-year programs in the nation

FLORIDA

Florida Atlantic University College of Medicine BS/MD FAU’s BS/MD program offers two pathways: a seven-year accelerated track and an eight-year traditional track. Students complete their undergraduate studies at FAU’s Harriet L. Wilkes Honors College before entering the Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine. The program emphasizes community-based medical education and clinical training in South Florida’s diverse communities.

• Program Length: 7-8 years (depending on pathway)
• Seats: 12
• Undergraduate Institution: FAU Harriet L. Wilkes Honors College
• Medical School: FAU Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine
• MCAT Requirement: Required
• GPA Maintenance: Must maintain competitive GPA (typically 3.5+)
• Application: Apply to FAU; separate BS/MD application with minimum 4.3 weighted GPA and 1490 SAT or 33 ACT
• Residency Preference: Florida residents preferred
• Notes: Competitive; community-based medical education model

Florida International University (FIU BS/MD) FIU’s BS/MD program is one of the most selective in Florida, accepting only five students per year. Students complete their undergraduate education at FIU before matriculating into the Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine. The program is designed to train physicians who will serve South Florida’s diverse and underserved populations.

• Program Length: 7 years
• Seats: 5
• Undergraduate Institution: Florida International University
• Medical School: FIU Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine
• MCAT Requirement: Required
• GPA Maintenance: Must maintain competitive GPA
• Application: Apply to FIU; separate BS/MD application and interview required
• Residency Preference: Florida residents preferred
• Notes: Very selective; mission focused on serving diverse communities

University of South Florida College of Medicine USF’s combined BS/MD program allows students to complete their degrees in seven years. Students earn their bachelor’s degree at USF before entering the Morsani College of Medicine. The program benefits from USF Health’s extensive clinical network in the Tampa Bay area and emphasizes research alongside clinical training.

• Program Length: 7 years
• Seats: Varies
• Undergraduate Institution: University of South Florida
• Medical School: USF Morsani College of Medicine
• MCAT Requirement: Required
• GPA Maintenance: Must maintain required GPA benchmarks
• Application: Apply to USF; separate combined program application required
• Residency Preference: Florida residents preferred
• Notes: Competitive; strong research and clinical opportunities

Nova Southeastern Accelerated Dual Admission Nova Southeastern University’s Accelerated Dual Admission program provides a guaranteed pathway from undergraduate studies to the Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) or the Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Allopathic Medicine (MD). Students complete their undergraduate degree at NSU before transitioning to the medical school. Note: the MD program is relatively new, having enrolled its inaugural class in 2018.

• Program Length: 8 years
• Seats: 5
• Undergraduate Institution: Nova Southeastern University
• Medical School: NSU Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Allopathic Medicine (MD) or College of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
• MCAT Requirement: Required (minimum score of 500)
• GPA Maintenance: Minimum GPA of 3.4
• Application: Apply to NSU; select Dual Admission track during application process
• Residency Preference: Open to all
• Notes: One of few programs offering both MD and DO pathways

GEORGIA

Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University Augusta University’s BS/MD program offers both seven-year and eight-year tracks. Students complete their undergraduate education at Augusta University before entering the Medical College of Georgia (MCG), one of the oldest and most respected medical schools in the Southeast. The program provides early clinical exposure, mentorship, and research opportunities throughout the undergraduate years.

• Program Length: 7 or 8 years (depending on pathway)
• Seats: 25
• Undergraduate Institution: Augusta University
• Medical School: Medical College of Georgia
• MCAT Requirement: Required
• GPA Maintenance: Must maintain competitive GPA (typically 3.5+)
• Application: Apply to Augusta University; separate BS/MD application and interview required
• Residency Preference: Strong preference for Georgia residents
• Notes: Highly selective; one of the largest BS/MD programs in the Southeast

Mercer School of Medicine Mercer University’s BS/MD program is designed exclusively for Georgia residents and accepts 30 students per year. Students complete their undergraduate education at Mercer University’s Macon campus before entering Mercer’s School of Medicine. The program has a strong emphasis on training physicians to practice in rural and underserved communities across Georgia.

• Program Length: 8 years
• Seats: 30 (Georgia residents only)
• Undergraduate Institution: Mercer University
• Medical School: Mercer University School of Medicine
• MCAT Requirement: Required
• GPA Maintenance: Must maintain required GPA
• Application: Apply to Mercer University; separate BS/MD application required
• Residency Preference: Georgia residents only
• Notes: Competitive; mission focused on rural healthcare in Georgia

ILLINOIS

University of Illinois College of Medicine (UIC GPPA) The Guaranteed Professional Program Admissions (GPPA) at UIC is one of the largest BS/MD programs in the country, admitting 43–55 students per year. The program is exclusively for Illinois residents and provides a guaranteed pathway from UIC’s undergraduate programs to the UIC College of Medicine. GPPA students benefit from early clinical experiences, mentorship, and a cohort of like-minded pre-med peers.

• Program Length: 8 years
• Seats: 43-55 (Illinois residents only)
• Undergraduate Institution: University of Illinois Chicago
• Medical School: UIC College of Medicine
• MCAT Requirement: Required (minimum score benchmark, typically 510+)
• GPA Maintenance: Must maintain minimum GPA (typically 3.5+)
• Application: Apply to UIC through the Common App; separate GPPA application, essays, and interview required
• Residency Preference: Illinois residents only
• Notes: One of the largest BS/MD programs nationally; strong clinical and research network in Chicago

DePaul University/Rosalind Franklin University BS/MD This new combined BS/MD program, launching in Fall 2026, partners DePaul University’s undergraduate programs with Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science’s Chicago Medical School. Details are still being finalized, but the program will offer an eight-year pathway for students to earn both their bachelor’s and medical degrees. This is an exciting new addition to the Illinois BS/MD landscape.

• Program Length: 8 years
• Seats: TBA
• Undergraduate Institution: DePaul University
• Medical School: Rosalind Franklin University Chicago Medical School
• MCAT Requirement: TBA
• GPA Maintenance: TBA
• Application: TBA (opening Fall 2026)
• Residency Preference: TBA
• Notes: New program launching Fall 2026; details forthcoming

INDIANA

University of Evansville (UE B/MD) The University of Evansville’s B/MD program provides a guaranteed pathway for Indiana residents to earn their bachelor’s degree at UE and their MD at Indiana University School of Medicine. The program accepts only eight students per year, making it one of the most selective small-cohort BS/MD programs in the Midwest.

• Program Length: 8 years
• Seats: 8 (Indiana residents only)
• Undergraduate Institution: University of Evansville
• Medical School: Indiana University School of Medicine
• MCAT Requirement: Required
• GPA Maintenance: Must maintain required GPA and academic benchmarks
• Application: Apply to University of Evansville; separate B/MD application required
• Residency Preference: Indiana residents only
• Notes: Very small cohort; strong mentorship environment

University of Southern Indiana (USI B/MD) USI’s B/MD program is another Indiana-exclusive pathway that leads to the Indiana University School of Medicine. The program accepts six students per year and provides a supportive, small-cohort experience with personalized mentorship from both USI faculty and IU medical school advisors.

• Program Length: 8 years
• Seats: 6 (Indiana residents only)
• Undergraduate Institution: University of Southern Indiana
• Medical School: Indiana University School of Medicine
• MCAT Requirement: Required
• GPA Maintenance: Must maintain required GPA
• Application: Apply to USI; separate B/MD application required
• Residency Preference: Indiana residents only
• Notes: Very small and selective program

Indiana University Pathway to Medicine (IU B/MD) IU’s Pathway to Medicine is one of the larger B/MD programs in the state, accepting approximately 20 students per year. Students complete their undergraduate education at IU Bloomington or IUPUI before entering the Indiana University School of Medicine. The program provides a structured pathway with mentorship, clinical shadowing, and early research opportunities.

• Program Length: 7-8 years
• Seats: 20
• Undergraduate Institution: Indiana University Bloomington or IUPUI
• Medical School: Indiana University School of Medicine
• MCAT Requirement: Required
• GPA Maintenance: Must maintain competitive GPA (typically 3.5+)
• Application: Apply to Indiana University; separate B/MD application, essays, and interview required
• Residency Preference: Open to all, but Indiana residents may have an advantage
• Notes: Competitive; largest B/MD program in Indiana

Ball State University B/MD Ball State’s B/MD program partners with the Indiana University School of Medicine to provide Indiana residents with a pathway from undergraduate studies to medical school. Students complete their bachelor’s degree at Ball State before transitioning to IU’s medical school. The program emphasizes early clinical exposure and service to Indiana communities.

• Program Length: 8 years
• Seats: Varies (Indiana residents only)
• Undergraduate Institution: Ball State University
• Medical School: Indiana University School of Medicine
• MCAT Requirement: Required
• GPA Maintenance: Must maintain required GPA
• Application: Apply to Ball State; separate B/MD application required
• Residency Preference: Indiana residents only
• Notes: Part of Indiana’s network of B/MD feeder programs to IU School of Medicine

KENTUCKY

University of Louisville School of Medicine The University of Louisville’s BS/MD program provides Kentucky residents with a guaranteed pathway from undergraduate studies at UofL to the UofL School of Medicine. The program emphasizes early clinical exposure, community health, and research. Louisville’s medical school is particularly strong in surgical innovation and cancer research.

• Program Length: 8 years
• Seats: Varies
• Undergraduate Institution: University of Louisville
• Medical School: University of Louisville School of Medicine
• MCAT Requirement: Required
• GPA Maintenance: Must maintain competitive GPA
• Application: Apply to University of Louisville; separate BS/MD application required
• Residency Preference: Kentucky residents only
• Notes: Competitive; strong emphasis on community health

LOUISIANA

Tulane University School of Medicine Tulane’s combined BS/MD program is one of the few private university accelerated medical programs in the South. Students complete their undergraduate education at Tulane before entering the Tulane School of Medicine. The program benefits from Tulane’s strengths in tropical medicine, public health, and community-based healthcare, and its New Orleans location provides a unique clinical training environment.

• Program Length: 8 years
• Seats: Varies
• Undergraduate Institution: Tulane University
• Medical School: Tulane University School of Medicine
• MCAT Requirement: Required (minimum score benchmark)
• GPA Maintenance: Must maintain competitive GPA (typically 3.5+)
• Application: Apply to Tulane through the Common App; indicate interest in BS/MD program; separate supplemental application and interview required
• Residency Preference: Open to all
• Notes: Highly selective; unique strengths in public health and tropical medicine

MICHIGAN

Wayne State University School of Medicine Wayne State’s combined BS/MD program provides a pathway for students to earn both degrees in eight years at one of the largest medical schools in the nation. Students complete their undergraduate education at Wayne State in Detroit before entering the School of Medicine. The program benefits from Wayne State’s extensive clinical network across the Detroit Medical Center and its commitment to serving diverse urban communities.

• Program Length: 8 years
• Seats: Varies
• Undergraduate Institution: Wayne State University
• Medical School: Wayne State University School of Medicine
• MCAT Requirement: Required
• GPA Maintenance: Must maintain required GPA
• Application: Apply to Wayne State; separate BS/MD application and interview required
• Residency Preference: Michigan residents preferred
• Notes: Competitive; strong clinical training in urban healthcare

MINNESOTA

University of Minnesota Medical School The University of Minnesota’s accelerated BS/MD program allows students to complete both degrees in seven years. Students complete an accelerated three-year undergraduate curriculum at the University of Minnesota before entering the Medical School. The program leverages UMN’s position as a leading research university and its extensive clinical network across the Twin Cities.

• Program Length: 7 years
• Seats: Varies
• Undergraduate Institution: University of Minnesota
• Medical School: University of Minnesota Medical School
• MCAT Requirement: Required
• GPA Maintenance: Must maintain competitive GPA
• Application: Apply to the University of Minnesota; separate accelerated program application required
• Residency Preference: Minnesota residents may have preference
• Notes: Competitive; one of few 7-year programs in the Midwest

MISSOURI

Saint Louis University School of Medicine SLU’s combined BS/MD program provides a pathway for students to earn both degrees in eight years at one of the oldest medical schools west of the Mississippi River. Students complete their undergraduate education at SLU before entering the School of Medicine. SLU’s Jesuit mission emphasizes service to underserved populations, and the program integrates community health experiences throughout.

• Program Length: 8 years
• Seats: Varies
• Undergraduate Institution: Saint Louis University
• Medical School: Saint Louis University School of Medicine
• MCAT Requirement: Required (minimum score of 509 for guaranteed interview)
• GPA Maintenance: Must maintain minimum GPA of 3.5
• Application: Apply to SLU through the Common App; separate BS/MD supplemental application required
• Residency Preference: Open to all
• Notes: Competitive; Jesuit mission with emphasis on service

University of Missouri – Kansas City School of Medicine UMKC’s combined BA/MD program is one of the oldest and most established accelerated medical programs in the country, and at six years, it is one of the shortest. Students begin medical coursework from their first year, taking both undergraduate and medical school classes simultaneously. The program has been operating for over 50 years and has graduated thousands of physicians.

• Program Length: 6 years
• Seats: Varies (large cohort)
• Undergraduate Institution: University of Missouri – Kansas City
• Medical School: UMKC School of Medicine
• MCAT Requirement: Not required
• GPA Maintenance: Must maintain required GPA throughout the program
• Application: Apply directly to UMKC’s six-year medical program; separate application process from traditional undergraduate admissions
• Residency Preference: Missouri and Kansas residents may have preference; regional applicants accepted
• Notes: Competitive; one of the oldest and shortest combined programs in the nation; no MCAT required

NEW JERSEY

New Jersey Medical School The New Jersey Medical School (part of Rutgers) partners with multiple undergraduate institutions across the state to offer combined BS/MD programs. Partner schools include Rutgers University – New Brunswick, Rutgers – Newark, Drew University, Montclair State University, Stevens Institute of Technology, and others. Each partnership has its own admissions criteria and seat count, but all lead to the Rutgers New Jersey Medical School.

• Program Length: 7 years
• Seats: Varies by partner institution
• Undergraduate Institution: Multiple Rutgers and NJ partner institutions
• Medical School: Rutgers New Jersey Medical School
• MCAT Requirement: Required (minimum score varies by partnership)
• GPA Maintenance: Must maintain competitive GPA (typically 3.5+)
• Application: Apply to the partner undergraduate institution; separate BS/MD application for each partnership
• Residency Preference: New Jersey residents strongly preferred
• Notes: Many partner institutions, all competitive; one of the most extensive BS/MD networks in the country

Rowan University BS/MD Rowan’s BS/MD program partners Rowan University’s undergraduate programs with the Rowan-Virtua School of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) or Cooper Medical School of Rowan University (MD). The program provides a guaranteed pathway for a very small number of students, with fewer than 10 seats available annually. Rowan’s medical schools serve southern New Jersey’s communities.

• Program Length: 8 years
• Seats: Fewer than 10
• Undergraduate Institution: Rowan University
• Medical School: Cooper Medical School of Rowan University (MD) or Rowan-Virtua SOM (DO)
• MCAT Requirement: Required
• GPA Maintenance: Must maintain required GPA
• Application: Apply to Rowan University; separate BS/MD application required
• Residency Preference: New Jersey residents preferred
• Notes: Very selective due to extremely limited seats

Seton Hall/Hackensack BS/MD The Seton Hall/Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine partnership offers one of the newer BS/MD programs in New Jersey. Students complete their undergraduate education at Seton Hall University before transitioning to the Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine. While there is no hard cap on BS/MD students, 40 seats are reserved in the medical school class for program participants.

• Program Length: 8 years
• Seats: No hard limit (40 medical school seats reserved)
• Undergraduate Institution: Seton Hall University
• Medical School: Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine
• MCAT Requirement: Required (minimum score benchmark)
• GPA Maintenance: Must maintain required GPA (typically 3.5+)
• Application: Apply to Seton Hall; separate BS/MD application and interview required
• Residency Preference: Open to all
• Notes: Relatively new program with growing reputation; strong clinical network through Hackensack Meridian Health system

NEW MEXICO

University of New Mexico School of Medicine UNM’s combined BA/MD program is exclusively for New Mexico residents and Navajo Nation citizens, with 28 seats available annually. Students complete their undergraduate education at UNM before entering the School of Medicine. The program has a strong mission to train physicians who will serve New Mexico’s rural, Native American, and Hispanic communities.

• Program Length: 8 years
• Seats: 28 (New Mexico residents or Navajo Nation citizens only)
• Undergraduate Institution: University of New Mexico
• Medical School: UNM School of Medicine
• MCAT Requirement: Required (minimum SAT: 540 Math, 510 Reading; minimum ACT: 22)
• GPA Maintenance: Must maintain required GPA
• Application: Apply to UNM; separate BA/MD application required
• Residency Preference: New Mexico residents or Navajo Nation citizens only
• Notes: Competitive; mission focused on serving New Mexico’s diverse and underserved populations

NEW YORK

Albany Medical College Albany Medical College’s combined BS/MD program offers both seven-year and eight-year tracks in partnership with Union College, Siena College, and Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. Students complete their undergraduate education at one of the partner schools before entering Albany Medical College. The seven-year track is particularly competitive, requiring students to complete their undergraduate requirements in three years.

• Program Length: 7 years (option for 8 years)
• Seats: Varies by partner institution
• Undergraduate Institution: Union College, Siena College, or RPI
• Medical School: Albany Medical College
• MCAT Requirement: Not required for 7-year track; may be required for 8-year track
• GPA Maintenance: Must maintain competitive GPA (typically 3.5+)
• Application: Apply to partner undergraduate institution; separate BS/MD application required
• Residency Preference: Open to all
• Notes: Competitive; multiple partner institution options

CUNY School of Medicine The CUNY School of Medicine (formerly Sophie Davis School of Biomedical Education) offers a combined BS/MD program designed specifically for students from medically underserved communities who are committed to practicing primary care in underserved areas. The program is based at the City College of New York in Harlem and provides a rigorous, community-oriented medical education.

• Program Length: 7-8 years
• Seats: Varies
• Undergraduate Institution: CUNY City College of New York
• Medical School: CUNY School of Medicine
• MCAT Requirement: Required
• GPA Maintenance: Must maintain required GPA
• Application: Apply directly to CUNY School of Medicine; separate application from CUNY undergraduate admissions
• Residency Preference: New York City residents and underrepresented communities preferred
• Notes: Very competitive; strong mission to address healthcare disparities

Hofstra School of Medicine Hofstra University’s BS/MD program partners with the Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell. Students complete their undergraduate education at Hofstra before entering the medical school. The program provides early clinical exposure through Northwell Health, the largest healthcare provider in New York State.

• Program Length: 8 years
• Seats: 10-15
• Undergraduate Institution: Hofstra University
• Medical School: Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell
• MCAT Requirement: Required (minimum score around 80th percentile, approximately 510)
• GPA Maintenance: Must maintain minimum GPA of 3.6
• Application: Apply to Hofstra through the Common App; separate BS/MD supplemental application and interview required
• Residency Preference: Open to all
• Notes: Highly selective; strong clinical network through Northwell Health

Stony Brook University School of Medicine Stony Brook’s BS/MD Scholars for Medicine program provides a guaranteed pathway from Stony Brook’s undergraduate programs to the Renaissance School of Medicine at Stony Brook. Students benefit from Stony Brook’s position as a major research university and its extensive clinical network on Long Island.

• Program Length: 8 years
• Seats: Varies
• Undergraduate Institution: Stony Brook University
• Medical School: Renaissance School of Medicine at Stony Brook University
• MCAT Requirement: Required
• GPA Maintenance: Must maintain competitive GPA
• Application: Apply to Stony Brook; separate Scholars for Medicine application required
• Residency Preference: New York residents may have preference
• Notes: Competitive; strong research university setting

SUNY Upstate Medical University College of Medicine SUNY Upstate’s Accelerated Scholars program provides a combined BS/MD pathway for students at select SUNY partner undergraduate institutions. Students complete their undergraduate education at a partner school before entering SUNY Upstate Medical University in Syracuse. The program emphasizes primary care and service to upstate New York communities.

• Program Length: 8 years
• Seats: Varies
• Undergraduate Institution: Select SUNY partner institutions
• Medical School: SUNY Upstate Medical University
• MCAT Requirement: Required
• GPA Maintenance: Must maintain required GPA
• Application: Apply to partner institution; separate Accelerated Scholars application required
• Residency Preference: New York residents preferred
• Notes: Competitive; emphasis on primary care and serving upstate communities

University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry The University of Rochester’s Rochester Early Medical Scholars (REMS) program is one of the most prestigious BS/MD programs in the nation. Students complete their undergraduate education at the University of Rochester before entering the School of Medicine and Dentistry. A distinctive feature of this program is that the MCAT is not required, allowing students greater flexibility to explore academic interests beyond the pre-med curriculum.

• Program Length: 8 years
• Seats: 10
• Undergraduate Institution: University of Rochester
• Medical School: University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry
• MCAT Requirement: Not required
• GPA Maintenance: Must maintain competitive GPA (typically 3.5+)
• Application: Apply to University of Rochester through the Common App; indicate interest in REMS; supplemental application and interview required
• Residency Preference: Open to all
• Notes: Competitive; no MCAT required; strong emphasis on well-rounded education

OHIO

Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine Case Western’s Pre-Professional Scholars Program (PPSP) in Medicine is one of the most selective BS/MD programs in the country, accepting only six students per year. Students complete their undergraduate education at Case Western before entering the School of Medicine. The MCAT is not required, and students benefit from Case Western’s location in Cleveland’s University Circle, adjacent to major teaching hospitals.

• Program Length: 8 years
• Seats: 6
• Undergraduate Institution: Case Western Reserve University
• Medical School: Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine
• MCAT Requirement: Not required
• GPA Maintenance: Must maintain minimum GPA of 3.63
• Application: Apply to Case Western through the Common App; indicate interest in PPSP; supplemental application and interview required
• Residency Preference: Open to all
• Notes: Highly selective; no MCAT required; one of the most prestigious BS/MD programs

University of Toledo College of Medicine and Life Sciences (BACC2MD) The University of Toledo’s BACC2MD program provides a combined pathway from undergraduate studies to the College of Medicine and Life Sciences. Students complete their bachelor’s degree at Toledo before entering the medical school. The program emphasizes clinical experience in northwest Ohio’s healthcare community.

• Program Length: 8 years
• Seats: Varies
• Undergraduate Institution: University of Toledo
• Medical School: University of Toledo College of Medicine and Life Sciences
• MCAT Requirement: Required
• GPA Maintenance: Must maintain required GPA
• Application: Apply to University of Toledo; separate BACC2MD application required
• Residency Preference: Ohio residents may have preference
• Notes: Competitive; strong clinical training in Toledo area

University of Cincinnati College of Medicine (BS/MD) UC’s BS/MD program partners the university’s undergraduate college with the College of Medicine. Students complete their bachelor’s degree at UC before entering the medical school, which is known for pioneering co-op education and its strong research profile. The program benefits from UC Medical Center’s extensive clinical network in the Cincinnati region.

• Program Length: 8 years
• Seats: Varies
• Undergraduate Institution: University of Cincinnati
• Medical School: University of Cincinnati College of Medicine
• MCAT Requirement: Required
• GPA Maintenance: Must maintain competitive GPA
• Application: Apply to UC; separate BS/MD application required
• Residency Preference: Ohio residents may have preference
• Notes: Competitive; strong research and clinical opportunities

OKLAHOMA

University of Oklahoma BA/MD (MHSP) The University of Oklahoma’s Medical Humanities Scholars Program (MHSP) is a combined BA/MD program that emphasizes the intersection of medicine and the humanities. Students complete their undergraduate education at OU with a strong foundation in both the sciences and the liberal arts before entering the OU College of Medicine. The program accepts only 5–8 students per year.

• Program Length: 8 years
• Seats: 5-8
• Undergraduate Institution: University of Oklahoma
• Medical School: University of Oklahoma College of Medicine
• MCAT Requirement: Required
• GPA Maintenance: Must maintain competitive GPA
• Application: Apply to OU; separate MHSP application and interview required
• Residency Preference: Oklahoma residents preferred
• Notes: Unique medical humanities focus; very small cohort

University of Tulsa ECM BS/MD The University of Tulsa’s Early Commitment to Medicine (ECM) program partners with the OU-TU School of Community Medicine. Students complete their undergraduate education at the University of Tulsa before entering the community medicine-focused medical school in Tulsa. The program emphasizes training physicians for community-based practice.

• Program Length: 8 years
• Seats: 5
• Undergraduate Institution: University of Tulsa
• Medical School: OU-TU School of Community Medicine
• MCAT Requirement: Required
• GPA Maintenance: Must maintain required GPA
• Application: Apply to University of Tulsa; separate ECM application required
• Residency Preference: Oklahoma residents preferred
• Notes: Community medicine focus; very small cohort

PENNSYLVANIA

Drexel University College of Medicine Drexel’s BS/MD program is one of the largest in the country, historically admitting over 60 students per year. Students complete their undergraduate education at Drexel University before entering the College of Medicine. The program provides early clinical exposure through Drexel’s partnerships with major Philadelphia hospitals and emphasizes innovation in medical education.

• Program Length: 8 years
• Seats: 61 (in 2025 cycle)
• Undergraduate Institution: Drexel University
• Medical School: Drexel University College of Medicine
• MCAT Requirement: Required (minimum score benchmark)
• GPA Maintenance: Must maintain competitive GPA (typically 3.5+)
• Application: Apply to Drexel through the Common App; separate BS/MD application, essays, and interview required
• Residency Preference: Open to all
• Notes: Competitive; one of the largest BS/MD programs in the nation

Sidney Kimmel Medical College BS/MD The Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University offers one of the most selective accelerated BS/MD programs, with options for six-year and seven-year tracks. Students complete their undergraduate education at a partner institution (historically Penn State, Delaware, and others) before entering Jefferson. The six-year track is exceptionally competitive.

• Program Length: 6-7 years
• Seats: 25-30
• Undergraduate Institution: Partner institutions (varies)
• Medical School: Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University
• MCAT Requirement: Required for some tracks
• GPA Maintenance: Must maintain competitive GPA (typically 3.5+)
• Application: Apply to partner institution; separate Jefferson BS/MD application required
• Residency Preference: Open to all
• Notes: Highly selective; one of the few 6-year programs; multiple partner institutions

Lewis Katz School of Medicine BS/MD Temple University’s Lewis Katz School of Medicine offers a combined BS/MD program allowing students to earn both degrees in eight years. Students complete their undergraduate education at Temple before entering the medical school. The program benefits from Temple’s diverse North Philadelphia campus and its extensive clinical network serving the city’s underserved communities.

• Program Length: 8 years
• Seats: Varies
• Undergraduate Institution: Temple University
• Medical School: Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University
• MCAT Requirement: Required
• GPA Maintenance: Must maintain required GPA
• Application: Apply to Temple; separate BS/MD application required
• Residency Preference: Open to all
• Notes: Competitive; strong urban clinical training environment

University of Pittsburgh (UPitt GAP BS/MD) The University of Pittsburgh’s Guaranteed Admission Program (GAP) is one of the most prestigious BS/MD programs in the country. Students complete their undergraduate education at Pitt before entering the School of Medicine. A notable feature is that the MCAT is not required for GAP scholars, allowing students to focus on a broad academic and research experience during their undergraduate years.

• Program Length: 8 years
• Seats: 10-15
• Undergraduate Institution: University of Pittsburgh
• Medical School: University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine
• MCAT Requirement: Not required
• GPA Maintenance: Must maintain competitive GPA (typically 3.5+)
• Application: Apply to Pitt through the Common App; indicate interest in GAP; supplemental application and interview required
• Residency Preference: Open to all
• Notes: Highly selective; no MCAT required; one of the top-ranked medical schools in the nation

RHODE ISLAND

Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University Brown’s Program in Liberal Medical Education (PLME) is widely regarded as one of the most prestigious and competitive BS/MD programs in the nation. The program admits approximately 70 students per year directly from high school, and the MCAT is not required. PLME students enjoy significant curricular flexibility during their undergraduate years, allowing them to pursue diverse academic interests alongside their pre-medical studies.

• Program Length: 8 years
• Seats: Approximately 70
• Undergraduate Institution: Brown University
• Medical School: Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University
• MCAT Requirement: Not required
• GPA Maintenance: Must maintain required benchmarks (program-specific)
• Application: Apply to Brown through the Common App; select PLME on the application; supplemental essays and interview required
• Residency Preference: Open to all
• Notes: Highly selective (acceptance rate approximately 3-4%); no MCAT; Ivy League institution; widely considered the gold standard of BS/MD programs

SOUTH CAROLINA

University of South Carolina School of Medicine USC’s BS/MD program offers a seven-year pathway for students to earn both degrees. Students complete an accelerated three-year undergraduate curriculum at the University of South Carolina before entering the School of Medicine in Columbia. The program emphasizes primary care and service to South Carolina communities.

• Program Length: 7 years
• Seats: 10
• Undergraduate Institution: University of South Carolina
• Medical School: University of South Carolina School of Medicine
• MCAT Requirement: Required
• GPA Maintenance: Must maintain competitive GPA
• Application: Apply to USC; separate BS/MD application required
• Residency Preference: South Carolina residents preferred
• Notes: Competitive; accelerated 3+4 format

TENNESSEE

Meharry Medical College School of Medicine Meharry Medical College, one of the nation’s oldest and most respected historically Black medical schools, offers a combined BS/MD program exclusively for Tennessee residents. Students complete their undergraduate education at a partner institution before entering Meharry’s School of Medicine. The program has a strong commitment to training physicians who will serve underserved and minority communities.

• Program Length: 7 years
• Seats: 6 (Tennessee residents only)
• Undergraduate Institution: Partner institutions (varies)
• Medical School: Meharry Medical College School of Medicine
• MCAT Requirement: Required
• GPA Maintenance: Must maintain required GPA
• Application: Apply during high school; separate Meharry combined program application required
• Residency Preference: Tennessee residents only
• Notes: Competitive; HBCU with a strong mission of serving underserved communities; may require 3-year primary care residency in rural/underserved Tennessee area plus 3-year post-residency commitment

TEXAS

Baylor College of Medicine Baylor’s combined BA/MD program is one of the most selective in the nation, accepting only six students per year. Students complete their undergraduate education at Baylor University in Waco (or a partner institution) before entering Baylor College of Medicine in Houston’s Texas Medical Center, the largest medical center in the world. The program provides unmatched clinical and research opportunities.

• Program Length: 8 years
• Seats: 6
• Undergraduate Institution: Baylor University (Waco) or partner institutions
• Medical School: Baylor College of Medicine (Houston)
• MCAT Requirement: Required
• GPA Maintenance: Must maintain competitive GPA (typically 3.5+)
• Application: Apply to the undergraduate institution; separate Baylor College of Medicine BS/MD application required
• Residency Preference: Texas residents preferred
• Notes: Highly selective; access to the Texas Medical Center; one of the most prestigious programs nationally

Texas A&M E2ENMED Texas A&M’s Engineering to Engineered Medicine (E2ENMED) program is a unique combined BS/MD specifically for engineering students. Students complete an engineering degree at Texas A&M before entering the Texas A&M School of Medicine. This is one of the only BS/MD programs in the country that requires an engineering undergraduate degree, reflecting the growing intersection of engineering and medicine.

• Program Length: 8 years
• Seats: 15
• Undergraduate Institution: Texas A&M University (engineering only)
• Medical School: Texas A&M School of Medicine
• MCAT Requirement: Required
• GPA Maintenance: Must maintain competitive GPA
• Application: Apply to Texas A&M engineering; separate E2ENMED application required
• Residency Preference: Texas residents preferred
• Notes: Unique engineering-to-medicine pathway; only for engineering majors

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Medicine Texas Tech’s BS/MD program provides Texas residents with a pathway from undergraduate studies to the TTUHSC School of Medicine. Students complete their bachelor’s degree at Texas Tech University in Lubbock before entering the medical school. The program is exclusively for Texas residents and emphasizes training physicians for rural and underserved West Texas communities.

• Program Length: 8 years
• Seats: Varies
• Undergraduate Institution: Texas Tech University
• Medical School: Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Medicine
• MCAT Requirement: Required
• GPA Maintenance: Must maintain required GPA (minimum 3.4 cumulative and 3.25 science GPA)
• Application: Apply to Texas Tech; separate BS/MD application required
• Residency Preference: Texas residents only
• Notes: Competitive; focus on rural medicine in West Texas

University of Houston Tilman J. Fertitta Family College of Medicine UH’s HonorsMed BS/MD program is a combined pathway for students to earn both degrees through the University of Houston’s Honors College and the Tilman J. Fertitta Family College of Medicine. The medical school is one of the newest MD-granting institutions in Texas, and the program emphasizes training physicians to address health disparities in Houston’s diverse communities.

• Program Length: 8 years
• Seats: 6
• Undergraduate Institution: University of Houston Honors College
• Medical School: UH Tilman J. Fertitta Family College of Medicine
• MCAT Requirement: Required
• GPA Maintenance: Must maintain honors program GPA requirements
• Application: Apply to UH Honors College; separate HonorsMed application required
• Residency Preference: Texas residents preferred
• Notes: Competitive; new medical school focused on addressing health disparities in Houston

VIRGINIA

Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine VCU’s Guaranteed Admission Program provides a combined pathway for approximately 32 students per year to earn their bachelor’s degree at VCU and their MD at the VCU School of Medicine. The program provides early clinical exposure through VCU Medical Center, one of the top academic medical centers in the Southeast, and emphasizes research and community engagement.

• Program Length: 8 years
• Seats: Approximately 32
• Undergraduate Institution: Virginia Commonwealth University
• Medical School: VCU School of Medicine
• MCAT Requirement: Required
• GPA Maintenance: Must maintain competitive GPA (typically 3.5+)
• Application: Apply to VCU; separate Guaranteed Admission Program application, essays, and interview required
• Residency Preference: Virginia residents preferred
• Notes: Competitive; strong urban clinical training through VCU Medical Center

Extra, Extra, Read All About It

If you’re feeling inspired, let’s go a little further. What kind of extracurricular accomplishments should a student have to be a realistic candidate for an extremely competitive BS/MD program? In this instance, “extremely competitive” programs are qualified as those that accept only 1-5% of the applicant pool. 

As a result of the sheer numbers, only the most dedicated applicants rise to the top. Empowerly counselors weigh in:

“For extracurriculars, you need clinical experience (ideally 200+ hours, up to 400 is average) and many also, like community service, research experience, and leadership.”

Empowerly Counselor Raisa

Some feel the ceiling is even higher!

“In my experience, 500+ hours is more likely to get you accepted, especially if applying to your state program.”

Empowerly Counselor Anne-Laure

Looking for more advice on how to become a competitive candidate for a BS/MD degree program? This guide, developed by the Empowerly team, outlines the minimum requirements to be seriously considered for a BS/MD role.

BS/MD Competitive Applicant Checklist

• Academic Powerhouse
  • High GPA: above 3.9 (closer to 4.0 is ideal)
  • High difficulty ratio in the overall class load
  • Excellent grades in STEM courses (such as AP Biology, AP Chemistry, AP Physics, AP Calculus, AP Statistics, and/or AP Psychology)

• Top Test Scores
  • SAT: above 1500 out of 1600 (1500+ preferable)
  • ACT: above 34 out of 36 (35+ preferable)

• Medical-Focused Extracurriculars
  • Hospital, hospice, or shadowing experience are mandatory (200- 500+ clinical hours recommended)
  • Independent research project (submitted for publication, competition, and/or conferences)
  • Community service in a community that is meaningful to you; related to your story and why you want to enter the medical field

• Specialized Impact
  • Leadership: demonstrate how you have the talent to uplift and support others
  • Scale: work with communities on regional, state, national, and/or international levels
  • Longevity: showcase your commitment and continuity of interests
  • Recognition: collect awards and honors whenever possible
  • Uniqueness: make yourself memorable with specificity and originality

• Stellar Recommendations
  • 1 strong STEM teacher
  • 1 humanities teacher
  • 1 mentor/coach (optional)

• Powerful Interviews
  • Familiarize yourself with the format and potential questions
  • Check out this primer on BS/MD interviews
  • Check out this guide to MMI interviews

Finally, you’ll need to showcase the foundational personal competencies for medical students in your application in order to be seriously considered as a candidate for a BS/MD program. 

Keys to a Successful BS/MD Applicant Profile

These key qualities include (but are not limited to): 

• Commitment to Learning and Growth
• Cultural Awareness
• Cultural Humility
• Empathy and Compassion
• Ethical Responsibility to Self and Others
• Interpersonal Skills
• Oral Communication
• Reliability and Dependability
• Resilience and Adaptability
• Service Orientation
• Teamwork and Collaboration
• Human Behavior
• Living Systems
• Critical Thinking
• Quantitative Reasoning
• Scientific Inquiry
• Written Communication

Final Thoughts: BS/MD and Your Future

Considering how a BS/MD program might fit into your teenager’s future? Empowerly is here to help. 

Originally published July 14, 2024. Updated December 5, 2025.