Medical School

MD/DO Programs

Overview

Level 7 represents the medical school journey, where students earn either the Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree. This rigorous 4-year program combines foundational sciences with clinical rotations, preparing graduates for residency training.

Medical school is divided into two phases: pre-clinical years focused on basic sciences, anatomy, physiology, and pathology; followed by clinical years with rotations through major specialties including internal medicine, surgery, pediatrics, psychiatry, and obstetrics/gynecology.

Program Types Available

Allopathic (MD) Schools

LCME-accredited medical schools offering traditional MD degree with USMLE examination pathway.

Osteopathic (DO) Schools

COCA-accredited schools with osteopathic philosophy, manipulative medicine training, and COMLEX pathway.

Combined Degree Programs

MD/PhD, MD/MBA, MD/MPH, and other dual degree programs for physician-leaders.

International Medical Schools

Caribbean and international schools with ECFMG certification pathway for US practice.

Featured Programs

LCME-Accredited Medical Schools (MD)

Training Pipeline

155+ allopathic medical schools offering the Doctor of Medicine degree with USMLE pathway to residency training.

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COCA-Accredited Medical Schools (DO)

Training Pipeline

40+ osteopathic medical schools offering the Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree with holistic, whole-person approach to medicine.

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MD/PhD Combined Programs

Training Pipeline

Physician-scientist training programs combining medical school with doctoral research for academic medicine careers.

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Quick Facts

Program Length: 4 Years
US Medical Schools: 155+ MD, 40+ DO
Average Cost: $200,000 - $350,000
Acceptance Rate: ~40% (all applicants)

Typical Outcomes

MD or DO degree
USMLE/COMLEX passage
Residency match eligibility
Clinical competency

Next Steps

After medical school graduation, all physicians complete residency training in their chosen specialty.

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