BS/MD Program Overview

An Accelerated Path to Purpose-Driven Medicine

The CUNY School of Medicine’s BS/MD Program offers a unique and integrated pathway for students committed to becoming physicians who serve and uplift their communities. Designed for high-achieving, mission-driven students, this program combines undergraduate education with medical training in a seamless, seven-year track—eliminating the need to apply separately to medical school.

Rooted in a commitment to equity, access, and excellence, the BS/MD Program prepares future doctors with a strong foundation in the biomedical sciences, early clinical experiences, and a deep understanding of the social determinants of health. From day one, students are immersed in a learning environment that emphasizes service, leadership, and community impact.

Learn more about our program structure, curriculum, admissions requirements, and how to apply—your journey to becoming a physician starts here.

Becoming a Medical Doctor

The Sophie Davis Biomedical Education Program at the CUNY School of Medicine is one of the most unique medical education programs in the United States.

History


Discover the origins of our groundbreaking BS/MD Program, shaped by a 50-year legacy of expanding opportunity in medical education and advancing healthcare for a broad range of communities.

Qualifications


Learn what it takes to join this highly competitive and mission-driven program. Explore the academic and personal qualities we look for in future physician leaders.

Curriculum


Get an overview of our integrated 7-year curriculum that blends rigorous science education with early clinical exposure and a strong foundation in community health.

How to Apply


Ready to begin your journey? Review the application process, deadlines, and materials needed to take your first step toward a medical degree at CUNY School of Medicine.

Tuition & Fees


Explore the cost of attendance and learn more about how our commitment to affordability helps reduce barriers and make medical education more accessible.

Apply now to join a program built for changemakers, community healers, and the next generation of medical leaders.

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Questions?

The Sophie Davis Biomedical Education Program at the CUNY School of Medicine
Office of Admissions
Harris Hall, H-101
160 Convent Avenue
New York, NY 10031

p: 212.650.7718 (BS/MD Inquiries)

e: sdadmissions@med.cuny.edu

Accelerated 7-Year BS/MD Program

Our accelerated seven-year BS/MD program is designed for students committed to strengthening healthcare delivery and providing high-quality care in communities where it is most needed. Through the Sophie Davis School of Biomedical Education, students earn a Bachelor of Science (BS) in biomedical science in three years, and are then eligible to transition into our four-year Doctor of Medicine (MD) program, without taking the MCAT as a barrier to entry.

Mission-Driven Medical Education

Beginning in the undergraduate curriculum, students engage in a scientifically rigorous, community-focused program that integrates biomedical education with research examining variation in health outcomes and healthcare delivery across neighborhoods in and around New York City. Over seven years, the program emphasizes social responsibility, primary care, and health equity, preparing graduates to serve as skilled, compassionate physicians in communities that need them most—and indeed, where many of them come from.

What Sets CUNY Medicine Apart?

• Holistic Admissions Process: Each applicant’s lived experiences, personal attributes, and unique potential to contribute to a diverse, mission-driven medical community are reviewed alongside academic records in science, math, and community service.
• Accelerated Pathway: Opportunity for a seamless transition from undergraduate to medical education, without taking the MCAT.
• Commitment to Community: A unique four-part mission that emphasizes a commitment to community health, along with the traditional medical school pillars of education, research, and patient care.
• Early Clinical Training: Real-world experience at leading NYC hospitals, including Harlem Hospital, St. Barnabas Hospital, and Kings County Hospital. [Others?]
• Accessible and Affordable: Scholarships and financial aid for the BS, and internal and external scholarships for the MD, help reduce barriers to a medical career.
• Deep Purpose: CUNY Medicine doctors enter residency as highly skilled physicians improving health outcomes in the communities they serve.

For more information on our program or to apply, visit our Admissions page or email sdadmissions@med.cuny.edu.