Program Overview
Introduction to CUNY School of Medicine
CUNY School of Medicine is a medical school located in New York City, dedicated to providing a mission-driven education focused on service and community impact. The school offers various programs, including the BS/MD program, Physician Assistant program, and Postbaccalaureate & Special Pathway Admissions.
Programs
BS/MD Program
The BS/MD program is a 7-year accelerated program designed for students committed to improving access and delivering high-quality healthcare in communities where there are provider shortages. The program includes:
- BS/MD A Pathway to a Medical Degree
- BS/MD Standards
- BS/MD Requirements
- BS Program
- MD Program
- BS/MD Tuition
Physician Assistant Program
The Physician Assistant program combines classroom excellence with hands-on clinical training, preparing graduates to provide patient-centered care and make a lasting difference in the communities they serve. The program includes:
- PA Admissions Overview
- Become a Physician Assistant
- PA History & Mission
- Program Goals & Achievements
- NCCPA Pass Rate
- PA Attrition
- PA Curriculum
- Physician Assistant Pipeline
- Holistic Admissions Procedure
- CASPA Application Portal
- Apply
- Technical Standards
- International Students
- Prerequisites and Requirements
- Admission Requirements
- Promotion & Graduation
- Extended Absence Request
- PA Mandatory Attendance
- PA Probation, Deceleration, and Dismissal
- PA Tuition & Fees
- Tuition Refunds
- Frequently Asked Questions
- ARC-PA Accreditation
- PA Faculty & Staff
- Background Requirements
- Student Handbook
Postbaccalaureate & Special Pathway Admissions
The Postbaccalaureate & Special Pathway Admissions program includes:
- MPS-HS Program
- About the MPS-HS Program
- MPS-HS Requirements
- MPS-HS Tuition
- Brooklyn College Partnership
Education
Academic Departments
The school has several academic departments, including:
- Department of Clinical Medicine
- Department of Community Health and Social Medicine
- Physician Assistant Program
- Department of Medical Education
- Department of Molecular, Cellular and Biomedical Sciences
Enrichment Programs
The school offers various enrichment programs, including:
- Pre-Matriculation Program
- Clinical Affiliates
Research
Research Centers
The school has several research centers, including:
- The NYCenter for Advancing Translational Research & Health
- Molecular Cellular and Biomedical Sciences
- Community Health and Social Medicine
- Advancing Health Professions Education Lab
Student Research
The school offers various student research opportunities, including:
- Student Research Fellowships
- Student Research Partnership Opportunities
- Protocol for Contacting Researchers
- Student Conference Travel Support
- Track of Distinction in Research
Student Life
Office of Student Affairs
The Office of Student Affairs provides various services, including:
- Housing
- AccessAbility Center
- Clinical Accommodations
- Career Advising
- Leaves of Absence and Status Changes
- Requesting Letters
- Student Facilities and Event Requests
- Policies and Reporting Concerns
- Mistreatment Reporting
- Forms
- Absence Request Form
- PAPR Mask Release Form
Counseling & Wellness Center
The Counseling & Wellness Center provides various services, including:
- Counseling Services
- Wellness Resources
- Student Health Services
- Student Wellness Clubs and Activities
Learning Resource Center
The Learning Resource Center provides various services, including:
- Learning Resource Center Office
- Learning Specialists
- Tutoring Services
- Pre-Matriculation Program
Financial Aid
Financial Aid Office
The Financial Aid Office provides various services, including:
- Apply for Aid
- Scholarships
- Student Loans
- BS/MD Tuition
- PA Tuition & Fees
- MPS-HS Tuition
- Financial Literacy, Resources & Forms
- Make an Appointment
Pre-Matriculation Program
The Pre-Matriculation Program is a required summer program for incoming first-year undergraduate students. The program includes:
- Academic coursework in Biology, Chemistry, Physics, and Learning Success Seminars
- Opportunity to engage with distinguished Sophie Davis and CUNY Medicine faculty and staff
- Mentoring by experienced upper-class peer tutors
- Photovoice Research project
- Photovoice Showcase and awards ceremony
Mission-Driven Education
CUNY School of Medicine is committed to providing a mission-driven education focused on service and community impact. The school's programs are designed to broaden participation in medicine and provide affordable pathways to a medical degree.