Program Overview

Program Overview

The Doctor of Medicine program at the School of Medicine and Medical Engineering prepares students to become licensed medical doctors with a comprehensive foundation in clinical skills, biomedical and engineering sciences.

Program Description

The program combines medicine and engineering, allowing students to explore innovations such as biomedical devices, robotics, and artificial intelligence in healthcare. Through small-group learning, laboratory and simulations, clinical rotations, and utilizing advanced medical technologies, students gain expertise in basic sciences, organ systems, and clinical medicine.

Degree Requirements

• 160 credit hours
• National board exams
• An internal comprehensive clinical exam
• Pre-Clerkship (First 16 months; 69 credit hours): Students gain a robust foundation in biomedical sciences, clinical skills, and medical engineering.
• Clerkship (12 months; 48 credit hours): Six core clerkships are paired with longitudinal family medicine experiences and four one-week engineering clinical clerkships.
• Post-Clerkship (Final 18 months; 43 credit hours): Students personalize their education with electives, selectives, advanced clerkships, and a longitudinal capstone project in medical engineering.

Admission Requirements

• This program is only available to U.S. citizens and permanent residents.
• Medical College Admissions Test (MCAT): A minimum score of 504 is required, and the test must be taken no more than three years before matriculation.
• Recommended coursework:
  • Medical curriculum preparedness: biological sciences, chemistry, behavioral sciences, humanities, English
  • Engineering curriculum preparedness: calculus, differential equations, linear algebra, statistics, physics
• Personal and professional experiences: clinical exposure, engineering or data science, leadership, service, extracurricular activities
• Letters of recommendation: Four letters are required, including one from a clinical experience and one from an engineering or data science experience or course instructor.
• Additional requirements: background check, AZ fingerprint clearance, criminal background check, U.S. citizenship, technical standards and essential qualifications, acknowledgement of concurrent degree program

Accreditation

The John Schufeldt School of Medicine and Medical Engineering, Doctor of Medicine program has received preliminary accreditation by the Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME).

Tuition Information

Students can learn about ASU tuition and financial aid options to find out which will work best for them.

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the MD program are uniquely positioned for careers that blend clinical practice with biomedical innovation, including:

• Academic faculty or researcher
• Biotech startup founder or advisor
• Clinical practitioner in various specialties
• Global health specialist
• Government health advisor
• Health care consultant
• Leadership in medical technology companies
• Medical device engineer
• Medical researcher

Program Details

• College/school: John Shufeldt School of Medicine and Medical Engineering
• Location: Downtown Phoenix
• STEM-OPT extension eligible: No
• GI Bill benefits: This new program is not yet approved for use with GI Bill benefits.