MD Program

A Better MD

Everything in our program is built around your journey to become the physician you want to be. We’re looking for the total package. We hope you are, too.

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About the MD Program

Our program features:

  • Systems-based basic science curriculum
  • Applied learning in the clinical setting
  • Mentored personal and professional growth
  • A balanced quality of life
  • More time and flexibility to pursue your passions in your third and fourth years

Contact Us

Medical School Admissions
6100 THSL
1135 Catherine Street
Ann Arbor, MI 48109-5726
Phone: 734-764-6317
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Mission: Bold & Innovative

Our mission is: “To transform health through bold and innovative education, discovery and service.”

We want to cultivate a learning community that engages all in bold and innovative education for the advancement of science, health and health care delivery. We seek those who are ready to join us and make a difference. Learn more about how to apply.

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Admissions

Everything you need to know about our process for selecting the next entering class is right here.

  • Learn about our admissions process
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    Curriculum

    We continuously and strategically review, update and enhance what and how we teach with student input at every stage.

  • Explore our curriculum
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    Financial Aid

    The majority of our students receive some kind of financial aid, which could include loans, grants and scholarships.

  • Discover how to pay for your med school education
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    Our Community

    Here’s a snapshot of what you can expect from the day-to-day living side of things at the University of Michigan Medical School.

  • Discover your U-M home
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    Opportunities

    Our program is designed to give you plenty of opportunities to continue doing what you love while exploring new topics.

  • Explore opportunities
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    Residency & Career Development

    Our Career Development program supports you with everything you need to make decisions for your next step.

  • Learn about career support
  • Did You Know?

    Our M-Home learning community gives students a base of support throughout all four years of training, from small group interactions with peers from all classes to individual coaching from faculty mentors.

    The University of Michigan is the #2 U.S. public university in research spending, with the Medical School account for 44% of the total. For FY25, UMMS had $819.5M in extramural research funding, including federal, state, foundation, and industry sources. The School's robust research enterprise places us among the top ten schools in NIH funding.

    More than 50% of our students receive some type of gift aid (scholarships and/or grants), totaling over $14 million each year.

    Explore Your Training Options at Michigan Medicine

    At Michigan Medicine, you’re joining a community where collaboration, curiosity and excellence shape everything we do. Train alongside leaders in medicine and research, grow with mentors who invest in your success, and be part of teams driving meaningful change in health care.

    Located in vibrant Ann Arbor, you’ll find a place where learning extends beyond the classroom -- and where you can truly feel at home. Whether you’re preparing for the next step in your training or building a long‑term career, this is where your path forward begins.

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    News & Stories

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    News Release

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    H. David Humes, MD, is being awarded this year’s Distinguished University Innovator of the Year. The award is the highest honor for U-M faculty members who have developed transformative ideas, processes or technologies and shepherded them to market for broad societal impact.