Program Description
Since 1909, our School of Medicine has educated medical students in a supportive Christian environment of excellence and caring. Our educational process has followed the best practices of medical education throughout its history while holding true to our original mission, to “continue the teaching and healing ministry of Jesus Christ to make man whole.”
Our instructional methods are an effective blend of lectures, small group sessions and problem-based learning. Our students are educated in state-of-the-art educational facilities including our anatomy laboratory. Our medical simulation center, which includes a virtual trainer room that utilizes virtual reality (VR) technology, enables our students to learn, practice, and be assessed on medical procedures in a safe, educationally progressive hospital-simulated environment. Our physical diagnosis exam rooms are equipped with video recording for student feedback.
However, beyond our up-to-date pedagogy and instructional equipment, our professors are truly invested in the success of their students, both professionally and personally. Our curriculum and environment is distinctively Christian, emphasizing a holistic approach to patient care. Our mission permeates the educational process, with courses that approach medical ethics and decision making from a Christian perspective and clinicians that role model caring professionalism. Our students are actively involved in service. Whether through international medical mission trips or outreach to neighboring underserved communities, our students consistently demonstrate their care for the welfare of others.
Program Length
Four yearsPossible Careers
Physicians work in a variety of specialties and health care settings.Application Deadlines
| August 3 | Early Decision Program AMCAS application deadline |
| August 17 | Early Decision Program secondary application and letters of recommendation deadline |
| November 2 | Regular and MD/PhD AMCAS application deadline |
| November 16 | Regular and MD/PhD secondary application and letters of recommendation deadline |
Admissions Requirements
For admission to the Medicine, MD program, applicants are expected to complete a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university in the United States or Canada prior to matriculation. The degree can be in any field of study with the recommendation that the applicant advance beyond the basic courses of the chosen field. No major field is given preference. A curriculum that includes the study of humanities, social sciences, and natural sciences is recommended to provide a solid preparation for the MCAT, medical school, and the future role as a physician.
On rare occasions, applicants who have exeptional academics and mission-alignment and who have completed a minimum of 90 semester/135 quarter hours, including the required courses, at an accredited college or university in the United States or Canada may be considered for admission.
Prerequisites
The following required courses must be completed at an accredited college or university in the United States or Canada:
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General Biology (excludes Microbiology and Anatomy & Physiology) |
One year sequence with lab |
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General or Inorganic Chemistry |
One year sequence with lab |
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Organic Chemistry |
One year sequence with lab |
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Biochemistry |
One academic term |
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General Physics |
One year sequence with lab |
NOTE:
- To best prepare for the study and practice of medicine it is advisable to take courses in addition to those minimally required. Coursework in the following areas is highly recommended: genetics, psychology, sociology, and statistics.
- CLEP and pass/fail performances are not acceptable for the science required courses. However, an exception is made for pass/fail coursework taken during the winter/spring 2020 academic terms.
- Science credits earned in professional schools (e.g., allied health professions, business, dentistry, nursing, or pharmacy) do not fulfill requirements for admission to medicine.
- Advanced Placement (AP) credits for the required science courses are not accepted; but, if the applicant’s undergraduate institution has accepted the AP credits, upper division science courses in the same area may be substituted for the required credit hours. Another option is for the required course to be taken at a different institution.
- We recommend the required courses be taken in person, but online coursework and labs taken at accredited institutions are acceptable.
- We recommend the required courses be taken at a four-year institution, but community college courses are acceptable.
Medical College Admission Test (MCAT): All applicants must complete the Medical College Admission Test (MCAT) prior to consideration by the Admissions Committee. The MCAT tests for knowledge gained from the required science courses. The test must be taken no later than September of the year prior to anticipated matriculation. MCAT scores older than three years from the date of matriculation are not considered. For the 2027 application cycle, the earliest MCAT accepted is one taken any time in 2024.
Health Care Experience: Applicants are required to obtain physician shadowing experience and direct patient care exposure to better inform their decision for a career in medicine.
Expected Cost of Attendance
The following estimated cost of attendance is based on full-time attendance for the number of months enrolled per academic year. Estimated amounts may vary based on a number of factors. Students may use these estimates when applying for financial aid.
Required Program Costs
Academic Year 2026-2027
Other Educational Costs
Non-required costs that can be funded with scholarships/loans.
Notes
Students typically meet the cost of medical education with student educational loans. The Association of American Medical Colleges website offers a full range of financial information, resources, services, and tools for medical school applicants and students (https://students-residents.aamc.org/financial-aid-resources/financial-aid-resources).- Estimated amounts are for the academic year specified only. Amounts are based on full-time attendance for the number of months enrolled per academic year. International students need to calculate 12 months of living expenses based on these amounts.
- Amounts are expected to increase each year consistent with inflation in the professional education sector.
- To qualify for financial aid, most students must be enrolled at least half time in an aid eligible program and be taking degree requirements. Half time is 6 units in a quarter for undergraduate programs and 4 units in a quarter for graduate programs.