M.D. in Three

Start practicing medicine a whole year earlier through our M.D. in Three program

Earn your medical degree faster by applying to the condensed M.D. in Three program. This program then allows direct progression to residency into a Boonshoft School of Medicine Residency Program. You may also apply to other programs through the National Residency Match Program (NRMP). 

 

Lower costs

Pay for just three years of medical school instead of four, with additional savings from fewer fees and reduced travel costs for away rotations and out-of-state interviews. 

 

More Certainty

Matching into a residency program can be one of the most stressful parts of medical school. With the M.D. in Three program, you skip the uncertainty and know you are already on the path to residency. 

 

Apply Knowledge Sooner

The M.D. in Three program seamlessly blends clinical work with classroom learning, bringing the foundational curriculum to life. With early exposure to clinical settings, you'll gain a well-rounded understanding of how to apply what you learn-setting you up for success and exceptional board readiness. 

How to Apply

  • Application opening date and deadline will be announced early in the New Year.
  • Sign-in with your campus credentials (your w-account and password).
  • Applications will be reviewed by the department of medical education prior to distribution to the program. Interviews will be conducted in early spring, and final decisions will be made in April of your first year of medical school.
  • Application must be submitted by 5 p.m. on the deadline day (of first year of medical school), please upload your CV as a PDF or DOCX file on the form.
  • Please see the requirements for continuance.

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M.D. in Three Testimonials

Maggie Hedrick, M.D.—Family Medicine

"The three-year program is allowing me to start gaining clinical skills while in the foundations phase. I am connecting the dots between textbooks and clinic a whole year earlier than in the regular curriculum. Additionally, I will graduate a year sooner and get into the clinic as a doctor earlier to begin building the patient relationships that brought me to medical school to begin with."

Henrietta Ofori-Sampong, M.D.—Family Medicine

"The M.D. in Three program was a great fit for me because taking time after college to explore medicine helped not only to solidify my commitment, but it also confirmed that primary care is indeed the right career path for me."

Not sure? Revert to a four-year program at no penalty. 

If you have been accepted to the M.D. in Three program, you are able to revert to the four-year program at no penalty—all more the reason to apply.

Requirements and Tracks

Requirements for continuance in the M.D. in Three

  1. Pass USMLE Step 1 and Step 2 on the first attempt.
  2. Receive a grade of Pass or Honors on each module and clerkship.
  3. Monthly clinical shifts during the second year of the Foundations curriculum.
  4. Advance through the medical school curriculum without any delays or leaves of absence.
  5. Even though students are automatically aligned with a Family Medicine or Pediatrics residency program, student must still register to participate in the NRMP MATCH Program.
  6. Students must engage in a minimum of 130 weeks of curriculum.
  7. Exclusionary criteria may include any professionalism or Honor Code violations.

Tracks currently available:

Family Medicine, Rural Family Medicine, and Pediatrics.

Number of students admitted:

Up to 10 total students per cohort.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Who is an ideal candidate for the M.D. in Three?

    The ideal candidate already knows that family medicine or pediatrics is the career pathway for them. They also plan to do residency and practice medicine in the state of Ohio. 

  • What if a personal emergency causes me to take a temporary leave of absence from school?

    For all of these situations, the student reverts back to the traditional curriculum, assuming he/she is in good standing with the Boonshoft School of Medicine.

  • May I enter the M.D. in Three later than my first year of medical school?

    No, the only time one can apply to and enter the M.D. in Three is during the first year.

  • What happens if I am in the M.D. in Three and do not meet one of the conditions for staying in the track?

    As long as the student is still in good standing with the Boonshoft School of Medicine he/she returns to the traditional track.

  • What if I really want to do the M.D. in Three, but I’m not interested in Family Medicine or Pediatrics for my specialty?

    At this time, Family Medicine and Pediatrics are the only options available. For other specialties, you need to do the traditional curriculum.

  • Can I do M.D. in Three if I am also interested in the Rural Health pathway?

    Yes, the department of family medicine has a rural track for traditional and M.D. in Three timelines.

  • Can I do M.D. in Three if I am also interested in participating in Global Health Scholars?

    No, certain requirements of the M.D. in Three program are not flexible enough to simultaneously fulfill the requirements of the Global Health Scholars program.