Doctor of Medicine at Florida International University

Programme overview

The 4-year program leading to the Doctor of Medicine (MD) degree is designed to maximize exposure and training in all areas of medical education. The program prepares students for advancement into postgraduate study and for the practice of medicine in any medical specialty or primary care area. The unique and innovative StepUp curriculum is divided into four successive steps of study incorporating basic medical science, clinical science, clinical skills, research, professionalism, and social accountability.

Faculty: Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine | Duration: 4 years (189 credits) | Location: Miami, FL, United States

What you will study

The programme requires 189 credit hours. Requirement areas in the catalogue: Other Curricular Offering: MD and Professional MBA in Healthcare Policy and Management Joint Degree Pathway; Other Curricular Offering: MD and MSHIA Joint Degree Pathway; Degree Program Requirements.

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Entry requirements

Other Curricular Offering: 7-Year BS in Biology and MD Accelerated Degree Pathway The 7-Year BS/MD pathway program is a collaboration between CASE (Department of Biological Sciences), the Honors College, and the Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine. This program allows qualified students to earn both their bachelor’s and MD degrees in a shorter amount of time than required for earning both degrees. Matriculated FIU first year undergraduate students meeting eligibility criteria including admission to The Honors College have an opportunity for guaranteed admission to FIU’s Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine culminating in an undergraduate and medical degree in seven years, with the proviso that the student meets all of the requirements of the program. The first three years of study are completed as a BS Biology major and an Honors College student. The fourth year will be as a first -year

Domestic applicants: USD 32,736 a year (2026-27). College of Medicine annual tuition for Florida residents, Fall 2026 (based on a 40-credit-hour academic year). Excludes financial aid fee, capital improvement fee, activity and service, athletic, technology and health fees, which are listed separately. No Source

Graduate entry terms: Fall (starts in August), Spring (starts in January) and Summer (starts in May); some programmes limit admission to one or two terms a year.

Domestic doctoral deadlines: Fall February 15; Spring August 1; Summer December 1. Programme deadlines may be earlier. The graduate application fee is $30.

Apply through the official page: https://admissions.fiu.edu/

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