Fast-track your path to medicine
Wayne State University School of Medicine is the only medical school in Michigan that offers a three-year M.D. program. Become a doctor one year sooner with Wayne State University School of Medicine's rigorous three-year M.D. program. This accelerated program is designed for highly motivated students with previous healthcare experience eager to launch their medical careers.
Why choose the three-year M.D. program?
- Save time and money: Graduate a year earlier, saving on tuition, fees, and living expenses.
- Reduce stress: Three-Year MD students will be ranked to match by their residency program, easing application uncertainty.
- Fast-track your career: Enter the workforce a year ahead of your peers, gaining a competitive edge.
Program highlights:
- Nationally recognized curriculum: Complete the same rigorous coursework and pass the same medical exams as traditional M.D. students.
- Advanced clinical skills and mentorship: Gain valuable experience through research opportunities with the residency program, and personalized guidance from faculty mentors and clinical preceptors in your chosen specialty.
Your path starts with the M.D. program
The three-year M.D. program is available only to students accepted into the four-year M.D. program. Qualified candidates from their chosen residency specialty will be invited to interview with residency program leadership.
Only the following WSU School of Medicine residency programs participate in three-year M.D. program (more information can be found on the WSU Graduate Medical Education website):
- Anesthesiology
- Dermatology
- Family Medicine
- Internal Medicine
- Otolaryngology
- Preventive Medicine
To apply, follow the Becoming a Warrior M.D. steps. For national insights on accelerated programs, visit the CAMPP website.
