CUNY School of Medicine
Founded 1973
President Erica Friedman (Dean)
Fees USD 7,900
Acceptance Rate Very Selective (<20%)
Campus Setting Urban
The CUNY School of Medicine (formerly the Sophie Davis Biomedical Education Program) at The City College of New York is the only publicly funded medical school in New York City, founded in 1973. It offers a unique 8-year BS/MD combined degree program specifically designed to produce primary care physicians committed to serving medically underserved communities. Graduates receive their MD from the New York Medical College. The school also offers an MS in Physician Assistant Studies.
Programs
- BS/MD Combined Program — 8-year pathway to MD degree (publicly funded)
- Physician Assistant Studies (MS) — ARC-PA accredited PA program
How to Apply
- Application: Direct application to CUNY School of Medicine
- High school seniors only for BS/MD program
- Acceptance Rate: ~3% (extremely competitive)
- In-State Tuition: ~$7,900 per year (subsidized)
Key Deadlines
- Application Deadline: December 1