M.D. Program
Empowering Minds, Transforming Medicine
At Albert Einstein College of Medicine, our mission is to train M.D. students to become compassionate physicians and future leaders in medicine who change the practice of healthcare. As a student in our M.D. program, you gain the knowledge and skills necessary to succeed in medicine with the flexibility to participate in dual degree and master’s degree programs, as well as global health learning and immersion experiences.
-
8,897
M.D. program applicants in 2023
-
966
admissions interviews granted in 2023
-
165
M.D. and dual M.D./Ph.D. students enrolled in 2024
-
15
students enrolled in the dual M.D./Ph.D. program in 2024
Our Curriculum
We Blend Innovative Educational Strategies and Proven Teaching Methods
Our M.D. curriculum combines a solid foundation in the biomedical and health systems sciences and rigorous, hands-on clinical training with the flexibility to pursue research interests and to meet the healthcare needs of the Bronx, the greater New York metropolitan area, and beyond.
Unparalleled Research Opportunities
Einstein provides a broad range of research and scholarship opportunities in many disciplines including, global health, community engagement, health information technology and biodesign, quality improvement, and medical education. We also offer fellowship stipends, for M.D. students who seek to pursue individual scientific and scholarly interests and enhance their educational experiences beyond the core curriculum. All M.D. students work with a research mentor to complete a capstone project and final scholarly paper as part of Einstein’s graduation requirements.
-
$200M+
in research funding from the National Institutes of Health in 2024
-
20
research centers
-
2,000+
full-time research faculty
-
36
global research initiatives
Building and Sustaining Community Health Partnerships
Einstein promotes community engagement through service learning and collaboration with community-based organizations in the Bronx and our surrounding communities. Learn, share, and nurture skills for your role as a future physician or a physician–scientist working in the Bronx, across the country, or abroad.
FEATURED VIDEO
Einstein Buddies Make Music, Build Community at Pediatric Physical Therapy Sessions
Dr. Carol Terilli, assistant chief of physical therapy at the Montefiore Einstein Children’s Evaluation and Rehabilitation Center (CERC), and medical student Miles King, discuss how students in Einstein’s M.D. program partner with the Bronx community through the Einstein Buddies service-learning initiative to improve care for pediatric patients.
-
10,000+
hours of service annually
-
38
longitudinal service-learning sites
-
13
service focus areas
-
60+
hours of service required by graduation
Financing Your Education
Access the Financial Resources You Need to Achieve Your Goals
We empower M.D. students with the financial knowledge they need for academic success. Every M.D. student at Einstein receives a Ruth L. and David S. Gottesman Scholarship that covers the full cost of tuition and fees. Our financial aid counselors are also available to help you manage the additional cost of attending medical school, such as housing, food, and other miscellaneous costs.
