Medicine, MD
Artificial Intelligence, Health Systems, Medicine, Physician, Simulation
At the School of Medicine and Medical Engineering, you'll become more than a clinical expert. In as little as four years, you'll receive two degrees combining medicine and engineering, preparing you to change the future of medicine with your interdisciplinary training in engineering, AI, technology, clinical skills and health humanities.
The Doctor of Medicine program prepares you to become a licensed medical doctor with a comprehensive foundation in clinical skills, biomedical and engineering sciences. Through small-group learning, laboratory and simulations, clinical rotations and utilizing advanced medical technologies, you gain expertise in basic sciences, organ systems and clinical medicine. The program is fully integrated with medical engineering, allowing you to explore innovations such as biomedical devices, robotics and artificial intelligence in health care throughout foundational and clinical curricula. This interdisciplinary approach enhances clinical problem-solving and the application of engineering to improve patient care. Emphasizing lifelong learning, critical thinking and technical proficiency, the program ensures you stay at the forefront of medical advancements and technological innovations.
You also complete the requirements for the MS in Medical Engineering.
Accreditation
The John Schufeldt School of Medicine and Medical Engineering, Doctor of Medicine program has received preliminary accreditation by the Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME). This is the U.S. Department of Education-recognized accrediting body for programs leading to an MD degree in the United States.
- College/school:
John Shufeldt School of Medicine and Medical Engineering
- Location: Downtown Phoenix
- STEM-OPT extension eligible: No
160 credit hours, national board exams and an internal comprehensive clinical exam
Pre-Clerkship (First 16 months; 69 credit hours): Students gain a robust foundation in biomedical sciences, clinical skills and medical engineering through small group active learning and early clinical exposure. Courses weave together core medical concepts with real-world applications of artificial intelligence, or AI, health systems science and the health humanities Clerkship (12 months; 48 credit hours): Six core clerkships are paired with longitudinal family medicine experiences and four one-week engineering clinical clerkships. Thematic Innovation weeks reinforce foundational sciences and explore advanced clinical and engineering applications. Core clerkships include Internal Medicine, Surgery, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Pediatrics, Neurology, Psychiatry, Family Medicine, and the Engineering Clerkship. This phase culminates with USMLE Step 1. Post-Clerkship (Final 18 months; 43 credit hours): Students personalize their education with electives, selectives, advanced clerkships, and a longitudinal capstone project in medical engineering, preparing them to lead in both clinical practice and innovation. During this phase, students will be required to complete four-week rotations in Emergency Medicine, Critical Care, two Sub-Internships, and electives. Residency preparedness will occur throughout the phase, including a three-week Transition to Residency course prior to convocation.
This program is only available to U.S. citizens and permanent residents.
Medical College Admissions Test
To be considered for admission to the School of Medicine and Medical Engineering at ASU, applicants must have taken the MCAT and scored a minimum of 504. The MCAT must be taken no more than three years before matriculation to be eligible.
Recommended coursework
The school does not require specific majors or coursework for entry into the concurrent degree program. However, to maximize student preparedness and chances for success in the program, candidates are strongly recommended to have successfully completed the following courses:
Medical curriculum preparedness:
biological sciences, including anatomy and physiology
chemistry, including organic and biological chemistry
behavioral sciences
humanities
English
Engineering curriculum preparedness:
calculus
differential equations
linear algebra
statistics
physics
Personal and professional experiences
As part of the mission-aligned review for the School of Medicine and Medical Engineering admission process, the school will also consider the personal and professional experiences of applicants to help discover well-rounded students in research and clinical exposure, contributions, and goals for the future. Recommended experiences include:
clinical exposure
engineering or data science
leadership
service
extracurricular activities
Letters of recommendation
The school requires four letters of recommendation. One from a clinical experience and one from an engineering or data science experience or course instructor are recommended.
Additional requirements
background check
AZ fingerprint clearance
criminal background check
U.S. citizenship
technical standards and essential qualifications
acknowledgement of concurrent degree program
For more detailed information on admission requirements, how to apply to the John Schufeldt School of Medicine and Medical Engineering, and important dates and deadlines, applicants should visit the main admission page at https://medicine.asu.edu/future-students/admissions.
Graduates of the MD program are uniquely positioned for careers that blend clinical practice with biomedical innovation. In addition to traditional medical roles, they can lead the development of advanced medical technologies and health care innovation.
Potential job titles include:
- academic faculty or researcher
- biotech startup founder or advisor
- clinical practitioner in various specialties
- global health specialist
- government health advisor
- health care consultant
- leadership in medical technology companies
- medical device engineer
- medical researcher
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Program term definitions
Accelerated programs allow students the opportunity to expedite the completion of their degree.
Accelerated master's
These programs allow students to accelerate their studies to earn a bachelor's plus a master's degree in as few as five years (for some programs).
Each program has requirements students must meet to be eligible for consideration. Students typically receive approval to pursue the accelerated master's during the junior year of their bachelor's degree program. Interested students can learn about eligibility requirements and how to apply.
Concurrent degrees allow students to pursue their own personal or professional interests, earn two distinct degrees and receive two diplomas. To add a concurrent degree to your existing degree, work with your academic advisor.
Joint programs, or jointly conferred degrees, are offered by more than one college and provide opportunities for students to take advantage of the academic strengths of two academic units. Upon graduation, students are awarded one degree and one diploma conferred by two colleges.
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The Western Regional Graduate Program (WRGP) provides a reduced tuition rate to non-resident graduate students who qualify. Visit the WRGP/WICHE webpage for more information: https://graduate.asu.edu/wiche.
