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At St. Matthew’s University (SMU), we are dedicated to helping you achieve your MD dream. We welcome U.S., Canadian, and international transfer students who value diversity and excellence within their medical school community. SMUSOM’s small class sizes create a welcoming, personalized learning experience with close student-faculty interactions. Our professors know their students by name and are here to support you from your very first class through to graduation day.

Why Choose SMUSOM for Your MD

MD program graduates

Three-year Residency placement rate¹

USMLE Step 1 first-time pass rate over three years²

USMLE Step 2 CK first-time pass rate in 2024³

1.100% Three-Year Residency Placement Rate is the percentage of students attaining a residency position out of all graduates or expected graduates in 2023-24, 2024-25 and 2025-26 who were active applicants in the NRMP match or attained a residency outside the NRMP match.

2. First-time pass rate defined as total number of students passing the USMLE Step 1 on their first attempt divided by the total number of students taking USMLE Step 1 for the first time during the calendar years 2022-2024. In order to sit for the USMLE Step 1 exam, the student must successfully complete the Basic Science curriculum and such other prerequisites as the school may establish at its discretion.

3. First-time pass rate defined as total number of students passing the USMLE Step 2 CK on their first attempt divided by the total number of students taking USMLE Step 2 CK for the first time in calendar year 2024. In order to sit for the USMLE Step 2 CK exam, the student must successfully complete the Clinical Medicine curriculum and such other prerequisites as the school may establish at its discretion.

Our Support, Your Success

Discover what your experience at SMUSOM could look like. Check out this video testimonial from our alum, Dr. Julianne Falconi, as she shares her advice for aspiring medical students and staying motivated through every challenge, from clinical rotations to the USMLE.

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Now is the Time!

Almost there! You're closer than ever to becoming part of a future doctor community.

Corey Treeshin, MD

Neurology Resident

SMUSOM Alum 2021

St. Matthew's small class sizes provided me the opportunity to work very closely with my classmates and professors.

Billie Zidel, MD

Obstetrics and Gynecology Resident

SMUSOM Alum 2021

I chose St. Matthew's because of the intimate class sizes and the fabulous location.

Preston Browning, MD

Pediatrics Resident

SMUSOM Alum 2023

SMUSOM teachers and attendings have taught me so much and the clinical coordinators really do work with you to give you the best experience possible.

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We review applications year-round on a rolling basis, with classes starting in January, May and September.

You’re welcome to apply even if you haven’t gathered all your required documents yet. Simply submit what you have, and upload any missing materials as they become available to help accelerate the admissions process and receive your decision sooner.

If you’ve already started a medical school application through AMCAS, AACOMAS, TMDSAS, or OMSAS, the process is even simpler.

Completed pre-requisite coursework.

Official MCAT scores (required for all applicants who are citizens, nationals or permanent residents of the U.S.).

Personal Statement (500 words max).

Two letters of recommendation.

TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) for applicants whose native language is not English.