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St. Matthew’s University School of Medicine (SMUSOM) takes a holistic approach to admissions, seeking students who demonstrate the drive, compassion, and academic potential to thrive in medical school and beyond.

If you're committed to a career in medicine, passionate about making a difference in people's lives, and ready to work hard for your goals, we invite you to apply.

Hear from our alumnni, Kayla Lee, MD, as she shares her inspiring path from medical student to family medicine resident.

Review Requirements

Apply Online

Submit Documents

Monitor Your Application

Have any questions? Connect with us.

Create an account on our online app portal to start your application. Save your progress and come back at any time to edit and submit your application. Missing documents? Submit your application and send us your supporting documents as you receive them. 

If you’ve already submitted an application through one of the following application services, you can upload your common application to apply:

  • American Medical College Application Service (AMCAS)
  • American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine Application Service (AACOMAS)
  • Texas Medical and Dental Schools Application Service (TMDSAS)
  • Ontario Medical Schools Application Service (OMSAS)

Prerequsite Coursework

  • General Biology
  • General Chemistry
  • Organic Chemistry
  • English

Supporting Documents

Further Requirements

Financial Path for Your MD

We accept applications on a rolling basis year-round, with classes starting in January, May and September. If you've already submitted a medical school application through AMCAS, AACOMAS, TMDSAS, or OMSAS, you can easily upload a PDF copy through our common application.

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Canadian Government Loans

Canadian students are eligible for loans from the government in their province of residence.

U.S. Federal Loans 

Students from the United States are eligible for Title IV student loan funding through the U.S. Department of Education. 

Financial Support for U.S. Students

MD program students are eligible for up to $95,000 USD in grants and scholarships.

Become a Physician with St. Matthew's University

Shape Your Future

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is there a minimum MCAT score or GPA requirement?

When is the application deadline?

Can I apply to St. Matthew's University School of Medicine with AMCAS?

Launch Your Medical Career with Confidence

Start by reviewing our MD program admission requirements to see if you are eligible to apply. Gather your supporting documents.

Create/login to an account. You can save your application and continue where you left off. Apply today!

Upload your documents as they become available e.g. transcripts.*

*Unofficial documents are acceptable for the initial admission review. Official transcripts will be required for final admissions. 

SMUSOM accepts applications year-round. Decisions are released online, and you'll receive email updates on your application status.

Your Journey, Your Application

1 academic year with lab.

1/2 year of college-level English literature or composition.

1 academic year with lab.

1 academic year with lab.

  • Transcripts
  • Two Letters of Recommendation
  • Personal Statement
  • Official MCAT Score

From each College, University and/or professional school attended.

500 words max.

Required for all applicants who are citizens, nationals or permanent residents of the U.S.

  • English Proficiency

Since English is the language of instruction at SMUSOM, applicants whose principal language is not English may be required to take the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL).

100%

93%

96%

2,300+

USMLE Step 1 first-time pass rate (2023) 1

USMLE Step 2 CK first-time pass rate (2023) 2

Three-year U.S. Residency placement rate 3

MD graduates

1 - 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 in calendar year 2023. 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.

2 - 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 2023. 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.

3 - 96% Three-Year US Residency Placement Rate is the percent of students attaining a US residency position out of all graduates or expected graduates in 2022-2023, 2023-2024 and 2024-2025 who were active applicants in the NRMP match or attained a US residency outside the NRMP match.

Why SMUSOM Stands Out

Financial Support for Canadian Students

MD program students are eligible for up to $135,000 USD in grants and scholarships.