Office of Admissions
Balancing students' strengths and weaknesses to encompass the holistic admissions process.
The CUNY School of Medicine / Sophie Davis Biomedical Education Program is committed to admitting qualified students without regard to race, color, age, national or ethnic origin, disability, gender, sexual orientation, marital status or religion.
Welcome new and returning students
Thank you for choosing CUNY School of Medicine for your medical education. We are here to support you every step of the way on your journey.
The Sophie Davis Biomedical Education Program at the CUNY School of Medicine is designed to attract students who have an outstanding academic performance in high school with a strong record in the sciences, mathematics, written and verbal communication skills and community service. Academically qualified students who demonstrate the maturity, integrity, compassion, and motivation needed to become dedicated and highly skilled professionals are those most likely to succeed in the program. The School’s holistic admission review is based on the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) standard of assessing students based on each individual’s experiences, attributes, and metrics with the goal of matriculating a diverse student body. A key factor considered in the admissions process is the applicant’s potential and interest in pursuing a career as a primary care doctor in a physician shortage area.
The Programs
BS/MD Program
CUNY School of Medicine is one of the most unique medical education programs in the United States.
The Sophie Davis Biomedical Education Program brings together talented and committed high school graduates of diverse ethnic, cultural and economic backgrounds to prepare them for careers as physicians.
Students receive the Bachelor of Science (BS) degree after completing an integrated three-year education then transition into the CUNY School of Medicine to earn their Doctor of Medicine (DM) degree.
Physician Assistant Program
Take a tour of our program and learn about our mission.
The Physician Assistant Program is committed to increasing the number of physician assistants of African-American, Latino, and other ethnic backgrounds, whose communities have historically been under-served.
It also encourages representation for individuals and families living in the communities in which they practice. As such, its mission and goals are consistent with those of the Sophie Davis Biomedical Education Program/CUNY School of Medicine.