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Going to Medical School

The Doctor of Medicine (MD, from the Latin Medicinæ Doctor meaning "Teacher of Medicine") is a doctoral degree for physicians (medical doctors). The degree is granted by medical schools. It is a first professional degree (qualifying degree) in some countries, including the United States.


Admissions to medical schools in the United States is highly competitive, with 17,800 of the approximately 47,000 applicants matriculating to any medical school. Before entering medical school students must complete a four year undergraduate degree (usually in science) and take the Medical College Admission Test (MCAT).


Before graduating from a medical school and achieving the degree of Medical Doctor, students have to pass the United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE) Step 1 and to take (but not necessarily pass) both the Clinical Knowledge and Clinical Skills parts of Step 2. The MD degree is typically earned in four years. Following the awarding of the MD, physicians who wish to practice in the United States are required to complete at least one internship year (PGY-1) and pass the USMLE Step 3. In order to receive Board Eligible or Board Accredited status in a specialty of medicine such as general surgery or internal medicine, then undergo additional specialized training in the form of a residency. Those who wish to further specialize in areas such as cardiology or interventional radiology then complete a fellowship. Depending upon the physician's chosen field, residencies and fellowships involve an additional three to eight years of training after obtaining the MD. This can be lengthened with additional research years, which can last one, two, or more years.


List of Medical Scholarships

Scholarship & Link Organization Application Deadline Award Amount Notes
Charles E. Culpeper Scholarships in Medical Science Partnership for Cures, Goldman Philanthropic Partnerships and the Rockefeller Brothers Fund Varies $100,000 Awards of over $100,000 in scholarship money are awarded to medical students at schools located throughout the U.S.
National Medical Fellowships National Medical Fellowships and MedNet Technologies Varies Varies Offers need-based, merit-based, and experience-based scholarships to medical students.
(Gateway To Research) Scholarship American Association of Pharmaceutical Scientists and the American Foundation for Pharmaceutical Education Varies $5,000 Awards are for promising professional degree pharmacy students or baccalaureate degree students, to encourage them to consider advanced graduate education and careers in research.
Rite Aid Competitive Pharmacy Scholarships RiteAid Varies $1,500 The ten $1,500 Rite Aid Competitive Pharmacy Scholarships are intended for pharmacy students who have at least a 2.5 grade point average, and completed at least two years of a pharmacy degree.
Veterinary Medicine Minority Loan Scholarship (VMMP) RiseUp 31-Mar $6,000 The primary objectives of this program are to provide education opportunities to minority students who wish to pursue a Veterinary Medicine degree.
The Hillel Medical Scholarship Program Los Angeles Hillel Council Varies $2,500 Currently Scholarships granted to students attending california medical schools, california residents attending any medical school, and any medical student nationwide who has been active in hillel.
The American Pharmacists Association (APhA) Student Scholarships American Pharmacists Association (APhA) Varies $1,000 Given to students who have completed at least one year of education in a pharmacy program. The applicant must have a 2.75 grade point average, and submit a 500-word essay to the scholarship committee.
American Dental Association Scholarship Program American Dental Association Varies Varies, up to $5000 Provides awards to medical students, including minorities.
Chinese American Medical Society Scholarship Program Chinese American Medical Society 30-Apr Varies Offers scholarships to students of Chinese descent pursuing medical studies.
National Dental Association Foundation, Inc. / Colgate-Palmolive Scholarship Program National Dental Association Varies Renewable $2,000 scholarships
Medical Library Association Grants and Scholarships Medical Library Association 1-Dec Varies MLA offers a variety of scholarships and grants to assist qualified students in graduate library science programs and to enable practicing health sciences librarians to take advantage of opportunities for continuing professional development.
The National Health Service Corps Scholarship Program National Health Service Corps Varies full tuition plus stipend The National Health Service Corps (NHSC) offers a scholarship program that pays for all expenses incurred in medical school and pays a monthly living expense. Scholarship recipients must commit to four years of service in an underprivileged area once medical residency is complete.
Latino Medical Student Association Scholarships Latino Medical Student Association Varies Varies Provides many generous scholarships for medical students.
The F. Edward H Army Health Care Varies Qualifying students receive full tuition at any ac The U.S. Army Health Care Team will pay 100 percent of your tuition for a graduate-level health care degree at any accredited medical, dental, veterinary, psychology or optometry program in the United States or Puerto Rico. Your active duty service obligation to the U.S. Army is one year of service for every year you receive the scholarship.
U.S AirForce Health Professions Scholarship Program U.S AirForce Varies full tuition plus stipend This scholarship covers all tuition and required fees, including textbooks, small equipment items and supplies needed for study. You will also receive a monthly allowance of approximately $1,907 for living expenses. Once you graduate you will serve active duty (one year for each year of scholarship, with a minimum of three years).
Medical Scientist Training Program (MSTP) National Institute of General Medical Sciences Varies tuition and living expenses The National Institutes of Health will pay tuition and a living stipend for those interested in spending the eight years in school necessary to receive an M.D. and a research Ph.D. For those who want to become research scientists.
Awards, Grants, Scholarships and Fellowships from the Prostate Cancer Foundation Prostate Cancer Foundation Varies Varies The Prostate Cancer Foundation's primary mission is to fund promising research into better treatments and a cure for prostate cancer.
Dr. Francis Anthony Beneventi Medical Scholarship NSDAR April 15 annually $5,000 Awarded for up to four years for a student either attending or planning to attend an approved, accredited medical school, college or university.
The Dr. Marie E. Zakrzewski Medical Scholarship The Kosciuszko Foundation 15-Jan $3,500 Awarded each year to a woman of Polish ancestry for first, second, or third year of medical studies at an accredited school of medicine in the United States.
Medical Association Scholarships: Physicians of Tomorrow American Medical Association Medical students must visit the dean's office or financial aid at their respective schools for nomin $10,000 The American Medical Association (AMA) Foundation recognizes the financial need of medical students. The Foundation issues several scholarships each year.
Medical Association Scholarships: Minority Scholars Award American Medical Association Medical students must visit the dean's office or financial aid at their respective schools for nomin $10,000 The American Medical Association (AMA) Foundation recognizes the financial need of medical students. The Foundation issues several scholarships each year.
University of Central Florida Charter Class Scholarship University of Central Florida Varies full tuition The award is given to all students who are offered admission to the charter class and become enrolled at UCF College of Medicine. The scholarship is intended to cover tuition, fees, and conservative living expenses.
Medical Scholars Program (formerly Summer Scholarships for Medical Students) Infectious Diseases Society of America Varies $2,000 Students in any year of an accredited U.S. medical school are eligible for this award. The scholarship activity must focus on pediatric or adult infectious diseases and may involve either clinical or research activities.
American College of Sports Medicine Charitable Funds Research Endowment American College of Sports Medicine Varies Varies Grant is intended for young investigators to perform research in exercise science.
DAR Scholarships for Medical School Students Daughter of the American Revolution Varies $5000, awarded annually up to $20,000 Daughters of the American Revolution annually offers three scholarships for medical students