Medical Schools in New York: MD and DO Program Directory
This directory shows you all the medical schools and osteopathic medical colleges within New York, including their degree type, location, ownership, accreditation status, published tuition and admissions statistics. There are 15 LCME accredited MD programs and 4 DO colleges. There are 5 teaching locations within New York. Note that there are 4 DOs / DO colleges here including D’Youville University College of Osteopathic Medicine who started accepting students in their first cohort in 2026. Their current status is COCA Pre-Accreditation.
Looking for a shortlist rather than the full directory? See our guide to the best medical schools in New York.
Please note this is a list of schools and not a ranking. Tuition figures are shown per academic year and do not include any additional costs. MCAT and GPA figures are an average, median and/or range depending on what the school provides. They are not a cut-off point unless specified.
This directory is simply to identify what programs are available and ensure admissions information is correct.
This research was last reviewed on November 5, 2026. Costs, admissions criteria and international policies can change between application cycles. Please check the information provided on the school page link before applying or committing financially.
How This Directory Counts MD Programs and DO College Locations
There are 15 MD programs in New York. DO programs can be a bit different to account for the fact that in accreditation documents, the college and its branch campuses and teaching sites are listed separately.
For this directory there are 15 MD programs and 4 DO college units. There are 5 colleges/units in New York. These are: NYITCOM (Old Westbury), TouroCOM (Harlem & Middletown), LECOM (Elmira), D’Youville University College of Osteopathic Medicine (Buffalo). Touro are listed as 1 college with 2 campuses. LECOM Elmira is a further campus of Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (Pennsylvania based).
D’Youville is listed here as they started taking their first DO class in 2026. They are listed as Pre-Accreditation on COCA. This means that while they are not fully accredited, they are able to recruit and take students. It should therefore not be referred to as fully accredited.
Depending on how the directory counts the number of colleges, programs, campuses or teaching sites, you might see different numbers. This article has been written using the college/program method above. All the campuses in New York have also been listed.
Complete Directory of Medical Schools in New York
The table lists the official institution or college name, degree offered, New York location, ownership and accreditation status. The MD programs are listed individually. TouroCOM is one DO college with two New York locations; Elmira is identified as a LECOM additional location.
| Official school / program | Degree | New York location | Ownership | Accreditation | Official website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albany Medical College | MD | Albany | Private | LCME accredited | https://www.amc.edu/ |
| Albert Einstein College of Medicine | MD | Bronx | Private | LCME accredited | https://einsteinmed.edu/ |
| CUNY School of Medicine | MD | New York City (Harlem) | Public | LCME accredited | https://medicine.cuny.edu/ |
| Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons | MD | New York City (Washington Heights) | Private | LCME accredited | https://www.vagelos.columbia.edu/ |
| Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell | MD | Hempstead | Private | LCME accredited | https://medicine.hofstra.edu/ |
| Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai | MD | New York City (Manhattan) | Private | LCME accredited | https://icahn.mssm.edu/ |
| Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences at the University at Buffalo | MD | Buffalo | Public | LCME accredited | https://medicine.buffalo.edu/ |
| New York Medical College | MD | Valhalla | Private | LCME accredited | https://www.nymc.edu/ |
| NYU Grossman School of Medicine | MD | New York City (Manhattan) | Private | LCME accredited | https://med.nyu.edu/education/md-degree |
| NYU Grossman Long Island School of Medicine | MD | Mineola | Private | LCME accredited | https://medli.nyu.edu/education/md-degree |
| Renaissance School of Medicine at Stony Brook University | MD | Stony Brook | Public | LCME accredited | https://renaissance.stonybrookmedicine.edu/ |
| SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University College of Medicine | MD | Brooklyn | Public | LCME accredited | https://www.downstate.edu/education-training/college-of-medicine/ |
| State University of New York Upstate Medical University Alan and Marlene Norton College of Medicine | MD | Syracuse | Public | LCME accredited | https://www.upstate.edu/com/ |
| University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry | MD | Rochester | Private | LCME accredited | https://www.urmc.rochester.edu/education/md |
| Weill Cornell Medicine | MD | New York City (Manhattan) | Private | LCME accredited | https://teach.weill.cornell.edu/medical-education/admissions |
| Official college name | Degree | New York location(s) | Ownership | Accreditation | Counting note | Official website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine (NYITCOM) | DO | Old Westbury, Long Island | Private | COCA accredited | One college; NYITCOM also operates an Arkansas location. | https://www.nyit.edu/academics/degrees/osteopathic-medicine-do/ |
| Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine (TouroCOM) | DO | Harlem, New York City; Middletown | Private | COCA accredited | Two New York locations of the same college. | https://tourocom.touro.edu/ |
| Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (LECOM) at Elmira | DO | Elmira | Private | COCA accredited | Elmira is an additional location of the Pennsylvania-based LECOM. | https://lecom.edu/college-of-osteopathic-medicine/ |
| D’Youville University College of Osteopathic Medicine (DYU-COM) | DO | Buffalo | Private | COCA Pre-Accreditation | Inaugural class began in 2026; not yet fully accredited. | https://www.dyu.edu/academics/degrees-programs/osteopathic-medicine-do |
Accreditation note: LCME is the accreditor for U.S. and Canadian medical education programs leading to the MD degree. COCA is the accrediting agency for osteopathic medical colleges. Accreditation status is program-specific, a university’s general institutional accreditation is not a substitute for medical-program accreditation.
Medical School Tuition and Fees in New York (2026-2027)
The table uses each school’s official 2026–2027 tuition schedule or latest publicly posted institutional rate. “Tuition” means the academic charge for instruction. Mandatory fees are shown separately when an official figure is available. Health insurance, books, board examinations, housing, food, transportation and other living expenses are not tuition and may be billed separately.
Public institutions generally publish separate New York resident and nonresident rates. Private institutions usually publish the same tuition for residents and nonresidents. Where a university’s public page does not clearly label the academic year or does not expose a complete fee breakdown, that limitation is stated rather than filled with an estimate.
| Medical school | Annual tuition | Mandatory fees / separate charges | Resident vs. nonresident | Academic year / note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albany Medical College (MD) | $61,125 | $125 student health fee; books, technology and exam budgets separate | Same published tuition | 2026–27 |
| Albert Einstein College of Medicine (MD) | $74,261 sticker tuition; covered by donor-funded scholarship | $5,597 education/technology fee; $500 first-year health-service fee; insurance separate | Same published tuition | 2026–27 budget |
| CUNY School of Medicine (MD) | $41,600 resident; $69,260 nonresident | $2,311 first year; $311 in years 2–4 | Different resident/nonresident rates | Latest posted school table; page does not label AY |
| Columbia Vagelos (MD) | $87,646 tuition + fees combined; source does not split the two | Included in combined amount; insurance/living separate | Same for all students | Latest 2026–27 estimated budget |
| Hofstra Zucker (MD) | $61,800 | $2,075 | Same published tuition | 2026–27 |
| Icahn Mount Sinai (MD) | $78,738 | $1,745 first year; $1,625 in years 3–4; insurance optional/separate | Same published tuition | 2026–27 |
| Jacobs / University at Buffalo (MD) | $46,470 resident; $71,190 nonresident | University and medical program fees vary by class/year | Different resident/nonresident rates | 2026–27 |
| New York Medical College (MD) | $67,710 | $4,004 first year; $2,700 in later years; insurance separate | Same published tuition | 2026–27 |
| NYU Grossman (MD) | $65,500; full-tuition scholarship offsets tuition | $4,550; student health insurance subsidy is separate from tuition award | Same published tuition | 2026–27 |
| NYU Grossman Long Island (MD) | $63,552; full-tuition scholarship offsets tuition | $4,550; insurance subsidy and living costs are separate budget items | Same published tuition | 2026–27 |
| Renaissance / Stony Brook (MD) | $46,470 resident; $71,190 nonresident | $2,106.01 per semester in required campus/clinical fees; required health insurance $2,162.12 per semester | Different resident/nonresident rates | Fall 2026 rates, annualized tuition |
| SUNY Downstate (MD) | $46,470 resident; $73,330 nonresident | $376 per semester on posted fee schedule; $250 first-semester orientation charge | Different resident/nonresident rates | Current bursar rate sheet; AY label not displayed |
| SUNY Upstate Norton (MD) | $46,470 resident; $73,330 nonresident | Additional semester-based campus fees; consult current bursar schedule | Different resident/nonresident rates | 2026–27 tuition rates |
| University of Rochester (MD) | $74,050 | $4,546 first-year mandatory fees; health coverage may be separate | Same published tuition | 2026–27 |
| Weill Cornell Medicine (MD) | $73,294 | $5,232 mandatory fees; health insurance separate | Same for all students | 2026–27 |
| NYITCOM (DO) | $70,720 | $1,729 first year; later-year fees range by class; medical/dental insurance separately billed | Same published tuition | 2026–27 |
| TouroCOM (DO) | $72,080 | $200 annual fee; health insurance separately billed | Same for NY residents and nonresidents | 2026–27 |
| LECOM at Elmira (DO) | $44,875 OMS1–2; $50,875 OMS3; $50,375 OMS4 | Year-specific; Elmira published a $500 curriculum, $500 technology, $300 board-prep and $50 student-government fee, plus other charges | Same for NY residents and nonresidents | 2026–27 |
| D’Youville DYU-COM (DO) | $55,000 | $5,600 comprehensive student-services fee; application processing and seat deposit are separate | Resident/nonresident distinction not listed | 2026–27 |
How to read the tuition figures
- Tuition is not the total cost of attendance. A school’s cost-of-attendance budget can also include health insurance, housing, food, books, transportation, loan fees and board examinations.
- A fee marked “first year” may differ in later years. Stony Brook, NYITCOM, Rochester, NYMC and LECOM publish charges that vary by cohort or year of study.
- For CUNY and Downstate, the published tuition amounts are shown as the latest posted rates, but their public pages do not make the academic-year label as clear as the other 2026–27 schedules. Confirm the rate with the bursar before relying on it.
- For public programs, New York residency is determined by the institution’s residency rules. Living in New York briefly or attending college in the state does not automatically establish resident tuition eligibility.
Tuition Classification at Public and Private Medical Schools
New York’s public medical programs use state-supported tuition schedules and publish separate charges for eligible New York residents and nonresidents. The four SUNY MD schools are Downstate, Upstate, Stony Brook and the University at Buffalo. CUNY School of Medicine also publishes resident and nonresident tuition rates.
Tuition fees generally remain the same for all students at private medical colleges. There may be need-based grants, merit awards or charity-based scholarships available depending on the private school chosen. However, this will have nothing to do with the residency discounts provided to students attending public schools. You should check the criteria for ‘New York residency’ and what proof is required.
Just because a tuition fee has been published doesn’t mean that international students would be eligible. Some schools may charge the same tuition fee but only accept students who are citizens or permanent residents of the USA. You should look at the table below for information regarding international policies.
Medical Schools in New York With Tuition Scholarships
Three New York MD programs currently publish broad tuition-covering arrangements for enrolled MD students. These awards are important, but “tuition covered” does not mean that every cost of attending medical school is eliminated.
NYU Grossman School of Medicine
NYU Grossman provides a full-tuition scholarship to all students in its MD program, regardless of demonstrated financial need. For 2026–27, the published tuition amount is $65,500. Mandatory fees remain listed separately at $4,550. NYU also describes a subsidy for student health insurance. Housing, food, books, transportation and personal costs remain part of the student budget. A separate need-based Debt-Free Scholarship may help eligible students with costs beyond tuition, eligibility and coverage should be checked with NYU Financial Aid.
NYU Grossman Long Island School of Medicine
NYU Grossman Long Island also publishes a full-tuition scholarship for all MD students. The 2026–27 tuition figure is $63,552, with $4,550 in listed fees. The school’s three-year MD structure is distinct from the four-year MD program at NYU Grossman School of Medicine. The tuition scholarship should not be interpreted as a promise that all living, travel, insurance or other educational expenses are covered.
Albert Einstein College of Medicine
Beginning in August 2024, the David S. and Ruth L. Gottesman Scholarship Fund has covered tuition and specified school fees for all matriculated MD students at Einstein. The 2026–27 student budget lists sticker tuition of $74,261 and educational/technology fees of $5,597. Health insurance, living expenses and other budget items remain relevant. The school’s cost-of-attendance table should be reviewed to understand the net charges for the student’s year and insurance-waiver status.
Scholarship terms can change. Applicants should obtain a written financial-aid estimate for their entering class and confirm whether the award is renewable, what academic-progress conditions apply, and which charges remain payable.
MCAT and GPA Statistics for New York Medical Schools
Medical Schools will report your data differently. A median means the middle value of a class. An average means the mean. A range means the lowest to highest values the school has published. The range given for applicants that were offered a place will differ from those that actually took up the place. None of these should be taken as a minimum entry requirement unless explicitly stated by the School.
The table below shows the most recent data available from the Schools/Associations. If the School does not have any current numerical data then this will be shown. No estimates from commercial admissions sites have been used.
| Medical school | Latest MCAT data | Latest GPA data | Data year / cohort | Actual minimum / interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albany Medical College (MD) | Average MCAT 512 | Average GPA 3.82; science GPA 3.77 | Most recent incoming class; class year not stated on page | MCAT required; no numeric MCAT/GPA cutoff published |
| Albert Einstein College of Medicine (MD) | Not publicly reported | Not publicly reported | Current class profile does not provide a comparable MCAT/GPA figure | MCAT required; no numeric cutoff listed on reviewed public page |
| CUNY School of Medicine (MD) | MCAT not required for its combined BS/MD pathway | Not publicly reported for the medical-school entering cohort | Combined pathway; no standard MCAT-based four-year entry profile | MCAT exemption applies to the BS/MD route; verify current pathway eligibility |
| Columbia Vagelos (MD) | 508–528 among applicants receiving offers | 3.53–4.00 among applicants receiving offers | 2026 admissions FAQ; offer range, not matriculant median | MCAT required; offer range is not a minimum or class median |
| Hofstra Zucker (MD) | Median MCAT 518 | Median GPA 3.85 | Class entering 2026 / Class of 2030 | MCAT required; no numeric cutoff stated in cited profile |
| Icahn Mount Sinai (MD) | Median MCAT 517 | Median GPA 3.92 | MD/MD-PhD matriculants, 2023 school report | MCAT required; figures are older than the 2026–27 cycle |
| Jacobs / University at Buffalo (MD) | Average MCAT 511 | Average GPA 3.80 | Class of 2030, entered 2026 | MCAT required; no published class minimum in cited profile |
| New York Medical College (MD) | Average MCAT 516 | Average GPA 3.77 | Class of 2029 profile | MCAT required; profile statistics are not minimums |
| NYU Grossman (MD) | Median MCAT 523 | Median GPA 3.98 | Latest published class profile located; school page labels Class of 2027 | MCAT required; no numeric minimum stated |
| NYU Grossman Long Island (MD) | Median MCAT 516 | Median GPA 3.95 | Latest school-published figures located; cohort year not clearly identified | MCAT required; no numeric minimum stated |
| Renaissance / Stony Brook (MD) | Median MCAT 514 | Median total GPA 3.89; science GPA 3.86 | Entering class 2025 | MCAT required; figures are class medians |
| SUNY Downstate (MD) | Not publicly reported numerically | Not publicly reported numerically | School says recent MCAT/GPA averages have been at or above the national applicant mean | MCAT required; school does not give a numerical minimum in cited FAQ |
| SUNY Upstate Norton (MD) | Average MCAT 512 | Average undergraduate GPA 3.89 | Entering class 2026 | MCAT required; averages are not cutoffs |
| University of Rochester (MD) | Average MCAT 517; published range 503–528 | Average GPA 3.80; published range 3.0–4.0 | Current admissions FAQ; year not stated | MCAT required; ranges and averages are not minimums |
| Weill Cornell Medicine (MD) | Median MCAT 518 | Median GPA 3.90 | Class of 2028 profile | MCAT required; no numerical minimum stated |
| NYITCOM (DO) | Mean MCAT 504.6 | Mean GPA 3.69 | AACOM-reported entering data; college-wide, not Old Westbury-only | MCAT required for standard DO admission; current catalog does not publish a universal score cutoff |
| TouroCOM (DO) | Mean MCAT 501.4 | Mean GPA 3.48 | AACOM-reported college-level figures; not separated by Harlem/Middletown | MCAT required; no universal published cutoff in the cited admissions page |
| LECOM (DO), Elmira location | Mean MCAT 502.3 | Mean GPA 3.64 | AACOM-reported college-wide figures; not Elmira-specific | MCAT required; see current LECOM admissions requirements |
| D’Youville DYU-COM (DO) | 501 is stated as a minimum in the admissions FAQ; elsewhere described as recommended | 3.2 is stated as a minimum in the FAQ; elsewhere described as recommended | First cohort began in 2026; no entering-class average published | Official page uses both “minimum” and “recommended” wording; confirm with admissions |
Important qualification: the figures above are not perfectly comparable because schools publish different measures and cohort years. Columbia’s figures are an offer range, whereas many other entries are matriculant medians or averages. The two should not be compared as though they measure the same group. For the most current comparable MD-school data, applicants should consult the AAMC Medical School Admission Requirements (MSAR) database and the school’s own admissions page. DO applicants should consult AACOM’s school profiles and the college’s current admissions materials.
International Applicant Eligibility at New York Medical Schools
Eligibility as an international applicant varies between medical schools. This means that international applicants may be classed as anything but a U.S. citizen and/or permanent resident, depending on the definition used by the specific medical school. Some schools may consider Canadian applicants as international applicants. Others may have an ‘international’ category for such applicants. Students with DACA may also vary between schools.
Applying directly to an MD or DO programme in the U.S. as an international student does not automatically make you an IMG. Generally, an IMG refers to physicians who have graduated from an international medical school and are wanting to undertake graduate medical education or another form of credentialing in the U.S. This is a different route of applying.
| Medical school | International applicant status | Important conditions / policy |
|---|---|---|
| Albany Medical College (MD) | Does not accept general international applicants | Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents. |
| Albert Einstein College of Medicine (MD) | Does not accept international applicants | School states international students are ineligible for MD admission, verify the current U.S./Canadian degree and citizenship rules before applying. |
| CUNY School of Medicine (MD) | Policy not clearly stated for non-U.S. applicants | The MD route is a combined BS/MD pathway. Contact CUNY directly to confirm eligibility for the relevant undergraduate entry route and visa sponsorship. |
| Columbia Vagelos (MD) | Accepts international applicants | Applicants with degrees from foreign universities are considered selectively; required premedical coursework must be completed at a U.S. institution. Federal aid is not available to most noncitizens. |
| Hofstra Zucker (MD) | Does not accept general international applicants | Published eligibility is limited to U.S. citizens, permanent residents and DACA applicants; the school does not sponsor student visas for other applicants. |
| Icahn Mount Sinai (MD) | Accepts international applicants | Foreign coursework/degree documentation may require a credential evaluation. International applicants should confirm accepted evaluation agencies, U.S. coursework and funding evidence with admissions. |
| Jacobs / University at Buffalo (MD) | Does not accept international applicants | The school states that it does not currently enroll international applicants, including Canadian applicants. |
| New York Medical College (MD) | Restricted; accepts defined non-U.S. categories | Eligibility is limited to U.S. citizens, permanent residents, DACA applicants and Canadian citizens. Applicants must complete required undergraduate coursework in the U.S. or Canada. |
| NYU Grossman (MD) | Accepts international applicants with conditions | Applicants must earn a bachelor’s degree from an accredited U.S. or Canadian college or university by matriculation. |
| NYU Grossman Long Island (MD) | Accepts international applicants with conditions | Applicants must earn a bachelor’s degree from an accredited U.S. or Canadian college or university by matriculation; no exception is listed. |
| Renaissance / Stony Brook (MD) | Accepts international applicants with conditions | At least one year of U.S. or Canadian college study is required under the school’s published international policy. Applicants must document ability to finance study and should confirm current I-20 requirements. |
| SUNY Downstate (MD) | International applications are technically reviewed, but highly constrained | Applications are reviewed after U.S. citizens and permanent residents. The school reports that its class has filled before international applications were reviewed for more than 20 years. Canadian citizens are treated as international applicants. |
| SUNY Upstate Norton (MD) | Accepts international applicants with conditions | Requires at least 90 semester hours of undergraduate coursework completed at an accredited U.S. or Canadian institution. TOEFL is required for some applicants; international students are not eligible for U.S. federal aid or school scholarships. |
| University of Rochester (MD) | Case-by-case / restricted | The school’s policy limits standard consideration to U.S. citizens, permanent residents and certain protected categories; international cases may be considered only in exceptional circumstances. Contact admissions before applying. |
| Weill Cornell Medicine (MD) | Accepts international applicants | The school welcomes first-year applications regardless of citizenship or country of undergraduate degree. Institutional financial aid is limited to U.S. citizens and permanent residents. |
| NYITCOM (DO) | Does not accept general international applicants | Standard admission requires U.S. citizenship or permanent residency. Foreign coursework may be evaluated, but that does not waive the citizenship requirement. |
| TouroCOM (DO) | Does not accept international applicants | Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents. TouroCOM says it does not consider DACA or international students; foreign transcript evaluation rules are separate from citizenship eligibility. |
| LECOM at Elmira (DO) | Accepts international applicants with conditions | At least 75% of bachelor’s-degree credits must be completed at an accredited U.S. or Canadian institution. Foreign coursework requires evaluation, and English proficiency is required. Contact LECOM about current proof-of-funding and visa documents. |
| D’Youville DYU-COM (DO) | Does not accept international applicants | The current admissions page limits applicants to U.S. citizens and permanent residents; F-1 visa holders and pending-residency applicants are not eligible. |
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MD vs DO Medical Schools in New York
There are two degrees to become a physician in the U.S. MD programs are accredited by the Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME) while DO programs are accredited by the Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation (COCA). Both types of programs provide training in undergrad medical education and residency training which can lead to a physician license in the U.S. if the student passes the relevant exams and licensing requirements.
Osteopathic medical training provides traditional medical education in the biomedicine and clinical aspects of medicine as well as osteopathic concepts and treatment techniques including osteopathic manipulative medicine. Both MD and DO students apply for residency using the same system. DO students complete COMLEX-USA exams and some may also complete USMLE exams.
Most MD students will apply through the American Medical College Application Service (AMCAS). CUNY School of Medicine has a joint BS/MD admissions route. Most DO students will apply through the American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine Application Service (AACOMAS). Some schools may have additional application requirements such as supplementary application forms, letters, interviews and extra documents.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1: How many MD medical schools are in New York?
New York has 15 distinct LCME-accredited MD programs in this directory. NYU Grossman School of Medicine and NYU Grossman Long Island School of Medicine are counted separately because they are separate MD programs.
Q2: Which DO medical colleges have locations in New York?
Four DO college units have New York locations: NYITCOM in Old Westbury; TouroCOM in Harlem and Middletown; LECOM at Elmira; and D’Youville University College of Osteopathic Medicine in Buffalo. Touro is one college with two New York locations, and Elmira is an additional LECOM location.
Q3: What is the tuition for medical schools in New York in 2026–2027?
Published MD tuition varies by institution and residency status. Among the public programs, annual tuition ranges from $41,600 at CUNY for residents to $73,330 at Downstate and Upstate for nonresidents. Private MD tuition varies by school. DO tuition also varies by college and year of study. Review the tuition table because fees, insurance and living costs are separate.
Q4: Which New York medical schools publish MCAT and GPA statistics?
Several schools publish entering-class medians or averages, including NYU Grossman, Hofstra Zucker, Albany, Stony Brook, Buffalo, Upstate, Rochester and Weill Cornell. Others publish ranges or do not provide a current numerical profile. The admissions table labels each figure by measure and cohort where available.
Q5: Do medical schools in New York accept international students?
Some do and some don’t. Some have strict coursework and/or citizenship requirements. Weill Cornell, Columbia, Icahn, NYU Grossman, NYU Grossman Long Island, Stony Brook, and Upstate all have pathways. Some schools will limit you to certain international applicants or only consider your file if you meet specific criteria. Please refer to the table below.
Q6: What is the difference between MD and DO?
Both MD and DO are pathways to becoming a physician in the US. However, MD programs are accredited by the LCME whereas DO programs are accredited by the COCA. DO programs include osteopathy and manipulative medicine. If all requirements are met both can lead to you becoming a licensed physician and entering ACGME residency training.
Q7: What application services are used?
Most MD schools use AMCAS and most DO colleges use AACOMAS. CUNY School of Medicine has a combined entry route for BS/MD. Each school may have a secondary application and extra materials required.
Q8: Is D’Youville University College of Osteopathic Medicine accepting students in 2026?
Yes. D’Youville’s inaugural DO class began in 2026. The college is listed by COCA as Pre-Accreditation, which permits it to recruit and enroll students but is not full accreditation. Its current admissions page limits eligibility to U.S. citizens and permanent residents.
Q9: Does a U.S. MD or DO applicant count as an IMG?
No. An applicant who is seeking admission to a U.S. medical school is not an IMG. The term IMG generally refers to a physician who graduated from a medical school outside the United States and is pursuing U.S. residency or another U.S. credentialing pathway.
Conclusion
New York has fifteen MD programs accredited by the LCME, plus four DO college units. There are five teaching sites within New York State. Medical schools will vary in terms of degree type, accreditation status, tuition fees, admissions statistics and requirements for International applicants. Please consult the tables below to identify the correct program and check with Admissions, Financial Aid and Registrar’s Office for current requirements. The values below are averages/medians from previous intakes and cannot be guaranteed for any individual applicant.
Sources and Verification Notes
The article prioritizes official institutional admissions, financial-aid and tuition pages, together with the LCME, AAMC, AACOM and COCA directories or profiles. AAMC MSAR and AACOM profiles can provide additional standardized comparisons, but the current school page should control when an institution publishes a newer tuition or policy notice.
Accreditation and directory sources
- LCME Directory of Accredited Medical Education Programs
- COCA: Current Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine Directory
- AAMC Medical School Admission Requirements (MSAR)
- AACOM Osteopathic Medical College Directory
Key official admissions and tuition pages
- Albany Medical College: 2026–27 Financial Aid Guide
- Albert Einstein: MD Cost of Attendance
- CUNY School of Medicine: BS/MD Tuition
- Weill Cornell: Medical Admissions FAQs
- NYU Grossman: MD Admissions Requirements
- NYU Grossman Long Island: MD Admissions
- Stony Brook: Professional Program Medicine Tuition and Fees
- SUNY Upstate: International Applicants
- NYITCOM: 2026–27 Tuition and Fees
- TouroCOM: 2026–27 Tuition
- LECOM Elmira: 2026–27 Tuition and Fees
- D’Youville: DO program, admissions and accreditation
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