How to Get Into NYU Medical School 2025: Programs, Stats, Requirements, Tips

Why NYU stands out

NYU runs two tuition-free MD programs, NYU Grossman School of Medicine in Manhattan and NYU Grossman Long Island School of Medicine on Long Island. Grossman covers full tuition for all MD students and now pairs this with need-based scholarships that can make the full cost of attendance debt-free for qualifying students. 

NYU Long Island (LISOM) offers a three-year, primary-care-focused MD, with full-tuition scholarships for all matriculants who maintain satisfactory progress. 

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NYU MD programs at a glance

• Four-year MD, Grossman (Manhattan), modern pre-clerkship plus clerkships, extensive electives, research.
• Three-year MD directed pathway, Grossman, early conditional residency placement into one of NYU Langone’s programs for students who meet graduation standards, useful if you already know your specialty.
• Three-year MD, LISOM (Long Island), small class size, primary-care emphasis, health systems science woven through the curriculum. Current entering class size is capped at 24.

NYU Grossman vs. NYU LISOM

Grossman offers both four-year and accelerated three-year routes and early conditional residency ranking across 20+ specialties at NYU Langone, strong fit if you want broad specialty options, research, and flexibility. LISOM concentrates training for primary care and related fields in three years, with a tight-knit cohort and Long Island clinical ecosystem. Both programs are tuition-free for MD students. 

Admissions by the numbers

For the most recent published class profile at Grossman, NYU reports 8,271 applicants, 821 interviewed, 208 accepted, and 106 matriculated. The median MCAT was 523 and the median GPA was 3.98. 

LISOM intentionally keeps classes very small, with 24 students per entering class.

Requirements and what NYU actually looks for

I. Coursework. 

Grossman and LISOM do not list hard prerequisites, but they recommend inorganic chemistry, organic chemistry, and biochemistry with labs, general biology with lab, general physics with lab, statistics, genetics, and English. Admissions teams evaluate overall preparation rather than box-checking. 

II. MCAT. 

Grossman considers MCAT scores from the prior three years. The median in the latest class profile was 523. Plan your test timing accordingly.

III. Letters. 

Grossman prefers a premedical committee letter, or two professor letters with at least one from a science instructor. Nontraditional applicants can submit strong workplace letters. All letters go through AMCAS by the posted deadline. 

IV. Interviews.

Grossman conducts virtual Multiple Mini Interviews. You rotate through eight stations with short conversations that assess reasoning, communication, and professionalism. 

Application timeline highlights

Typical Grossman dates include primary due October 15, secondary due mid-November, interviews September through December, decisions in January, and a tertiary three-year MD application window if you pursue the directed pathway. Always confirm current cycle dates on NYU’s site. 

LISOM runs on its own calendar with a primary deadline around November 1 and a secondary deadline around November 15. 

How to stand out for NYU

1. Show impact in patient settings. 

Scribing, EMT work, hospital volunteering, or longitudinal clinic roles demonstrate bedside skills and comfort with diverse patients.

2. Pursue meaningful research. 

NYU values inquiry. Tie your projects to improved care, quality, or discovery, not just lab hours.

3. Lead with purpose. 

Leadership can be in a lab, a community clinic, or a campus group. Emphasize teamwork, ownership, and outcomes.

4. Write with clarity. 

Secondary essays typically probe your unique qualities, how experiences shaped your values, and how you navigate differences. Keep responses specific and connect them to NYU offerings or mission.

5. Practice MMI style. 

Work through ethical scenarios and communication drills. Aim for clear frameworks and calm delivery, not memorized scripts. 

Tuition, aid, and affordability

Grossman awards full-tuition scholarships to all MD students, and also offers need-based “debt-free” scholarships that can cover remaining cost of attendance for qualifying students. LISOM provides full-tuition scholarships for its three-year MD. Plan for living expenses, books, and fees. 

Quick FAQ

#1. Is NYU truly tuition-free for all MD students? 

Yes, tuition is covered at both Grossman and LISOM for MD students who meet academic and professionalism standards. Living expenses are separate. 

#2. Does Grossman really offer early residency placement in the 3-year track? 

You receive early, conditional ranking to match into an NYU Langone residency if you meet graduation standards, then you rank NYU in the Match. 

#3. How small is LISOM’s class? 

Capped at 24 students, which shapes a highly collaborative culture. 

Action plan you can start this week

• Map your coursework to NYU’s recommended list and plug any gaps. 
• Choose two concrete service or clinical commitments you can sustain for 6 to 12 months.
• Build a simple MMI prep routine, two scenarios per day, with timed reflections.
• Draft bullet points for your secondary themes, then tie each to a specific NYU resource or value.
• If NYU is a top choice, explore the three-year pathways early and track tertiary deadlines. 

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Author: Go-Elective Abroad

Date Published: Sep 15, 2025