Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) Program

Office Operations Under COVID-19: Our office will be operating remotely for the foreseeable future and is closed for in-person visits. Please contact us by email for assistance medicaladmissions@georgetown.edu.

Our Commitment To Racial Justice

In response to recent events, The School of Medicine has formed a Racial Justice Committee for Change. Visit the RJCC page to read the original open letter to GUSOM administration as well as the school’s responses.

For more information on the School of Medicine’s commitment to racial and social justice, see our Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.

Information Regarding COVID-19

For answers to common questions regarding how the COVID-19 situation is affecting our office’s work, please view our updated FAQ.

If you have any questions for our office during this time, the best way to contact us is via email at medicaladmissions@georgetown.edu.

Georgetown seeks to graduate physicians with a generalist professional education.  This process integrates the scientific, clinical, professional, and “high touch” competencies needed to deliver patient-centered care.  Our education is guided by knowledge, skills, and values reflective of the Georgetown community.  We encourage you to visit the links below to help you make an informed decision.

M.D. Class Profile (2021 Entering Class)

Total Applications: 17,882
Applicants Interviewed: 1,158
Incoming Class Size: 203

Mean Overall GPA: 3.63

Mean (New) MCAT Scores

  • Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems: 128
  • Critical Analysis and Reasoning Skills: 127
  • Chemical and Physical Foundations of Biological Systems: 128
  • Psychological, Social, and Biological Foundations of Behavior: 129

Colleges & Universities Represented: 99
States Represented: 31 + the District of Columbia
Countries Represented: 12 including the United States

% Female/Male/Decline to State : 116/86/1
% Advanced Degree Holders: 38
% Underrepresented in Medicine (URIM): 30
​Average Age: 24
Age Range: 20-40

M.D. Program Overview

For a general overview of the M.D. Program at Georgetown University School of Medicine.

Guide to Application

For details about our requirements, policies, and procedures, please review the Guide to Application.

Frequently Asked Questions

Have a question not answered in the Guide to Application?  Please visit the Admissions FAQ.

Virtual Campus Tour

Our campus is constantly undergoing physical transformation; explore with our online campus tour.

Current Applicants

If you received an email titled “Secondary Application Invitation” (by invitation-only), log in to our applicant portal.

Admissions Information Sessions

Visit the admissions information session page for information about upcoming sessions.

Listen to our Senior Associate Dean for Admissions and Financial Aid, Dr. Ellen Dugan, podcast interview “Accepted” to learn more about GUSOM and our admissions process.