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Student Achievement Data: M.D. Program

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For an explanation of each metric see Student Achievement Data. Disaggregated data can be found on Data Dashboards. 

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M.D. Program
Student Achievement MetricThreshold of Acceptability3-Year Average (2021-2023) M.D.
Graduation rate190%
  • 92.4% (4-year)
  • 98.1% (6-year)
Retention rate297%98.7%
Time to degree34 yrs.3.9 yrs.
First-time pass rate of licensure exams496%
  • 98.9% (USMLE Step 1)
  • 99.7% (USMLE Step 2 CK)
Job placement / advanced training at graduation596%
  • 94.8% (Pre-SOAP)*
  • 97.7% (Final)**
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1Graduation rates are based on the matriculation cohorts of academic years (AYs) 2015-16, 2016-17, and 2017-18, with program completion targets set at 4 years for 100% time to degree and 6 years for 150% time to degree. Leave of Absences are included.

2Retention rate tracks the matriculant cohorts of AYs 2019-20, 2020-21, and 2021-22. Leave of Absences are included.

3Time to degree is based on the graduating classes of AYs 2020-21, 2021-22, and 2022-23. 

4Pass rate is based on students who took the USMLE for the first-time in AYs 2020-21, 2021-22, and 2022-23. 

5Job placement rate is based on National Resident Matching Program (NRMP) Match Results for AYs 2020-21, 2021-22, and 2022-23, excluding other graduates who may pursue different career or educational options. 

*Supplemental Offer and Acceptance Program (SOAP)

**Final Match as opposed to just pre-SOAP