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Programs

St. Matthew’s offer a range of medical education programs designed to kick-start your journey towards a successful medical career.

Explore our Medical School Programs

We are proud to offer a range of programs designed to help aspiring medical professionals achieve their goals. Whether you’re starting your journey from scratch or have a non-traditional background, we have a program to suit your needs. Explore our Gateway Medical Program, Pre-Master’s Program, and MD Program below to discover how we can help you accelerate your path to a rewarding medical career.

Gateway Medical Program

The Gateway Medical Program (GMP) is your pathway to a fulfilling medical career. Designed for applicants conditionally accepted into the MD program, GMP prepares you for the rigors of medical school. After successfully completing this program, you'll earn automatic admission to our MD program. Discover your potential and make a seamless transition into the world of medicine.
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Pre-med Master's

The Master's Program offers a streamlined path to medical school for students with an undergraduate-level degree and some foundational science coursework. In just two semesters, or eight months, you'll be equipped with the foundational knowledge needed to excel in an MD program. Upon successful completion, you'll be awarded a Master's Degree in Biological Science. Start your medical journey here and unlock a world of possibilities.
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Doctor of Medicine (MD) Program

With a comprehensive curriculum mirroring top North American medical schools, our esteemed faculty, and small class sizes, we ensure you receive personalized attention and guidance. St. Matthew's has a proven track record, with over 2,300 MD graduates securing remarkable residencies in the United States, Canada and the United Kingdom. Our strong USMLE 90% Step 11 and 97% Step 2 CK2 first-time pass rates, combined with a 96% three year U.S. Residency Placement Rate3, set us apart as a leader in medical education.
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1. First-time pass rate defined as total number of students passing the USMLE Step 1 on their first attempt divided by the total number of students taking USMLE Step 1 for the first time during the calendar years 2022-2024. In order to sit for the USMLE Step 1 exam, the student must successfully complete the Basic Science curriculum and such other prerequisites as the school may establish at its discretion.

2. First-time pass rate defined as total number of students passing the USMLE Step 2 CK on their first attempt divided by the total number of students taking USMLE Step 2 CK for the first time in calendar year 2024. In order to sit for the USMLE Step 2 CK exam, the student must successfully complete the Clinical Medicine curriculum and such other prerequisites as the school may establish at its discretion.

3. 96% Three-Year U.S. Residency Placement Rate is the percent of students attaining a U.S. residency position out of all graduates or expected graduates in 2022-2023, 2023-2024 and 2024-2025 who were active applicants in the NRMP match or attained a U.S. residency outside the NRMP match.