M.D. Program
Here, future physicians become leaders ready to transform health.
At Dell Medical School — the academic foundation of UT Medicine — students gain the core competencies to practice modern medicine while learning to lead, communicate, collaborate and care with purpose. As one of the newest fully accredited medical schools at a top-tier U.S. research university, the school is built for what medicine can become.
Training emphasizes value-based care, team-based learning and space for self-discovery. Students engage deeply with communities and benefit from expanded clinical opportunities across an evolving academic health system designed to connect care, learning and discovery.
This approach prepares students with the knowledge, skills and confidence to improve outcomes and help shape a better health care system — in Austin and beyond.
Admissions 101: Guide to Applying to Dell Med
Dell Med’s admissions and student affairs deans explain what sets future Dell Med doctors apart — and why the person you are matters just as much as, if not more, than the grades you earn.
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Leading EDGE Curriculum
Developed to train a new kind of physician, Dell Med’s signature curriculum incorporates Essentials, Delivery, Growth and Exploration (EDGE).
Student Resources
The Office of Student Affairs supports Dell Med students through resources like financial aid, a student portal, academic assistance and more.
Visiting Students
Fourth-year medical students can train under experts in various fields and explore the vibrant city of Austin.
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Dell Medical School is seeking individuals who are interested in transforming health care. Are you one of these future physician leaders?
As the anchor of an evolving academic health system within a top-tier research university, we are uniquely positioned to rethink medical education. You can be a part of this revolution.
Dell Medical School partners with Ascension Seton to provide formative clinical experiences in a range of specialties, including a common curriculum — Advancing Care Transformation.
The Dell Medical School medical education program received continuation of its full accreditation status from the LCME in February of 2025 for an eight-year term. The LCME awards accreditation to a medical education program based on a judgment that there exists an appropriate balance between student enrollment and the total resources of the institution, including faculty, facilities, and operating budget and quality of its curriculum as evaluated by multiple outcomes. The next full survey visit is scheduled for 2032-2033.
To verify accreditation status, check the LCME website at https://lcme.org/directory/ or send inquiries to the LCME Co-Secretariats at lcme@aamc.org.