# M.D. Program

**Source**: https://dellmed.utexas.edu/education/academics/undergraduate-medical-education

Here, future physicians become leaders ready to transform health.

At Dell Medical School — one of the newest fully accredited medical schools at a top-tier U.S. research university — students gain the [core competencies](https://dellmed.utexas.edu/education/academics/undergraduate-medical-education/leading-edge-curriculum/core-competencies) to practice modern medicine while also learning how to become better leaders, communicators, partners and caregivers. Training includes a focus on value-based health care, team-based learning, space for self-discovery, expanded clinical opportunities, engagement with community partners and more.

This shift in the way doctors are educated equips students with the knowledge, skills and confidence needed to transform the health care system and improve outcomes locally.\

[See how to apply](https://dellmed.utexas.edu/education/how-to-apply)

## 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.

[Read the Q&A](https://dellmed.utexas.edu/news/admissions-101-guide-to-applying-to-dell-medical-school)

## Explore

### [Leading EDGE Curriculum](https://dellmed.utexas.edu/education/academics/undergraduate-medical-education/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](https://dellmed.utexas.edu/education/student-resources)

The Office of Student Affairs supports Dell Med students through resources like [financial aid](https://dellmed.utexas.edu/education/student-resources/financial-aid), a [student portal](http://wikis.utexas.edu/display/dellmedicalschool/Student+Life), academic assistance and more.\

### [Visiting Students](https://dellmed.utexas.edu/education/how-to-apply/admissions-criteria/visiting-students)

Fourth-year medical students can train under experts in various fields and explore the vibrant city of Austin.

## Helpful Links

How to Apply

Dell Medical School is seeking individuals who are interested in transforming health care. Are you one of these future physician leaders?

[See application details »](https://dellmed.utexas.edu/education/how-to-apply)

Why Dell Med?

As a new medical school at a top-tier research university, we are uniquely positioned to rethink medical education. You can be a part of this revolution.

[Learn more »](https://dellmed.utexas.edu/education/why-dell-med)

Graduate Medical Education

Dell Medical School partners with Ascension Seton to provide formative clinical experiences in a range of specialties, including a common curriculum — Advancing Care Transformation.

[Explore our programs »](https://dellmed.utexas.edu/education/academics/graduate-medical-education)

## Experience Life at Dell Med

See Dell Med on Instagram to get a firsthand look at our work in the larger health ecosystem — including how our students help enhance health and health care in Central Texas and beyond,

[Explore @DellMedSchool](https://www.instagram.com/dellmedschool/)

## Creating a New Kind of Doctor

Celebrating the Class of 2025

Dell Med’s latest graduates enter their next phase of training with the knowledge and skills to become physician leaders.

[Meet the Graduates »](https://dellmed.utexas.edu/news/celebrating-class-of-2025)

An Advocate for Those in Pain

Michelle Bach, Dell Med Class of 2024, dedicated her Growth Year to researching and advocating for those with painful dermatologic conditions.

[Read More »](https://dellmed.utexas.edu/news/michelle-bach-an-advocate-for-those-in-pain)

Meet the Class of 2027

Learn about Dell Med’s newest students — future physician leaders ready to learn how to transform health at every level, from patients to populations.

[Read On »](https://dellmed.utexas.edu/news/meet-the-class-of-2027)

Honoring Humanity in Medical Education

Alia Pederson, Class of 2026, reflects on lessons in humanity and healing learned during her first year of medical school.

[Read Her Story »](https://dellmed.utexas.edu/news/alia-pederson-honoring-humanity-in-medical-education)

Celebrating Match Day: 170-Plus New Physicians to Train in Austin

Dell Med’s latest graduating students matched to residencies across the country, marking their growth as future physician leaders.

[Revisit the Day »](https://dellmed.utexas.edu/news/dell-med-match-day-2023)

Fighting — & Riding — Against Cancer

As a Dell Med student, Rachel Boaz Gorham helped the Livestrong Cancer Institutes clinical team measure and improve the patient experience in ways that go far beyond disease management.

[Read About It »](https://dellmed.utexas.edu/news/rachel-boaz-gorham-fighting-riding-against-cancer)

Advancing Brain Tumor Treatments

During his fourth-year at Dell Med, Akhil Surapaneni helped care for patients with brain tumors through clinical rotations, while also investigating novel therapies to restore their functional abilities.

[Learn More »](https://dellmed.utexas.edu/news/akhil-surapaneni-advancing-brain-tumor-treatments)

A Medical Student on a Mental Health Mission

Dell Med student Arjun Srivastava is passionate about building a career in psychiatry through research and community outreach.

[Read On »](https://dellmed.utexas.edu/news/arjun-srivastava-a-medical-student-on-a-mental-health-mission)

*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/](http://lcme.org/directory/) or send inquiries to the LCME Co-Secretariats at [lcme@aamc.org](mailto:lcme@aamc.org "mailto:lcme@aamc.org")*.\