MD · Bronx, NY · private · applies through AMCAS
Albert Einstein College of Medicine
Known as Einstein
Prerequisite coursework
Verify with the school| Course | Status | Hours | Lab | Pass/fail | AP credit | Online | Community college | Notes from the school |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biochemistry CHEM | Recommended | 3 | Yes | No | Yes | Case-by-case The record will be reviewed individually. | Case-by-case The record will be reviewed individually. It is recommende d that the basic science courses not be taken at a community college. | |
| Biology BIOL | Recommended | 8 | Yes | No | Yes | Case-by-case If taken during the COVID 19 Pandemic | Case-by-case If the majority of the basic science courses were taken at a 4 year college, then one year of basic biology may be taken at a community college. | |
| Cell Biology BIOL | Recommended | 4 | No | No | Yes | Case-by-case The record will be reviewed individually. It is recommende d that the basic science courses not be taken online. | Case-by-case The record will be reviewed individually. It is recommende d that the basic science courses not be taken at a community college. | |
| Chemistry CHEM | Recommended | 8 | Yes | No | Yes | Case-by-case | Case-by-case | One year of basic chemistry. |
| Genetics BIOL | Recommended | 3 | No | No | Yes | Case-by-case The record will be reviewed individually. | Case-by-case The record will be reviewed individually. It is recommende d that the basic science courses not be taken at a community college. | |
| Literature ENGL | Recommended | 6 | No | No | Yes | Case-by-case The record will be reviewed individually. | Yes | One year of English as selected by the applicant. |
| Mathematics MATH | Recommended | 6 | No | No | Yes | Case-by-case The record will be reviewed individually. | Case-by-case The record will be reviewed individually. It is recommende d that mathematics not be taken at a community college. | One year of mathematics. Computer Science or Statistics may be substituted unless application is made to the MD/PhD program in which case calculus is required. |
| Physics PHYS | Recommended | 8 | Yes | No | Yes | Case-by-case The record will be reviewed individually. | Case-by-case The record will be reviewed individually. It is recommende d that the basic science courses not be taken at a community college. | One year of basic physics |
| Psychology BESS | Recommended | 6 | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Any course work in the behavioral and social sciences is acceptable. |
Community-college pathways
Applicants are encouraged to complete their science pre-requisites at a 4-year college.
Source: MSAR Report for Applicants and Advisors: Premed Course Requirements 2027 (AAMC, retrieved 2026-10-13). Verify with the school.
Admission policies, in the school's words
Einstein is aware of the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic and will accept pre-requisite science courses taken on-line and/or with a pass/fail grade, for the spring 2020, fall 2021 and spring 2021 semesters. Applications will not be considered until MCAT scores are available. Letters of recommendation and the Supplemental Application must be received by December 1. International students are not eligible to apply. Einstein strives to matriculate outstanding students whose academic accomplishments, clinical experiences, community service and research indicate that they will become exceptional healers, educators, colleagues, patient advocates, scientists, role models and life-long learners. We are committed to identifying individuals who already have demonstrated the qualities of compassion, empathy, kindness, creativity, professionalism, leadership and maturity. A diverse student body is consistent with the history and mission of Einstein and supports a key educational objective to raise the cultural awareness and competence of our graduates. Medicine is increasingly appreciated as a discipline that requires skills and abilities that are acquired through experiences and venues both inside and outside the classroom. In response and to prepare applicants for mission-aligned review that will evaluate, equally, personal characteristics and academic readiness for medical school, Einstein has instituted a competencybased admissions process. We believe that this approach will allow applicants the opportunity to demonstrate the complex personal dimensions that contribute to being a good doctor, in addition to the cognitive capabilities that have traditionally identified applicants as being ready for the academic rigor of medical school. This "competency-based" approach also provides candidates greater flexibility, for example, by substituting laboratory experience gained, while employed, for laboratory and or course requirements taken in school, or by substituting online courses that free up time to pursue interests that enhance the applicant's level of maturity and readiness for the medical profession. The Committee on Admissions will use the entire application to ensure that the candidate has demonstrated reasonable accomplishment of all of the identified competencies; this includes the AMCAS application, academic record, personal comments, roster of experiences, letters of recommendation, the Einstein secondary application, written and verbal communication with the Admissions Office, and interview (where applicable). There are 4 competencies (which can be viewed in detail at: https://www.einsteinmed.edu/education/md-program/admissions/application-procedure/ 1.Co-Curricular Activities and Relevant Experiences 2.Communication Skills 3.Personal and Professional Development 4.Knowledge Whereas course work at a four-year college or university is our benchmark, if a student meets a competency component via an alternate route such as through laboratory experience, through an advanced placement course, a course taken at a community college, a course taken abroad (during a semester abroad for which the undergraduate U.S. degree-granting institution gives credit, or for which AMCAS will verify and report the grade), or an online course, he or she should seek guidance from his or her advisor to ensure that the option meets the above guidelines as well as the rigorous academic standard required by the Albert Einstein College of Medicine. MCATS Applicants must take the MCATs not later than September of the year preceding matriculation and not later than three years prior to application.
Source: MSAR Report for Applicants and Advisors: Admission Policies and Information 2027 (AAMC, retrieved 2026-10-13). Verify with the school.
Who can apply
- Out-of-state applicants
- Yes Applicants who have applied twice before are not eligible to apply.
- Canadian applicants
- No
- International applicants
- No
- DACA applicants
- Yes Applicants are ineligible who have applied twice before.
- DACA details
- Applicants are ineligible who have applied twice before.
- Residency preference (school's page)
- No state preference is stated (44% of students are in-state); international students are ineligible for consideration.
Source: (AAMC, retrieved 2026-10-13). Verify with the school.
Interview
- Format
- Applicants invited for an interview will meet, virtually, with one member of the Admissions Committee. The interview usually lasts 30-60 minutes, and is conducted by a clinician or scientist from the committee.
- Invitations sent
- August
- Typical interview day
- Please see: https://einsteinmed.edu/ed ucation/md-program/mdadmissions
- Regional interviews
- Regional interviews are not available.
- Video interviews
- Yes
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Source: MSAR Report for Applicants and Advisors: Interview Procedures 2027 (AAMC, retrieved 2026-10-13). Verify with the school.
Situational-judgment tests and MCAT dates
- Casper
- Not on official list source
- AAMC PREview
- Not used "We are not using PREview scores in the admissions" source
- Latest MCAT considered
- September 13, 2026
- Oldest MCAT considered
- September 2023
Casper status comes from the school's own admissions page where it states one, otherwise from published requirement lists; PREview from the school's page or the AAMC PREview policies report. Both change between cycles. Verify with the school.
Secondary application
- Required
- Yes
- Fee
- $125
- Fee waiver available
- Yes
- Deadline
- Dec 1, 2026 December 1
- Who receives it
- Applicants via WebAdmit the platform used by Einstein
Source: (AAMC, retrieved 2026-10-13). Verify with the school.
Letters of evaluation
- Committee letter
- Preferred
- Letter packet
- Accepted
- Individual letters
- Accepted
Source: (AAMC, retrieved 2026-10-13). Verify with the school.
Waitlist and deposit
- Typical waitlist positions
- 275
- Offers made from the waitlist
- 75
- Procedure
- Students are notified that they have been placed on the wait list. They are asked to accept or decline a place, and are invited to provide any updates they feel might strengthen their application.
- Deposit required
- Yes in state $100 · out of state $100
- Deposit due
- April 30, 2026
- Refundable / applied to tuition
- No Yes
Cost of attendance and debt
| In state | Out of state | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition and fees | $77,232 | $77,232 |
| Health insurance | $5,465 | $5,465 |
| Total cost of attendance, year 1 | $112,697 | $112,697 |
98% of students receive aid. Average indebtedness of indebted graduates: $175,137.
Official AAMC counts, 2025-2026
- Applications
- 14,035 (15% in-state)
- Matriculants
- 148 (47.3% in-state, 52.7% out-of-state; 62.8% women)
- Applications per seat
- 95
Source: AAMC FACTS Table A-1: Applications and Matriculants by School, State of Legal Residence, and Gender, 2025-2026 (AAMC, retrieved 2026-10-13).
Entering class 2024
- Applicants
- 8,897
- Interviewed
- 966
- Matriculated
- 165
- In-state
- 44%
Source: the school's published class profile (page), retrieved 2026-10-13. Statistics describe one entering class and are not cutoffs.
Transfer applications
No
Mission statement
Albert Einstein College of Medicine is a research-intensive medical school. For more than 60 years, our faculty and staff have set the standard for excellence in medical and graduate education and patient-centered clinical care, and have made major contributions to scientific research enhancing human health in our communities and beyond. Our mission is to prepare students to become knowledgeable, compassionate physicians and innovative scientific investigators, and to create new knowledge. At Albert Einstein College of Medicine, we train M.D. students to understand and embrace their future role as physicians. We foster an environment in which students learn from each other, our expert clinical and research faculty, and our community, through clinical experiences and servicelearning opportunities. Our students develop into critical thinkers who embrace the science of medicine and further our understanding of health. We educate future leaders who want to change medicine. Not just within a discipline, but in how healthcare is practiced. Compassion, collaboration, and collegiality are the hallmarks of an Einstein education. From our mission aligned admission process and noncompetitive pass/fail system to our service learning course and opportunities for research and dual degrees, we value and support each student as you pursue your interests and launch your career in medicine. As an Einstein graduate, you leave school prepared to excel as a healer, scientist, advocate, educator, colleague, role model, and life-long learner.
Notes
Admissions statistics page ('All data is from 2024'): 8,897 applications, 966 interviews, 165 MD students accepted in each first-year class (used as class size), 71 undergraduate colleges, 22 states, 44% in-state, 27% non-science degrees; no GPA or MCAT figures published. All MD students receive a Gottesman Scholarship covering tuition and fees. No prerequisites (competency-based); MCAT no older than three years before matriculation; applicants may not apply a third time; no transfers. Site returns 403 to automated fetching; read with the built-in browser.
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- LCME Directory - Accredited Programs
- AAMC FACTS Table A-1: Applications and Matriculants by School, State of Legal Residence, and Gender, 2025-2026 · AAMC, retrieved 2026-10-13
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