United States · Degree · Reviewed 2026-10-16

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) - Empathetic Scholar Curriculum

Innovative medical doctorate integrating patient-centered clinical communications, Longitudinal Integrated Clerkships, and four-year Physician-Scholar research theses.

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Application checklist & requirements

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Academic degree / Prerequisites: Undergraduate science GPA 3.5+; competitive MCAT score (508+ average); AMCAS application
English language proficiency: TOEFL exempt for US degrees
Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT): MCAT required
Thesis / Research statement: AMCAS personal statement and TCU secondary essays
Recommendation letters: Three letters of recommendation or pre-med committee packet

How much will it cost? How much funding is available?

Financial support / stipend: Burnett School of Medicine Merit Scholarships up to full four-year tuition remission
Application fee: $100
Tuition / joining costs: $64,500/year

Dates and verification

Application deadline: February 1, 2027
Last source review: 2026-10-16

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Important verification note

Facts reflect official Texas Christian University documentation reviewed 2026-10-16. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.

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