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ASU Shufeldt School of Medicine

2027 Entry Requirements & Interview Format

Arizona State University John Shufeldt School of Medicine and Medical Engineering is a US MD program in Phoenix, AZ that takes 2027-entry applications through AMCAS. Its published class profile lists a median MCAT of 511 (range 504–518), a median GPA of 3.79 and a class of 36 for the class entering in 2026. The school holds a traditional interview: October 2026–February 2027.

Location
Phoenix, AZ, United States
Established
2026
Interviews (2027 entry)
October 2026–February 2027
Decisions (2027 entry)
Rolling; final decisions by March 30, 2027
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ASU Shufeldt School of Medicine (MD) — Daytime exterior of the Arizona State University Downtown Phoenix campus building

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Integrated, 4 years, clinical rotations in Phoenix, Scottsdale and surrounding communities.

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Overview

About ASU Shufeldt School of Medicine (MD)

Arizona State University John Shufeldt School of Medicine and Medical Engineering is a brand-new MD program in Phoenix that received LCME preliminary accreditation in October 2025 and will enroll its inaugural class in Fall 2026. Every student concurrently earns an MD and an MS in Medical Engineering, with the two curricula integrated across all four years.

Its distinctive curriculum integrates medical education with engineering and technology innovation. Located within the broader ASU biomedical ecosystem in downtown Phoenix, the school emphasizes physician-engineer training, digital health, and addressing healthcare access challenges across Arizona’s diverse urban and rural population.

What makes ASU Shufeldt School of Medicine (MD) different

ASU Shufeldt is one of the only MD programs in the US explicitly integrating medical engineering into the core curriculum — not as an optional track but as a foundational competency. ASU’s extensive engineering, data science, and entrepreneurship ecosystem provides unique interdisciplinary training. The school is located in Phoenix, a rapidly growing metro with significant underserved and Spanish-speaking populations.

ASU Shufeldt School of Medicine (MD) course & teaching

Integrated curriculum. 4-year MD with engineering and technology integrated throughout. Years 1–2 blend foundational biomedical science with design thinking and engineering modules. Years 3–4 clinical rotations are concentrated across Phoenix-area hospitals and community health sites. Emphasis on digital health tools, AI-assisted diagnosis, and health systems design.

ASU Shufeldt School of Medicine (MD) research strengths

ASU Shufeldt School of Medicine (MD) is strong in these research areas:

  • Medical engineering
  • Digital health and AI
  • Population health
  • Health equity
  • Biomedical devices

How the ASU Shufeldt School of Medicine (MD) interview runs

Format: Three traditional interviews during a virtual applicant visit day

ASU Shufeldt applicants complete three traditional interviews as part of a virtual applicant visit day (2025–2026 season interviews ran January–March). No MMI stations.

ASU Shufeldt School of Medicine (MD) intake

Initial cohorts approximately 60–80 students; ramp-up planned.

Where ASU Shufeldt School of Medicine (MD) is

Arizona State University John Shufeldt School of Medicine and Medical Engineering was founded in 2026 and is based in Phoenix, AZ.

Programmes offered:

  • Medical Engineering
  • Digital Health
  • Primary Care
  • Community & Population Health
  • Health Systems Innovation
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Entry requirements

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ASU Shufeldt School of Medicine (MD) at a glance

Arizona State University John Shufeldt School of Medicine and Medical Engineering Medicine — 2027 entry at a glance
MCAT / GPA (medians)511 · 3.79 (MCAT range 504–518) — entering class of 2026
Class size36
In-state preferenceModerate in-state preference
Interview formatTraditional interview
IntakeInitial cohorts approximately 60–80 students
Arizona State University John Shufeldt School of Medicine and Medical Engineering Medicine admissions profile — 2027 entry
Admission overviewBachelor’s degree and MCAT required. Applications submitted via AMCAS. The school values science foundation alongside quantitative, engineering, or technology backgrounds. Competitive applicants demonstrate interest in health innovation, clinical experience, and community engagement. Secondary application required.
Figures describeEntering class of 2026
MCAT median511 (range 504–518)
GPA median3.79 overall / 3.77 science (BCPM)
Class size36
In-state preferenceModerate — some OOS consideration
CASPerNot required
AAMC PREviewNot required
Holistic review emphasisEngineering/technology interest, innovation mindset, clinical experience, and community engagement.
NotesChecked 2026-09-13 against the school’s own profile of its inaugural Class of 2030 (class entering in 2026, all enrolled in the combined MD and MS in medical engineering): average MCAT 511, range 504-518; undergraduate total GPA 3.79 and science GPA 3.77, which the school prints without saying whether they are means or medians; class of 36 from 832 applications. The school does not publish acceptances or an in-state share, so no acceptance rate or in-state figure is shown; earlier projections were removed.
Specialities offeredMedical Engineering, Digital Health, Primary Care, Community & Population Health, Health Systems Innovation

MCAT, GPA, acceptance-rate and class-size figures are taken from Arizona State University John Shufeldt School of Medicine and Medical Engineering's published admissions data. Class profiles are republished each year — confirm which entering class these numbers describe before you rely on them.

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Interview

How ASU Shufeldt School of Medicine (MD) interviews applicants

Arizona State University John Shufeldt School of Medicine and Medical Engineering Medicine interview — 2027 entry
FormatThree traditional interviews during a virtual applicant visit day
Interview window (2027 entry)October 2026–February 2027
Decision date (2027 entry)Rolling; final decisions by March 30, 2027
Post-interview chancesNot yet published; as a new program, post-interview acceptance data are unavailable. Estimates not provided to avoid misleading applicants.
Tutor insight
ASU Shufeldt is an exceptional option for applicants at the intersection of medicine and technology, engineering, or innovation. Be explicit in your application about how the engineering-integrated curriculum aligns with your intellectual interests — generic medical school answers will not resonate here. As a new school, residency match data are not yet available; applicants should weigh this against the distinctive training model. The Phoenix location offers rich clinical diversity and exposure to border health and underserved community medicine.
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Where ASU Shufeldt School of Medicine (MD)'s figures come from

Checked against Arizona State University John Shufeldt School of Medicine and Medical Engineering's own website on 13 September 2026: our record for the school was reconciled with what it publishes there. For most US schools that is class size and interview format only, so MCAT, GPA and acceptance-rate figures remain unconfirmed.

ASU Shufeldt School of Medicine (MD) — official course page →Entry requirements, interview format and deadlines published by the school itself. The primary source for everything on this page.ASU Shufeldt School of Medicine (MD) — published admissions data →The class profile and admissions statistics this record's MCAT, GPA, acceptance-rate and class-size figures were taken from.ASU Shufeldt School of Medicine (MD) — published admissions data →The class profile and admissions statistics this record's MCAT, GPA, acceptance-rate and class-size figures were taken from.
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ASU Shufeldt School of Medicine (MD) — frequently asked questions

ASU Shufeldt School of Medicine (MD) matriculants have a median MCAT of 511. The middle range of matriculants is 504–518. US schools publish medians rather than cut-offs, and committees review holistically — the MCAT is weighed alongside GPA, clinical and research experience, letters of recommendation and secondary essays.

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