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New York Medical College

2027 Entry Requirements & Interview Format

New York Medical College is a US MD program in Valhalla, NY that takes 2027-entry applications through AMCAS. Its published class profile lists a median MCAT of 516 (range 510–521), a median GPA of 3.75, a 1.6% acceptance rate and a class of 200. The school holds multiple mini interviews (MMI): September 2026–March 2027. Decisions for 2027 entry: March 30, 2027 (AAMC standard).

Location
Valhalla, NY, United States
Established
1860
Interviews (2027 entry)
September 2026–March 2027
Decisions (2027 entry)
March 30, 2027 (AAMC standard)
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Overview

About New York Medical College (MD)

New York Medical College, established in 1860 and located in Valhalla, Westchester County, is one of the oldest and largest private medical schools in the United States.

Affiliated with the Touro University System since 2011, NYMC trains approximately 200 MD students per year and benefits from a primary affiliation with Westchester Medical Center, a Level I Trauma Center and regional academic medical hub. The school offers a traditional organ-system curriculum with strong clinical training across a large network of affiliated hospitals in the greater New York area.

NYMC has a historically strong record of placement into competitive residency programs.

What makes New York Medical College (MD) different

NYMC is one of the largest private MD-granting institutions in the United States, with approximately 200 students per class, giving it a large and geographically diverse alumni network. The school is affiliated with Westchester Medical Center, a major academic medical center, and the Touro University System. NYMC offers dual-degree programs including MD/PhD and MD/MPH.

New York Medical College (MD) course & teaching

Traditional curriculum. 4-year MD. Years 1–2: organ-system-based blocks integrating anatomy, physiology, pathology, pharmacology, and clinical medicine. A clinical skills course runs longitudinally from Year 1. Years 3–4: required core clerkships followed by selectives and electives across the NYMC hospital network in Westchester, New York City, and other affiliated sites.

New York Medical College (MD) research strengths

New York Medical College (MD) is strong in these research areas:

  • Cardiovascular disease
  • Oncology
  • Infectious disease
  • Neuroscience
  • Public health

How the New York Medical College (MD) interview runs

Format: Virtual MMI: a circuit of short, timed scenario-based stations

NYMC interviews by Multiple Mini Interview (MMI), held virtually: applicants move through a circuit of short, carefully timed, scenario-based stations that assess the AAMC core competencies. Interviews run from late September through March, with multiple date options. NYMC's large class size means interview days may host many candidates simultaneously; expect a structured but collegial atmosphere.

New York Medical College (MD) intake

Approximately 200 students per year.

Where New York Medical College (MD) is

New York Medical College was founded in 1860 and is based in Valhalla, NY.

Programmes offered:

  • Internal Medicine
  • Surgery
  • Obstetrics and Gynecology
  • Psychiatry
  • Pediatrics
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Entry requirements

What you need to apply to New York Medical College (MD)

New York Medical College (MD) at a glance

New York Medical College Medicine — 2027 entry at a glance
MCAT / GPA (medians)516 · 3.75 (MCAT range 510–521)
Acceptance rate1.6%
Class size200
In-state preferenceNo stated in-state preference
Interview formatMultiple mini interviews (MMI)
IntakeApproximately 200 students per year
Decisions (2027 entry)March 30, 2027 (AAMC standard)
New York Medical College Medicine admissions profile — 2027 entry
Admission overviewBachelor's degree and MCAT required. Prerequisite coursework in biology, general and organic chemistry, physics, and mathematics. Applications via AMCAS; secondary application required. The school values academic achievement, research or clinical research experience, and extracurricular engagement. CASPer requirements should be verified for the current cycle.
MCAT median516 (range 510–521)
GPA median3.75 overall / 3.71 science (BCPM)
Acceptance rate1.6%
Class size200
In-state preferenceNone
CASPerRequired
AAMC PREviewNot required
Holistic review emphasisAcademic achievement, clinical and research experience, character, and service.
NotesChecked 2026-09-13 against the school's own published figures: mean MCAT 516. Where a figure is marked mean, the school publishes a mean rather than a median. Not confirmed from the school's own pages: GPA, science GPA, acceptance rate, class size. Casper is required for the 2026–2027 cycle, per both the school’s own admissions pages and Acuity Insights’ listing (checked 2026-09-13). Interview format checked 2026-10-07 against https://www.nymc.edu/som/admissions--aid/.
Specialities offeredInternal Medicine, Surgery, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Psychiatry, Pediatrics

MCAT, GPA, acceptance-rate and class-size figures are taken from New York Medical College'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 New York Medical College (MD) interviews applicants

New York Medical College Medicine interview — 2027 entry
FormatVirtual MMI: a circuit of short, timed scenario-based stations
Interview window (2027 entry)September 2026–March 2027
Decision date (2027 entry)March 30, 2027 (AAMC standard)
Post-interview chancesApproximately 10–18% of interviewed applicants receive an offer. Post-interview acceptance rates are moderate given the very high application volume; the large class size provides more absolute seats than smaller private schools. Estimates based on publicly available data; verify with admissions.
Tutor insight
NYMC's MMI rewards thinking on your feet more than scripted STAR stories — practice reasoning aloud through timed scenarios rather than reciting memorized answers. The school's large class and Touro affiliation mean it is sometimes underestimated; NYMC graduates match strongly into competitive specialties and the alumni network is substantial. Westchester Medical Center affiliation gives students meaningful trauma surgery and academic medicine exposure — reference this if your interests align. Given the high application volume, a strong, specific secondary essay on "why NYMC" (Touro values, specific research at WMC, the suburban NY location) helps differentiate your file from generic applications.
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Speaking Up Under Surgical Hierarchy

You are a first-year medical student assigned to a surgery rotation. The attending surgeon makes a comment at the scrub sink that you believe is incorrect — she states a particular antibiotic is the standard prophylaxis for this procedure, but your pharmacology notes clearly indicate a different agent is preferred by the ASHP/IDSA/SIS/SHEA surgical antimicrobial prophylaxis guidelines.

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Choosing the DO Pathway Over MD

You are interviewing at an osteopathic (DO) medical school. Some applicants apply to both MD and DO programs without much thought about the difference. What is your understanding of osteopathic medicine, and why are you pursuing the DO pathway specifically?

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Where New York Medical College (MD)'s figures come from

Checked against New York Medical College'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.

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New York Medical College (MD) — frequently asked questions

New York Medical College (MD) matriculants have a median MCAT of 516. The middle range of matriculants is 510–521. 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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