Doctor of Medicine

Medicine is a profession—some consider it a calling—that demands physicians who are smart, caring and passionate about serving others. At the Lewis Katz School of Medicine (Katz) at Temple University, our top-tier faculty members empower academically excellent Doctor of Medicine (MD) students with the knowledge, skills and confidence needed to succeed in this rigorous, yet highly rewarding, profession. Upon completion of our program, you will be prepared to take on the toughest cases and develop leading, preventative care for populations who are historically underserved.  

Since our founding as Pennsylvania’s first co-educational medical school in 1901, Katz has attained a national reputation for training humanistic clinicians and biomedical scientists. Our programs attract students and faculty committed to making a difference in patient care, research, education, and public service—at home and across the globe. Our students range from recent college graduates to those changing careers and hail from a wide variety of cultural, socioeconomic and geographic backgrounds. 

As an MD student at Katz, you will join a community of collective changemakers, addressing the most challenging and intricate cases, and revolutionizing outcomes and approaches for the benefit of all.  

A student-centered MD program that trains professionals who are passionate about improving care.

Temple’s philosophy nurtures a collegial learning environment for all students. With outstanding faculty who are truly passionate about teaching, many service-learning opportunities and uncommon, extensive clinical experiences, the curriculum is renowned for producing graduates with outstanding clinical skills.

Students can participate in multiple clinical opportunities at health centers across the region and study at one of two campuses, perform life-changing research alongside scientists who are leaders in their fields, and access innovative facilities. The Katz School of Medicine is dedicated to excellence in education, research, and patient care, achieved by faculty, staff and learners who represent and serve our diverse society. See what sets the Katz MD program apart, including information about our campuses, clinical experiences, the global medicine program, and groundbreaking research opportunities.

Program Format & Curriculum  

The medical student education program at the Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University consists of a Phase 1 (pre-clerkship) curriculum followed by a Phase 2 (core and advanced clerkship) curriculum. See more information about these phases and learn about the MD program curriculum at Katz.

Tuition & Fees

In keeping with Temple’s commitment to access and affordability, this Doctor of Medicine offers a competitive level of tuition with multiple opportunities for financial support.

Tuition rates are set annually by the university and are affected by multiple factors, including program degree level (undergraduate or graduate), course load (full- or part-time), in-state or out-of-state residency, and more.

• Tuition non-resident: $60,890 per year
• Tuition resident: $57,426 per year

Learn more about the tuition rates for the 2024-2025 academic year.