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At St. Matthew’s University (SMU), we are dedicated to helping you achieve your MD dream. We welcome U.S., Canadian, and international transfer students who value diversity and excellence within their medical school community. SMUSOM’s small class sizes create a welcoming, personalized learning experience with close student-faculty interactions. Our professors know their students by name and are here to support you from your very first class through to graduation day.
*100% Three-Year Residency Placement Rate is the percentage of students attaining a residency position out of all graduates or expected graduates in 2023-24, 2024-25 and 2025-26 who were active applicants in the NRMP match or attained a residency outside the NRMP match.
**First-time pass rate defined as total number of students passing the USMLE Step 1 on their first attempt divided by the total number of students taking USMLE Step 1 for the first time during the calendar years 2022-2024. In order to sit for the USMLE Step 1 exam, the student must successfully complete the Basic Science curriculum and such other prerequisites as the school may establish at its discretion.
***First-time pass rate defined as total number of students passing the USMLE Step 2 CK on their first attempt divided by the total number of students taking USMLE Step 2 CK for the first time in calendar year 2024. In order to sit for the USMLE Step 2 CK exam, the student must successfully complete the Clinical Medicine curriculum and such other prerequisites as the school may establish at its discretion.
Three-year Residency placement rate *
USMLE Step 1 first-time pass rate over three years **
USMLE Step 2 CK first-time pass rate in 2024 ***
MD program graduates
Discover what your experience at SMUSOM could look like. Check out this video testimonial from our alum, Dr. Julianne Falconi, as she shares her advice for aspiring medical students and staying motivated through every challenge, from clinical rotations to the USMLE.
St. Matthew's small class sizes provided me the opportunity to work very closely with my classmates and professors.
Neurology Resident
SMUSOM Alum 2021
Obstetrics and Gynecology Resident
SMUSOM Alum 2021
I chose St. Matthew's because of the intimate class sizes and the fabulous location.
Pediatrics Resident
SMUSOM Alum 2023
SMUSOM teachers and attendings have taught me so much and the clinical coordinators really do work with you to give you the best experience possible.
