Accelerated 6-Year B.S. to M.D.

Two Degrees. Six Years. One Path to becoming a Doctor

The University of Arkansas and the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) have partnered to create an accelerated pathway for future physicians.

2 years

Complete two years of study at The University of Arkansas

4 years

Complete four years of study at The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

Why Choose the B.S. to M.D. Program?

  • Earn your bachelor’s and medical degree in just 6 years instead of the traditional 8 years 
  • Begin your journey to medical school as a new freshman
  • Learn from faculty at both the U of A and UAMS
  • Join a highly selective cohort of future physicians

Students in this selective program will:

• Complete 2 years of study at the University of Arkansas
• Complete 4 years of study at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
• Earn two degrees at the end of the program with:
  • Bachelor of Science in Medical Science from the University of Arkansas
  • Doctor of Medicine from the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

Important Dates

 
 

November 1

Priority Admissions Application Deadline

November 15

Priority Scholarship Deadline

November 20

B.S. to M.D. Application Deadline

January

Finalist interviews with UAMS

Nursing Students working together in a laboratory

Next Steps

Start your path to medicine and apply to the University of Arkansas and select a pre-medical concentration to be considered for this unique opportunity

  1. Apply for admissions at the University of Arkansas

  2. Apply for academic scholarship opportunities

  3. Complete the 6-Year B.S. to M.D. application

  4. Include a personal comment essay and two letters of recommendation

Contact Information

Dr. Mack Ivey

Associate Professor

Email: mivey@uark.edu
Phone: (479) 575-2729
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Undergraduate Admission Counselors

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Email: uofa@uark.edu
Phone: 479-575-5346
Text Only: 479-316-4812