At the Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth, we graduate the complete physician—one who excels in the basic sciences, delivers outstanding clinical care, discovers and shares new knowledge, and works to improve systems of healthcare delivery.
The Geisel Difference
Our approach to medical education blends science, clinical skill, research, community engagement, learning collaboratives, and health care delivery innovation.
Strong Science Foundation
Medicine is grounded in basic science at Geisel, forming the basis for advanced clinical decision-making.
Outstanding Clinical Skills & Patient Centered Care
Experiential learning builds clinical excellence and compassionate, whole-patient care.
Health Care Delivery Science
Health care delivery science is integrated throughout the curriculum, preparing students to improve systems of care.
Learning Collaboratives
Fully integrated Learning Collaboratives foster a strong, supportive community and team-based learning. Learn more on our Learning Collaboratives page.
Research
A multitude of research opportunities supported by the Office of Medical Student Research.
Community Service
Students contribute across a wide range of service opportunities that benefit our local and global communities. Explore community service resources.
Fast Facts
All stats below refer to the incoming MD class (except where noted).
Class Size 96
Matriculating students
Total Complete Applications 8,374
Applicants who submitted all required materials
GPA (Median) 3.82
Undergraduate cumulative GPA
MCAT (Median) 515
Range 503–526
Interviewed 661
Two 30-minute interviews with the committee
Geographic Makeup
28 states • 6 countries • 51 colleges represented.
Age Range 21–41
Average age: 24
$7M in Scholarships Annually
Substantial institutional support for MD students.
Top Match Placements
Geisel graduates match broadly across specialties and programs. See recent residency matches.
Admissions Information Sessions
Below are the dates and times for our live Zoom sessions. Click “Sign Up” to complete the form for the specific session.
| Date | Time (ET) | Title | Registration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, Jan 20, 2026 | 7:00 PM | Geisel SOM at Dartmouth Info Session | Sign Up for Tue, Jan 20, 2026 at 7:00 PM (ET) |
| Wed, Feb 18, 2026 | 7:00 PM | Geisel SOM at Dartmouth Info Session | Sign Up for Wed, Feb 18, 2026 at 7:00 PM (ET) |
| Mon, Mar 16, 2026 | 7:00 PM | Geisel SOM at Dartmouth Info Session | Sign Up for Mon, Mar 16, 2026 at 7:00 PM (ET) |
| Tue, Apr 21, 2026 | 7:00 PM | Geisel SOM at Dartmouth Info Session | Sign Up for Tue, Apr 21, 2026 at 7:00 PM (ET) |
| Wed, May 13, 2026 | 7:00 PM | Geisel SOM at Dartmouth Info Session | Sign Up for Wed, May 13, 2026 at 7:00 PM (ET) |
| Thu, Jun 18, 2026 | 7:00 PM | Geisel SOM at Dartmouth Info Session | Sign Up for Thu, Jun 18, 2026 at 7:00 PM (ET) |
See Geisel in Action
Step inside Geisel through this short video and experience our classrooms, clinical training, and the people who bring our mission to life.