{"id":1494,"date":"2025-09-16T11:36:35","date_gmt":"2025-09-16T15:36:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/geiselmed.dartmouth.edu\/admissions\/?page_id=1494"},"modified":"2026-03-06T15:54:15","modified_gmt":"2026-03-06T20:54:15","slug":"why-geisel","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/geiselmed.dartmouth.edu\/admissions\/why-geisel\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Geisel?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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\n At the Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth, we graduate the complete physician\u2014one who excels in the basic sciences,\n delivers outstanding clinical care, discovers and shares new knowledge, and works to improve systems of healthcare delivery.\n <\/p>\n

\n How to Apply<\/a>\n Explore Curriculum<\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/header>\n\n\n\n
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\n What sets us apart<\/span>\n

The Geisel Difference<\/h2>\n

\n Our approach to medical education blends science, clinical skill, research, community engagement, learning collaboratives,\n and health care delivery innovation.\n <\/p>\n\n

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Strong Science Foundation<\/h3>\n

Medicine is grounded in basic science at Geisel, forming the basis for advanced clinical decision-making.<\/p>\n <\/article>\n\n

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Outstanding Clinical Skills & Patient Centered Care<\/h3>\n

Experiential learning builds clinical excellence and compassionate, whole-patient care.<\/p>\n <\/article>\n\n

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Health Care Delivery Science<\/h3>\n

Health care delivery science is integrated throughout the curriculum, preparing students to improve systems of care.<\/p>\n <\/article>\n\n

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Learning Collaboratives<\/h3>\n

\n Fully integrated Learning Collaboratives foster a strong, supportive community and team-based learning.\n Learn more on our Learning Collaboratives<\/a> page.\n <\/p>\n <\/article>\n\n

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Research<\/h3>\n

\n A multitude of research opportunities supported by the\n Office of Medical Student Research<\/a>.\n <\/p>\n <\/article>\n\n

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Community Service<\/h3>\n

\n Students contribute across a wide range of service opportunities that benefit our local and global communities.\n Explore community service<\/a> resources.\n <\/p>\n <\/article>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n

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Fast Facts<\/h2>\n\n

\n All stats below refer to the incoming MD class<\/strong> (except where noted).\n <\/p>\n\n

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Class Size 96<\/span><\/p>\n

Matriculating students<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/article>\n\n

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Total Complete Applications 8,374<\/span><\/p>\n

Applicants who submitted all required materials<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/article>\n\n

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GPA (Median) 3.82<\/span><\/p>\n

Undergraduate cumulative GPA<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/article>\n\n

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MCAT (Median) 515<\/span><\/p>\n

Range 503\u2013526<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/article>\n\n

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Interviewed 661<\/span><\/p>\n

Two 30-minute interviews with the committee<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/article>\n\n

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Geographic Makeup<\/p>\n

\n 28 states<\/strong> \u2022 6 countries<\/strong> \u2022 51 colleges<\/strong> represented.\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/article>\n\n

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Age Range 21\u201341<\/span><\/p>\n

Average age: 24<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/article>\n\n

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$7M in Scholarships Annually<\/p>\n

Substantial institutional support for MD students.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/article>\n\n

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Top Match Placements<\/p>\n

\n Geisel graduates match broadly across specialties and programs.\n \n See recent residency matches\n <\/a>.\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/article>\n\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n

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Did you know?<\/h2>\n\n

\n Dartmouth offers a suite of dual degrees you can complete while pursuing the MD program.\n <\/p>\n\n

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Admissions Information Sessions<\/h2>\n\n

\n Below are the dates and times for our live Zoom sessions. Click \u201cSign Up\u201d to complete the form for the specific session.\n <\/p>\n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n
\n Upcoming Admissions Information Sessions (Eastern Time)\n <\/caption>\n\n
Date<\/th>\n Time (ET)<\/th>\n Title<\/th>\n Registration<\/th>\n <\/tr>\n <\/thead>\n\n
Tue, Jan 20, 2026<\/td>\n 7:00 PM<\/td>\n Geisel SOM at Dartmouth Info Session<\/td>\n \n \n Sign Up\n <\/a>\n <\/td>\n <\/tr>\n\n
Wed, Feb 18, 2026<\/td>\n 7:00 PM<\/td>\n Geisel SOM at Dartmouth Info Session<\/td>\n \n \n Sign Up\n <\/a>\n <\/td>\n <\/tr>\n\n
Mon, Mar 16, 2026<\/td>\n 7:00 PM<\/td>\n Geisel SOM at Dartmouth Info Session<\/td>\n \n \n Sign Up\n <\/a>\n <\/td>\n <\/tr>\n\n
Tue, Apr 21, 2026<\/td>\n 7:00 PM<\/td>\n Geisel SOM at Dartmouth Info Session<\/td>\n \n \n Sign Up\n <\/a>\n <\/td>\n <\/tr>\n\n
Wed, May 13, 2026<\/td>\n 7:00 PM<\/td>\n Geisel SOM at Dartmouth Info Session<\/td>\n \n \n Sign Up\n <\/a>\n <\/td>\n <\/tr>\n\n
Thu, Jun 18, 2026<\/td>\n 7:00 PM<\/td>\n Geisel SOM at Dartmouth Info Session<\/td>\n \n \n Sign Up\n <\/a>\n <\/td>\n <\/tr>\n\n <\/tbody>\n\n <\/table>\n\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n
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See Geisel in Action<\/h2>\n\n

\n Step inside Geisel through this short video and experience our classrooms,\n clinical training, and the people who bring our mission to life.\n <\/p>\n\n

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\n Ready to take the next step?<\/strong>\n Explore the MD curriculum and start your application.\n <\/p>\n\n

\n \n How to Apply\n <\/a>\n\n \n View Course Catalog\n <\/a>\n <\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

At the Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth, we graduate the complete physician\u2014one who excels in the basic sciences, delivers outstanding clinical care, discovers and shares new knowledge, and works to improve systems of healthcare delivery. How to Apply Explore Curriculum What sets us apart The Geisel Difference Our approach [\u2026] <\/p>\n

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