Join our diverse and collaborative community of faculty and students. From orientation through graduation and beyond, you will have the support you need to succeed.
Learning in the Texas Medical Center - the world's largest medical complex - you will have access to the diverse care settings and patient populations you need to be prepared wherever your career path leads.
9.200 patient beds
10M patient visits per year
180K+ surgeries per year
8th largest business district in the United Stetes
106K+ employees
"The number of clinical sites in the TMC and broad variety of clinical experiences opens the door to unlimited opportunities."
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Baylor College of Medicine participates in the American Medical College Application Service. A web-enabled application is available at their website. Baylor also has a supplemental application. Deadline information is posted at both application locations.
Record of Success
In 2019, 100 percent of Baylor students passed the first time they took the USLME Step 1 exam (compared to 97 percent national average first-time pass rate).
While the USMLE Step 1 National average score was 231, Baylor Students scored an average 244.
Our students have consistently performed above national averages since the USLME Step 1 was first offered in 1993.
Upon graduation, our students have a proven track record of being accepted to one of their top three choices for residency training. View 2020 Match Day by the Numbers.
View 2020 Match Day by the Numbers.
Together we will transform your dreams into your future.
"The most important factor that led me to choose Baylor College of Medicine was that I felt the faculty and students were really supportive."
Graduate with Less Debt
Average Debt Baylor College of Medicine: $106,344
Average Debt Private Medical Schools: $209,367
Average Debt Public Medical Schools: $188,758
(Source: AAMC Debt, Costs and Loan Repayment Fact Card 2018)
U.S. News & World Report, in which Baylor is ranked 22 for research, four for primary care, and among the top schools in six specialties, lists the College as the least expensive private medical school in the country.
Foundation for Success
Baylor's accelerated, integrated approach to teaching the core scientific concepts that underlie medicine and our exceptionally diverse clinical training opportunities combine to create a curriculum that prepares our students for success.
Here, you’ll learn how to keep up with, understand, and take advantage of ever-changing information, work in multidisciplinary teams, and interact effectively and compassionately with diverse populations.
"The best surprise for me was how welcoming the student body and faculty are. The Peer Resource Network gives us a community of students to connect with right away and contacts with students in other classes who we can feel comfortable going to for guidance. The faculty members are very open to student input and respect our opinions."
Why Baylor?
Why chose Baylor College of Medicine for your medical school training? Watch interviews from current Baylor students, faculty and deans to learn more.
Accreditation
The School of Medicine is accredited by the Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME), joint committee representing American Medical Association and Association of American Medical Colleges. Please see the College’s accreditation page to view all Baylor accreditation information.
