Medical Doctorate
Start at Suffolk and plan your pathway towards a Doctor of Medicine degree through partnering institutions.
2 Years
(Associate)
2 Years
(Bachelor's)
4 Years
(Doctorate)
MD Track
Step 1:Associate Degree
The first step in the Medical Doctorate (MD) track is to earn one of the following associate degrees at Suffolk:
Liberal Arts and Sciences:
Science - Biology A.S.
OR
Liberal Arts and Sciences:
Science - Chemistry A.S.
OR
Liberal Arts and Sciences:
General Studies A.A.
Step 2:Bachelor's Degree
After earning a qualified associate degree at Suffolk, students may transfer to one of the following institutions for an additional two years to complete a bachelor's degree.
Students must complete the bachelor's program with a 3.4 GPA or higher.
Step 3:Doctor of Medicine
Once the bachelor's degree has been completed, students may transfer to St. George's University in Grenada to enter the four-year Doctor of Medicine program.
St. George's University is the largest provider of doctors into first-year US residencies for the past nine years. It is also the largest source of actively licensed physicians in the entire US workforce.
Did you know?
There’s a real need for doctors in Suffolk County—only 73 primary care physicians per 100,000 residents. With local MDs earning over $200,000 a year, it’s a career that pays off.