Doctor of Medicine
At Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine, students learn the art and science of medicine across diverse clinical settings — from leading hospitals to community health clinics — providing care to patients of all ages, backgrounds, and walks of life.
Doctor of Medicine
What You'll Learn
Explore the Doctor of Medicine curriculum, including the four-year plan, curriculum map, academic calendar, and elective opportunities. Each component is designed around core competencies that guide your growth as a physician.
Curriculum
Stritch's curriculum reflects the university's Jesuit mission, emphasizing whole-person care and equitable access to health care. Students develop clinical skills, learn to adapt to the complexities of the health care system, and are prepared to face the many challenges of practicing medicine.
View Stritch's curriculum plan, including a four-year breakdown and curriculum map.
Electives
Medical Education Electives
Learn more about the Medical Education Electives available.
Center for Community and Global Health (CCGH) Electives
- Ignatian Service Immersive Elective
- Global Health Epidemiology Elective
- International Electives
- Medical Language Electives (Medical Spanish and Polish)
Learning Outcomes
Core Competencies
Every Stritch graduate is expected to demonstrate mastery across eight core competency domains, spanning the essential knowledge, skills, attitudes, and professional values required of a physician.
Learn about Stritch's Learning Outcomes.
Program Highlights
At Stritch, your education extends well beyond the classroom. Discover hands-on learning opportunities, ways to get involved through clubs and activities, and the career and support services that help you thrive throughout medical school.
Experiential Learning Opportunities
Clubs & Activities
- Student Organizations
- Medical Student Union
- Medical Language Student Organizations:
Career & Support Services
Outcomes
Matching into a residency program is a significant professional achievement, marking the successful completion of four years of rigorous medical training and the beginning of a physician's specialty career.
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Student Stories
"I chose Stritch because of its deep commitment to service, diversity, and global health. Over the past four years, I have formed lifelong friendships with my classmates, and I cannot underscore enough how supportive students here are of each other. I’ve found amazing mentors, gotten involved in research, loved the hands-on clinical experiences, and made myself at home in the Chicagoland area." Athena Barrett (MD '26)
Faculty
Stritch faculty are accomplished clinicians, researchers, and educators who bring deep expertise to the classroom, laboratory, and clinic, mentoring the next generation of physicians while actively caring for individuals and communities.
Admissions
At Stritch, education goes beyond clinical training to form physicians who are skilled, ethically grounded, and ready to lead. Explore how to apply, what makes Stritch unique, the student experience, and the financial aid available to support your journey.
How to Apply
Doctor of Medicine Application Guide
Follow Stritch's application guide to find step-by-step instructions about applying to the Doctor of Medicine program.
Financial Aid & Tuition
Medical school is a significant investment, and we're here to help you navigate it. Explore the types of financial aid available to Stritch students, follow our step-by-step guide through the application process, and review a full breakdown of your cost of attendance, including tuition, fees, housing, transportation, and more.
Why Choose Loyola?
Stritch offers more than a medical degree. Grounded in Jesuit values, the program develops physicians who are clinically skilled, ethically grounded, and committed to serving others. From hands-on patient experience beginning in year one to research opportunities, dual-degree pathways, and a deep focus on health equity, Stritch prepares you to lead a meaningful career in medicine.
Related Programs
Stritch offers dual-degree programs that pair your MD with additional training in public health, bioethics, or science, along with graduate MS and PhD programs in the biomedical sciences.