Plan D — Accelerated Pathway Resource

3-Year Medical Schools
with Directed Residency Pathways

These programs allow students to complete their MD in 3 years — not as a lesser track, but as a strategic lever. Each school below has affiliated or directed residency pathways in specific specialties.

Disclaimer: This list reflects publicly available information at the time of compilation and may change. Students must confirm all details directly with individual medical school and residency program websites. Information is compiled from publicly available sources and updated periodically.
36
Medical Schools
21
Specialties Covered
3
Years to MD
Plan D
of the A–E Framework
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