About Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University
Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University is a Public university located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (United States of America). It was established in 1901. The institution offers the Doctor of Medicine (MD) programme in English with a stated duration of 4 Years. Its campus format is listed as Urban (Philadelphia, PA). The reported intake months are August.
- WDOMS Listed: Compliant (4-year MD + PGY-1 Residency)
- WHO Recognition: Yes
- ECFMG Eligible: Yes
- NMC Compliance Status: Yes
Recognition & Eligibility
WDOMS ListedCompliant (4-year MD + PGY-1 Residency)
WHO RecognitionYes
ECFMG EligibleYes
NMC Compliance StatusYes
Fees & Living Cost
Tuition Fees / Year$58,400 (Out-of-State Rate)
Total Course Fees$233,600 (Tuition only)
Hostel Fees / Year$15,000 (Philadelphia Cost of Living)
Living Cost / Month$1,900
Other Charges$8,500 (Insurance, Lab fees, Books)
Admission Requirements
NEET RequiredYes (for Indian Citizens/OCI)
Entrance Exam RequiredMCAT (Median: 512)
Minimum Marks RequiredAverage GPA: 3.79
Minimum Age Requirement21 (Requires 4-year Bachelor's degree)
Application DeadlineDecember 15 (AMCAS)
Admission Guidance
The following admission information is based on the supplied university data. Applicants should confirm the latest criteria with the university before applying.
- NEET Requirement: Yes (for Indian Citizens/OCI)
- Entrance Exam Requirement: MCAT (Median: 512)
- Minimum Marks Required: Average GPA: 3.79
- Minimum Age Requirement: 21 (Requires 4-year Bachelor's degree)
- Degree Offered: Doctor of Medicine (MD)
- Intake Month: August
Seats & Clinical Training
Total Seats227
Student–Faculty Ratio3:1 (Clinical faculty to student)
Teaching Hospital AvailableYES (Temple University Hospital)
Hospital Bed Capacity721 (Temple University Hospital)
Clinical Training
Clinical and internship details below are taken from the supplied university record.
- Clinical Training Start: Year 3 (Early clinical immersion available)
- Teaching Hospital Available: YES (Temple University Hospital)
- Affiliated Hospitals: 10+ Clinical Affiliates
- Hospital Bed Capacity: 721 (Temple University Hospital)
- Internship Duration: 1 Year (Included in Residency)
- Local Licensing Exam: USMLE Step 1, 2, & 3
- Internship Valid in India: Valid (After completing residency/ license)
Student Support & Outcomes
Indian HostelNo
International Student OfficeYES (International Student and Scholar Services)
FMGE Pass Ratenot available (Graduates take USMLE)
Internship Valid in IndiaValid (After completing residency/ license)
Graduate Success Rate99% Match Rate
Student Support
Student-support services below are based on the details provided by the university in the client data.
- Indian Food Availability: Widely available (Massive Indian diaspora in Philadelphia)
- Indian Hostel: No
- International Student Office: YES (International Student and Scholar Services)
- Language Training Provided: No