Healthcare education in Michigan

Michigan has 6 MD schools and 1 DO school (Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine). Michigan State University is one of the few universities in the country offering both an MD program (College of Human Medicine) and a DO program (College of Osteopathic Medicine). University of Michigan is consistently ranked among the top medical schools nationally for both research and primary care.

Michigan is home to 6 MD schools and 1 DO school.

Pipeline programs and pre-med resources

University of Michigan offers the HAIL (High Achieving Involved Leader) Scholars program and the Go Blue Guarantee, which provides free tuition for qualifying Michigan families with household incomes under $75,000 and assets under $75,000.

Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine offers early assurance pathways for qualified MSU undergraduates. Western Michigan University Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine offers summer research opportunities.

Wayne State University School of Medicine in Detroit provides training in one of the most diverse urban environments in the Midwest, with extensive clinical sites throughout the Detroit metropolitan area.

For students in Michigan, we recommend starting with our level-specific guides: Middle School, High School, or Undergraduate. See also our What Is Pre-Med? and Pre-Med Requirements pages.

Scholarships and loan repayment


Michigan Competitive Scholarship
Need-based state scholarship for Michigan residents. Apply via FAFSA.

MI Student Aid
Various state financial aid programs for Michigan students. Details at michigan.gov/mistudentaid.

NHSC Opportunities
Multiple federally qualified health centers throughout Michigan participate in NHSC loan repayment programs. See our PSLF Guide and Military Medical Scholarships pages for federal options.

For federal programs available in all states, see our Income-Driven Repayment, PSLF Guide, and Military Medical Scholarships pages.

Medical schools in Michigan

Central Michigan University College of Medicine (MD, Mount Pleasant) | Website
Michigan State University College of Human Medicine (MD, East Lansing) | Website
Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine (DO, East Lansing) | Website
Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine (MD, Rochester) | Website
University of Michigan Medical School (MD, Ann Arbor) | Website
Wayne State University School of Medicine (MD, Detroit) | Website
Western Michigan University Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine (MD, Kalamazoo) | Website

For complete data including application systems and school details, see our Medical Schools Database and filter by state.

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Last verified: March 2026