Inside the University of Miami’s Three-Year M.D. Accelerated Pathway [Episode 615]

Send Harold your questions! Can you earn an MD in three years without sacrificing training quality? In this episode of Admissions Straight Talk , Dr. Valerie Wherley sits down with Dr. Jonathan Tolentino to explore the University of Miami’s three-year Accelerated Pathway to Residency Program. Learn how the program works, who it’s designed for, how clinical immersion and scholarly projects are integrated, and what admissions committees look for in competitive applicants. Dr. Tolentino also explains residency outcomes, specialty options, and the safety net for students who need to return to the four-year track. A must-listen for applicants weighing accelerated MD programs. 00:00 Overview of the University of Miami 3-Year Accelerated MD Program 03:05 Accelerated MD Curriculum Structure & Integrated Coursework 05:50 Clinical Training, Longitudinal Experience & Research Opportunities 08:35 Residency Match Outcomes & Specialty Pathways for Accelerated MD Students 11:13 Logistics, Timeline & Student Considerations in a 3-Year MD Program 13:54 How Competitive Is the UMiami Accelerated MD Program? Admissions Insights 25:11 Is the University of Miami 3-Year Accelerated MD Program Right for You? Related Resources Dr. Jonathan Tolentino bio For more information on the University of Miami’s Accelerated Pathway, contact Dr. Tolentino at jxt1084@med.miami.edu Erica Simms at esimms@med.miami.edu University of Miami Miller School of Medicine Three-Year M.D. Accelerated Pathway Medical School Secondary Essay Tips A Strategic Guide for Applying to Medical School Related Admissions Straight Talk Episodes Is There Such a Thing as Too Many Drafts? Writing a Standout Med School Personal Statement [Episode 612] How to Apply Successfully to Med School from Postbac Programs [Episode 526]

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Inside the University of Miami’s Three-Year M.D. Accelerated Pathway [Episode 615] is an episode from Admissions Straight Talk by Linda Abraham.

This episode is 25:43 long.

This episode was published on Jan 22, 2026.

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