The Wy’east Medicine Pathway we’ll begin accepting new applicants on March 2nd, 2026 for the 2026-2027 academic year. Below, we’ve outlined some important information about Wy’east Medicine and the application process.
- Wy’east Medicine is an immersive 10-month pathway designed specifically for American Indian and Alaska Native (AIAN) learners who are committed to becoming physicians. The goal of the Pathway is to help prepare its scholars to be successful in medical school and beyond.
- The Pathway offers an intensive curriculum that includes rigorous coursework in biomedical sciences, population health, and MCAT preparation, in addition to immersive cultural support, mentorship, clinical shadowing experience, and much more.
- The Pathway is tuition-free. Scholars will also receive a monthly living stipend of $2,000 to help offset living expenses.
- Upon acceptance to Wy’east Medicine, scholars are conditionally accepted to the Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU) School of Medicine. Final acceptance is awarded upon (1) satisfactory completion of the Pathway and (2) meeting all final matriculation requirements of the OHSU School of Medicine.
- The application for the Wy’east Medicine Pathway opens on March 2, 2026. All application materials are due on May 15th, except for the MCAT score.
- The deadline for receiving the MCAT score is June 2, 2026 (you must take the MCAT no later than May 2, 2026).
We encourage you to review the attached flyer and our website for further details, including eligibility requirements and answers to frequently asked questions (FAQs).
Please also consider registering for the upcoming Wy’east Informational Session, where you will meet Directors, hear more about the pathway, and have an opportunity to ask any questions you may have. The next Info session will be Monday, March 16th, 2026, from 12-1 PM PDT. Register here.
